40 Acres Of Hell
Events
| The Sprint : |
| Triathlon : Kayak: 2 miles; Run 2.5 miles; Bike: 9 miles |
| The Punisher : |
| Triathlon : Run: 2.5 miles; Kayak: 2.5 miles; Run: 2.5 miles; Bike: 21 miles; Kayak: 2.5 miles |
- Race Date: Saturday, October 4, 2014
- Start Time: 7:30 AM
- Entry Fee:$30.00 - $45.00
- Location:Lake Dardanelle State Park
- Address: 66 Ridgeline Dr W
- City/State/Zip:Russellville, Arkansas 72802
- Country: USA
- Registration Website:
- Race Website http://40acresofhell.com/
- Telephone: 479-857-6412
- Email: [email protected]
40 Acres of Hell is a unique, non-traditional Triathlon where you kayak instead of swim. It that takes place in beautiful Arkansas Lake Dardanelle State Park-Russellville and 40 Acre Hill.
The Sprint starts at 7:30am at Lake Dardanelle State Park. It begins with a 2 Mile Kayak on Lake Dardanelle, followed by a 2.5 mile run inside the park-(road & trail run), our race directors may also through in some obstacles or physical challenges as well. The Sprint race finishes with a 9 mile out and back bike ride which includes a long hill climb.
Space is limited to the number of kayaks available. Last year we had to turn people away. So sign up early to be assured of a spot.
Looking for a challenge? You will find it with THE PUNISHER!
This race starts with a fast 2 Mile sprint through Lake Dardanelle State Park-a mix of road and trail. Before catching your breath you find yourself paddeling across Lake Dardanelle to the Illinois Bayou Boat Ramp (2.5 miles). Now the tough part starts! First comes a 2.5 hill run that will make even the toughest guy cry followed by a very hilly 21 Mile Bike ride-(There’s one hill where very few have actually made it to the top without getting off their bikes). Finally you finish with a Kayak paddle back to the park.
THE PUNISHER isn’t so much about winning but about finishing – Finding out what you’re made of – Digging deep inside to keep going all the way to the end.
There is limited space available so register early to assure yourself a spot in one of the toughest races in the Arkansas River Valley.
Note: Kayaks and PFD’s will be provided for all racers; No personal kayaks allowed; Bicycle helmets required on the bike leg of the the races.
Course Information:
Pre-race meeting 7am; race begins at 7:30am
Leg 1: Kayak 2 Miles:
Start from the beach; paddle straight out to the marked buoy; go around the buoy and
come back to the beach.
Leg 2: Run 2 ½ Miles:
(Route will be well marked) From the beach take a right to the paved road; follow
the road around to the Boardwalk; up the steps by the Visitor’s Center; around the parking lot;
and back to the main road; veer right into the woods; follow the marked trail; coming out
at the north end of the park; back onto the road; stay to the right around the loop; turn right into camp ground; follow signs; turn right by the Marina; follow loop around stay to the right and
follow the shoreline past the beach and onto the main road; end at the bike transition area.
Leg 3: Bike 9 Miles:
Exit transition area and head out of the park; turn right onto Marina Way; up the hill and left into River Oaks; right onto Hilltop Place; right onto Hilltop Dr.; right on Highland Dr; right onto Marina Way; down the hill; go past the park entrance; continue on Marina Road to United Pentecostal Church; turn right into parking lot; ride up to the second entrance and exit left back onto Marina Road; turn right into park; turn right at the intersection finish line by the transition area.
THE PUNISHER
The Punisher starts at 8:30am: Pre-race meeting at Pavilion at 7:45am
Bikes need to be placed at the Illinois Bayou Boat Ramp
prior to the race start. The boat ramp is about 4 1/2 miles
from the park. There will be attendants at the ramp at 7:30.
Leg 1: Run 2 ½ Miles: (Same route as the Sprint Run)
(Route will be well marked) From the beach take a right to the paved road; follow
the road around to the Boardwalk; up the steps by the Visitor’s Center; around the parking lot;
and back to the main road; veer right into the woods; follow the marked trail; coming out
at the north end of the park; back onto the road; stay to the right around the loop; turn right into camp ground; follow signs; turn right by the Marina; follow loop around stay to the right and
follow the shoreline to the beach and kayaks.
Leg 2: Kayak 2 ½ Miles:
After leaving the swimming area turn right to go across the Lake Dardanelle to the Illinois
Bayou Boat Ramp; cross under the railroad bridge and Hwy 64; veer left
to the boat ramp.
Carry Kayak to the transition area, do 25 pushups (men) 15 pushups (women)
Leg 3: Run 2 1/2 Miles:
Run out of the park area; right onto Hwy 64; right onto Dwight Mission/
I-40 access road; at next intersection stay straight into Lake Ridge Estates;
top of hill turn left; follow road back to Dwight Mission; retrace steps back to
the Boat ramp.
Leg 4: Bike 21 Miles:
Follow same path as the run but at the intersection after crossing over I-40
turn right onto Dwight Mission Road; at stop sign turn left onto Pleasant
View Road; right on Mill Creek Road; left onto Bailey Loop; left onto Dug
Road; right onto Hwy. 333; right on Mill Creek; left onto Pleasant View Road;
right onto Dwight Mission; left onto over pass; left into park and back to
the boat ramp.
Leg 5: Kayak 2 ½ Miles:
Paddle back across the lake to Lake Dardanelle State Park Beach
Directions:
Other Info:
http://40acresofhell.com/race-for-a-cause/
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