| We’re almost to the end of September, and fall is here! This year’s MAFF should be a blast, and we’re so excited to have so many repeat and new racers and, as always, some tremendous volunteers to help us out! Here is Race Update #1 – stay tuned for Race Update #2 coming soon. Milwaukee Area Fall Frenzy (MAFF) – 2026 Edition 18, 8, and 3 hour Race Update #1 We are excited to have so many returning and new teams participating in the 2026 MAFF Adventure Race! We are just over a month away from race day, and we have some great turnout – especially with the cold of November coming around. We have hundreds of adventure racers ready for the 3, 8, and 18 hour lengths! Many general logistics and expectations are the same as previous years, but please ensure you have read this and all race updates to understand logistics and other details. For 8 and 18 hour racers, you WILL MAKE CHOICES (and it’s best to plan early on what your timing for each area will be to ensure you can maximize your CPs)!. You’ll see quite a few updates in upcoming race updates, so stay tuned and stick with us! Please review the Race Page and Race Gear pages for more information on the race. Race gear (mandatory and optional) can also be found on the Adventure Racing Checkpoint App where you can add the MAFF race to your calendar and create a checklist with this gear for race day for you and your team.   Please also review the registered teams to ensure you are listed in the proper category. If you have questions, email us at info@mooseplanetadventureracing.com now so we can get everything accurate prior to race day. Please let us know if you have any major changes – this affects how we configure a few items like boats and maps. Race Headquarters:Headquarters will be at Camp Edwards YMCA, N8901 Army Lake Rd, East Troy, WI 53120. This location is now embargoed until race date. Check-in: All team members must be present before you will receive maps, passports, and instructions. Waivers have been signed through RunSignUp (but if you don’t believe you have one, please be ready to sign on race day). We are also taking pictures, so please come early so that you have to prepare, review maps, and appropriately plan.18-hour and 8-hour racers will be required to purchase a USARA 1-day membership if you do not already have an annual membership. This was also taken care of in the RunSignUp registration for MAFF. If you will be racing in more races in the Wisconsin Adventure Racing Series, please consider supporting the USARA – you get other benefits as well! You should have been able to take care of all of that in the RunSignUp registration process.3-hour racers will not require a USARA membership. Lodging and Camping: This year, we have both tent/platform camping locations available at HQ. First come, first served. We just need to know if you plan on coming so we can work with the property owner. Cabins are also available – these are bunkhouses with access to the main shower hall; they are heated and have a fantastic location. Please let us know if you would like to reserve these for your team or multiple teams. Cabins are $150 for the entire weekend and you can enjoy Camp Edwards after the race as well. Pre-race Meetings: Final race day schedules will be shared in Update #2. We will have a virtual -pre-race meeting and short mandatory pre-race meetings before each race length. Bike Drops: Two of the race lengths (3 and 8 hour) will have a bike drop before race start. The 3 and 8 hour bike drops will be relatively close to HQ. Please ensure you plan ahead for the morning of November 7 to drop bike and critical gear at that location once provided. Maps: We’re extremely excited for some new maps including a new O-Map for this year’s MAFF. We’ll share more details as to what to expect as to map types, map scales, and more as we get closer to race day. Food and Awards: As always, we’ll have more than you could ever want, and we have some great new awards and prizes from our sponsors, including the USARA. Please plan on sticking around, meeting other racers, and enjoying the evening on Saturday! We also will have granola from Milwaukee’s own Olympia Granola – we’re excited to work with them this year to promote local companies for MAFF!And for the 18 hour racers, breakfast shall be served, of course. Hopefully, we can keep the sausages warm for you! Mandatory Gear: One more reminder about Mandatory Gear – make sure you review the lists and think about what else you may need. If you’re racing the 18-hour length, think about warm clothes, lights, and more. Paddle Gear: As always, boats (kayaks for solo racers), PFDs, and paddles are provided. However, ALL race lengths can bring personal PFDs and paddles. More info to be shared on gear drop locations. Orienteering Introduction and Refresher Training: We will have AR clinics before the 8 hour and 3 hour racers. Please email ben@mooseplanetadventureracing.com to reserve your spot. Series Points: MAFF is proud to be part of two adventure racing series. We strongly encourage all teams to participate, track your team’s ranking, and show your support for adventure racing. Series entry is FREE. More information on each series can be found below. Note that to participate in USARA you must register your team in the series prior to race day. Wisconsin Adventure Racing Series is Wisconsin’s premier race series featuring adventure races throughout the state and cash prizes totaling over $2,000. There is no fee to join the series – simply race any of the 11 events and you’ll be automatically signed up. USARA is a nation-wide promoter for adventure racing. The United States Adventure Racing Association tracks race results from races throughout the country and offers a yearly national championship event. Register your team for free on their website. Race Update #2 will come in the next week with details on bike drop locations, paddle gear, personal property, and more. Let us know if you have any questions! Mike and Ben (Moose Planet Adventure Racing) Lindsay and Bobby (Midwest Moxie) |
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