TUSCALOOSA, Ala. -- The University of Alabama Outdoor Recreation program has partnered with Alabama Outdoors to host their first Adventure Race on Saturday, March 13.

Race check-in starts at 8 a.m. and the race begins at 9:30 a.m. at Rock Quarry boat launch on Lake Tuscaloosa.

The race will consist of approximately three miles of canoeing, three miles of running, and five miles of mountain biking.

The race is open to members of the public age 16 and older. Participants under the age of 19 must have a signed permission form from a parent or guardian.

Two person teams will compete in three categories -- men’s, women’s and co-ed divisions. Prizes from Alabama Outdoors will be awarded to the top three finishers in each division and everyone who completes the race will receive a race T-shirt.

Team entry fees are $40 if teams register before March 8, and $50 for teams signing up after March 8 until the day of the race.

An award ceremony will take place on the model airplane field beside Sokol Park immediately following the race.

Race organizers welcome those persons not participating in the race to get involved by volunteering the day of the race.

Entry forms are available online at www.aloutdoors.com, http://urec.sa.ua.edu or at the Alabama Outdoors store located in Tuscaloosa at 700 Towncenter Blvd., 1-800-870-0011.

For more information about the Adventure Race or to learn how you can help by volunteering, contact Derrick Taff at UA Outdoor Recreation, 205/348-7045.