2023 Sleepy Kraken RunYak

2023 Sleepy Kraken RunYak
Saturday, Jun 10, 2023 from 8:00am to 11:00am
Lake Lurleen State Park
13226 Lake Lurleen Road

Come join us for the 4th annual Sleepy Kraken RunYak on Saturday, June 10th 2023 at Lake Lurleen State Park! This Duathlon consists of a 2 mile road run, 2 mile paddle (Kayak or Paddleboard) and finishes with a 2 mile trail run. We added last year for youth 8-14 years of age a 1 mile road run, 1 mile paddle (Kayak or Paddleboard) and finishes with a 1 mile road run.

Last year's race video:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6cIQrkvb_A4

For those that don't paddle, don't fret we offer a challenging 4 miler for runners and walkers of all fitness levels.

The Big Run x Sleepy Kraken RunYak presented by Tuscaloosa Track Club & Brooks Training Program sponsored by FLEET FEET of Tuscaloosa.  Check out the link to a great training program to get ready for this year's event.

https://www.fleetfeet.com/s/tuscaloosa/training/the-big-run-presented-by-brooks-training-program

Proceeds will benefit S.P.A.N. of Tuscaloosa (Special Programming for Achievement Network) https://alspan.org/index.html / https://www.facebook.com/spantusc/about as well as healthy incentives with the Tuscaloosa Track Club.

Awards: 

Top 3 Overall M/F Solo (Adult & Youth)

Top 3 Overall M/F/Co-ed teams (Adult & Youth)

Teams consist of 2 people. Each team member must run one leg of the race, both will paddle together. 

Top 3 Male/Female in Run only division

Age requirement is 7 years old participating with a parent, 12 to race alone in the (2-2-2). PFDs are required to be worn by all competitors regardless of swimming ability! Not wearing the required PFD will result in an immediate Disqualification, period.

Registration Fees: (Includes shirt if registered by 5/31)!

Adults - $45 per participant or $90 per team. (Day of $55/$110)

Youth - $30 per participant or $60 per team.  (Day of $40/$80)

Run Only is $25 and includes shirt (if registered by 5/31)!  (Day of $30)

First 75 participants to register will be guaranteed to receive a cool swag bag!!

Participants must provide their own boat/board.  You can contact the park to arrange rental but they have a limited number. 

You can also contact STAND UP at 205-394-4921 to RSVP paddleboard rental.  A limited number available, so RSVP now.  Cost is a $10.00 cash donation per board paid day of event.  No RSVP with STAND UP, no rental. 

Lake Lurleen Admission costs: This is in addition to race entry fee & will be paid to gate attendant on race day!

$4 for adults (12-61)

$2 for Children 4-11

$2 for Seniors (62+)

Free for babies (0-3 years)

Honor System in Place To Pay:

Day Use Fees 

If Attendant Not On Duty - Cash Only - Correct Change Needed

Don't forget to bring your extra cash!  We will again have our annual Kayak raffle.  All registered participants will receive 1 raffle ticket in their swag bay, but will have the opportunity to purchase more to increase your chances of winning this year prize!

Late Registration & Packet Pick-up is Saturday morning 6:30 - 7:45am. Race begins at 8:00am!!

Price: $45.00 Race Fee + $3.70 SignUp Fee

Registration: Price increases to $60.00 after June 8, 2023 at 8:00pm CDT

Location: Lake Lurleen State Park

Additional race information can be found at https://www.tuscaloosatrackclub.com/

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