A child's adventure begins with yours.

The Battle by the Brook Adventure Race raises money to send kids to camp. 

The 7th Annual Battle by the Brook Adventure Race will be held on September 21st, 2024 at Camp Shady Brook, in Deckers, CO. This is our favorite fundraiser! With your adventurous nature and philanthropist's heart, registering for this event allows more kids to attend camp at YMCA Camp Shady Brook.  Adventures for everyone! 

Each team will race in a variety of endurance disciplines, including orienteering/navigation, cross-country running/hiking, mountain biking, paddling and other unique challenges for Adventure Racing.  Athletes can look forward to a swag bag, race vendor prize raffle, campfire with smores, and end of the race cookout and drinks.  Be prepared for an amazing day!  

Teams:  Each Competitive team will consist of 1 - 4 athletes.  Family divisions - 2 - 6 people, split into with bike or without bike categories.  Arc'Teryx Mini-Series teams must compete in 2 of three participating RMAS races; GENESIS, NEVER SUMMER, and Battle by the Brook.

Limited Space:  Space is limited so register soon!

Awards:  Awards will be given to the top team in each division.  All participants will receive a swag bag and race gift 

Mileage Information

Competitive - Approximately 20 miles total. (8 miles of biking on single track trail as well as dirt road, 3 miles of hiking with significant elevation gain, 9 miles of running/navigating/orienteering to different challenges). Competitive completed in 6+ hours.  

Family wave is approximately 6 miles. Families have the option to mountain bike portions or may hike/run the entire course.  Family race completed in 3-4 hours. 

Arc'Teryx Mini-Series.  Compete in 2 of three races to qualify for the Grand Prize.  Genesis (6 & 12 hour courses), Never Summer (6 & 24 hour) and Battle by the Brook.

Race Fee: $91.35-$106.19

Register