POCKET GOPHER EXTREME CHALLENGE

19 JUL - 21 JUL 2024

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DISTANCE
150-250km
COURSE OPEN
30hrs & 12 Hrs
TEAMS
Team of 2, 3 & 4
LIMIT
200 people

John Harris

Country: USA

Race Stats:

Dates

19 Jul - 21 Jul 2024

Distance

150-250km

Duration

30hrs & 12 Hrs

AVG. Temperature

25°C

Location

USA

Series Type

North America Series

Team Format

Team of 2, 3 & 4

Entry Limit

200 people

Disciplines

Trek/mtb/paddling/rappel/rope crossing/swimming

Logistics

Unsupported

Watercraft

Provided by the Organization

Prize / Award

USD 500 overall 1st place


Race Description:

In 2024 the Pocket Gopher Challenges are coming back to where it all began, Nerstand MN.

In 2024, the PGCs are going to be our most challenging yet! Teams will encounter a 150ft Rapel, rafting, a rope water crossing, and backcountry swimming all while navigating across some of the most beautiful terrain in southern MN. As is the hallmark of all PGCs great navigation skills are a must as this will not be a cookie cutter follow other teams course.

Racers will get to test their navigational skills on varied terrain from single-track mountain biking to trekking on terrain seldom open to the public. We are also honored to again be partnered with Adventure Racing World Series (ARWS). ARWS provides all of our races with world-class support.

Our rafting permits will limit the race to 200 racers so race slots will fill up quickly. The PGCs are a winner take all race with a 500.00 USD overall first-place prize which can be used at any ARWS race in 2024


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