Race Date	Friday June 19th
Racer Check-in	Friday Morning 8am-9am - At 32nd Street Put-in
Start Time	Friday 9:30am
Course	Animas River - Flatwater Section - 14-20 mile race (Distance TBD on race day depending on river levels)
Distance	14-20 Miles - 7-10 miles up river / 7-10 miles back down
Divisions	Open Solo Male & Female
Entry Fee	$55.00 (Purgatory Challenger - All 3 Races = $250)
Registration	Registration Closes June 18th at 8pm - No race day registration

14-20 Mile Race - The Purgatory Challenge Kayak Race will take racers UP and Down the meandering Animas River. Racer will start near the 32nd street put-in and paddle 7-10 miles up the Animas River, then turn around and paddle back down, for a total of 14-20 miles of flatwater kayaking. The exact distance will be determined on race day, depending on current river levels.

Kayak Race Rules:

1. Racers must bring a kayak of your choice (a racing boat or sea kayak would be optimal, inflatables are not suitable or allowed).
2. All racers must paddle solo, no tandems.
3. You must use a kayak paddle for propulsion. No motor, no oars, etc...
4. No portaging is allowed (all property surrounding the river is private).
5. This is a solo event, no towing is allowed for those teams trying to accumulate points in the series.
6. Racers must have all mandatory gear.

Directions to Racer Check-in and Start/Finish:

From Durango Drive North on Main (Hwy 550), Right on 32nd Street. Cross the river and and take a left on E. 3rd Ave. Boat Ramp will be on your left. Racers will drop your kayaks and park along the street. Additional parking is available next to Memorial Park, South of 32nd street.

View Purgatory Challenge Kayak Location in a larger map

Kayak Rental Option: 4 Corners River Sports - 800.4.CORNERS (They have a limited supply available)

Required Participant Gear

BYOK - Bring Your Own Kayak - Must be a hardshell kayak (Inflatables are not suitable for paddling up this section of river)

Kayak Padde - No other means of propulsion is allowed

Life Vest

Cell Phone in Water Proof Container

 

Recommended Gear

Splash Jacket/Rain Gear

Warm Clothing

Kayak Helmet

Hydration (Camel Back etc...)

This stretch of river drops an average of 2 feet per mile.