Ages 6-14
Join us as we partner with DC Strong to bring the "World's Toughest Kids Adventure Race" to Michigan at the Eaton Proving Grounds in Marshall, MI, for a benefit festival.
Check out the terrain we get to play on!!
DC Strong provides support, relief, and smiles for children battling cancer. DC Strong is a non-profit organization that brings personalized gifts and experiences to children battling cancer in order to keep their spirits up and minds focused on finishing the fight. Contact DC Strong at 1 (269)-680-2449 or info@dcstrong.com to help spread joy.
“Work Together. Embrace The Challenge.. Enjoy The Adventure.”
Promote this event with your friends and family in that area and help us raise money for this cause. 80% of all the proceeds will go directly to DC Strong. If you have friends or family in the Michigan area, please let them know this event is happening and for a great cause.
DETAILS
RACE DETAILS
Approximately 3.5 miles with 10-12 obstacles
Competitive racers will race in the first heat (9:00 AM)
Waves limited to 42 teams
3 Wave times: 9:00 AM /10:30 AM /12:00 PM
Racers are released 2 teams at a time in 2 minute intervals to reduce course back ups
An additional wave may be opened if there is enough demand
AGE CATEGORIES
Sunday Waves 1 & 2 AGES 10-14
Sunday Wave 2 & 3 AGES 6-9 & OPEN
Open to 150 teams
DIVISIONS
Girls
Boys
Coed
ALL RACE ENTRIES INCLUDE:
Entry for 1 team (2 participants)
Finisher medal for each participant (2 medals)
Official athlete t-shirt for each participant (2 shirts)
Swag bag for each participant with goodies from our sponsors (2 swag bags)
Chance to win prizes as top 3 finisher in each age group (6-7, 8-9, 10-11, 12-14) and category (boys, girls, coed)
Chance to win specialty award for Sportsmanship, Team Spirit and Environmental Stewardship
THINGS TO DO
Located at the intersection of I-94 and I-69, Marshall, Michigan is a small town with a rich history, conveniently situated between Detroit and Chicago to welcome travelers. Nationally recognized for its architecture and museum collections that rival the Smithsonian. Visitors enjoy touring the city’s many restored sites within one of the nation’s largest historic landmark districts. Anyone can have fun in Marshall, no matter what you like to do! With so many places to play, explore, eat, shop, drink and more, you are sure to find a favorite spot.
LODGING
Home2 Suites by Hilton Battle Creek
Pet Friendly, Home2 Suites in Battle Creek is located near I-94 and State Highway 66, just 20 min away from the event site. Brand new with kitchenettes, double queens or single kings are available (18).
Kids Adventure Games special rates are $159 a night. Use coupon code “DCS” in the GROUP DISCOUNT section.
Quality Inn
Stay at an affordable hotel with an indoor heated pool, right down the street from the event site.
Kids Adventure Games special rates are $129 a night. Use coupon code “?” Valid only for 20th through the 23rd May 2022.
TRAVEL TIPS
Major highways make it easy to get to Marshall:
I-69, a north–south freeway connecting with Fort Wayne, Indiana, to the south and Lansing to the north.
I-94, an east–west route connecting with Battle Creek and Kalamazoo on the west and Jackson and Detroit on the east.
BL I-94 runs through downtown.
M-96 runs westerly from Marshall through Battle Creek and on to Kalamazoo.
M-227 has as its northern terminus at BL I-94 (Michigan Avenue) on the west side of Marshall, near I-69.
Local Event Sponsors
VOLUNTEER
There are a variety of positions available to volunteer for during this event. Including, obstacle help, course marshals, transition areas, and start/finish help. Parents who volunteer may be eligible to receive a partial discounted refund on their child’s registration when volunteering. Contact us to learn more.
Have a group? Groups of 10 or more may be eligible to receive a donation in their organizations’ name from the Kids Adventure Games.
GEAR LIST
Each team member must have the following gear. All items to be provided by participants and carried the entire race, with the exception of a climbing harness and life jacket, which will be provided by race organizers. Please mark your gear with your name and phone number.
(Mountain) Bike with knobby tires in good working order. Please check tire pressure, brakes and make sure saddles are at the correct height.
Bike Helmet
Bike Gloves
Shorts
Rain Jacket
Socks, Sturdy Athletic Shoes
Water (Minimum of 10 oz.)
Small Back Pack or Hydration Pack
Small Snack
First Aid Kit: small Ziploc bag with some wet wipes, band aids, white tape, Neosporin
Climbing Harness (Optional)
RACE DAY INFO
Please read all email communication that is sent out, which will contain start lists, important updates and last minute reminders.
All participants will need to sign a waiver on site or prior to arriving
Plan on arriving 1 hour prior to your wave (9:00am, 10:30AM, 12:00PM) start time. Mandatory athlete meeting occurs 30 minutes before your wave start
Race bibs, provided at check in, should be pinned to the front of athlete’s shirt
Spectators are welcome to watch anywhere on the course, please note some course sections may require traversing some treacherous terrain
We ask that parents allow their children to work together to problem solve all obstacles without assistance. Feel free to cheer and encourage, but refrain from physically helping
CANCELLATION POLICY
A participant can withdraw from the Event up to and until 11:59pm 60 days prior to the running of the Event they are registered in. A $25 cancellation fee will apply (i.e. I will be returned the entry fee paid by me less $25). Should I wish to withdraw from an event from 12:00am within 60 Days prior to the registered Event onwards for any reason (including, but not limited to, medical reasons), there is no refund of any portion of my entry fee. Park Fees and Camping Fees are non refundable. Participants must formally request a refund by completing the cancellation form found on the website.
WEATHER POLICY
The race will take place rain or shine. In the event there is dangerous inclement weather or lightning in the area, the Race Director will make the appropriate call to delay or cancel the race. No refunds will be given if the race is cancelled due to weather.
