F.A.Q.
Q: I broke my leg. Half my team bailed on me. My spouse made other plans. Etc. Etc.Etc. Can I get a refund?
A: No. All registrations are non refundable. This is an extremely expensive production which your entry fees pay for, regardless if you show up or not. There are a lot of associated cost (pyro, chow, event shirts, printing cost, canoe rentals, athletic props, etc). Mark your calendar, circle the date, pre organize your team with multiple replacements, BEFORE registering. Before asking for a refund, remember that your slot could have been filled by other paying athletes.
Q: Should I use plate carrier mag pouches or belt pouches?
A: Your choice. There is no perfect gear set up for the Wolverine 5K. But there are bad ones. To test this, put all your gear on to include a holstered pistol and conduct 5 fast burpees. If any of your equipment came loose, fell out, or shifted violently, it needs to be replaced.
Q: Will we have to carry all weapons and ammo around all day?
A: No. During the orienteering field portion, you will leave your weapons secured in you vehicle. Your vehicle acts as a forward operating base, which you may return to resupply throughout the day.
Q: For hardcore, does my body armor count as weight during the 5K orienteering course?
A: Yes. the 45 pound is your simulated combat load. You may wear your body armor in the field, or carry it inside your backpack.
Q: Can I run a shorty AR pistol for my carbine?
A: Yes. We don't care but accuracy matters. You may encounter carbine targets from 5 yards - 300 yards.
Q: I don't have a precision rifle, can my "really good" AR be used instead?
A: Yes if you have proven DOPE. But, you may encounter precision rifle 1.5 MOA targets from 100 yards - 1000 yards.
Q: Can I bring multiple carbines to switch for different style stages?
A: NEW RULE: You may only bring 1 handgun, 1 carbine, and 1 precision rifle per athlete. You MAY NOT, bring multiple weapons to switch out for specific stages. That sort of gaming goes against the nature of the event, and will be considered an integrity violation resulting in an individual/team ban from all future Wolverine 5Ks.
Q: Can I camp out on your property?
A: Normally we say yes to parking lot camping, but not for this event due to the amount of vehicle traffic! Book hotels early. There are local camp grounds in the immediate area with low rates.
Q: Can I have someone follow my team around to photo/video document our experience?
A: Yes, but with limitations. Non athlete team members will not be permitted in the field, nor will they be allowed in active live fire areas. They may not assist the team in any fashion what-so-ever. This includes being a mule, caddy, scout, jamming mags, motivational support cheer leader, or any other helpful duties other than photography. If caught doing so, will result in an integrity violation resulting in an individual/team ban from all future Wolverine 5Ks.
A: No. All registrations are non refundable. This is an extremely expensive production which your entry fees pay for, regardless if you show up or not. There are a lot of associated cost (pyro, chow, event shirts, printing cost, canoe rentals, athletic props, etc). Mark your calendar, circle the date, pre organize your team with multiple replacements, BEFORE registering. Before asking for a refund, remember that your slot could have been filled by other paying athletes.
Q: Should I use plate carrier mag pouches or belt pouches?
A: Your choice. There is no perfect gear set up for the Wolverine 5K. But there are bad ones. To test this, put all your gear on to include a holstered pistol and conduct 5 fast burpees. If any of your equipment came loose, fell out, or shifted violently, it needs to be replaced.
Q: Will we have to carry all weapons and ammo around all day?
A: No. During the orienteering field portion, you will leave your weapons secured in you vehicle. Your vehicle acts as a forward operating base, which you may return to resupply throughout the day.
Q: For hardcore, does my body armor count as weight during the 5K orienteering course?
A: Yes. the 45 pound is your simulated combat load. You may wear your body armor in the field, or carry it inside your backpack.
Q: Can I run a shorty AR pistol for my carbine?
A: Yes. We don't care but accuracy matters. You may encounter carbine targets from 5 yards - 300 yards.
Q: I don't have a precision rifle, can my "really good" AR be used instead?
A: Yes if you have proven DOPE. But, you may encounter precision rifle 1.5 MOA targets from 100 yards - 1000 yards.
Q: Can I bring multiple carbines to switch for different style stages?
A: NEW RULE: You may only bring 1 handgun, 1 carbine, and 1 precision rifle per athlete. You MAY NOT, bring multiple weapons to switch out for specific stages. That sort of gaming goes against the nature of the event, and will be considered an integrity violation resulting in an individual/team ban from all future Wolverine 5Ks.
Q: Can I camp out on your property?
A: Normally we say yes to parking lot camping, but not for this event due to the amount of vehicle traffic! Book hotels early. There are local camp grounds in the immediate area with low rates.
Q: Can I have someone follow my team around to photo/video document our experience?
A: Yes, but with limitations. Non athlete team members will not be permitted in the field, nor will they be allowed in active live fire areas. They may not assist the team in any fashion what-so-ever. This includes being a mule, caddy, scout, jamming mags, motivational support cheer leader, or any other helpful duties other than photography. If caught doing so, will result in an integrity violation resulting in an individual/team ban from all future Wolverine 5Ks.
Fitness and conditioning preparation programs.
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Marksmanship Training Center courses which will help you, and your team, progress into top ranking positions.
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Handgun Training
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Precision Rifle Training
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Talk Of War
- 2021 Wolverine 5K Article in The Truth About Guns by Fridge Operator (Matt E.)
- 2021 Wolverine 5K Overview by Type A Rifles
- 2021 Wolverine 5K Single Stage Overview by Impact Productions
- 2021 Wolverine 5K Review Podcast by The Action Shooting Show
- 2020 Wolverine 5K Article in The Truth About Guns by Josh Wayner
- 2020 Wolverine 5K Overview by Impact Productions
- 2017 Wolverine 5K Overview by Eric H
- 2016 Wolverine 5K Overview by Marksmanship Training Center
Other useful preparation tools.
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Useful adventure race equipment.
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