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The race
will utilize the Levee Trail and also the very fast and fun River Trails in Lawrence, Kansas! These trails are rideable by absolutely
anyone! Experienced mountain bikers and trail runners love these trails because you can flat out FLY on these trails, and it is the
perfect combination of hairpin turns and berms to keep racers in single track heaven while riding and running them. If you have never
ridden the River Trails in Lawrence, you are in for a treat!
The entire course will be marked for racers (no navigation or orienteering required). Race Headquarters (Start / Finish) will be located in
the main grassy area next to the 8th Street Trailhead. Below is the course. We promise you that no matter if you are a runner, biker, paddler,
triathlete or adventure racer....YOU WILL HAVE FUN at the Wakarusa Off-Road Challenge!!
Leg 1: Trail Running (2.2 miles)
The race will start in the field near the 8th Street Parking Lot and Boat Ramp (the trailhead). Racers will start with a 2.2 mile run.
The first mile will be on the Levee Trail and the next 1.2 miles will be on the north side of the River Trails. Racers will return to the
Race Start / Finish (the main Transition Area) and start mountain biking.
RUN 1 MAP
Leg 2: Mountain Biking (17.2 miles)
After the 2 mile trail run, racers will complete a 17 mile mountain biking section of the race. The River Trails are rideable for riders of
every skill level! From Race HQ, racers will follow the Levee Trail for a little less than 4 miles to the Mud Creek boat ramp and parking
lot. Once there, teams will enter the River Trails and bike the south side of the River Trails back to Race Headquarters. Once back to
Race Headquarters, teams will do a complete loop - going clockwise - on the River Trails and return back to Race HQ.
BIKE MAP
Leg 3: Paddling (4.2 miles)
Racers will have the opportunity to give their legs a rest and test out their paddling skills on the Kansas River! Teams will paddle
4.2 miles down river from the 8th Street boat ramp to the Mud Creek boat ramp. Soloists must bring their own canoe or kayak to the race
and 2-Person teams have the option of bringing their own canoe or renting a canoe from Bonk Hard Racing (no kayaks allowed for 2-Person teams).
PADDLE MAP
Leg 4: Trail Running (4.1 miles)
The final leg of the Wakarusa Off-Road Challenge is a trail running (or walking!) leg back to the finish from the Mud Creek boat ramp. Racers
will run the north side of the River Trails back to the Finish Line.
RUN 2 MAP
TOTAL MILES: 27.7 MILES (OF PURE OFF-ROAD FUN)!
Total Miles Running: 6.3
Total Miles Biking: 17.2
Total Miles Paddling: 4.2
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