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The TOUGHEST Aquatic Adventure Race in Oregon!

6K Run

6K Kayak/Canoe

10K Trail Run

Mystery Challenge

10K Coasteering

Teams of Three

Welcome to Troutdale, Oregon!

Located in the heart of the Pacific Northwest and the scenic Columbia River Gorge, this spectacular area is an ideal location for this exciting adventure race experience. The Multnomah Madness Adventure Challenge is an aquatic-based, sprint adventure race that will test your skills both in the water and on land!

The Adventure Challenge will consist of a 6 K road run, a 6 K canoe/kayak, a secret teamwork challenge, a 10 K trail run and a 10 K Coasteering route. The coasteering course is a combination of swimming and island hopping in the Columbia River. Participants will compete in teams of three with all members completing the entire course together.

WHEN:

10:00 a.m., Saturday, July 12, 2003

WHERE:

Lewis & Clark State Park, Troutdale, Oregon

RACE PARTICIPATION:

Limited to first 500 entries!

INFORMATION:

503-736-3421 or multnomahmadness@amr-ems.com

BENEFACTOR OF MULTNOMAH MADNESS

Oregon River Safety Program

The Oregon River Safety Program began in August of 1999 in response to multiple drowning and unsafe water conditions in the Sandy River at Glenn Otto Park in Troutdale, Oregon. This community service program is a partnership between the Troutdale Booster Club and American Medical Response to provide river rescue technicians at Glenn Otto Park and High Rocks Park from Memorial Day to Labor Day. All proceeds from this event will be directed to this program.

OVERVIEW OF MULTNOMAH MADNESS

ROAD RUN: A quick 6 K road run from Lewis & Clark State Park to Dabney State Park. Teams will have to drop their watercraft at Dabney State Park prior to the start of the race.

KAYAK/CANOE: Six kilometer paddle in an open kayak or canoe. For those not white water savvy, not to worry, this section of the Sandy River is pretty tame! Double kayaks are permitted. Only two team members per each watercraft permitted. Once the team has completed the paddle, the boats are portaged into Lewis & Clark Park for a MYSTERY CHALLENGE.

TRAIL RUN: Ten kilometer trail run/trek out onto the Sandy River Delta. All team members must be present at each check- point to receive clearance to continue the race.

COASTEERING: Teams will enter the Columbia River and island hop along the course back to the tip of the Sandy River Delta. The teams will then finish with a trail run to the finish line at Lewis & Clark State Park.

REQUIRED EQUIPMENT:

-Certified climbing, bicycling or Protec helmet for kayak/canoe

-Type III PFD for kayak/canoe and coasteering legs

-Open kayak or canoe for all team members

COST:

$65 per person USARA member

$73 per person non-USARA member

$10 post race awards dinner

Checks payable to Oregon River Safety Program or register online at www.active.com.