Rockford & Aurora Race News

The Amped Up Adventure Race is ready to roll into Aurora on Memorial Day weekend and we’ve just announced the date of the Rockford Race! Check out the news on the the Amped Up Adventure Races. Be sure to join us on Sunday, May 27 for a whole day of racing fun. Come cheer on [...]

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Exclusive Amped-Up Art T-Shirts Available on Race Day

Exclusive Amped-Up Art T-Shirts Available on Race Day

On March 1st, Lisa Gloria was announced as the official artist for the Amped Up Adventure Race in Aurora, Illinois. Her painting has now been printed on limited edition T-shirts which will be available for order on May 27, 2012 at the Adventure Race in Aurora. The art is also featured on the race t-shirts that [...]

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Two Great Kayak Trip Offers for Racers!

Two Great Kayak Trip Offers for Racers!

Amped Up Paddle Trip – 1/2 Price! Come & get the fun started early and get your paddling skills warmed up! Paddle and Trail is offering a 1/2 price paddle trip on the Fox River from Batavia to Aurora on Saturday, May 26 at 1:00pm.  Get this trip for only $2o, usual price is $40 [...]

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Amped Up Deals!

Amped Up Deals!

 Get Some Great Deals This Month!  Amped Up Corporate Challege –  If your business registers the most Aurora Amped Up Adventure Race participants your company could be eligible to win a Team Building Paddle Trip for 12 people valued at $480! Registrants just enter your company name when registering, it’s that easy! Discount Codes: Get registered [...]

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Amped Up Adventure Race Weekend Of Fun!

Amped Up Adventure Race Weekend Of Fun!

Hollywood Casino, Two Brothers Roundhouse, Ballydoyle, and Paddle and Trail presents the Amped Up Adventure Weekend in Aurora! Saturday, May 26 VENDOR EXPO & RACE PACKET PICK-UP -  2-4pm Racers will meet to pick up their packets at Two Brothers Roundhouse. Get inside information on the Adventure Race!  Talk to our supporting vendors and sponsors, socialize and [...]

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Team Up and Save!

Team Up and Save!

We’re challenging you to team up! Get your team together for the Aurora Amped Up Adventure Race. Teams members can either choose to do the whole race together or do it relay style, with each member taking a leg of the race. There will be awards for both divisions. We are highly encouraging company teams, [...]

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Dominator Challenge – Wilderness Systems Kayak Velocity Award

You’ve signed up for the Adventure Race and you think you’re pretty tough. Want to take it to the next level? Take the Amped Up Series Dominator Challenge! Adventure Race athletes who take on the challenge of competing in all three of the Amped Up Series Adventure Races – Aurora, Rockford and Beloit, will be eligible [...]

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Military and Protective Services Discount

Military and Protective Services Discount

The Amped Up Adventure Race Series is pleased to announce their Military and Protective Services Discount. Members of the Military and the Protective Services will receive a $5 discount on their registration. They will be required to show identification at race check-in. This is an increasingly popular sporting event in the military and protective services [...]

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Adventure Race Training

Adventure racing can be a fun and exciting but if you aren’t training properly it can be a bit, well, un-fun. We have some tips for those who aren’t sure where to start. Team Up: Get together a group of friends and train together. Your team will work together before the race, motiviating and encouraging [...]

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Adventure Race Art Revealed

Adventure Race Art Revealed

Aurora, IL artist Lisa Gloria has been announced as the official artist for the Aurora Amped Up Adventure Race. Gloria’s official Amped Up Adventure Race painting was revealed at the Downtown Aurora Arts Mixer (DAAM) on March 1, 2012. The artwork will be integrated into the Amped Up Adventure Race marketing material, street banners and [...]

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