Athletes with Disabilities
At the Noyo Headlands Race, we are dedicated to fostering access for all. We believe factors like experience level, access, ability, or financial status shouldn’t be barriers to participating and competing. In this spirit we offer the following participation pathways for athletes with disabilities. If you wish to participate in one of these pathways, please contact us ahead of time at noyorace@mendocinolandtrust.org.
Duo Teams – Teams of four participants (one rider and three alternately pushing and protecting the athlete in the push-chair) to allow a participant without the ability to self-locomote the distance to participate in the event.
Guide Runners for the Visually Impaired – Teams of two runners (a visually impaired runner and a sighted guide-runner) to allow runners with visual impairments to safely navigate the course and among other participants.
Handcycles – Athletes with disabilities using hand-powered cycles or hand-powered cycles with electronic assist.
Push-Rim Wheelchair – Individual athletes using wheelchairs that are propelled by pushing on the wheels of the chair without mechanical advantage.
If you are an athlete with a disability who does not see a pathway that meets your needs, please contact noyorace@mendocinolandtrust.org to explore opportunities with us.
