Adventure Race X is next

Bikers exit the weather hangar during Adventure Race VIII at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, April 21, 2012. Adventure Race began in 2004 and has grown into a major event for the Del Rio and Laughlin Communities. More than 5,000 people have competed in the race across Val Verde County. This year the race will be held on May 3.(U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Nathan Maysonet)

Adventure Race X is next

A team readies a water balloon, to fire at a target for a special event, during Adventure Race IX at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, May 11, 2013. Adventure Race has special mystery events during the competition for added fun that are not announced until the day of the race. More than 5,000 people have competed in the race across Val Verde County. This year the race will be held on May 3. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nathan Maysonet)

Adventure Race X is next

A competitor at the ninth annual Adventure Race carries raft to the water at the Laughlin Marina near Del Rio, Texas, May 11, 2013. Adventure Race IX introduced the chance for individual competitors to compete in the event. More than 5,000 people have competed in the race across Val Verde County. This year the race will be held on May 3.(U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nathan Maysonet)

Adventure Race X is next

Published Feb. 26, 2014
By Airman 1st Class Jimmie D. Pike
47th Flying Training Wing Public Affairs

LAUGHLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Texas -- Team XL's 10th annual Adventure Race begins May 3 at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas.

The race usually involves running, biking and a water event to be announced the morning of the race.

The Adventure race tradition began in the summer of 2004 by a few motivated Airmen wanting a challenge for themselves. The race developed into an adventure anyone with motivation could accomplish. For the past 10 years the annual race has been an opportunity for Airmen on Laughlin to choose their teams and show what they are made of.

"Entering the 10 year anniversary of Laughlin's Adventure Race, this year's event is already gearing up to be the best yet," said Capt. Eugene Salazar, 86 Flying Training Squadron, K-Flight assistant flight commander and Adventure Race director. "Our goal for Adventure Race X is to pay homage to tradition while introducing never before seen aspects of teamwork and skillsets."

From its start, Adventure Race has become an event for Laughlin and Del Rio to look forward to each year and a tribute to how closely the two communities work together.

"The Adventure Race is always a good opportunity to bring the Laughlin and Del Rio communities together," said Joel Langton, 47th Flying Training Wing Public Affairs chief. "Adventure Race is an event that Laughlin couldn't do without Del Rio, and Del Rio wouldn't have without Laughlin. The only way it's successful is by us working together."

Prices, registration and more information will be announced in the near future.