Thanks to everyone who came out and made this years Iron Eagle a great success!
Complete race results can be found here.
Iron Eagle Challenge Adventure Race
November 14th, 2008 at 3p.m.
Brought to you by:
Southern Adventures
A program area of Campus Recreation & Intramurals at
Georgia Southern University
About the Race:
The fourth annual IronEagle Challenge (IEC) will be held on Friday, November 14th from 3-6pm. The IEC is an adventure race that travels through Georgia Southern University's scenic campus. The course requires two person race teams to off-road/urban cycle, run/walk, canoe, and conquer many mystery challenges along the way. The mystery challenges require both mental and physical skills and provide a nice break from cycling and running, making the race possible for anyone in moderate cardiovascular shape. This is the perfect race for those "super competitive" types, as well as those who would just like to have a fun time while getting some exercise! Many former competitors have compared the race to the popular television show The Amazing Race.
The Iron Eagle Challenge totals around 4-5 miles, starting and ending at GSU's Recreation Activity Center (RAC), with the majority of the mileage taking place on the bike.
This race is put on by Southern Adventures, a part of GSU's Campus Recreation and Intramural (CRI) department. We would like to thank all of our corporate sponsors who make the event possible. This year all race proceeds will be donated to the Ogeechee-Canoochee Riverkeeper. Formed in 2005 tto ensure clean water throughout the entire Ogeechee watershed. They work to educate people about the rivers and preventing pollution, monitor our rivers and streams and advicate for the best use of our waters.
What will I need?
The first thing you will need is a partner to race with and
a team name that is original. With regards to equipment, all racers will be required to bring/rent/borrow/steal (okay, don't steal):
- A bike suitable for on/off road cycling
- A cycling helmet
- Tight spandex (not required, but more fun)
Don't have a bike or helment? Southern Adventures is renting their mountain bikes and helmets out to anyone racing FOR FREE! Stop by the Southern Adventures Center located in the Recreation Activity Center (RAC) ASAP to reserve a free bike/helmet. There is a very limited quantity of bikes/helmets available so act now!
Awards Ceremony and Raffle
After the race, we will have snacks and drinks available at the RAC pavilion. The awards ceremony and raffle will be held shortly after the last racers are off the course at the RAC Amphitheater. Check back soon to see the sweet prizes for the raffle that have been donated by our gracious sponsors.