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AMPED UP ADVENTURE RACE - Aurora, IL

Sunday, May 27, 2012 from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM (CT)

Aurora, United States

AMPED UP ADVENTURE RACE  - Aurora, IL

Ticket Information

Ticket Type Sales End Price Fee Quantity
Individual Registration May 26, 2012 $75.00 $5.12
Military and Protective Services Discount   more info May 27, 2012 $70.00 $4.84
Youth Individual Registration (14-17) May 26, 2012 $55.00 $4.02
Team Registration
4 athletes: $70 per athlete / $280 per team
May 26, 2012 $70.00 $4.84
Youth Team Registration
4 athletes: $50 per athlete / $200 per team
May 26, 2012 $50.00 $3.74
Boat Rental - Per Person Price
Includes Paddle & PFD. Type of boat is not guaranteed, you may be issued a canoe or kayak. If you desire a specific type of boat, we recommend you bring your own boat.
May 27, 2012 $25.00 $0.00

Event Details

Paddle and Trail Amped Up Adventure Race - Aurora 

May 27, 2012

Sponsored by 

Hollywood Casino

Are You Ready to Get Amped Up?

Paddle and Trail presents a brand new series of adventure races that are sure to draw people from far and wide to challenge, test and push their overall adventure racing skills and fortitude. These hybrid-style adventure races will combine a sprint paddle, biking and urban obstacle course components.


The race series will be held in Aurora, Ill, Beloit, WI and Rockford, Ill. Each 6 hour adventure race is specially designed to incorporate the local natural assets (local water and land trails, and parks) with the races culminating with the obstacle component of the race in the downtown of the respective race communities. 

There will be four main competitive categories that individuals and teams can compete in:Amateur Division, Team Division, Youth Division and Pro Division. There are a number of adventure race training series and clinics planned leading up to the different races.

Amped Up Adventure Race - Aurora 

Get ready for some fun! The Aurora race will be centered along the beautiful Fox River Trail near the Paddle and Trail of Aurora store and Hollywood Casino in the heart of downtown Aurora. The Aurora race will benefit the Illinois Paddling Council and Be Active Outdoors, both non-profit organizations that in turn will support efforts to re-engineer the Fox River Canoe Chute in downtown Aurora to make it functional for paddlers on the Fox River.

Race Components:

  • Bike - approx. 6 milesroad bikes not recommended. Trail will be dirt, gravel & paved.
  • Run - approx. 6 miles - will be broken up into legs
  • Paddle - approx 4 miles - kayaks or canoes can be rented
  • Obstacle Course - urban obstacle course, does not involve mud! 

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When & Where


107 Spruce St.
Aurora, 60506

Sunday, May 27, 2012 from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM (CT)


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Paddle and Trail



Paddle and Trail is an independently owned outdoor retailer and outfitter with locations in Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin specializing in paddlesports, cycling, nordic sports, hiking and trail running, and adventure racing. We have store locations in Aurora, IL; Loves Park, IL; and Beloit, WI.

Paddle and Trail is Illinois’ largest paddlesport dealer, we have the largest selection of boats, for all types of enthusiasts. Whether you’re a recreational paddler or an expedition paddler, we have the boat for you. Our fully trained and knowledgeable staff will work with you to find the boat that is right for you. We maintain a full line of accessories to meet all your needs for every season of paddling.

Paddle and Trail primary goal is to make the outdoors accessible to all in providing the highest quality outdoor experience available through providing quality gear, instruction, training and resources. 

Come in and visit us at any one of our locations as we love to meet other outdoor enthusiasts and share your adventures with us. The thing that we get most excited about is watching the Paddle and Trail community grow.