ENTRY FEES

The entry fees for participation in the 2008 Duathlon National Championships are as follows:

This price includes the following services:

• Entry fee
• National Championship technical shirt
• Starting documentation (timing chip, start number, helmet and cycle sticker)
• Refreshments before, during and after the race
• Emergency medical care
• Bike service

REGISTRATION

Click here to go to the on-road event registration page.

PRIZE MONEY
Cash awards go to the top five overall finishers, male and female, in the (On-road) USAT Duathlon National Championship Race only:

AGE GROUP INFORMATION

Male and Female National Champions will be determined in the following categories:

Youth Races
7-8 years
9-10 years
11-12 years

Youth Elite/Junior Elite Races
13-15 years
16-19 years

Age Group Races
18 - 19 years
20 – 24 years
25 – 29 years
30 – 34 years
35 – 39 years
40 – 44 years
45 – 49 years
50 – 54 years
55 – 59 years
60 – 64 years
65 – 69 years
70 – 74 years
75 – 79 years
80 – 84 years
+ on upward

Your age as of December 31 in the year of the competition determines your category (not your age on race day).

2008 DUATHLON WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP QUALIFICATION INFORMATION
September 27-28, 2008
Rimini, Italy

ELITE
5 slots - pass down to 12th place

AGE GROUP
7 spots per age group - roll down to 10th place

JUNIOR
2008 Duathlon National Championships will serve as a qualifier for the 2008 ITU Junior Duathlon World Championships in Rimini, Italy, on September 27-28, 2008. Eligible Athletes must be between the ages of 16 and 19 years old as of December 31, 2008, per ITU World Championship rules. Athletes racing in the 13-15 Youth Elite division at Duathlon Nationals are not eligible to compete at ITU World Championships. USAT will award two (2) automatic nominations to the Junior Duathlon World Championships team, provided at least ten (10) Eligible Athletes participate in the National Championship (16-19 Junior Division, gender specific). Unclaimed spots will roll down to 3rd place. If fewer than ten (10) Eligible Athletes participate in the National Championship (16-19 Junior Division, gender specific), then USAT will award one (1) automatic nomination to the Junior World Duathlon Championships team, with no roll downs. USAT may choose to fill any remaining spots on the team by discretionary selection pursuant to the criteria available at:

http://www.usatriathlon.org/upload/pdfs/juniors_2008%20junior%20world%20duathlon%20application.pdf

Performance at Duathlon Nationals will be considered. Athletes are responsible for all costs of participating in the ITU Junior Duathlon World Championships, including travel and accommodations. Performance-based incentives are outlined in the discretionary selection criteria previously noted. Athletes with questions about this program should contact Justin Trolle, Athlete Development Manager, justin@usatriathlon.org or Andy Schmitz, Junior National Team Coach, andy@usatriathlon.org.

WATER STOPS/FEED STATIONS
Run Course - There will be a water/Gatorade stop at the foot of the pedestrian bridge on Belle Isle

Bike Course - There is NO bottle exchange/feed station on the bike course

Transition Area - Water and Gatorade will be offered adjacent to the Transition Area on the run course.

BIKE ASSEMBLY SERVICE OFFERED
3Sports can provide incoming athletes with receipt and assembly services as well as disassembly and return freight service for their bicycles and equipment. For $25 3Sports will receive the bicycle, assemble it, tune it up and have it ready and waiting for pickup at the shop. 3Sports will also provide free inspection and adjustment services at the shop anytime the week prior to the race.

In addition, after the event 3Sports is able to provide disassembly and return shipping services for athletes and their equipment for an additional $25 plus UPS freight charges.

Any athletes interested in these or any other specific services please contact Ben (bennett@threesports.com) or Andrew (andrew@threesports.com) at 3Sports to make arrangements or to discuss any other specific requests. Riders should also include their name and any special requests on a note inside the bike box.

3Sports Shipping Address is:

3Sports
445 North Ridge Road
Richmond, VA 23229
804.288.4000
www.threesports.com