Conquer The Beast
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About the race
Conquer The Beast is a Last Beast Standing endurance race held at Willow Creek State Recreation Area near Pierce, NE. The event uses a timed format in which competitors must complete the same 4.167-mile loop within each one-hour interval to remain in the race. The loop is primarily crushed limestone and returns runners to the Start/Finish area each hour. The race continues hour after hour until only one runner completes the required lap within the time limit; that final runner is declared the winner. All other competitors who fail to complete a lap are recorded as DNF.
Willow Creek State Recreation Area sits on the 700-acre Willow Creek Reservoir and is managed by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission. Camping options at the park include Electric Plus, Electric, Basic, Equestrian Electric Plus, and Equestrian Basic sites. On-site amenities include picnic tables, fire rings and grills, drinking water, a dump and fill station, modern restrooms, showers, and laundry. About half the campsites are reservable; the remainder are available on a first-come, first-served basis with self-registration at iron ranger stations.
Food and hydration are provided throughout the event, including snacks such as chips, cookies, nuts, boiled potatoes, candy, fresh fruit, vegetables, grilled cheese made to order, peanut butter and jelly options, hummus, and pickles. Tailwind Nutrition is provided as the primary electrolyte drink, and beverages include water, coffee, pickle juice, and ice. Crew support is permitted only at the Start/Finish area at Day Use Area 2. Participants receive event swag including a Dri-Fit race shirt, a speed cup, and head bands. Every participant receives a commemorative race medal; division champions receive a custom belt buckle, free entry to a future Beast Trail Racing event, and a custom top plaque. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
