FAQ's
What is the format for teams?
The Siege on Fort Yargo will accept only three person teams: coed, all female, or all male. Prizes will be awarded to the top five teams in the coed category and top team in the all male and all female categories. There will also be a swag raffle for which all participants and volunteers are eligible.
I want to register online but I don't know my teammates. Can I do this?
Yes. For the second and third team member sections in the registration form put the same information as you did for yourself EXCEPT, change the first name to member2 and member3 on the respective page. Your team does not have to be complete to register, but you should provide your complete team information by June 1. A current e-mail address is required for all participants.
What is the percentage breakdown of race legs?
The exact distances will be kept secret until the race begins. However, you can expect 8-10 miles of mountain biking, 4-5 miles of trail running, 2-3 miles of paddling, some orienteering points and a few special tests, for a total of approximately 20-23 miles. One team member will be required to complete a short distance swim. Basic navigational skills will be needed to complete the course. This is an unsupported race.
Do I have to bring my own boat?
Yes! All teams are required to paddle in one CANOE (no racing/composite boats). Please plan on bringing your own canoe. A very limited number (approximately 8) of canoes (with enough paddles for each team member) will be available on a first requested, first given basis directly from the park. They must be reserved prior to the race date. In order to reserve a canoe, you must be registered for the race. Contact the park at 770-867-3489 to reserve a canoe for race day.
What will the events be like?
The paddling will be on a lake. Trekking will be both on and off trails. Biking will mostly be on single track with some double track. Basic navigation will be needed to complete some sections of the race and map reading skills will be necessary for the entire race. Special events are anything we dream up before the race. That's why they are a special.
Where can I stay before and after the race?
Camping is available before and after the race at the race site. There is a usage fee to camp. Should you camp prior to the race, please stay in the main camping area. If you are found on the race course prior to the start you will be DQ'ed. We really don't want to DQ anyone but we want an even playing field for all racers. We thank you for staying off the race course. If you want A/C and a bed, there are a couple of hotels in Winder.
- Comfort Inn
- 177 W Athens St
- Winder, GA 30680
- 706-868-5303
- Jameson Inn
- 9 Stafford St
- Winder, GA 30680
- 770-867-1880
Do I need any certifications?
No certifications are needed to race.
What will parking be like?
Parking could be a challenge depending on the number of teams so it would be advisable to carpool if possible. There is also a $3 charge per vehicle at the park that must be paid to avoid a ticket. Participation in this event does not negate this charge.
When can I check-in
Due to last year's less than stellar check-in/registration on Saturday morning, we are opening up registration on Friday as well. You don't have to come on Friday evening to register but you are more than welcomed to. We will be at a location TBD from 5:00pm - 8:30pm to register as many teams that want to. We would suggest if you are planning on staying in Winder on Friday that you come over to register. This will save you loads of time on Saturday and keep you from a potential line. We are going to extra efforts this year to prevent a long line from forming but with potentially 150 teams, there is bound to be a line at some point.