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The Basics

WHAT:
Milwaukee Area Fall Frenzy (MAFF) adventure race!

Wisconsin Adventure Racing Series: This race is part of the Wisconsin Adventure Racing Series, Wisconsin’s premier race series featuring different 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 eleven events and you’ll be automatically signed up.  The more races your team competes in, the better chance you’ll have of taking home prizes.  Compete in either the coed or open division in teams of 2, 3, or 4, and see how your team ranks against others in the midwest.

Expect 3 or 8 hours of team-based fun/challenge that you’re not likely to forget!   For those who’ve done this before, you can probably skip to “WHEN”.   For those asking “Adventure what?!?”, you can get an idea of what to expect by looking at past events.

• WHEN: Note that all final times and logistics will communicated in race updates!
  • 3 Hour race schedule:
    • 8:30-9:30am: Race Packet pickup, Waivers
    • 9:45am: Basic Orienteering Clinic (optional)
    • 10:00am: Pre-race meeting (Mandatory)
    • 10:30am: RACE START
    • 2:30pm: Course closes
    • 2:30pm-6:30pm: Food and awards

• 8 Hour race schedule:
  • 6:00-7:00: Bike Drop (Location TBA in Race Update #3)
  • 7:00am-8:00am: Race Packet pickup, Waivers
  • 7:30am: Basic Orienteering Clinic (optional – email us by October 30th)
  • 7:50am: Pre-race meeting (Mandatory)
  • 8:25am: Buses Depart to Start location
  • 9:00am: RACE START
  • 5:00pm: Course Closes
  • 5:00-6:30pm: Food and awards

• WHERE:
  • Lapham Peak State Park  –  Delafield,WI (or within the Southern Kettle Moraine region)
• WHY:
  Why not?!?
  Actually, we’d like to continue our tradition of providing quality races guaranteed to challenge you and your team while at the same time helping to raise money for charitable organizations.   With continued cuts in state budgets, you can bet the parks we love need more help than ever before to continue to be the gems we’ve grown to expect. This is typically Wisconsin’s last adventure race each year so you don’t want to miss this chance to get out in the sticks one more time before hibernating!
• WHO:
  ANYONE in decent physical condition!   If you can trail run 2 miles, bike 20 miles, paddle for 1 hour, and find someone who can read a map, you will likely be able to complete this race.   However, if you want to do well and/or reduce your level of discomfort, you’d be wise to train beyond those levels because actual race distances will be a bit longer.   Each team should also have at least one person who is familiar with orienteering or willing to learn (please let us know ahead of time if you need help with this).
• HOW:
  • See registrations steps above.
• Please email us with any questions/concerns.

The Gear (Mandatory and Recommended)

• Gear List

The Rules

• Rules
• Cameras may be used to record your adventure/fun/misery, but not to assist your racing in any way.

The Course

• The following description outlines the 8 hour version of MAFF. The 3 hour Adventure Race has many of the same disciplines, but expect a shorter course with less checkpoints – but still a great day of teamwork and fun!
• Read examples of Race Updates from MAFF 2019
• GENERAL INFO:
  We achieve course flexibility by implementing a Score-O type strategy for each discipline.   That essentially means teams go for as many Control Points (CPs) as they want, but must acquire the minimum number of CPs specified for each discipline to avoid a “short-coursed” ranking (a “short-coursed” team cannot finish ranked higher than a full course team).   If your team goal is to win, you will likely need to acquire all CPs on the course.   To help teams strategize and stay on course, cut-off times are established for most disciplines.   If you do not leave a discipline by the cut-off time, your team risks being “short-coursed”.
  Maps and aerial photos needed for navigating the course will be provided.   No other maps/photos allowed.
• BIKE:
  2-3 hours (not all at once).   Predominantly road riding, but expect some off-road.   Mountain bikes encouraged since that is the norm for adventure racing and there is often single track mountain biking trails that will not be navigable with a road bike. Details on MAFF Gear page.
• MYSTERY CHALLENGES:
  .5-1 hours.   If we told you anything about these, they wouldn’t be mysteries anymore! Expect some sort of unusual challenging activities.
• ORIENTEERING/TREKKING:
  2-4 hours (not all at once).   Trails can be used for parts of this discipline, but bushwhacking will be needed if your team’s goal is to acquire all CPs.   CPs will be pre-plotted on maps of various scales that we’ll provide for you.
  Note:  Please do not let a fear of navigating prevent you from trying this event!   Keep an eye on our Events page for multiple learning/practice opportunities before the race.   These opportunities are either FREE or very reasonably priced (not to mention – just plain fun!).
• PADDLE:
  1-2 hours. Expect flat water paddling.
  You may use your own paddles and PFDs or use the ones provided.   If any paddling gear transport is necessary, we’ll take care of that for you.

The Rest

• TEAM CONFIGURATIONS / DIVISIONS / PRIZES:
  2, 3, or 4 person coed is preferred for this race and will be considered the Premier division.
  1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in the Premier division will receive prizes.
  However, we don’t want anyone to miss out just because they couldn’t find the right mix.   Therefore, all other team configurations will be allowed in the Open division.
  Only 1st place in the Open division will receive a prize.
  The prizes above are separate from the over cash prizes and other awards for the 1st Basis Wisconsin Adventure Racing Series

Race Fees: 8 hour Adventure Race: Early – through August 7, 2021: $90/racer ($110/solo) Regular – August 7 to September 30: $110/racer Late – after September 30: $125/racer 3 hour Adventure Race: Early- through August 7, 2021: $60/racer Regular – August 7 to September 30: $70/racer Late – after September 30: $80/racer

This fee covers our expenses for the event (insurance, shelter/facilities, boats, maps, food, etc.) and will leave some extra for prizes and our donation to the designated charity (more teams = more prizes/donation!).

• Other fees  (for items participants must acquire before/on event day – e.g., park and trail passes)
  • We require membership in the USARA – you can pay for a single event ($8) or an annual membership ($35). Not required for the 3 Hour.
  • Each vehicle driven to the event requires a state park pass (either annual or one day).
  • State trail pass will be required (carry with you during all bike portions of race).
  • NOTE:  If you need a daily vehicle pass and the ranger is not at the park office, be sure to self register.   Ranger will likely check vehicles at various times throughout the day and issue citations if necessary.
  • Pass fee info can be found here.

Refund Policy

If your team is unable to race, you may transfer/sell your entry to another team. Due to the costs of planning and organizing this event, we cannot offer refunds.

• Registration deadlines:

Online – refer to registration page for details

• A waiver will be provided for signing at the event, but please read beforehand to speed-up check-in.
  Any participant under 18 years of age, must have parental/guardian approval signature prior to event.
  • MAFF Release and Waiver
• SUPPORT:
  This is an unsupported event.   Teams will be responsible for transporting their own gear as needed throughout the event.   The exception to this is the paddle (please see Gear List for more info)
• FOOD/WATER:
  Food during the event is whatever you carry or can find along the course.   Water is available at the park and at various locations along the course.   Food and drink will be provided for the post-race party and awards presentation.
• LODGING:
  Delafield area hotels
  Waukesha area hotels

The Teams Racing as of Today

3 hour Premier Division
Team #	Team Name	Race Length	Team Captain	Racer #2 Name	Racer #3 Name	Racer #4 Name
106	Easier Said than Run	3 Hour	Shelly Cornelius	Greg Cornelius	Michael Lubinski	Ashton Lubinski
107	Michael Scott’s Dunder Mifflin Scranton Meredith Palmer Memorial Celebrity Rabies Awareness Pro-Am Fun Run Race for the Cure	3 Hour	Holly Murray	Michael Knapstad	Steve Miller	Erica Oawster
108	Hawkward	3 Hour	Brian Ploehn	Tiffany Ploehn
109	Two Old	3 Hour	Robert Doro	Karan Doro
110	Team Pone	3 Hour	Chris Pongratz	Sarah Pongratz	Will Stone	Nik Stone
111	Dafibs	3 Hour	Scott Davolt	Nicole Davolt
114	Hustle & Muscle	3 Hour	Nadia Freie	Nathan Freie
115	E.L.M.	3 Hour	Peter Leonhardt	Emily Leonhardt	Ian Vance-Curzan	Jessica Buenker-Behling
117	Team Loose Cannon	3 Hour	Dan Egan	Lauren Acre
119	Minnesota Gneiss	3 Hour	Emma Burgeson	Steve Burgeson
122	Mabie it’ll be fun!	3 Hour	Renee Mabie	Calvin Mabie
124	Umm, is this a good idea?	3 Hour	John Balong	Abigail Balong	Amy Petersen
129	The A team	3 Hour	Jesse Andrist	Sophia Andrist	Steven Andrist
130	Where the Wicks wander	3 Hour	Jackie Wicks	Mike Wicks
131	LFG Lost	3 Hour	Brad Swenby	Theresa Szokola
3 hour Open Division
Team #	Team Name	Race Length	Team Captain	Racer #2 Name	Racer #3 Name	Racer #4 Name
103	Ignorance is Blisters	3 hour	Jacquie Williams	Andrea Williams
104	Cavan in the Woods	3 Hour	Cavan Dolan	Aaron Judd	Dustin Dragotta	Shane Dolan
105	Reconnecting	3 Hour	Zack Stone	Gabrielle Falkey
112	Wisconsin Wanderers	3 Hour	Bonnie Nuttkinson	Rebecca Wasieleski	Sheryl Spensley	Sandy Nutt
113	4Gz	3 Hour	Christina Schmitz	Sheila Hamill	Lauren Roach	Alyssa Pollastrini
116	Team Tornado	3 Hour	Eric Carbrey	Suzy Carbrey	Miles Carbrey
118	Scott Talked us into this	3 Hour	Scott Skelly	Tim Bales
120	Team Sawdad Adventure	3 Hour	Michael Pemble	Sawyer Pble
121	Bestefars	3 Hour	Scott Everson	Scott Stallheim	Will Edwards
123	Passing the Torch	3 Hour	Robert Burns, Sr.	Robert Burns, Jr.	James Cheslock
125	SLAM Andrae-Midelfort Duo	3 Hour	Leila Midefort	Soren Andrae
126	Not Sure Yet	3 Hour	Doug Pastrich	Nick Schmidt	Nate Smith
127	Lost and Confused	3 Hour	Rob Fischer	Josh Anderson	Joel Jarosky	Aran Madden
128	I like to Navigate the Bush	3 Hour	Andy McCarthy
132	Team Moxie	3 Hour	Jodie Jones	Teresa Kruger
8 hour Premier Division
Team #	Team Name	Race Length	Team Captain	Racer #2 Name	Racer #3 Name	Racer #4 Name
233	Element E	8 Hour	Brian Curry	Barb Curry
235	Indoorsy	8 Hour	Ellen Posledni	Andy Posledni	Matt Hager	Kris Luedtke
239	Hot Kitty Cold Kitty	8 Hour	Tim Greenwaldt	Stacey Greenwaldt
245	Intermittent Team	8 Hour	Jereme Rauckman	Sarah Julien	Craig Hinden	Gina Gladwell
246	Dohlby Trio	8 Hour	Jeff Dohlby	Ben Dohlby
247	Rib Mountain Racing	8 Hour	Tim Buchholz	Anna Nummelin	Justin Lund
248	I’m in Charge of the Map	8 Hour	Cristin Hopp	Casey Hopp
251	Wintery Mix	8 Hour	Jacob Grace	Christie Lin	Bryan Haddon	Greta Landis
255	“You, me and some guy”	8 Hour	Craig Coder	Jason Bowman	Justin Jorgensen
256	Awesome Sauce	8 Hour	Malachi Roth	Megan Roth	Luke Thompson
257	Midwest Moxie	8 Hour	Robert Patterson	Lindsay Patterson	Jake Ritcher
262	Madhouganer	8 Hour	Mady Johnson	Pete Elholm	Calhoun Gerber	Keegan Gerber
263	Lady Penguins	8 Hour	Ryan Peternell	Chris Sharp	Gretchen Bowers
264	Roots Racing	8 Hour	Kim Heintz	Bryan Scheel
265	KATANA Adventure	8 Hour	Hiroki Nakata	Fukiko Nakata
269	Bela-Roma	8 Hour	Maricel Olaru	Alena Khilko
271	Wegacy Racing	8 Hour	Ande Wegner	Rick Lagacy
8 hour Open Division
Team #	Team Name	Race Length	Team Captain	Racer #2 Name	Racer #3 Name	Racer #4 Name
234	Yikes And Also Wow	8 Hour	Rebecca Nichols	John Grant
236	Lone PAWS	8 Hour	Joel Flory
237	Uno Pyro	8 Hour	Nathan Tengler
238	Feeling Our Age	8 Hour	Brad Thompson	Thomas Wilson	Paul Cassleman
240	The Broken Toys	8 Hour	Dan Sisel	Jayme Sisel
241	Silver Fern Adventures	8 Hour	Phillip Taylor
242	Fashionably Late	8 Hour	Justin Boyd	Ryan Boyd	Tom Olson
243	Team Moosicorn	8 Hour	Toby Sheely	Dustin Sheely	Cooper Sheely
244	Disgruntled Pelicans	8 Hour	Ellen Harris	Lara Eucalano
249	Serendipity	8 Hour	Sage Flory
250	Pokemoms	8 Hour	Stacey Burling	Regina Christensen
252	Racer’s Edge	8 Hour	Shane Firsching	Matt Kidd
253	Tom Tom Stoy Stoy	8 Hour	Eric Kettenhofen	Jon Ignatowski
254	Crazy Jeff	8 Hour	Jeff Porter
258	Mother, Jugs & Speed	8 Hour	Derek MacKenzie	Eric Eckert
259	Let’s Do This!	8 Hour	Heidi Gempler	Kim Myszkewicz
260	Straight Outta Pine Island	8 Hour	Andre Ringle	Peter Beach
261	Eyes of the World	8 Hour	Mike LaScola	Jim Paddock	Matt Plutz
266	Elkbones	8 Hour	Mike Prucha
267	In 4th Place	8 Hour	Jay Futterman	Rafael Labrador
268	Mike D.	8 Hour	Mike Daniels
270	Miles to go Before I Sleep	8 Hour	Kevin Leedham	Alex Johnson
271	BigCat	8 Hour	AJ Catalanotte