Rockin Rockford is an adventure race on May 29, 2027 in Beatrice, NE, with entry fees from $25 to $45.
Adventure Race
Date--May 29,2027
Check in--8:00am
Start--8:30am
Location--Rockford Lake--S98th East Locust Road Dam Area
10 miles East of Beatrice South of Hwy 136
2 hour 5 hour race
Fees--2 hour--$35 each 5 hour--$45 each
Fees include--shirts,snacks,drinks,maps,medals for top teams
Registration closes May 15
Info/format--Solo,Teams of 2 (male,female,coed)
Teams and solo's must check in their time frame or be penalized (time loss of 1 checkpoint for every 5 minutes late)
Teams and Solo's have to navigate and decide what they can get or complete in their time frame.
Disciplines--mountain biking,kayaking,running,hiking,map reading
Racers get maps /clues/punch cards at check in.
Racers will be looking for checkpoints on their route.
Maps will be pre-plotted Cal Topo maps
Kayaks and bikes will be dropped in transition area by the start/finish area
Solo's will do all events and teams will run and bike together but only one kayaks.
Approximate Distances--Run/Hike--4-5 miles Bike--22 miles round trip--kayak--2 miles
REMEMBER racers may come back at anytime to make cutoff. It all comes down the number of checkpoints you get under cutoff.
Gear needed--small packs--bike repair kit for flats--cell phone--snacks-water-map cases or ziplock bags
Check www.runsignup.com under this race name to register.
Call Jim 402-432-3622 for info
Park permits at entrance
This is a family friendly event. You do what you can and have fun!!
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
78°
Typical Low
56°
Chance of Rain
35%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Beatrice 1n, 2 mi from the venue.
Population
12,233
as of 2023
City Elevation
1,293 ft
Nearest Airport
LNK
Lincoln Airport · 40 mi
Major Hub
OMA
Eppley Airfield · 84 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Rockin Rockford, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it’s the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
Adventure racing strings together trekking, mountain biking, and paddling — with navigation by map and compass — across a course you have to find as much as finish. Most events are raced as a team, often over many hours or even multiple days.
It rewards the all-rounder and the problem-solver as much as the pure athlete: route choice, teamwork, and staying steady when you're tired and off the map are as much the challenge as the miles.
Trek, mountain bike, and paddle with navigation between checkpoints — from a few hours to multi-day expeditions, usually in teams.
Rockin Rockford
May 29, 2027