Mars Hill Mountain Challenge

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  • 08.15.2015 @ 10:00 AM
  • Mars Hill, Maine
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08 .15 .2015
starts at 10 :00 AM
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About this event
Mars Hill Mountain Challenge is an adventure obstacle race hosted at Bigrock Mountain. The challenge features the alpine terrain of Bigrock Mountain Ski Area with a variety of natural and man-made obstacles over a 5 kilometer course with plenty of elevation gain. If your looking for an event that will push you to the limit this is for you.

Mars Hill Mountain Challenge is open to all competitor ages 13 and up, but its recommened for ages 18 and up. Please note that any competitor under the age of 18 will need a parent or guardian to sign a release form at check-in the day of the event.

Mars Hill Mountain Challenge will be sold out with 500 competitors, divided into waves leaving every 30 minutes from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm to create the best experience possible for everyone. All competitors are required to run in the wave they sign up for. Registration closes Wednesday, August 12th at Midnight.

What Does Registration Include?
Your Adult Race Registration Fee gets you:

$75.00

1. Your entry into Aroostook County's biggest obstacle race
2. A cool race T-shirt
3. A ski lift ticket to Bigrock Mountain good for 2015/2016 ski season
4. A day packed with adventure and fun!

All competitors register as individuals, then once registered you can create or join your team. Teams consist of four competitors. The teams time is the average of each team members finish time.
Schedule of Events
Friday August 14th
Registration Packet/Bib Pickup 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Mandatory Volunteer Meeting 6:00 pm

Saturday August 15th
Registration Packet/Bib Pickup 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
1st Wave of 5K Competitors Start 10:00 am
BBQ and Beer Garden open 9:30 am
Last Wave of 5K Competitors Start 2:00 pm
Kids 1K Fun Run 4:00 pm (Out to the first 100 Participants)
Individual Awards
Individual Awards will be issued to the top male and female finishers in 3 age categories: under 30, 30 - 39, and 40 and over.
Team Awards
Team Awards will be given out to each of the top 3 teams.
Teams will consist of a minimum of four competitors. The team time is the average finish time of the four fastest competitors from your team>
Registration Transfers
Registration is non-refundable, however transfers can be made before August 8th for a $20.00 fee. To transfer registration email Ryan Guerrette at ryanguerrette@bigrockmaine.com
Kids Fun Run
The Mars Hill Mountain Challenge Kids Fun Run is a 1k fun race for kids following the last wave of the Adult race. The start time is approximately 4:00 pm. The Kids Fun Race is a scaled-down version of the Mars Hill Mountain Challenge designed for kids ages 5 to 12 that's all about having fun. Kids can expect uphill and downhill running, dirt, mud, small obstacles, snowguns, and more.

The Kids Fun Run will start at the bottom of the Bunny Slope and finish at the bottom of Uncle Bud's Run in the finish coral. The kids will be divided into age two age categories and two waves: ages 5 to 9 and ages 10 to 12.

Registration is online or the day of the event at the same location and times as check-in for the adult race, 8:00am to 3:00pm. This race will be sold out at 100 participants. Adult competitors can register kids when they check in. Registration is required to participate in the The Kids Fun Run, and a parent or guardian must sign a release form. The entry fee will be $20 and includes a finish medal and a take-away item which will also serve as proof of registration for entry to the start area for all kids participating.

All kids should bring clothes and shoes they don't mind getting dirty, an appetite for fun, and a sense of friendly competition. Parents are welcome to watch from the start and finish areas but are asked to stay off the course to allow room for the kids to run.
Entry Transfer
Want to transfer your entry to another participant? Click here to get started!
Team Registration Style
Please select a method of registration below:
   Join a Team: Pick from a list of team names on the next page and join your team.
   Create a Team: Once you create a team, participants can join your team under the "join a team" option above.
   Individual Registration: Register as an individual participant.
I, ____________________________, with an address of _________________________________ have registered to participate in the Mars Hill Mountain Challenge (the “Challenge”) which is scheduled for August 15, 2015. I certify that I am aware of all the potential dangers and risks associated with participation in the Challenge and I voluntarily accept and assume all risks in connection there with, including risks resulting from my own actions as well as the actions of others, including, but not limited to, other participants, event staff and spectators. The potential risks include, but are not limited to falls, illness, infection, contact with other participants, event staff or spectators, contact with obstacles, premises defects, and the effects of weather. In consideration of being allowed to participate in the Challenge, I hereby RELEASE, HOLD HARMLESS AND WAIVE ALL CLAIMS that I have or may have in the future against Bigrock Mountain, it’s officers, directors, employees, volunteers, insurers, venue, sponsors, contractors and assigns (herein after collectively referred to as the “Releasee”) for all loss, damage, injury or expense (including attorney fees) which I may suffer or sustain as a result of my participation or presence at the event, due to any cause whatsoever, whether foreseen or unforeseen; and further to save and hold harmless each Releasee from any claim by me, or my family, estate, heirs or assigns, arising out of my participation in the Challenge. I understand and acknowledge that all applicable rules for participation in the event, and all directions and instructions given by event staff, must be followed and the SOLE RESPONSIBILITY FOR Y PERSONAL SAFETY REMAINS WITH ME AT ALL TIMES while participating the event. I understand, accept and agree that some of obstacles go through water which may not have been tested for chemicals, disease or contamination. I agree not to dive into or enter any mud pits or water obstacles head first as doing so may result in serious injury to myself and/or others. I certify and affirm that I and have read this waiver in its entirety and agree with its terms. I understand and acknowledge that my participation in the Challenge is an inherently dangerous activity and that the risk of injury, serious injury or death, given that nature of the event, cannot be eliminated. I certify that I am physically fit and have no medical condition that would make my participation in the event more hazardous. I assume my own responsibility of physical fitness and capability to participate in the Challenge. I undertake and agree to remove myself from participation in the event should I sense or observe and hazard or unsafe condition, or feel unfit or unable to safely continue. ___________ Initials I consent to the use of my image photographs, motion pictures or recordings taken at the event, for use in event advertising, marketing or promotion. The undersigned expressly agrees that this Release is intended to be as broad and inclusive as permitted by the laws of the State of Maine, and that if any portion is declared invalid, it is agreed that balance shall; notwithstanding, continue in full legal force and effect. I HAVE CAREFULLY READ AND UNDERSTOOD THIS WAIVER, RELEASE AND INDEMNITY and am aware that by signing this document, I am waiving substantial legal rights on my own behalf, and on behalf of my estate, heirs, executers and next of kin, including giving up the right to sue. Please check one of the following, then sign and date where indicated: ______I further state that I am 18 years of age or older and legally competent to sign this Release and that I have signed this document of my own free act. ______I am a minor under the age of 18. The undersigned is the parent or guardian of the participant has signed this Release on my behalf. Date: ______________ ___________________________________ Signature of Participant or Parent of Guardian of Participant SecureFee™ Registration Cancellation Insurance is offered in most states. If purchased, your registration may be covered for one of the covered reasons stated in the policy.