Battle by the Brook
About this race
A child's adventure begins with yours.
The Battle by the Brook Adventure Race
raises money to send kids to camp.
Join us for the
9th Annual YMCA Camp Shady Brook's
Battle by the Brook
September 19th, 2026.
The Battle by the Brook brings an exciting 32.2K, 9.7K to Deckers, Colorado on September 23, 2023. Don't miss this beautiful event!
Pick your distance
Adventure race
Competitive Race
The Competitive Race is open to male, female and coed teams ages 16 and older. Teams from this heat will be competing for the ultimate bragging rights and the chance to be entered into the Rocky Mountain Adventure Series Championship! USARA Sanctioned. Teams may consist of 2, 3/4 persons. The race will begin at 8 a.m. Teams will start their race at a specific time (you will find out your time on race day). Hard stop at 5pm. For experienced racers as well as beginners. Timed event with overall finish time and included in results Awards given to top TEAM in each division (2 person male, 2 person female, 3/4 person male, 3/4 person female, 2 person coed, 3/4 person coed). Each team member, must have a mountain bike with gears to participate in this category and be experienced at riding their bike on trails. All team members must stay together at all times during the race.
Family Race
For athletes/families who just want to have a great time and enjoy the experience but are not so worried about overall finish time or place at the race. Shorter course than competitive race. Must have one parent/guardian on the team. USARA Sanctioned. Teams must have a minimum of 2 people. MAX of 5. Teams start at 9:00 a.m.. Teams will start their race at a specific time (you will find out your time on race day). Hard stop at 5pm. Timed event with overall finish time and included in results. Pre-registered teams are guaranteed a race tee. Bikes are NOT required to participate in this division, but are fun (and may give you a speed advantage)! You may run/walk/hike instead of biking. Awards given to top TEAM in each division (2/3 family no bikes, 4/5 family no bikes - 2/3 family with bikes, 4/5 family with bikes). All team members must stay together at all times during the race.
About Deckers
Battle by the Brook takes place in Deckers, Colorado, United States. The local timezone is America/Denver.
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