Overview

Paddle on the backwaters of Lake Cumberland and mountain bike/run the wonderful single track trails of PC Park. This isn’t your normal triathlon! We have swapped out the swim for a paddle and got rid of the normal (paddle, bike, run) for 4-5 different legs to mimic what you might find in an adventure race. We want to give you a taste of adventure racing on a marked course without having to be able to navigate with a map and compass.

What does this mean? It means legs may come in non-traditional order to include  possibly, multiple legs of the same discipline such as: paddle, run, mountain bike, run. 

Course

Paddle Leg: You will start in the are cove between the main boat ramp and the campground boat ramp. You will paddle north and west for 1.75-2 miles depending on water levels return back to transition area 1 (TA1) at the campground boat for a total of 3.5-4 miles. From there you will run 600-700 meters to TA2/TA3 where you will retrieve your bike.

Bike: From TA2/TA3, you will follow the bike course for 6-7 miles and return to TA2/TA3.

Run Leg: From TA2/TA3 you will run 3ish miles up to the top of the park and back to the finish-line.  Adventure Run/Bike participants will start at Shelters #1/2 with a slightly different run.

Course Map (Currently Pending Updates)

Other info: Course subject to change due to many factors. There is no bottom out risk as long as you stay in the main channel. Running and mountain biking are on smooth to rooty single track dirt trails with a small amount of gravel, pavement and grass. Post race you will ride back to your car at the main boat parking area via the road and retrieve your car then drive to the boat at TA1 to retrieve your boat. YOU MUST have your bib to retrieve your boat and bike from the transition areas.

Registration Fees

• Adventure Tri (Paddle/Bike/Run): $40-65
• Adventure Paddle/Bike: $40-65
• Adventure Paddle/Run: $40-65
• Adventure Run/Bike: $40-65

All events us a tiered pricing based on demand. The most current pricing is listed on the registration.

Notes:

• Monday prior to the race is considered late registration.
• Price increase dates subject to change based on demand.
• All registrations subject to Runsignup Fees and sales tax based on your jurisdiction.
• Team pricing is discounted per person

Registration Instructions

• Craft Class Selection: Use the corral selection during registration to select your class of boat.
• Relay Teams: The first person to register will create a team name for this event that will be used in results. You may register your teammate(s) or they may register later by joining the previous created team during their registration. All members must register for the race.

Logistics 

• Check-in will be at Shelters 1/2 in Pulaski County Park in Nancy, KY
• After check-follow instructions provided in the race guide emailed the week prior
• Be prepared to stage gear in 2-3 locations. Tip: Be prepared to take your running shoes with you on the first leg.
• Bathrooms will be on-site.
• This is a bring your own food and hydration event. We will have some water available on-site. 
• It is important to make sure our emails (events@vindura.fit) are not blocked or check back to this page regularly for more information.

Equipment Choice

• Boat: Paddle is on flat and deep backwaters of Lake Cumberland but do not recommend HPKs due to debris risk. There is no bottom out risk as long as you stay in the main channel. 
• Bike: Course involves a 90% single track trail and 10% other surfaces (pavement, gravel, grass). Trail varies from smooth to rooty. Expect some fast down hills. A gravel, cross or hybrid bike with knobby tires MAY do, BUT a mountain bike is likely preferred.

Adventure Racers

“Hey Aaron, why not just do an adventure race?” Great question! Logistics with team boats plus we wanted to offer a taste of adventure racing by removing one of the biggest barriers: map nav. If you want navigation experience, stick around for our night time map adventure.