***SOLD OUT*** 2018 WOLVERINE 5K Tactical Adventure Race @ MTC (Michigan)

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2018 WOLVERINE 5K Tactical Adventure Race @ MTC

"Wolverine 5K"​

Tactical Adventure Race​

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www.Wolverine5K.com​

***Max 75 Athletes​

June 2nd, 2018 - Registration begins Jan 1st, 2018​

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This "Red Dawn" themed adventure race will be a test of orienteering skills using map and compass, speed & endurance, tactical tasks, diverse marksmanship skills using precision rifle, carbine and handgun in several live fire scenarios. This race can be completed solo or as a team of 3-4. Go HARDCORE competing for best score or just RECREATIOAL fun. ​

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Event Details Overview​

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Race Perspective: 1.5K Ruck run and shoot, shooting stages, 3.5K land nav race, more shooting, finish with awards and Dark Horse Brewery sponsored after party.​

*Add on a 2nd 1/2 day of Red Dawn themed scenario shooting.​

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Skill Notes:​

•You should be proficient with MGRS maps and be able to plot 8 digit grids, determine azimuths, distance between points, etc. If you need a refresher see our Land Navigation course.​

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Race Divisions​

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Hardcore:​

•40 lbs sandbag weight in pack. No GPS. Prizes awarded. Carbine and pistol carried on Nav Course.​

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Recreationalist:​

•20 lbs sandbag weight in pack. GPS allowed. Weapons on course optional. No prizes awarded.​

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Female Athletes:​

•Optional 25% weight reduction for female athletes.​

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Teams:​

•Hardcore or Recreationalist Teams.​

•Same rules as above.​

•All team members will be scored individually. Team score will be an average of top 3 team members. Team must remain as one unit during the entire event.​

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Scoring:​

•This event will be a cumulative time & time penalty score based event. Your base score will be your start/stop time of the orienteering course. The shooting stages will be scored to reward/penalize your baseline time. Additional time rewards for completing tactical tasking's.​

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Gear List Equipment Needs​

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Required:​

•Note taking gear in water proof bag.​

•Quality lensatic type compass (military version, Silva, Burton, or equivalent.)​

•Military style map protractor.​

•Local MGRS topographical maps provided by MTC.​

•Whistle (signal for lift/shift fire)​

•Bright colored light weight clothing suitable for outdoor training. Hiking shoes recommended.​

•Durable backpack with reinforced frame.​

•Handheld radio for safety communication. (MTC uses Motorolas channel 1-1 & 2-1)​

•Good attitude.​

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Recommended:​

•Camelback or water carrier.​

•Non-permanent fine point map pens.​

•Bug spray and sun screen.​

•Camp chair for afterwards and down time.​

•Personal ghillie suit if you have one.​

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Weapons List:​

•Ammo round count TBD (will not be a heavy round count).​

•Handgun, 3-4 mags with pouches, and holster.​

•Carbine, sling, 3-4 mags with pouches.​

•Precision rifle system (capable of 1 MOA or better) - at least 1 per team.​

•Don't have all 3 weapon types? Borrow, swap, skip that shooting stage.​

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2018 Race Sponsors:​

Marksmanship Training Center​

Modular Driven Technologies (MDT)​

AMF Defense​

Fenix Ammunition​

Pierce Engineering Ltd.​

Bare Knuckle Suppliments​

Black Widow Armament​

GUNFIGHTER​

Gundo Holsters​

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2017 Race Sponsors:​

Marksmanship Training Center​

Gundo Holsters​

Black Widow Armament​

Pierce Engineering, Ltd.​

Oral I.V.​

Midway USA​

Defiance Machine​

Hill People Gear​

Aero Precision​

XSteel Targets​

Gunzilla​

Hogue Inc.​

Great Lakes Ammunition​

GunSkins​

Propper​

LaserLyte​

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Marksmanship Training Center​

A 100% veteran owned and operated business​

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[MTCadmin]

SOLD OUT

 

[colorado_native]

This looks like a blast! Wish there was a race like this in the Rocky Mountain Region.