By Sharon Robb

April 15, 2009

To add to one of the busiest weekends in participant sports, South Florida Adventures magazine will stage a sprint adventure race on Saturday at Oleta River State Recreation Area in North Miami Beach. Two-person teams will use their skills and stamina to reach checkpoints at different locations within the park, using a map to navigate the terrain.

The trail running portion is three miles, mountain biking lasts 30 to 45 minutes and kayaking takes 30 to 40 minutes. This “sprint” or “short” adventure race is designed for recreational as well as hardcore competitors. Many adventure races last 12 hours or even several days but this one will not intimidate most people. The adventure race costs $20 per person. Kayaks, mountain bikes and compasses can be rented if participants don’t have their own.

Contact Dave Raterman at draterman@SouthFloridaAdventures.com at 954-683-5336 or register at Active.com.