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THANK YOU, and CONGRATULATIONS, to the 2009 GAAR Participants and Volunteers for a fantastic event! In addition to the fun of participation you have helped us raise a nice sum for the Red Cross. We do hope that you enjoyed the race and we encourage you to express your appreciation to our sponsors and supporters. RACE RESULTS are available by category at gaar09_results.xls and gaar09_results.pdf. The top 25 are listed at gaar09_top25.pdf. Thanks to Jeff White, Diane Lowry and Lydia Lowry, we have over 400 PHOTOS of the event - see paddle, bike, run, and around_the_gaar! Download the 2009 GAAR brochure here. WHO? Teams and individuals interested in the challenge of an adventure race. Family and friends are invited to watch and to join participants for pancakes and awards at the Moose Lodge following the race. WHAT? The course starts with a 3 mile canoe/kayak race around Ada Hayden Lake, follows with a 15 mile bike route*, then a 5K run within the park - including the upland trail. The course includes a transition area from which participants will begin the bicycling and running portions of the race (MAPS). * The bike route will exit the park on US Hwy 69 south to Dawes Drive and Top-O-Hollow Road, continue west on Bloomington Road to George Washington Carver, west again on Cameron School Road to R38, north to E23, east to R50, south to 190th Street, east to US Hwy 69 and south back to the park. It is a paved route. WHEN? Sunday September 6th, during the All-American Weekend in Ames. The race starts at 7:30 a.m. All participants must check in by 7 a.m. WHERE? GAAR will start and finish at Ada Hayden Heritage Park in North Ames. Awards will be presented at the Moose Lodge (1/4 mile north of the park at Hwy 69 and 190th Street) following the race. A pancake breakfast will be served at the Moose Lodge from 8:00 a.m. until noon. The breakfast is included with your registration and is available to non-participants at $4/person ($2/child). WHY? Because it's GREAT FUN! Proceeds from the GAAR will help support the community service projects of the race organizers: Skunk River Paddlers, Friends of Central Iowa Biking, and Ames Area Running Club. We also hope to make a donation again to the Lincoln Way Chapter of the American Red Cross. HOW MUCH?
Fees for registrations postmarked by August 31, 2009 (payment must be included with registration): Additional $10.00 fee for each team or solo registration postmarked after August 31, 2009. REGISTRATION Print and complete the Registration Form and Waiver page, or the pdf Registration Form and mail with payment to: Friends of Central Iowa Biking Please make checks payable to " Friends of Central Iowa Biking " and note “ GAAR ” in the memo. ONLINE REGISTRATION is now available at GetMeRegistered.com GAAR reserves the right to use your photo, including video, for promotional purposes. FAQ's
Are there restrictions or regulations on what kind of canoe/kayak, bike, or paddle I can use?
Do I have to wear a helmet while on my bike?
Do I have to wear a life jacket while I am in my boat?
COMPLETE EVENT RULES can be found here. How do the categories work? Can I rent a boat?
JAX and Seven Oaks boats will be delivered to the park if you indicate to them that your are renting for the GAAR. You must provide for pick up and return of your ISU boat. Where do the proceeds from this race go?
I don't want to participate in the GAAR but would like to volunteer. How do I do that?
Congratulations to the 2008 GAAR Participants and THANK YOU to the GAAR Volunteers for a fantastic event! Race results are available by category at gaar08_results.pdf and we have nearly 750 PHOTOS of the event - see prerace, paddle, bike, run, and the_GAAR! Sept 15 - GAAR Committee presents gift to Red Cross - Members of the Skunk River Paddlers, Friends of Central Iowa Biking and Ames Running Club presented a gift of $500 to Kirk Brocker, the new Executive Director of the Lincoln Way Chapter of the American Red Cross. The '07 event was a joint effort with the Red Cross so we were pleased to have the opportunity to extend the relationship! All-American Weekend starts August 28 Mid-Iowa News 08/21/2008 The Great Ames Adventure Race returns to Ada Hayden Park (Press Release, 7/31/08) The 2007 GAAR information and results:
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