Reportedly, more than 100 four-person, co-ed teams have assembled here for a competition “to test the ability of mind, body and spirit in the third annual Subaru Primal Quest Expedition Adventure Race.” This event differs from past years, when an exact city was announced far in advance. This year secrecy was the policy. According to Subaru’s web site, the Subaru Primal Quest is “an expedition length adventure race spanning 5-10 days and covering approximately 400 grueling miles. Co-ed teams of 4 compete in various disciplines while they navigate across demanding terrain to find checkpoints in a defined order. All four members of the team must perform all disciplines and the team members are not allowed to be more than 100 yards apart for the majority of the race. Because the team is only as fast as its slowest member, the teams will tow, push, or carry their teammates or their teammates’ gear as necessary to move as quickly as possible. Sleep is optional, so teams will experience sleep deprivation and exhaustion as they push themselves to the limits of their endurance. Teams will battle for the chance to take home a share of the $250,000 prize purse, the largest offered in any adventure race in history. This year’s race will test the teams’ endurance and strength in the stunning Pacific Northwest. For some, the goal will be to win. For others, it’s simply to finish – a challenging enough goal in its own right.” That’s news from the Subaru event web site, but there’s no news at the race gathering point at 17th and Q. Just a handful of spiffy looking cars and news from someone on site that Orcas Island will be the starting point Saturday morning.