Coogamooga Challenge

Coogamooga
Challenga

Date: April 4, 2009
Location: Springfield, SC
Big Coogamooga: 9 am
Little Coogamooga: 9:30 am

First we need to address the question of what is “Coogamooga?” Well, coogamooga is not that easily defined, but as best I can put it coogamooga is “coolness,” with maybe a hint of “groovy” thrown in for good measure. For instance, Steve Prefontaine=good coogamooga, a blissful 40 miles of racing=good coogamooga, my uncle Greggyboy really good coogamooga. Start to get the picture? We’ll explore it further at the race.

The Coogamooga Challenge will consist of two races: The Big Coogamooga and the Little Coogamooga, a shortened version of the Winter Challenge; let’s say “a frog’s jump” of the Winter Challenge. So consult your slow twitch and your fast twitch muscle fibers and agree on which one is for you.

Course and Order of Events

The course and order of events will be the same as for the Winter Challenge, only after finishing the first circuit, athletes will leave their bikes in the transition and start the fun all over again. It will not be a complete “double” as the second circuit will be shortened by approximately two miles per discipline. This represents Big Coogamooga. 40 miles of pure racing joy.

Little Coogamooga will be a speedfest or as some folks in neighboring Springfield might call it, a “frog’s jump.” It will consist of a 5 mile run, a 4 mile paddle, and a 7 mile mountain bike.

Both races will qualify participants for Series Standings. This year there will be two categories.

Relay Teams: The format for relay teams will be the same as at the Winter Challenge.

Categories and Awards

At the Coogamooga Challenge there will be prizes of only the best and most groovy kind. They will be awarded in a fashion commensurate with the size of the field! There will be fabulous T-shirts for all participants, and yet another skull and bones T-shirt for series qualifiers.

Fees and registration

Registration Opens February 10

Before March 1:
Solo Participants: $49
Relay Participants: $29

March 1- April 1:
Solo Participants: $55
Relay Participants: $35

Raceday April 4:
Solo Participants: $60

Relay Participants: $40

Food

A delicious, hot and healthy meal will be provided by Lone Star BBQ at the finish line, free of charge to all participants. There will be a modest $5 charge for guests.
There will also be a warm cabin, hot beverages, and various diversions throughout the day!
Concessions will be available at the race site.

Lodging

Primitive Lodging/Camping available at race site.
Call for info. 803.823.2044.
The Villa Motor Inn is located in nearby Williston, approximately ten minutes from the race site. Ph# 803.266.7001.

Kayak Rentals

Epic Kayaks and Coastal Expeditions will be providing kayaks on site for this race. All outfitters will need your reservation in advance of race day. Don’t wait until the last minute! Also, a reminder that an approved personal flotation device will be required of all participants. Be certain that you have one for the race.

We recommend Epic Kayaks for the more competitive paddlers.

Epic Kayaks
Brian Houston
(843)-884-4601

We recommend Coastal Expeditions for a variety of kayaks to suit paddlers of different skill levels, beginner to intermediate.

Coastal Expeditions
Brian Wilson
(843)-884-7684

Volunteers

Anyone interested in volunteering may contact chris@winterchallenge.com

There will be t-shirts, prizes, food and beverages for all volunteers.

Directions

Race Site:

Dome Farms
Hwy 39 & New Forest Road
Between Springfield & Williston, SC

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Race site is between Springfield & Williston, SC