Propark Adventure Race Family & Friends is an adventure competition taking place in the city of Brașov on September 7, 2024, along a route of approximately 20 kilometers.

The competition involves navigating the route – on foot, by bicycle, scooter, or using the city’s public transport system (RATBV) – but not by car. Along the way, participants must reach 10 mandatory checkpoints and successfully complete the special tasks at each station.

At each of these 10 checkpoints, teams will be welcomed by colleagues and representatives from protected areas in Brașov County and other environmental NGOs. Each team will be challenged with a special task, designed to highlight a natural or cultural value of the protected area represented at that station.

Competition Date: September 7, 2024
Registration: July 22 – September 2
Participation: Free of charge
Team Structure: 4 members per team, including at least one minor
Maximum Number of Teams: 30

Competition Details:

·       The event will take place within the boundaries of Brașov Municipality.

·       The competition zone and starting point will be announced one day before the event on the official website: https://propark-adventure.ro/family-and-friends/

·       Teams must consist of 4 members, including at least one minor.

·       Each team will choose a team name inspired by a protected area in Brașov County or neighboring counties.

·       The map with checkpoints will be handed out during the technical briefing held on September 6.

·       The route is not predefined – teams are free to choose their own path between checkpoints.

·       Checkpoints must be visited in the order specified by the organizers.

·       Required equipment is detailed in the official competition regulations.

·       The technical briefing will be held on September 6 – time and location will be posted on the competition website.

·       Start time: September 7, 2024, at 9:00 A.M.

·       Breaks during the race are at the discretion of each team.

·       Time limit for finishing the race: 8 hours (by 5:00 P.M. on September 7).

·       There are two participation categories:

o   “Huhurezul mare” (Tawny Owl): teams where the designated team captain (the minor) is between 13–17 years old (not yet 18)

o   “Cocoșul de munte” (Capercaillie): teams where the designated team captain is between 4–12 years old

·       There will be two separate award categories based on the age groups. The top 3 teams in each category will win a guided nature trip with a professional guide in a protected area in Brașov County.

·       Permitted means of transportation between checkpoints: bike, scooter, rollerblades, walking, or Brașov public transport (RATBV). Cars are not allowed.

·       Two of the ten checkpoints will also offer refreshment stations with water and snacks.

·       Timekeeping will only be done at checkpoints, recording the start and end of each special task. The final ranking will be based on the total time spent completing the tasks at all checkpoints.

·       All registered teams will receive medals, maps, and race numbers. The top 3 teams in each age category will receive trophies, custom t-shirts, surprise prizes from protected area managers, and guided excursions in protected natural areas.

 

The project is funded by the Partnership Foundation and MOL Romania.
The content of this material does not necessarily reflect the official position of the Partnership Foundation or MOL Romania.