The Stowe Kids Adventure Games, July 26-28, 2019 will once again be hosted by the Trapp Family Lodge. This all inclusive location makes for the perfect setting for adventure racing.
Designed exclusively for kids ages 6-14, the Kids Adventure Games is a multi-discipline obstacle adventure race, where kids, in teams of 2, compete together on bike, in water and on foot through a unique 2.5-4 mile adventure course featuring up to 15 man made and natural obstacles.
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 or ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDS
Open to 180 teams
Approximately 3 miles with 10-12 obstacles
Ages 12-14 all experience levels
Ages 10-11 all experience levels
3 Wave times
9:00 AM (Competitive)
10:30 AM
12:00 PM
Racers are released 2 teams at a time in 2 minute intervals to reduce course back ups
Open to 180 teams
Approximately 2.5 miles with 10-12 obstacles
Ages 8-9 all experience levels
Ages 6-7 all experience levels
OPEN - ages of the teammates span multiple years (i.e. 7 & 12-year-old). No prizes will be awarded in this category
3 Wave times
9:00 AM (Competitive)
10:30 AM
12:00 PM
Racers are released 2 teams at a time in 2 minute intervals to reduce course back ups
Clinics are open to all participants, and are designed to help kids learn the needed skills for the race and reduces intimidation for kids and parents alike. Each clinic is taught by local experts in a friendly positive environment.
Skills taught include:
Adventure Racing 101
Climbing and Rope Skills
Mountain Biking Skills
Team Building
Open to all ages
Available sessions
Friday 1PM-5PM
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.
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)
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
TRAPP FAMILY LODGE
700 Trapp Hill Rd,
Stowe, VT 05672
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. Participants must formally request a refund by completing the cancelation form found on the website.
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.
Stowe is an internationally renowned year-round destination. Stowe Mountain Resort with majestic Mt. Mansfield and Spruce Peak are filled with activities for every season; golf, tennis, hiking, fishing, skiing, snowboarding, world-class dining, shopping, spas and much more. Stowe's historic village combined with Vermont's most spectacular landscape creates the quintessential New England getaway. From the new mountainside Stowe Mountain Lodge & Spa to the mountaintop Gondola Ride to the most exhilarating ZipTour in New England, there's literally something for all to enjoy during summer in Stowe. Visit summer.stowe.com.
Just steps away from the race start/finish area, The Trapp Family Lodge will be your family's home away from home during the Games. During your stay you'll have an opportunity to enjoy the beautiful, 2,500-acre site that offers a variety of fun outdoor activities for the entire family. Book your stay today! Visit www.trappfamily.com for accommodations during the Games.
