About This Event
In the NWA Pump n Run Obstacle Course, a runner's time will be based on how many times he/she can bench press their “percentaged weight” or amount of “game style” pushups the youth-aged competitor can attempt (please refer to spreadsheet below & must successfully lift one rep), and run either a 1 mile fun run or a 5K course with obstacles throughout including tires, up and over hurdles, balance beam, crawling, and other actions involving upper and lower body strengths. An athlete will reduce their run time by 20 seconds for each successful lift or 10 seconds for each successful pushup. A runner can reduce their run time by 13 minutes and 20 seconds once a maximum of 40 reps is achieved or 80 pushups maximum.
Athletes will register online and choose their time available from the options. If offline registration is chosen, administrator will choose best time available once entry form and fee have been received. Each athlete will weigh in and perform the bench press between 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. on the race day (main gym lobby of the Bentonville High School), then immediately proceed to course start and run the chosen distance course with obstacles. Waves will be done every fifteen minutes (approximately 20-40 runners per wave). Please be prompt and on time. No refunds will be given.
If a parent wants to include their child to participate with them, the child may participate for free. They will receive a complimentary t-shirt and dog tags. The online registration form must include this child’s name.
Registration for the 2012 PRO Course
The NWA Pump n Run Obstacle Course is the first event of its kind in Arkansas. The race does have a limit of 540 adults ages 16+ and 600 youth ages 10-15. Registration will be closed once maximum capacity has been achieved. Your race number and personal dog tag from the NWA PRO Course will allow you ½ off ticket entry to the prejudging ($15 general admission value) and the evening finals portion ($30 general admission value) into the NW Arkansas Natural Championships after the race. No refunds will be given.
| EIGHT MEN & EIGHT WOMEN LIFTING DIVISIONS |
Age |
Men |
Women |
|
% of weight |
% of weight |
|
rounded to nearest 5 lbs |
rounded to nearest 5 lbs |
|
10-15 |
push-ups |
push-ups |
16-19 |
90% |
50% |
20-29 |
100% |
55% |
30-39 |
95% |
60% |
40-49 |
90% |
50% |
50-59 |
80% |
40% |
60-69 |
70% |
30% |
70+ |
60% |
30% |
|
|
*minimum lift is 45 lbs |
AWARDS
Engraved plaque awards will be given to the first place winner of each male division and each female division. A one of a kind sculptured trophy will be given to the overall winner of the male division and the female division. Specialized dog tags will be awarded to all finishers* in the NWA PRO Course. (*Athletes need to successfully attempt to lift at least one rep and run the full 1mile or 5K run and perform full obstacle course – otherwise, competitor will be disqualified). **The winners of each division and overall winners will be rewarded/presented at the expo during the awards ceremony at 4:00, so please have a valid phone number so we may contact you – cell phone preferred. No Refunds will be given...
Registration Sign-up
After entry form and fee have signed up online or with promoter, athletes can pick up their race registration package at Rush Running in Bentonville on Friday June 24th or at sign in time at the Bentonville High School main gym lobby between 7:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. (if you choose this option, please arrive 15-20 minutes early). Address for Rush Running is 2212 South Walton Blvd, Suite #2 Bentonville, AR 72712. Race number needs to be worn on the front of your shirt for entry to lift and for the run... No Refunds will be given...
ONLINE REGISTRATION is encouraged
Registration for the NWA PRO Course starts Feb 1st, 2012. You are encouraged to sign up online. You may also pick up an entry form at Rush Running: 2212 South Walton Blvd, Suite #2 Bentonville, AR 72712. You may also pick up entry forms at YTFS of Rogers and Fayetteville; and at any NWA World Gym location. The race has a time limit to allow for athletes to weigh in and lift before the race. If you are late to your arranged time, you will have to wait for an opening in later time slots. Athletes cannot sell their race number. Only the athlete who registered can participate in the event – bring proper identification to registration. There are NO Refunds.
TEAM REGISTRATION
Signups as a team sponsor is offered for 3 up to 5 people. All participants on team will perform bench press and run/obstacle course at the same time. Registration for team members must register online. Cost for team is $300 and team name will be placed in Expo program, Pump n Run Obstacle Course t-shirt and banner (in addition to program), and on Expo website. An optional booth at the starting line would be $100 in addition to the cost of team registration. Only those who register in team are allowed to participate for that team. There are NO refunds.
RULES AND GUIDELINES
The following rules and guidelines are intended to help create a fun and safe event for all participants.
- Participants must abide by all instructions given from the race director, race staff, volunteers and medical personnel.
- Participants understand and acknowledge the PRO Course is an extreme event and accept all risks associated with the event.
- Participants must be physically able to complete the course and all obstacles.
- Participants must be 5 years-old or older on race day in order to participate.
- Participants must wear the provided PRO Course bib number clearly shown on the front. No participant will be allowed to race without an official bib number.
- Several videographers and photographers are stationed along the course. Participants agree to allow the event producer to use any pictures or video footage of the event for future promotional purposes.
- Baby joggers, baby strollers, animals, in-line skates, bicycles, skateboards or any other type of wheeled device are strictly prohibited on the course.
- Urinating or defecating on or anywhere near the course is strictly prohibited.
- Registration is closed when the maximum capacity is reached.
PRO COURSE ROUTINE
1. Bench Press % of competitor’s weight as many reps as possible or attempt as many “game style” pushups. Each rep takes off additional 20 seconds off of run and every pushup takes off additional 10 seconds off of run. Bench press percentage is based on age. Once bench press/pushups are complete, competitor must immediately go to start line.
2. Run either 1 mile fun run or 5K route fully. Arrows and volunteers will direct.
3. Must complete every obstacle properly. If you do not comply, you will be DISQUALIFIED.
- High knee in tires: competitor must step in EVERY TIRE. If competitor misses a tire, they must stop and replace foot into missed tire. This must be followed or competitor will be disqualified.
- Over/under hurdles: competitor will step over low hurdle with one foot, then step under high hurdle with one foot. This will be done three times (three low and three high hurdles). This must be followed or competitor will be disqualified.
- 10’ Wall Climb: competitor will simply climb wall and scale down the other side. Rope will be available on scale down side for assistance. Piles of sand will be at landing zone to cushion landing. This must be followed or competitor will be disqualified.
- Ditch Run Through: competitor simply runs in and out of ditch. Note: sand may be distributed on the bottom of the ditch. This must be followed or competitor will be disqualified.
- Balance beam: 4 x 4 post studs will consist of four 10’ beams. Competitor can only enter the next obstacle once completed the balance beam without falling. If competitor falls off of first beam’s attempt, competitor must go to the second beam and fully complete that beam. If competitor falls off second beam’s attempt, competitor must go to the third beam and fully complete that beam. If competitor falls off third beam’s attempt, they move on to seventh obstacle immediately. This must be followed or competitor will be disqualified.
- 40’ Rope Drag: competitor must pull a 40 foot long rope attached to a kettle bell until it reaches competitors’ feet or passes competitors’ feet. This must be followed or competitor will be disqualified.
- 2’ Net Crawl for 30 feet: competitor will get on hands and knees or hands and feet to crawl for 30 feet under a cargo net. Avoid pressing up against netting while crawling; for it will dislodge stakes from ground. This must be followed or competitor will be disqualified.
- Squat/Frog Jumps: competitor must jump with feet together for 20 yards. Feet cannot separate during this obstacle. This must be followed or competitor will be disqualified.
Spectators may watch competitor start/finish the run and watch competitor run through the Obstacle Course for free.
NO REFUNDS OR TRANSFERS
NO REFUNDS OR TRANSFERS!!! This means that the NWA PRO Course WILL NOT ISSUE A REFUND for any reason, such as an injury, scheduling conflict, pregnancy etc. Nor will the NWA PRO Course transfer entries from 2012 to 2013. Also, because of liability reasons your Race Number cannot be worn by anyone else than the person the number is assigned. ***If you do not run, your entry fee will be donated to the beneficiaries and to the NWA Fitness and Health Expo to help with their costs.... No Refunds will be given...
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RACE NUMBER AND DOG TAGS ALLOW YOU TO VISIT THE NWA NATURAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
After the race, your race number and dog tags (together) will allow you access to the NWA Natural Championships for ½ off of ticket price for both morning and evening shows. Regular admission to the shows is $15 for prejudging ($8 for contestants) and $30 general admission for finals ($15 for contestants).
Registration fee is $40; late registration after June 16th will incur a fee of $25. NO entries accepted after June 23rd.
Proceeds of this entry fee are split among the NW Arkansas chapter of the American Diabetes Association and the Bentonville Public Schools Parent Teacher Organization. |
