Northwest MedWAR

MedWAR is short for Medical Wilderness Adventure Race. It is a unique event that combines wilderness medical challenges with the growing sport of adventure racing. The race was also developed as a tool for teaching and testing the knowledge, skills, and techniques of wilderness medicine, and for promoting teamwork and collegiality among competitors. MedWAR is sanctioned by North American Educational Adventure Racing (NAEAR).

Pacific Northwest Wilderness Medicine (PNWM) has partnered with North American Educational Adventure Racing (NAEAR) to bring the Medical Wilderness Adventure Race back to Washington State for the 4th year in a row. The inaugural MedWAR was developed and hosted by emergency physicians and medical students from the Medical College in Georgia in the fall of 2000. Since then, MedWAR Challenge has grown to include races all over the country every year.  PNWM is excited to host our 4th MedWAR, this time set in the beautiful Southwest Washington this fall.

Registration is opening August 26th. There are limited spots available, so be sure to act fast. We can't wait to see you in-person on race day.

Race Format: Teams of four run and navigate through trails and beautiful forest scenery to find challenging medical simulations and answer questions along the way.

Volunteers: Please also register so we can keep track of you!

Please visit www.medwar.org to read through the official MedWAR Challenge Curriculum and FAQ’s for very important details before registering for any of the races.

Please email us anytime for questions - medwar@pnwmed.org

Event details and schedule

 Northwest MedWAR 

For full details, schedule, and gear lists, please go to https://www.medwar.org/general-nw 

Race Schedule: 

6:45 AM Volunteer check-in; please arrive at this time
7:00 AM Racer check-in, please arrive as close to this time as possible: Volunteer meeting for preceptors and patients
7:30 AM racer meeting
8 AM race begins
19:00 Post-race dinner, awards & educational presentation
20:00 Post-race camping & celebration
Schedule Subject to Change.

Camping information: Racers and guests are welcome to join us at Selkirk Lodge parking lot for camping. Camping fees $10/ car/ night. There is a running water restroom at the campsite- no potable water is available at the campsite.

All persons attending just for race day (not camping) need to have a discover pass.

REGISTRATION DETAILS

Deadline: September 20th, 2024 for guaranteed t-shirts for your team, otherwise registrations accepted until October 3th. After this date, contact us. Entries may be accepted based on availability.

Registration includes:

• Event shirt*

• Race admission

• Pre-race snacks

• Post-race celebration event

• Give-aways and more!

*Racers will have the opportunity to submit their T-shirt size upon registration to receive an exclusive Northwest MedWAR event shirt. Disclaimer: please register early to ensure that your shirt can arrive by race day. 

Cancellation/Substitution Policy: If your entire MedWAR team cannot make it to the event we will offer a full refund up to one month before the event and 50% refund up to 2 weeks before the event. Less than 2 weeks before the event we cannot offer any refunds. If there is an emergency that makes it so your team cannot attend please reach out to us to discuss. Teams may compete with 3 racers, but no less.

Brief description of venue: Mount Spokane groomed ski trails within Mount Spokane State Park, expect warm fall weather with a chance of rain. Scenic views and exciting trails to explore.