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Locations:  Racer check-in and the pre-race meeting will take place at the Ken-Bar Lodge near Grand Rivers, KY. The location of the race start and race headquarters will be announced at the pre-race meeting. The address for Ken-Bar Lodge is:

7711 U.S. Highway 641 North
Gilbertsville, KY 42044
Telephone: 270-362-4990
Toll Free: 888-848-8042
Web:  www.kenbarlodge.com

Click here for a map and directions to Ken-Bar Lodge.

Dates and Times:  Both the 12-Hour and 24-Hour races will start the morning of Saturday, April 10th. The exact start time of the races will be announced at the pre-race meeting. Racer check-in and the pre-race meeting will take place on Friday, April 9th. Racer check-in will start at 3PM and will remain open until 7PM. The pre-race meeting will start at 8PM sharp on Friday evening, which is when teams will receive all (or a portion) of their maps and course information for the race. The pre-race meal will be taking place from 5PM to 7:30PM on Friday evening before the pre-race meeting.

The Courses:  We are very excited about the courses for the 12 & 24-Hour races at Land Between the Lakes! This will be a true backwoods adventure race in which racers will be on a very limited amount of roads. Racers in both courses will see some of the highlights of this popular recreation area; including some of the best single track mountain biking trails in the Midwest. Racers should also come prepared for backwoods trekking and paddling on beautiful lakes all while using a map and compass to find your way from checkpoint to checkpoint. The 24-Hour course will consist of 40-60 miles of mountain biking on gravel roads, jeep roads and single track trails; running, trekking and bushwhacking 15-30 miles and paddling 15-25 miles. 12-Hour racers should come prepared to complete 20-35 miles of mountain biking, 10-15 miles of foot travel and 5-10 miles of paddling. Both courses will be completely navigation based, and teams should be proficient with using a map and compass in order to finish the course. The Land Between the Lakes is an adventure racer's paradise, and you will not want to miss it!

Divisions:  The race is open to 2-person and 4-person teams (co-ed, male, female)

Prizes (24-Hour :: 4-Person Co-ed Division):

1st Place:   $1200!!* Free entry into ANY Bonk Hard Racing event!** 100 Points in Checkpoint Tracker Adventure Racing Series! PLUS first pick of some great prizes and gear from our sponsors!

2nd Place:   $800!* 75% off entry into any Bonk Hard Racing event!** 90 Points in Checkpoint Tracker Adventure Racing Series! Great prizes and gear from our sponsors!

3rd Place:   $400* 50% off entry into any Bonk Hard Racing event** 82 Points in Checkpoint Tracker Adventure Racing Series Great prizes and gear from our sponsors

* There must be a minimum of 100 participants in the 24-Hour 4-Person Co-ed division in order for cash prizes to be awarded. Only 24-Hour 4-Person Co-ed teams are eligible for the cash payout. There will be no cash prize purse if there are less than 100 participants in the 24-Hour 4-Person Co-ed division. ** All certificates for discounted entry into future Bonk Hard Racing events are for each individual racer on the team. There is no expiration date on the discounted entry certificates. NOTE: Prizes will be awarded to the winning teams in every division. Teams must register their team in the Checkpoint Tracker Adventure Racing Series in order to receive points. The Series is open to teams in all divisions, and both the 12-Hour race and the 24-Hour race are a part of the Series. Please visit the Checkpoint Tracker Adventure Racing Series website to register your team and learn more about the Series.

Awards Ceremony:  There will be an awards ceremony for both the 12-Hour and 24-Hour races. Prizes will be awarded to the winning teams in all divisions, and there will also be some great food and drinks available to all racers. All teams that are eligible for prizes must be present at the awards ceremony. We recommend that all teams stick around for the awards ceremony to congratulate the winning teams and take part in this festive atmosphere! Award ceremony times will be announced at the pre-race meeting.

Race Fees:

24-HOUR COURSE
	Early Registration (ends at 11:59PM on February 5th):	$155 / racer
	Normal Registration (ends at 11:59PM on March 5th):	$170 / racer
	Late Registration (after March 5th):	$185 / racer
* Registration will close at 11:59PM on April 2nd.

12-HOUR COURSE
	Early Registration (ends at 11:59PM on February 5th):	$100 / racer
	Normal Registration (ends at 11:59PM on March 5th):	$115 / racer
	Late Registration (after March 5th):	$130 / racer
* Registration will close at 11:59PM on April 2nd.

Instead of assuming that all racers would like a shirt and pre-race meal at the LBL Challenge, and including it in the entry fees, we are trying to keep entry fees low by allowing racers the option of choosing if they would like one of these additional items. A shirt can be purchased during registration for $12, and the pre-race pasta meal is available for $8. Like always, Bonk Hard Racing will only be providing very high-quality, customized wicking performance shirts for the LBL Challenge. If you would like to purchase a shirt at the race, the cost will be $20, but it is not guaranteed that we will have any extra shirts on race day. The pre-race pasta meal can also be purchased during online registration for $8. We are offering the pre-race pasta meal to racers because there are very limited options for pasta (and carbs) in the area.

* Race fees include land use fees, high-quality maps, canoes, paddles and PFDs, insurance, entry into Checkpoint Tracker Adventure Race Series, post-race food and drink, prizes, give-a-ways, and one FANTASTIC adventure race!

Cancellation:

• $30 fee per person if before March 1st
• No refunds after March 1st!

Lodging:  All racers are encouraged to stay at the Ken-Bar Lodge. This is the location of racer check-in, the pre-race meal and the pre-race meeting. The Ken-Bar Lodge is giving all LBL Challenge racers a special rate of $42.00 per night for a double room, but hurry, because rooms here are going to fill up very fast!

To reserve a room at Ken-Bar Lodge, please call (888)848-8042 and be sure to tell them you're with the LBL Challenge to receive this rate.

Campgrounds:  If you are interested in camping, Bonk Hard Racing recommends that you stay at one of the 200+ campgrounds at Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park. Each campground has water and electrical hookups, and it's just a couple of minutes away from Ken-Bar Lodge. There are numerous other campgrounds in and around the Land Between the Lakes.

Support Crew:  The LBL Challenge will not require a support crew, and no teams will be allowed to receive support from any person not racing. However, friends and family and any other spectators are encouraged to attend the race, and there will be ample opportunities for these people to watch the race. If friends and family would like to be more involved than a spectator, we are always looking for more volunteers for the event.

Volunteers:  Volunteering is an excellent way to get the feel and experience of an adventure race if you are unsure if you would like to participate. Also, friends and family of racers that are planning on coming to the race are encouraged to volunteer. Adventure racing would not be possible without the help of volunteers, and the LBL Challenge is currently looking for outdoor-minded volunteers that are willing to help with the race! All volunteers that can help for the duration of the race (Friday evening through Sunday) will receive a certificate for 50% off any Bonk Hard Racing event, free race shirts and food before and after the race!

There will be a pre-race volunteer meeting after the racer's pre-race meeting, around 9PM on Friday evening. If you would like to be a part of this exciting event at Land Between the Lakes, please contact Bonk Hard Racing. Thanks!

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