I got an email today from Brian Knight, the media relations director for Primal Quest, one of the premier adventure races in the world. I’ve attached part of it below. Pretty exciting stuff for area adventure racers.

Williamsburg, VA – On Saturday, May 10, 2008 Don Mann and Dawn Taylor-Mann, the producers of the Primal Quest Expedition Adventure Race, will usher in a new addition to the world of adventure racing, the Primal Quest Sprint Series (PQSS).

The Primal Quest Sprint Series offers fast-paced adventure racing for teams of two and features the classic adventure racing disciplines of trekking/trail running, mountain biking, and paddling. Teams will also face special events like a cargo net climb, ropes bridge, low crawl, and straight out of Don Mann’s Navy SEAL Training events, the infamous log PT!

PQSS race courses do not require certifications and are perfect for new adventure racers, runners, bikers, triathletes and other traditional athletes.  They will also remain fun and challenging for more experienced teams who can use the PQSS as tune-ups for longer competitions.  Top finishers will complete the courses in about four hours, while less experienced teams will finish in approximately six hours.  The two person teams can choose to race in either the co-ed, female, or male categories.

The first PQSS is Saturday, May 10, 2008 at Pocahontas State Park, just 20 miles from downtown Richmond. Registration for this event opens March 1, 2008.

Posted by Andy Thompson in • Outdoors
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