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New this year: Dammen Adventure Race

Compete in exciting nature-themed challenges and ​help support the Kevin Dammen Mentorship Program!​

Kevin Dammen Mentorship Program

Save the date for our 2019 Dammen Adventure Race: Saturday, July 13!


Dammen Adventure Race
Saturday, July 28, 2018 (rain or shine)


Kevin Dammen loved the great outdoors and was an avid athlete—he enjoyed running, skiing, unicycling, slacklining, hiking, and camping. In 2011, Kevin passed away while kayaking on Lake Superior. Honor his legacy in the first-ever Dammen Adventure Race. Teams of two will race to complete a variety of surprise nature-themed tasks throughout the Nature Center. Download registration form here.​
  • Preregistration by 1:00 p.m. Friday, July 27: $15.00 per pair
  • Registration after 1:00 p.m. Friday, July 27: $20.00 per pair
All proceeds will be donated to the Kevin Dammen Mentorship Program. In the event of race cancellation due to weather, entry fees will NOT be refunded.

Event Schedule:
8:00 a.m.: Race-day registration & packet pickup begins
9:00 a.m.: Race Start — Receive an envelope with your adventure tasks!

Awards ceremony will be held after participants complete their morning of challenges.

Age Categories (teams of two):
Age 6-9 & Adult
Age 10-13 & Adult
Age 14-17 & Adult
Two (2) Youth, Age 14-17
Two (2) Adults

Awards:

Awards will be presented to 1st and 2nd place winners in each age category. Each preregistrant will also receive a fleece headband (while supplies last), in honor of the original Dammen Nordic Cross Country Ski Race! Yes, we know it’s summer, but they’re a great way to keep your ears warm in cool temperatures any time of year!

Thank you to our generous sponsors and supporters of this event!

The following donors have contributed great prizes for race winners or have directly supported the mentorship program:
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Jay C. Hormel Nature Center
1304 21st St NE
Austin, MN 55912
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Phone: (507) 437-7519
Email: info@hormelnaturecenter.org

Fax: (507) 396-2903
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  • Home
  • About
    • FAQ
    • Trail Map
    • History
    • Staff
  • Programs & Events
    • Calendar of Events
    • Ski & Snowshoe Rental
    • Thanksgiving Feast Fundraiser
    • Trail Access Tours
  • Get Involved
    • Friends of the Hormel Nature Center
    • Kevin Dammen Mentorship Program
    • Jay C. Hormel Nature Center Gifts
    • Volunteer Calendar
  • Facility Rental
  • Sola Fide Observatory