Your Maquoketa Area Chamber of Commerce Presents The 18th Annual Timber City Adventure Race!

The 18th Annual Timber City Adventure Race is a total of 25.1 mile Adventure Triathlon.  It includes Canoeing/Kayaking, Biking, and Running.

HUSCO International is our Honorary 2017 Timber City Adventure Race Sponsor!

There is both a Recreation Division and a Racing Division.

The Canoe/Kayak… is an 8 mi. course on the Maquoketa River beginning at Canton. You will wind below towering limestone bluffs and through secluded valleys on scenic route to Royertown Bridge access. This is the 2nd bridge you will come to. Exit on left side, carry canoe past clear zone, run up drive to get bike or tag biker if on relay team.
CLICK HERE to view the detailed canoe/kayak route

The Bike… A 14 mile course that starts with a challenging incline – one of the steepest in Jackson County, continues with several rolling hills, a steep decline with sharp right turn at the bottom and long flats to gather speed. Biker must follow all traffic laws, including stop at Highway 61 before crossing. Helmets are required.
(No drafting allowed)
CLICK HERE to view the detailed bike route

The Run… is a 5K (3.1 mile) mostly flat course starting at Hurstville Lime Kilns. Head south on old Highway 61, follow the signs and course directors through the turns in Maquoketa.
CLICK HERE to view the detailed run route

Water will be available at each exchange (and on run course). Volunteers will be stationed throughout the course.

Showers available at Maquoketa Area Family YMCA.
Towels will not be provided.

INDIVIDUAL COMPETITION:
Just you and the elements tackling all legs of the race!

TEAM COMPETITION:
2 PERSON TEAM: Consists of 2 members who do all legs of the race. Finish time is average of both members times.  2 Men, 2 Women, or Mixed.
4 PERSON TEAM: Relay style. All men, All women, or must have 2 women, 2 men for mixed class.

Recreation Division AGE bracket:  
19 and under (no individual)
20-34
35-49
50+

Click on link below for a paper application that you can print out, fill out completely and mail to Maquoketa Area Chamber of Commerce.
https://chambermaster.blob.core.windows.net/userfiles/UserFiles/chambers/3007/File/Racebrochure-signup-2017.pdf

AWARDS:  Top two teams in each category (Male, Female, Mixed)

Racing Division- No age class
Individual, 2 person, 4 person teams
Cash prizes:  Racing division only
Individual:  1st and 2nd place
2/4 person team:  1st and 2nd place

You cannot do both individual and team competitions.
**NEW** For the safety of our race participants, if you have family and friends offering race support, please advise them to stay OFF the race route with vehicles.  Please take Baldwin back to Maquoketa and refrain from driving on the bike/run route.  Thank you!

No Refunds Due To Weather Related Cancelation