{"product_id":"ignite-the-night-run","title":"Ignite the Night Run","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSummer Raptor Run at Interlake SRA\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s time to stretch those live-valve — or non-live-valve — shocks and get some dirt on the tires.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe’re putting together an official \u003cstrong\u003eSummer Run at Interlake State Recreation Area\u003c\/strong\u003e, and you’re invited!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a completely free, non-paid event designed to bring the Raptor and off-road community together for a day of trail riding, catching up, and seeing what these trucks can do. The only required fee is the one-time park entry fee, paid by each participant directly at the park entrance. This fee is not collected by event staff.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you’re a seasoned off-roader or just want to see what your truck feels like off pavement, all Raptor generations and skill levels are welcome.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRSVP \u0026amp; Required Waiver\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAttendance will be tracked through the Facebook event\/page.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Interlake\/107878742573835\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\n    RSVP \/ Track Attendance on Facebook\n  \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll participants must complete the event waiver before attending.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/app.waiverelectronic.com\/render\/templateByRefId\/6a4e8946f8f5f2913639970b?groupId=EgzZ683z\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\n    Complete the Event Waiver\n  \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEvent Location\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 16px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps?q=Interlake%20State%20Recreation%20Area%2C%20Indiana\u0026amp;output=embed\" width=\"100%\" height=\"350\" style=\"border:0; border-radius: 12px;\" allowfullscreen=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\"\u003e\n  \u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003e\n    \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/cRnhtmA81hj4iRMj6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\n      Interlake State Recreation Area\n    \u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n  Indiana\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEvent Dates\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFriday, July 31 – Sunday, August 2\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTraveling With Family?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe want to make this a family-friendly weekend. Depending on headcount and RSVP numbers, we are looking into reserving a block of rooms at a discounted group rate at a local hotel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlease RSVP as soon as possible so we can get an accurate count.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you’ll need a hotel room, please leave a comment when you RSVP so we can negotiate the best possible group rate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eStaying Somewhere Else?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou are absolutely welcome to stay wherever works best for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThere are plenty of nearby campgrounds and hotels, and no one is required to stay with the group. Our recommendation is to stay in Jasper, Indiana, but you are welcome to do what works best for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eImportant Time Zone Notice\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIndiana uses both Central and Eastern time zones throughout the state. This event takes place very close to one of those time zone lines, which means your phone or truck may switch time zones during the weekend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTo minimize confusion, \u003cstrong\u003eall posted event times will be Eastern Time\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe recommend setting your phone or vehicle clock to a known time zone and not allowing it to auto-adjust during the event.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTentative Schedule\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eFriday, July 31\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eArrival Day\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n    Arrive in town or at your accommodations and get settled in.\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eOptional Evening Hangout\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n    There may be a mod evening or s’mores gathering. Details are still to be determined.\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eSaturday, August 1\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eMorning Meetup at Interlake SRA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n    \u003cem\u003eTime TBD\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n    Meet at the main parking lot for group staging, drivers’ meeting, radio check, group photo, and airing down.\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eTrail Ride Begins\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n    We will hit the trails as a group. Depending on turnout, we may split into smaller groups based on trail difficulty preferences and group size.\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eLunch Break\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n    Plan for a tailgate lunch or quick trail meal. Please pack your own food, snacks, and plenty of water.\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eAfternoon Ride\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n    We plan to rerun many of the same trails we expect to run later during the night ride. Afterward, we’ll return to the main lot and air up for the drive to dinner.\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eNo-Host Dinner at RETRO Mexican Restaurant\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n    \u003cem\u003eTime TBD\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n    We will leave Interlake in the mid-afternoon and convoy back to Jasper, Indiana for dinner at RETRO Mexican Restaurant. Dinner is optional, but you’ll be missing out on some absolutely amazing Mexican food.\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eHotel Break or Hangout\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n    After dinner, you can head back to your hotel or accommodations for some rest before the night run. Those staying in Jasper may also be able to hang out before we leave for the night run portion.\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eNight Run Meetup at Interlake SRA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n    \u003cem\u003eTime TBD\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n    If you are with the group, we will convoy back to Interlake. If you return to your own accommodations, we will share the meetup time for the night run.\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eInterlake Night Run\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n    We will run the same trails from earlier in the day, but this time you’ll get to use all those lights. We’ll meet in the main lot, air down, and head back onto the trails.\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eSunday, August 2\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eFlexible Departure Day\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n    You can disperse and head home.\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eOptional Trail Session\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n    If enough people are interested, we may head back to Interlake for another trail session.\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat to Bring\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eYour Ford Raptor, Bronco, or other off-road vehicle\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDual-band radio for trail communication\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMURS\/GLRE and GMRS radio capability if available\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePacked lunch, snacks, and drinks\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCooler with plenty of water\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eStandard recovery gear, such as tow straps and shackles, if you have them\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eA good attitude\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eA spirit for adventure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe will have a few spare handheld radios available, but supplies will be limited. Radio channels will be determined at the time of the run.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnd yes, other brands are welcome. We don’t hate on other vehicles… unless it’s a Chevy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJust kidding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSafety \u0026amp; Event Disclaimer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a casual group meetup. All drivers are responsible for their own vehicles, park passes, safety, and decisions on the trail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlease respect the park rules, drive responsibly, and help us keep this a safe and enjoyable event for everyone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a family-friendly event, so please feel free to bring the kids and spouses. With that in mind, there will be a strict no-impaired-driving requirement. We will be in a state park and driving on public roads to and from the event.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are found to be impaired, you may be asked to leave. This policy applies to all participants and is required for the safety of everyone on the trails and surrounding roads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlease also understand that some of these trails are Jeep-style trails. There is always a possibility of pinstriping, body damage, or other vehicle damage. You are off-roading at your own risk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEvent staff, organizers, and participants cannot guarantee that your vehicle will not be damaged. 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