8 Hours of Power (Versailles State Park)
Sunday, October 8, 2023
Past event
10:00 AM EDT
Versailles, Indiana
$64.60 · 2 races
5km
Event summary
Join in the excitement at the 8 Hours of Power on Sunday, October 8, 2023, hosted at the stunning Versailles State Park in Ripley, Indiana! This unique endurance event invites participants to complete as many 5K loops as they can within an exhilarating 8-hour timeframe. To officially complete the race, runners only need to finish four loops, making it accessible for athletes of all levels. Your official race time will be recorded once you cross the finish line of your fourth loop, but feel free to challenge yourself to run more! The participant who completes the most loops will be crowned the 8 Hours of Power Champion.
Set against the backdrop of Indiana's second-largest state park, the event not only offers a thrilling running experience but also a chance to soak in the rich history of the area, which is steeped in Civil War stories and the legacy of the Civilian Conservation Corps. Don't miss the breathtaking views and the opportunity to spot herons and other wildlife along the scenic trails. Whether you're a seasoned runner or just looking for a fun challenge, the 8 Hours of Power promises an unforgettable day of fitness and camaraderie in the great outdoors!
Set against the backdrop of Indiana's second-largest state park, the event not only offers a thrilling running experience but also a chance to soak in the rich history of the area, which is steeped in Civil War stories and the legacy of the Civilian Conservation Corps. Don't miss the breathtaking views and the opportunity to spot herons and other wildlife along the scenic trails. Whether you're a seasoned runner or just looking for a fun challenge, the 8 Hours of Power promises an unforgettable day of fitness and camaraderie in the great outdoors!
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Saturday 8 Hours of Power
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Entries closedSaturday, Oct 7, 2023 (10:00 AM EDT)
$64.60
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Sunday 8 Hours of Power
Incl. $4.60 Fee &
Entries closed10:00 AM EDT
$64.60
Organiser's description
THE CREW AT WOLF PACK ADVENTURES IS EXCITED TO BRING YOU THIS UNIQUE EVENT AT INDIANA'S SECOND-LARGEST STATE PARK. RUN AS MANY 5K LOOPS AS YOU CAN IN 8 HOURS AT VERSAILLES STATE PARK!
COMPLETE AT LEAST FOUR LOOPS TO OFFICIALLY COMPLETE THE RACE. YOU DO NOT NEED TO RUN FOR 8 HOURS. YOU CAN RUN FOR AS LONG AS IT TAKES YOU TO RUN FOUR LOOPS. YOUR OFFICIAL RACE TIME WILL BE RECORDED AS THE TIME YOU COMPLETE YOUR FOURTH LOOP. RESULTS WILL BE RECORDED AS THE TOTAL NUMBER OF LOOPS EACH PARTICIPANT RUNS IN 8 HOURS. WHOEVER RUNS THE MOST LOOPS IN 8 HOURS IS THE 8 HOURS OF POWER CHAMPION.
VERSAILLES STATE PARK HAS A DEEP HISTORY ROOTED IN BOTH THE CIVIL WAR AND THE CIVILIAN CONSERVATION CORPS. NUMEROUS FOSSILS TELL THE STORY OF AN ANCIENT SEA THAT COVERED THE REGION AND STEPS TO A SCENIC OVERLOOK AT THE DAM ARE A PRIME SPOT TO SEE HERONS AND OTHER AQUATIC WILDLIFE.
CLICK HERE https://runsignup.com/Race/IN/Versailles/runversailles FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE VERSAILLES TRAIL RACE.
CLICK HERE https://runsignup.com/Race/IN/Versailles/TheBushwhack15Versailles FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE BUSHWHACK 15.
RACE PERMITTED UNDER SPECIAL USE AUTHORIZATION FROM VERSAILLES STATE PARK
COMPLETE AT LEAST FOUR LOOPS TO OFFICIALLY COMPLETE THE RACE. YOU DO NOT NEED TO RUN FOR 8 HOURS. YOU CAN RUN FOR AS LONG AS IT TAKES YOU TO RUN FOUR LOOPS. YOUR OFFICIAL RACE TIME WILL BE RECORDED AS THE TIME YOU COMPLETE YOUR FOURTH LOOP. RESULTS WILL BE RECORDED AS THE TOTAL NUMBER OF LOOPS EACH PARTICIPANT RUNS IN 8 HOURS. WHOEVER RUNS THE MOST LOOPS IN 8 HOURS IS THE 8 HOURS OF POWER CHAMPION.
VERSAILLES STATE PARK HAS A DEEP HISTORY ROOTED IN BOTH THE CIVIL WAR AND THE CIVILIAN CONSERVATION CORPS. NUMEROUS FOSSILS TELL THE STORY OF AN ANCIENT SEA THAT COVERED THE REGION AND STEPS TO A SCENIC OVERLOOK AT THE DAM ARE A PRIME SPOT TO SEE HERONS AND OTHER AQUATIC WILDLIFE.
CLICK HERE https://runsignup.com/Race/IN/Versailles/runversailles FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE VERSAILLES TRAIL RACE.
CLICK HERE https://runsignup.com/Race/IN/Versailles/TheBushwhack15Versailles FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE BUSHWHACK 15.
RACE PERMITTED UNDER SPECIAL USE AUTHORIZATION FROM VERSAILLES STATE PARK
Location
Versailles State Park (Trailside Shelter), 1387 US-50, Versailles, 47042, IN, United States
8 Hours of Power (Versailles State Park)
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