2011 Russell Fork BADDLUN results

1. Jay Ditty - 2:23:02*
2. Cory Hall - 2:29:34
3. Toby MacDermott - 2:31:15
4. Eric Henrickson - 2:35:35
5. Brian Mattingly - 2:41:56
6. Jon Dale - 2:48:17
7. Ben Blake - 2:48:36
8. Drew Austell - 2:51:47
9. Jason Dillow - 2:53:09
10. DJ Biddle - 3:10:21
11. Jim Gunnzz - 3:27:45
DNF - Geoff Calhoun - wicked bike wreck
DNF - Matt Rudolph - wicked cramps


The 4th Annual Russell Fork BADDLUN is in the books. Dr. Jay Ditty showed up this year to defend his 2010 title and became the 1st repeat winner in BADDLUN history...and set a new course record to boot. Strong effort.

1st time racer Cory Hall had a very impressive showing and T-Mac used his superior kayak skillz to help propel him into the top 3.

The weather was perfect and the course didn't disappoint. 2 notable DNF's are a testament to what can and does go wrong during the course of a 2+ hour race up, down and around one of the deepest gorges in the United States.

BADDLUN 2012 training began yesterday.

* no timing shenanigans here. If you're gonna put on a race at least get the final times correct you knobs!

4th Annual Russell Fork BADDLUN 2011

4th Annual Russell Fork BADDLUN 2011

October 8th
Same course, same time...paddler appreciation party will hopefully follow in Elkhorn City, KY.
Sign-ups and shuttle plans, 11:00 @ Rat Hole.
We'll start the fun around noon.

13 mile bike, 8 mile paddle, 3 mile run, 20 yard swim.

Mass start bike from Ratliff Hole to Bartlick Bridge, paddle down the Russell Fork Gorge to Carson Island, trail run back to Ratliff Hole, swim across to shore.

This year there will also be a BADDLUN-Lite for those on a diet. Look HERE for details.

It's not a race...it's BADDLUN.

2010 Russell Fork BADDLUN results

1 - Jay "Cylon" Ditty 2:26:31
2 - Brian Menzies 2:28:04
3 - "Shoeless" Charles King 2:28:55
4 - Gareth "Golden Boy" Tate 2:29:51
5 - Delaney Albright 2:34:18
6 - Chris Galloway 2:39:32
7 - Drew Austel 2:44:10
8 - Joey Jerrell 2:44:46
9 - Brian Mattingly 2:45:58
10 - Taylor Fearrington 2:49:08
11 - Matthew "Trek" Walker 2:49:44
12 - Jon Dale 2:56:50
13 - Jason Dillow 2:58:10
14 - Bart Bledsoe 3:02:09*
15 - Matt Rudolph 3:09:21*
16 - Dave “YTSnake” Thomas 3:10:55
T-17 - Anne Sontheimer 3:16:00
T-17 - Laura "4Real" Farrell 3:16:00
T-19 - Sarah Mello 3:41:10
T-19 - Lila Menzies 3:41:10
*swimma! (blow those whistles)

BADDLUN 2010 RACE VIDEO

The 3rd Annual Russell Fork BADDLUN is in the books. Congrats to Jay "Cylon" Ditty for besting the 20 strong field and setting a new course record. Yes, he might be an alien.

Congrats to Brian Menzies for taking the 2010 BADDLUN points series overall. Solid.

This year also saw a bumper crop of strong ladies proving to the men that they can BADDLUN too...better luck on beating ANY of the guys next year. Also congratulations to David "YTSnake" Thomas for becoming the 2010BMCAARPWC (2010 BADDLUN Masters Class AARP World Champion) as well as beating all the girls.

Thanks to Elkhorn City, Ky for coming out to cheer on the racers and serve us dinner afterward.

Thanks to The Albrights, et all for taking the time to take times.

Thanks to Bethany, Emily and everyone else who took photos and video...get that data to me ASAP!

2011 Russell Fork BADDLUN training begins today.

3rd Annual Russell Fork BADDLUN 2010

October 9th
Same course, same time...paddler appreciation party to follow in Elkhorn City, KY.
Sign-ups and shuttle, 11:00 @ Rat Hole.
We'll start the fun @ noon.

13 mile bike, 8 mile paddle, 3 mile run, 20 yard swim.

Mass start bike from Ratliff Hole to Bartlick Bridge, paddle down the Russell Fork Gorge to Carson Island, trail run back to Ratliff Hole, swim across to shore.

It's not a race...it's BADDLUN.

Full BADDLUN Series info

2009 Russell Fork BADDLUN Results

1 - Toby MacDermott - 2:28.17
2 - Gareth Tate - 2:30.41
3 - Brian Menzies - 2:31.30
4 - Delaney Albright - 2:38.02
5 - Brian Mattingly - 2:50.30
6 - Chris Galloway - 2:51.14
7 - Jon Crain - 2:54.49
8 - Jason Dillow - 2:57.06
9 - Matt Rudolph - 2:57.14
10 - Clay Warren - 3:10.07
T-12 - Jess Albright - 3:59.15
T-12 - Jon Dale - 3:59.15

Steve Ruth's pics are here...

The 2nd Annual Russell Fork BADDLUN is in the books. Congrats to Toby MacDermott for setting a new course record, besting Adam Herzog's time last year. The level of competition was higher this year as witnessed by faster times for many competitors. Two of our younger competitors showed plenty of brawn but not much brains by forgetting crucial gear (a paddle) and getting VERY lost...both having their own mini-epics within an epic race. Way to finish strong...just before we called in the search and rescue. The swim finish, again, proved to be one of the more challenging aspects to the whole race.

2nd Annual Russell Fork BADDLUN 2009

October 10th, 2009.
Same course, same time...paddler appreciation party to follow in Elkhorn City, KY.
Sign-ups and shuttle, 11:00 @ Rat Hole.
We'll start the fun @ noon.

Full BADDLUN Series info

Russell Fork BADDLUN 2008 results

The racers took off at noon and endured steep hills, big water, rocky trails and a Hollywood ending to put the 2008 BADDLUN in the books. Extra special thanks to Steve Ruth and the Elkhorn City Crew who got involved and helped make things happen, the Elkhorn City Heritage Counsel who fed us My Old Kentucky Homestyle that night and the fools that showed up in a desperate attempt to have some fun.

Best thing about the BADDLUN is that anyone could go out on any day the Russell Fork is running and do the course with just a little planning and an easy shuttle. Congratulations go to Adam Herzog for setting the first and current course record of 2 hours and 32 minutes.

Steve's pics are here...

Russell Fork BADDLUN 2008 Results:

1 - Adam Herzog - 2:32
2 - Brian Menzies - 2:36
3 - Gareth Tate - 2:38
4 - Paul Stamilio - 2:43
5 - Toby MacDermott - 2:48
6 - Brian Mattingly - 2:58
7 - Clay Warren - 3:25
8 - Will Stubblefield - 3:28
9 - Jason Dillow - 3:30
10 - David Clark - 3:48

***Matt Walker - DNF mechanical (3 g'damn flats!)
***Charles King - DNF logistics (missed g'dam turn!)