Event Details
The 2013 Palmetto Swamp Fox was awesome! Thanks to all of you who came out and challenged and beat the swamp this year. We promised a great race and all indicators are we came through! Can it get any better you ask? Well 9 years of that same question and we deliver the same answer…OH YEAH!!!
The Palmetto Swamp Fox Adventure Race will be held on Saturday MARCH 16, 2013
The Palmetto Swamp Fox Adventure Race will be held in the Frances Marion National Forest north of Charleston, South Carolina. Racers will travel across land, swamp and water seldom visited by man since the elusive Swamp Fox, Francis Marion.
Designed to cover approximately 55-60 miles, with a finishing time between 10-12 hours, Solo racers and teams of two, three & four members will face some of the most challenging obstacles that nature has in this region. Racers will be required to plot UTM COORDINATES (Orienteering) to locate check points while KAYAKING/PADDLING (Approx. 10-12 miles), MOUNTAIN BIKING (Approx. 20-30 miles) and TREKKING/RUNNING (Approx. 15-20 miles).
NOTE: Please be aware that for the racers and staff safety, in the event of high winds and seas, the paddle section may have to be cancelled whereby increasing other elements distances.
The Swamp Fox course is lineal in nature but all points can be collected in any order within each element…
THIS IS A SELF-SUPPORTED RACE SO ALL REQUIRED EQUIPMENT AND FOOD WILL NEED TO BE CARRIED BY EACH RACER THROUGHOUT THE DAY (BIKES, BOATS AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT WILL BE PRE-STAGED).
ACCEPT THE CHALLENGE OF THE SWAMP AND PROVE THAT
THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS CAN’T!
More information to come…
Gear
- Hydration pack or water carrying system
- Mountain Bike (per person)
- Quality bike helmets (per person)
- Bike gloves
- Bike repair kit (spare tube or patch kit, pump and tire tools)
- Compass
- Whistle
- Waterproof Map Case (per team)
- All the water and food you will need for the race.
- Team cell phone in a waterproof bag/container.
- Plotting Tool
- Your own Boats and associated paddling equipment.
Suggested Gear
- Paddling Gloves
- Bug Repellant
- Leg Gaiters
- 1st Aid Kit.
Race Rules
1. You must render aid to any racer in need of medical attention. Time credits will be awarded to compensate for time lost while assisting. Penalty – Disqualified
2. No dragging the boats. You are financially responsible for any damage if it’s yours or if it’s rented. Penalty – 1 hour-disqualified
3. Bike riding must be done on the designated course. Off Limits roads/highways will be briefed prior to the race. Penalty – 1 hour-disqualified
4. Your team must remain together at all times. You will not know which points are manned. If you arrive at a manned checkpoint without your team, you will be asked to wait at the checkpoint until the remainder of your team arrives. Penalty– ½ hour-disqualified
5. Use of whistles is to signal if you need assistance only! (For emergencies only). Penalty – warning- ½ hour
6. You must recycle any trash that you produce during the race.
7. Absolutely no littering! Penalty– ½ hour-disqualified
8. Assisting other teams is authorized on any portion of the race.
9. You must carry all mandatory items as well as items given to you during the race. Penalty – ½ hour each item
10. You must wear PFD while Paddlng at all times. Penalty – 1 hour-disqualified
11. You must wear your Bike Helmet while Biking. Penalty – 1 hour-disqualified
12. You must yield the bike trail to faster riders. Penalty – warning- ½ hour
13. All protests should be brought to the race director’s table. Race director’s decision is final.
Schedule
Check-in/Packet Pick-up will be from 5-8 p.m. on March 15, 2013 at the McClellanville Town Hall, at 405 Pinckney Street, McClellanville, SC 29458. In order to start this event on time, all teams MUST be represented at check in on Friday night, whereby not delaying the start of the race. USARA/KanDo Waviers MUST be signed and turned in before being permitted to participate in the Swamp Fox.
All racers will be REQUIRED to attend the pre-race brief at 6:30 a.m. A safety briefing and overview of the race, maps, and specific course instructions may be given out at that time. REMEMBER, THIS IS A REQUIREMENT FOR PARTICIPATING IN THE RACE!
THE RACE WILL START AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE BRIEFING, Rain or Shine. The race will have a cut-off time of 7 pm. Winning teams will be based on the most CP’s accumilated in their classification in the least amount of time. For the first and after every 15 minutes a team is late to the finish line, they will lose 1 CP.
The “Post Race” party will begin at 7:00 p.m. with our MOST famous Shrimp Creole.
Creole for all racers. Guests are invited; however, Racers must be served first and then there will be a $5.00 charge for all non-participants who choose to eat. The awards ceremony will begin immediately after dinner, with 1st, 2nd & 3rd place awards being presented to the top three finishing, Coed, all Male & all Female, divisions. All other race participants will receive a finisher medal and will be eligible to win sponsor prizes at the party. (You must be present to win)
Registration
Registration Cost: REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN
Until December 26, 2012
Merry Christmas Special (DONE!)
Solo – $XXX.
2 Person – $XXX.
3 Person – $XXX.
4 Person – $XXX.
December 27, 2012 Until January 26, 2013
Solo – $XXX.
2 Person – $XXX.
3 Person – $XXX.
4 Person – $XXX.
Home Stretch…January 27, 2012 CLOSED March 8, 2013
Solo – $XXX
2 Person – $XXX.
3 Person – $XXX.
4 Person – $XXX.
USARA membership is required to participate. One time license ($8.00) will be available at check in.
REGISTRATION
Method 1) Register through Active.com
Method 2) Print and Complete Kando Registration Form and mail with payment to:
PO Box 54, Springfield, SC 29146
Mail in registrations must be received prior to March 8, 2013.
NOTE: If you’re not providing your own boats, remember to reserve and pay for a rental through our boat sponsor, Coastal Expeditions by calling Michelle at (843) 884-7684. She will need the Height & Weight of each racer…I know that’s a little personal but hell, by the time the race is over none of that will matter! 
Registration fees, checks made payable to KanDo Adventures
Refund Policy; No refunds will be made 1 week prior to the race, 25% fee will be charged if canceled between 30 days and 1 week prior to the event. Full refund if requested 30 days prior to the event.
*** For additional information contact Steve Morrone @ (803) 292-1900 or email at kando1@kandoadventures.com.
Location
Lodging Options:
McClellanville is a small town with no hotels or motels. Daniel Bates manages most of the McClellanville vacation rental homes and has helped with the race for the past several years. He is able to waive the 3 night rental minimum on most homes if you mention the race but does require two nights stay. These homes are first come, first serve, so contact him early. Also advise him if you are willing to share a larger waterfront home with another group.
Bishop Jerden Bunk Houses
Rev. and Mrs Handy have again agreed to allow all of our racers to stay at their camp bunk houses for $15.00 per person. So if you don’t mind sharing in the space, maybe sharing in some race secrets or some tall racing tales, the bunk house if for you and your team. Each bunk hourse has between 12-16 bunks with mattresses, all you need to bring is a sleeping bag/blankets and a pillow for you tender ones. Send me an email if you’re interested in staying there, that way I can keep a count on the beds needed and then at check-in just pay me with a check made out directly to “Bishop Jerden”and I’ll give you the directions to the camp ground…
Teams
2013 TEAMS
SOLO
NCARS Solo Charlotte, NC
Deez Gunz – goin solo Taylors, SC
Never Say Die Brooklet, Ga.
Victorious Secret Summerville, SC
Dorsia Charleston, SC
Thumper Charlotte, NC
Polar Bear Honeoye Falls, NY
Funky Cold Medina Conway, SC
Koodah Mt. Pleasant, SC
Northern Lites Charlotte, NC
HVDRA Dunwoody, GA
2 PERSON CO-ED
IndyGus Swampsters Charleston, SC
Bushwack Adventure Racing Cary, NC
NORTH^UP? Canandaigua, NY
Spartan Blades USA Fayetteville, NC
Odyssey AR/Blue Ridge Marathon Roanoke, VA
2 PERSON MALE
Two Howler Monkeys Lexington, SC
404 Racing Lexington, SC
We almost died last time… Mt. Pleasant, SC
Mt Pleasant Velo Charleston, SC
2 Peices of Scheidt Bear Creek, NC
Double Check West Columbia, SC
Ghost in the Machine Myrtle Beach, SC
Prodromos Fayetteville, NC
PARKS AND WRECK Charlotte, NC
NCARS.info Charlotte, NC
Team DL Richmond Hill, Ga.
D2GENERATES Mt. Pleasant, SC
Slow & Steady Gilbert, SC
Howler Monkeys 3M Columbia, SC
NCARS Concord, NC
Bloody Van’s Misguided Dragoons Pawleys Island, SC
Better Late Than Never? Greer, SC
3 PERSON MALE
Pioneer AR Virginia Beach, VA
Over Torqued Pinehurst, NC
Lost Boys Goose Creek, SC
3 PERSON COED
Howler Monkeys Irmo, SC
Rev3/MK Midwest Merritt Island, FL
Single Again! Rock Hill, SC
Running on Fumes Myrtle Beach, SC
4 PERSON MALE
Mud Sweat and Gears Murrells Inlet, SC
DNF Mt. Pleasant, SC
Swam Pass Summerville, SC
Padres Errantes Myrtle Beach, SC
Lockstrong-JRC Atlanta, GA
4 PERSON COED
Shakespear’s Binary Chemist Charleston, SC
Howler Monkeys Plan ‘C’ Lexington, SC
KanDo Merchandise
Well you did it! Awesome job, we’re all very proud of you and you must be proud of yourself because you proved that there really is no such thing as can’t!!!
Now show everyone that pride. We have additional Palmetto Swamp Fox Hoo-Rags and tee shirts to sell.
Coming Soon, KanDo Store Tab with PayPal access to purchase things like the below…
- The 2013 Palmetto Swamp Fox tee shirts are on sale for $10.00 plus shipping while supplies last.
- The awesome Palmetto Swamp Fox Hoo Rags that we provided as Swag for this years event are on sale for $10.00 each plus shipping.
- Also, in the 10 years of KanDo Adventure Race productions, we have accumilated all kinds of past event shirts, every one of them quality shirts that we are know for. We will package a bundle of 4 different (no 2013 PSF) event shirts in the size you request for $10.00 plus shipping.
2012 Palmetto Swamp Fox ECARS
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3rIhs7GSXqg
Swamp Fox 2011 – Racer’s Viewpoint
Courtesy of Brandon Cannon
