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2013
Congratulations to all racers and Lenape Survival Challenge Champions Chris Smith and Jonathan Kimura!
Competing against a record number of other two-person teams on a gorgeous day in the watershed, the swift footed pair of Smith and Kimura raced to finish first with a winning time of :59:05.
Both Californians and Lockheed Martin TRIBE members, teammates Smith and Kimura have competed in the Lenape Challenge previously. Smith was close runner up in last year’s race.
While the 2013 Lenape Challenge featured an entirely new off-road course through the picturesque fields, trails and woods of Schwenksville and a steeper Spring Mt. climb, the new route didn’t seem to impact the winners’ pace. Shooting out to an impressive early lead in the 4.6 mile trail run and 2+ mi canoe race, Smith and Kimura maintained their number one position throughout the Challenge.
Rounding out the top three finishing spots were fellow Lockheed Martin TRIBE members and race veterans George Pickul and Adam Prince in second place with a time of 1:00:58 and Daniel Kennedy and Pete Michener (West Philly Runners TRIBE) in third with a time of 1:03:53.
For the sixth straight year, Lockheed Martin scored the TRIBE trophy with a combined team time of 3:08:34! In addition to the Smith/Kimura and Pickul/Prince teams, local Lockheed Martin TRIBE participant (and member of the Conservancy!) Liz Ludwigson and her teammate Mike Bizal helped Lockheed secure the 2013 TRIBE trophy.
The unstoppable Lockheed Martin teams each swept their respective categories with wins.
Scroll down for all race results and photos.
Snap up a souvenir of the 2013 Challenge!
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In keeping with the Perkiomen Watershed Conservancy's mission,
this unique two-person race celebrates the connection between
land and water.
This year, you'll start at the Conservancy's Brownstone Barn and
enjoy a refreshing dash through the fields, woods and trails
of Schwenksville to Spring Mountain. After scrambling up
a steeper slope than in years past to the top of the hill, you'll
eventually charge back down to the canoes.
Then you and your buddy are off to paddle hard for 2+ miles
on the Perkiomen to the finish! Are you in?
All participants head home with a Lenape tech t-shirt.
Snag a teammate and register by April 20, 2013!
Location: Start at PWC's Brownstone Barn
(See course map. For GPS, please use
6 Haldeman Rd, Schwenksville, PA)
We encourage carpooling!
Check-in opens: 8:00 am
Event start: 9:30 am
Before race begins, participants will self-select for a start corral.
Lenape Challenge pre-registration required - deadline is April 20, 2013
Must be 16 years of age (with parental consent) or older to participate.
Canoes, paddles + life vests provided
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Questions? Please contact Susan or 610.287.9383
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Hope to see you on event day!
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This wouldn't be a great event without the cooperation and assistance of our neighbors and friends. Thank you very much to Cabin Craft Ski Shop, Lower Frederick Township, Lower Salford Township, Montgomery County Parks and Heritage Services, Pennypacker Mills, Perkiomen Township, Schwenksville Borough, Spring Mountain Adventure Corp, Telford Diving Unit,
Upper Salford Township and Wilderness Canoes!
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And many thanks for the hard work and dedication of the Conservancy's Special Events Committee:
Pam Bowen, Lisa Cleary, Tommy Gamble, Emma Gamble, Lori Horning, Jen Isett, Preston Luitweiler and Tom Maslany
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