Get Out: A 12-Hour Outdoor Adventure Race Begins in West Milford

The sixth annual Shag Adventure Race is set to kick off this weekend in West Milford.

Solo competitors and teams of two to four people will tackle the woods, wilds and waters of the North Jersey Highlands in this will-testing, adrenaline-packed all-terrain race.

The exact venue and locations were kept secret until a few weeks ago to ensure that competitors wouldn't gain a competitive edge by heading over to the site early and learn the course.

The event will begin in the NJ Transit parking lot on Greenwood Lake Turnpike. The 12-hour race will begin at 7 a.m. on Greenwood Lake Turnpike at the NJ Transit Parking Lot. Click here to see a course map and get directions to the start venue.

The course design this year features a modified “rogaine” format, which will allow teams to collect optional checkpoints at their discretion. The team with the most points at the end of the race will be the winners.

With trail running, trekking, mountain biking, kayaking and land navigation, this race looks to be as entertaining as it is difficult.

Here’s a few more fun events for you to check out this weekend. Note: inclement weather may cause some of these events to be cancelled or rescheduled. 

Where/When: At 8 p.m. on Saturday at  in Morristown.
Why Go: Because a Saturday night laughing at Jim Brewer’s antics sounds like loads of fun.

Pricing: $32 to $67.

Where/When: From 7 to 8 p.m. Saturday at the .

Why Go: Because spending some time this weekend learning to ballroom dance sounds like a great time.

Pricing: $10.

Where/When: From noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday at  on Route 23 North.
Why Go: Each week, a new theme is introduced for a fun-filled Saturday of wine tasting.

Pricing: Free.

Where/When: From 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday at the  in Long Valley.

Why Go: It is a celebration of Long Valley resident Michael Goodwin’s outdoor photography.

Pricing: Free.