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At this stage in life, the
only reason we enter races is to get another T-shirt... right?
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Well, maybe not for everyone, since many of us do it for
the satisfaction of completing a race, doing well in the competition,
racing against our friends, or simply knowing that we found a personal
test, took it on, and succeeded in overcoming the challenge. We enjoy the
knowledge that we can still be athletes and still compete. We like seeing
the expressions on the faces of our friends and co-workers when they hear
about our athletic exploits. We find a sense of adventure in striving to
take part in and finish difficult challenges. We find joy in the training
and racing experiences -- and in the camaraderie involved in being
in the sports. Perhaps these reasons would be enough to bring us to the
starting lines of the races we chose to enter. Sure, for some of us,
the experience alone would be enough reason to participate, but in The
BEAR, there are even more reasons... there are the goodies, too.

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The BEAR Adventure Race provides
 | A challenging race with many stories to tell your friends and
family! |
 | Official Race Packet with a variety of goodies |
 | Extensive written instructions to guide you through the Race Course
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 | Mental and physical challenges
throughout the day |
 | Official race maps and diagrams for The BEAR course on Race Day
as the race progresses |
 | All checkpoints marked with care |
 | Arbitrary rules that keep things from
being too easy |
 | A chance to see parts of North
Florida that you did not even know existed |
 | Race Officials who will strive to
keep you safe, even when insisting that you get dirty |
 | Portable Restrooms, and shade at Main Transition / Finish Area
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 | On-site drawings for Sponsors' merchandise and
services - for registered participants at Awards Ceremony |
 | Official BEAR hats, polo shirts and other
gear available for purchase |
 | Complimentary entry to future Performance Adventure Race for lucky drawing winners
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 | Official BEAR Race Finisher Shirt --
Finishers only! |
 | AWARDS
-- top 3 teams in 3-4-Person and 2-Person
Divisions, plus Solo |
 | Web-site photos of participants online following the race
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 | Media photographer on the course,
recording your race and making photos available for purchase |
 | Results posted on our web site
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In 2002 we were pleased to have CNN Headline News
coming to film our race -- and you! CNN was able to air "Extreme
Sports Week" on their evening broadcasts repeatedly from August
2002 until well into 2003, including the special show on The BEAR
and adventure racing that first aired on August 9. They have re-broadcast the
Adventure Race segment often, so you may have had several opportunities to see yourself and your Teammates on CNN Headline
News. The BEAR also gets great photos and stories in Jacksonville.com, Shorelines, the
Beaches Leader, and other publications. Who knows what coverage The BEAR will get
this year...

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Now Available: Official BEAR Gearhead Hat -- from LAVA GEAR Adventure Clothing
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| The BEAR Gearhead hat -- high-tech, fast-drying from Lava Gear,
embroidered with The BEAR logo -- available for our racers to purchase for use in the The BEAR Adventure Race or as souvenirs of the experience and accomplishment. The BEAR Gearhead Hat has a reflective band for your nighttime adventures, adjustable back strap with center-release buckle, mesh side panes for ventilation. It is made of super tough 4-ply taslan nylon and "bomb-proof" poly mesh. |
 
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| The BEAR Gearhead Hats will be available at the Team Check-in and Team Meeting the day before the race and at the Race Admin area and at the Awards party after Teams finish. Cost for this great
embroidered hat is only
$25, while our supply lasts. We will be happy to ship yours to you -- just add $4.50 for the first hat and $3.00 for each additional hat. You can order by mail just by sending your check and the address for shipping your
hats to: Performance Multisports, 365 Charlemagne Circle, Ponte Vedra
Beach, FL 32082. Reserve some for yourself, your team, and your supporters by writing to us --
click here and let us know. |
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