Grand Canyon of the South

Get ready to enjoy Pikeville in a unique way!

This sprint distance triathlon will have you swimming at our local YMCA pool, followed by a scenic bike ride through Historical Downtown Pikeville, and finish off by running through the Epic Blue Chip Trail!

This year we are adding team relays and aquathlon divisions (swim/run).

We encourage both beginners and seasoned triathletes to give this a try!

Distances per race section;

Triathlon

• Pool Swim - 300 meters

• Bike - 20 kilometers or 12 miles

• Trail Run - 5 kilometers or 3.1 miles

Duathlon

• Track Run - 1.6 kilometers or 1 mile

• Bike - 20 kilometers or 12 miles

• Trail Run - 5 kilometers or 3.1 miles

Aquabike (Swim-Bike)

• Pool Swim - 300 meters

• Bike - 20 kilometers or 12 miles

Aquathlon (Swim-Run)

• Pool Swim - 300 meters

• Trail Run - 5 kilometers or 3.1 miles

THIS IS A USA TRIATHLON EVENT. PARTICIPANTS MUST GET A ONE DAY LICENCE. HELMETS MUST BE WORN ON BIKE COURSE. FOR THE COMPLETE RULES PLEASE VISIT https://www.usatriathlon.org/multisport/rules

THE EVENT WILL HAVE THE ADDITIONAL RULE OF NO PASSING WHEN GOING DOWN THE BOB AMOS HILL. IT IS A SAFETY PRECAUTION.

THE RACE IS OPEN TO TRAFFIC. TRAFFIC LAWS ARE TO BE FOLLOWED WHILE ON BIKE SECTION OF THE RACE.

PACKET PICKUP & LATE REGISTRATION- PICTURE ID REQUIRED

Location: Arrive at site Saturday no than 7 AM EST for ample time for parking, packet pickup and getting ready for event starting promptly at 8 AM EST.

• Friday, Sep 4th - 5 PM - 7:00 PM at race site

• Saturday - Race morning from 6:30 AM to 7:30 AM - at race site.

Registration is open race morning!

Awards Ceremony will follow each events completion Awards will be for first overall male and female. We will not ship them out, so please check with us before you leave.

PARKING:

• At the YMCA Parking lot and there also are parking lots by the track and tennis courts.

Event Cancellation / Modification Policy - If Natural Disaster or Community Disaster occurs, our action steps are as follows:

1. City of Pikeville in concert with local officials will make decisions based on safety first.

2. Courses and/or race segments will be altered as agreed to between City of Pikeville and local officials

3. Financial: It is not financially feasible for City of Pikeville to accept the risk of a disaster for everyone. Each registered participant needs to accept the risk of his or her entry fee. There will be NO REFUNDS or free entries to future races. The money you paid is spent developing the subject event.

4. City of Pikeville does not save any money if one of our events has to be canceled for reasons beyond our control. All supplies and services needed for the events are purchased and/or arranged in advance. All event supplies and services associated with that event must be paid for, regardless of the outcome.

Food

Well stock with so much food from home-cooked meals, grilling out, breakfast, lunch and dinner and food being donated the community and local restaurants. We will have all the water, soda, Gatorade...hydration to keep going. Coffee, of course!

FAQs for the Race

FAQs for the Race • Where does the race take place?Belfry High School, 27678 US-119, Belfry, KY 41514. • When is Packet pickup?Saturday, November 21, 7:00am til 840am• Where does the race begin and end at?It starts and ends behind the football bleachers in the parking lot. 24hr Race begins 9:00am and ends 9:00am on Sunday, Nov 22. The 12hr races begins at 9am and ends 9am, that same day, Saturday. Faqs for the Race #2• What types of hydration will you have at the event?Water, Gatorade, Pickle juice• What types of food will you have? Grab-and-go snacks, soup, sandwiches, grilling out food, food donated, etc. • How does the timing work?Participants must cross the timing mat to have their laps counted. Each person must wear a timing tag on their shoe and bib at all times during the race. If you plan to change your shoes be sure to put the timing tag on your current shoe you plan to run in.•Are there porta potties available?Yes, we will place them along the route• What kind of phone coverage is in the area?Verizon and Appalachian wireless• Do you accept donations?Yes we do. We would like to create a fund to help put solar lights on the wall and signage along the Conquer the Wall course for walkers, runners, bicyclists.• Is the race animal friendly?Very much so!• Is the course open to traffic?Yes. • Is the course certified?No, but may plan for the future.• How's the weather?Usually the highs are in middle 50s to the high 60s. Evenings are chilly in the 40s or low 30s. Be prepared and dress accordingly.• Do I need a headlamp?Yes, we do recommend it and any light source that is bright for others to see such as motorists.• Where do I park?Park at the parking lot next to the track• Can I leave anytime?Yes, you can leave anytime and come back. Please do not forget your timing tags and bibs.Faqs for Race #3• Can I set up an aid station tent from my car How?Yes, you can and you can also set up a tent on the track• Can I register the day of the event?Yes you can. Participants will receive a shirt, finisher's medal, and belt buckle for those who do 100 miles.• SleepingParticipants can sleep in their cars or pitch a tent on campus. We are in the process of getting other details established with the school. We will keep you posted. Be sure to pick up your trash. • PacersEach participant in years past has run or walked with others. Our running club has been out there to help as well.• Who hosts the race?Tug Valley Road Runners Club and I'm your race director, Alexis Batausa

3 person relay

Run as many desired laps as a 3-person team for the 24/12hr. Each team decides which individual runs each lap. The event will be timed with an ankle bracelet timing tag for the participant. After the participant finishes their desired laps, they give the timing tag to their teammate. Each team must have the timing tag on to record their laps. Please have a designated team captain. We will also have bibs for you to switch out between teammates. The team with the most mileage will be awarded - 1st, 2nd, and 3rd.• What's the last call on laps?The clock will keep going for the 24/12hr. Your time and lap will be tracked when crossing the timing mat for the final time. We know we will still have participants out there completing their last loop. We will also flag your stop whenever the race ends. We will measure from wherever you stopped to the finish line for your mileage

Lodging and camping on site?

Indoor lodging in the soccer locker room with indoor showers. You can setup camp outdoors as well.

24hr and 12hr Rucksack!

Definitely challenge yourself by bringing your own rucksack for this year's 24/12hr race. See how far you can walk with the amount of weight on your back for 24/12hrs. The weight of your ruck should be 25 lbs. We will weigh the sacks before the race starts, every 6hrs, and after the race. The person with the most miles for a male and a female will receive a special award. Participants will wear an ankle bracelet to keep track of their miles. You must wear your ankle bracelet at all times. Definitely, d not forget to put it on when changing your clothes.

The Course

New course for the Black Gold 24hr race (formerly Southern Harvest).The course begins and ends on the track. It is a 1-mile course that goes around Belfry High School's parking lot. The course is flat and has down hills. Also, we can make it interesting with those hitting 50 miles. You have the option to go in the reverse direction. That part of the course will change by adding two hills to the mix. Participants can choose any way when it comes to them arriving 50 miles.

Awards structure

Top Male and Female in the 24hr and 12hrTop Male and female 24hr and 12hr Ruck SackTop Team in both 24hr and 12hr We hand out belt buckles for those desired mileage goals. Also, hand out small wood cut-outs available to those who have completed their desired miles, and can write on the back of the cutout the miles they have completed.

Black Gold 24hr/12hr Endurance Challenge

The Black Gold 24hr and 12hr Endurance Challenge will take place on Saturday, November 21 at 9:00am at our new location, Belfry High School, in Belfry High School. Participants will take on the 1 mile course around Belfry High School's track and around the school parking lot. They will do as many laps possible throughout the 24hrs. The race again begins at 9:00am and ends Sunday, November 22 at 9:00am.

Timing

Our timers for this year's race is BrunningEnduranceCo.We will have chip timing (bibs with the chip on it) through MyLaps to help track each participant when they cross the timing mat. For the relay team, we will have ankle bracelets to help track your laps. We will also have a halfway timing mat as well on the course. Participants that cross the mat at 8:57am on Sunday morning - will be the last lap.

Porta potties

Porta potties will be place along the course and near start/finish line.

Event's current local time: 4:26 AM ET

Teams relay Our team relay has been pretty popular here with Conquer the Wall! When registering, your captain will pay for your team. Be sure to include your team name. Each individual from the team will be awarded a belt buckle for their distance and the team with most mileage as well. Each member will swap their ankle bracelet timing tag to their teammate after the desired laps they complete. We will be working to get cool, unique bibs for our teams.The 35hr participants can start either Friday night at 7pm or Saturday morning at 7am. Your choice. FOOD!! We have plenty of food and hydration! Ask any of our participants...they love the food and support from the community! We ask each participant to bring something unique from their country or state. Mile 50 (change direction) When participants for the 47hr and 35hr and relay teams reach 50 miles crossing the timing mat, they can switch the opposite direction of the course. The course is 2.05 Mile Loop. Volunteer opportunities We are always

looking for volunteers for Conquer the Wall.What to expect:1) Help with setup and break down2) Help with registration3) Keeping things such as food and drinks stocked up at the aid station and food tables 4) Presence and support for the race and participants 5) Just having fun! A different type of experience with endurance racesVolunteers will receive a long sleeve shirt with "volunteer" on the back of the shirt.We will also break down to shifts for everyone, 4hr shifts.Email us at [email protected] (Subject line, volunteer) Provide shirt size Timing - Counting laps Be sure to wear your ankle bracelet timing strap on your right leg at all times during the race. Definitely wear the ankle bracelet over your pants for optimal timing. GPS data might have shot you around the wall a longer way than a 180-degree turn. The GPS can add a few hundredths here and there or run you outside of a road and after 60 laps it may show a 2-mile difference. Karaoke! Ohh yes! We will have Karaoke and so much fun!!

No alcohol on campus We all love to celebrate our goals and time with each other with a drink. Unfortunately, no alcohol on the college campus. Rucking Definitely challenge yourself by bringing your own rucksack for this year's 47 and 35hr race.The weight of your ruck should be 25 lbs. We will weigh the sacks before the race starts, every 6hrs, and after the race. The person with the most miles for a male and a female will receive a special award.Participants will wear an ankle bracelet to keep track of their miles. You must wear your ankle bracelet at all times. Definitely, d not forget to put it on when changing your clothes. Individual (solo), and teams of 2 or 3 Friday, March 12-14, 2027. For the 47hr, the race begins at 7pm and ends at 7pm, on Sunday evening, March 14. For the 35hr, participants can start Friday night at 7pm or Saturday morning at 7am and end at 7am on Sunday evening at 7pm. At the Conquer the Wall, we offer individual (solo), relay teams of 2 person and 3 person in

both the 47hrs and 35hrs. Can reserve a cot or camp out? Did you say camper? Lodging is available inside Southern West Virginia Community and Technology Center. We will limit it to 30 people only. We will still offer camping outside the facility and also along the course at the college and behind the flood wall path. We may have some spots available out in the hallway of the tech building. Participants are welcome to sleep in their cars or check out the hotels, Bed and breakfasts or cabins in the area.Lodging Options:3 days (Friday, Sat, Sun) - $302 Days (Sat and Sunday) - $20*1 Day - $10/>Check-in the day off with registration.**Camping will be located past the finish line area in front of the school and the Tech building. Everything is close to the course. You can also park behind the school as well.Link to register,Be open soon! />Address location for the college is 1601 Armory Rd, Williamson, WV 25661.We did speak to the campus director about the lodging. We should be good with

everything with the event. With school returning on Monday, March 15, we have to be gone by 7:00am, that Monday morning. Conquer The Wall Endurance Challenge Welcome to the 10th Anniversary of the Conquer the Wall!For the 35hr race, you can start either Friday night, March 12 at 7pm or March 13 Saturday morning at 7am. If you start Friday, the race will end on Sunday at 7am. If you start on Saturday morning, then you will finish at 7pm, Sunday night.The 47hr race - Starts: Friday, March 12, 7pm and Ends: Sunday, March 14, 2027 7pm*** Important...The race will be falling on the time change weekend. We will be springing forward. ***Run in the valley of Hatfield McCoy Country in Williamson, West Virginia. This Endurance Challenge is on a flat, paved, 2.05 mile loop on the West Williamson flood wall and along Southern WV Community and Technical College.Limit to 250 participants only. The event starts and ends at the Main Campus building of Southern West Virginia Community and Technical

CollegeWe asked that everyone register by March 1st to guarantee a shirt.Participants will be receiving a finisher item either for the 47hr and 35hr, and belt buckles for either 50+ or 100+ miles. Location Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College1603 Armory Dr, Williamson, WV 25661Located on the campus of Southern WV Community and Technical College, Armory Road. Parking will be available on location, on the campus, and along the course. Last call on laps • What's the last call on laps?The clock will keep going for the 35hr and 47hr. Your time and lap will be tracked when crossing the timing mat for the final time. We know we will have participants still out there getting their last loop. If you reach the mat at 6:50pm or 6:55pm, you can still go out for one more lap. We will count that lap. FAQs for the Race • Where does the race take place?Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College Main Campus Building. The address is 1603 Armory Drive, Williamson, WV, 25661• What

day can participants set up?Participants can start setting up on Thursday at 7pm. Food will not be available on-site until Race day.• When is Packet pickup?Friday, March 12 from 4pm til 6:45pm @ Applied Technology building. On Saturday morning, 5:30am til 6:45am, participants for the 35hr can pick up their packets/ankle bracelets.• Where does the race begin and end at?It starts and ends in front of the Main Campus building. Faqs for the Race #2 • What types of hydration will you have at the event?Water, Gatorade, Pickle juice, pedialyte • We also will have cots.• What types of food will you have?On the go snacks, breakfast food such as eggs, bacon, sausage, gravy, lunch and dinner options, fruit, pizza, burgers and hotdogs, vegan options, soups, desserts and many more• How does the timing work?Participants must cross the timing mat to have their laps counted. Each person must wear an ankle bracelet tracking device and bib at all times during the race. Participants getting back on the course

will have to start their next lap or current lap away from the timing mat. We do not want your ankle bracelets to track extra laps so please start where the split is between the course path and the path to the Armory building. We will have members of the community helping out by counting laps manually. We will also have a LCD tv screen inside where participants can see live results of their laps.• How does timing work for teams?It works the same for individuals. When the current runner is done with their laps, they will have to exchange their ankle to the bracelet to their teammate. This will help count all the laps altogether toward desired miles. Teams can walk together at the end when reaching your desired mileage.• What's the last call on laps?The clock will keep going for the 35hr and 47hr. Your time and lap will be tracked when crossing the timing mat for the final time. We know we will have participants still out there getting their last loop.•Are their porta potties available?Yes,

at each end of the flood wall at the start/finish line and at the Armory.• Does the facility have Wi-Fi internet?Yes• What kind of phone coverage is in the area?Verizon, AT&T, and Appalachian wireless• Do you accept donations?Yes we do. We would like to create a fund to help put solar lights on the wall and signage along with the Conquer the Wall course for walkers, runners, and bicyclists.• Is the race animal friendly?Very much so!• Is the course open to traffic?Yes. You run by small subdivisions and apartments. Please be courteous to motorists and the people who live in the neighborhoods. Be cautious of your surroundings.• Is the course certified?No, but may plan for the future.• How's the weather?Usually the highs are in middle 40s to the high 60s. Evenings are chilly in the 40s or low 30s. Be prepared and dress accordingly. The race is known to hit all seasons!• Do I need a headlamp?Yes, we do recommend it and any light source that is bright for others to see such as motorists.• Where

do I park?Park at the main campus of Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College. You can park on the grass close to the start line but please stay yards away from the timing mat so you will not track extra laps. You can park also along the course down by the floodwall gate.• Can I leave anytime?Yes, you can leave anytime and come back. Please do not forget your ankle bracelets and bibs. Remember, start down from the timing mat. Faqs for the Race #3 • Can I set up an aid station tent from my car? Yes, you can. How many aid stations?One big aid station at the start/end! That section will be well-stocked.• Can I register day of the event?Yes you can. Can I start late?Depending on the work-related request, we can accommodate that. The participant starts their first lap away from the timing. When they are about to finish their first lap and cross the timing mat, your laps will count.• How do awards and receiving swag work?Shirts can be picked up on Friday. Certificates will be given

to each participant when they finish. belt buckle (silver)100k, 75 miles, 90 miles - Dog tag, key chains, belt buckle (Silver)100 miles or mile - Dog tag, key chains, Belt buckle (Gold)Top male and top female in the 35hr and 47hr with the highest mileage will be awarded a unique award!• PacersEach participant in years past has run or walked with others. Our running club has also been out there to help.• Who hosts the race?Tug Valley Road Runners Club and I'm your race director, Alexis Batausa, Selena Ferguson, and Joseph Bralley Event's current local time: 5:23 AM ET