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Battle by the Brook

Sat September 21, 2024 Deckers, CO 80135 US Directions
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USARA Sanctioned

Competitive Race

$99 8:00AM MDT - 3:00PM MDT Registration ends September 20, 2024 at 11:59pm MDT
Open to ages 16+.
Kid friendly shorter course is perfect for the whole family!

Family Race

$85 9:00AM MDT - 3:00PM MDT Registration ends September 20, 2024 at 11:59pm MDT

Description

A child's adventure begins with yours.

The Battle by the Brook Adventure Race

raises money to send kids to camp. 

 

Join us for the

7th Annual YMCA Camp Shady Brook's

Battle by the Brook

 September 21st, 2024.

Battle by the Brook Adventure Race

The 7th Annual Battle by the Brook Adventure Race will be held on September 21st, 2024 at Camp Shady Brook, in Deckers, CO. This is our favorite fundraiser! With your adventurous nature and philanthropist's heart, registering for this event allows more kids to attend camp at YMCA Camp Shady Brook.  Adventures for everyone! 

Each team will race in a variety of endurance disciplines, including orienteering/navigation, cross-country running/hiking, mountain biking, paddling and other unique challenges for Adventure Racing.  Athletes can look forward to a swag bag, race vendor prize raffle, campfire with smores, and end of the race cookout and drinks.  Be prepared for an amazing day!  

Teams:  Each Competitive team will consist of 1 - 4 athletes.  Family divisions - 2 - 6 people, split into with bike or without bike categories. 

Limited Space:  Space is limited so register soon!

Awards:  Awards will be given to the top team in each division.  All participants will receive a swag bag and race gift (TBD).

Mileage Information

  • Competitive - Approximately 20 miles total. (8 miles of biking on single track trail as well as dirt road, 3 miles of hiking with significant elevation gain, 9 miles of running/navigating/orienteering to different challenges). Competitive completed in 6+ hours.  
  • Family wave is approximately 6 miles. Families have the option to mountain bike portions or may hike/run the entire course.  Family race completed in 3-4 hours. 

What To Bring

Competitive Race: 
  • Backpack
  • Water bottle & hydration pack
  • Mountain Bike
  • Mountain bike helmet (CPSC, ANSI, or SNELL certified) 
  • Compass Bike tool kit (including bike pump) and at least one spare bike tube
  • Rain Jacket (recommended)
  • Running/Hiking Shoes
  • Whistle
  • Sufficient clothing for weather & weather changes
  • Beanie/Buff (recommended)
  • Wool or Fleece under-layer (recommended)
  • First Aid Kit (per team)
  • Compass (per team, 2 recommended)
  • Maps (provided, per team)
  • Map Case (recommended)
  • Passport (provided, per team)
  • Sunscreen (recommended)
  • RACE PROVIDES WATERCRAFT
Family Race: 
  • Backpack
  • Water bottle & hydration pack
  • Mountain Bike (optional for Family Race)
  • Mountain bike helmet (CPSC, ANSI, or SNELL certified) 
  • Compass Bike tool kit (including bike pump) and at least one spare bike tube
  • Rain Jacket (recommended)
  • Running/Hiking Shoes
  • Whistle
  • Sufficient clothing for weather & weather changes
  • Beanie/Buff (recommended)
  • Wool or Fleece under-layer (recommended)
  • First Aid Kit (per team)
  • Maps (provided, per team)
  • Map Case (recommended)
  • Passport (provided, per team)
  • Sunscreen (recommended)
  • RACE PROVIDES WATERCRAFT

Race Website

Additional race information can be found at https://runsignup.com/bbtb_signup.

Race Contact Info

If you have any questions about this race, click the button below.

Place

8716 S Y Camp Rd
Camp Shady Brook
Deckers, CO US 80135

Directions to Camp Shady Brook

From Colorado Springs:  (Approximately 70 minutes) Take highway 24 west to Woodland Park, at Woodland Park, take a right on Highway 67 North towards Deckers. Stay on Highway 67 for approximately 23 miles, at Deckers, take a hard left onto Y Camp Road (dirt road). The road dead-ends at the camp parking lot.

From Denver: (Approximately 90 minutes) Take Highway 285 West to Route 126 at Pine Junction, Turn south (left) onto Highway 126/S. Pine Valley Road towards Deckers. Stay on Highway 126 for approximately 25 miles, in Deckers, take a hard right onto Y Camp Road (dirt road). The road dead-ends at the camp parking lot.

Check out the HIGHLIGHTS from Camp Shady Brook 75 years! LET'S SEND MORE KIDS TO CAMP!

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