Events
ARC'TERYX MINI-SERIES
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. Arc'Teryx Mini-Series teams must compete in 2 of three participating RMAS races; GENESIS, NEVER SUMMER, and Battle by the Brook.
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
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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.
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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.
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Arc'Teryx Mini-Series. Compete in 2 of three races to qualify for the Grand Prize. Genesis (6 & 12 hour courses), Never Summer (6 & 24 hour) and Battle by the Brook.
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
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Place
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.
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