Off-Road Duathlon Races
Saturday, April 24, 2010

The National Duathlon Festival features an awesome downtown venue for off-road duathlon.  You'll see why Richmond was named one of the top 7 best trail running cities in America! The great single track running and biking trails will be an ultimate challenge.  The off-road events take place on Saturday April 24th with the transition area, start and finish all occurring at New Market’s corporate headquarters at 2nd and Byrd streets in downtown Richmond, Virginia. New categories this year include Expert and Sport races along with the Du Duo Relay.

 


Note: No qualifying is necessary for any event. 

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Off-Road Race Categories
All Off-Road athletes will compete on the same course based on skill and ability. Note that the course is difficult and technical and not designed for beginners. When you register, choose one of the following categories and enjoy competing against athletes with your same skill level:

Expert - This category is for advanced, expert or pro competitors. You're an experienced off-road racer who consistently finishes at or near the top of your age group.

Sport - This category is for intermediate athletes who are skilled in off-road racing. You may or may not have consistently placed in your age group and you generally compete for the enjoyment of the sport.

Relay - This category is for those who like to either run or bike, but not both. One team member runs at the beginning and the end, and the other bikes in the middle. Be sure to enter your team name on your registration. Prizes will be awarded for the most creative team name.

Off Road Course
 The 11k run course will traverse the dry rocks, gravel road, the 42nd street stairs and Buttermilk Trail. The 21k mountain bike course includes Belle Isle, Buttermilk Trail, Forest Hill Park and the North Trail with the same course used for the East Coast Championships of the XTERRA event. The 3.5k run after the bike goes back to Belle Isle.

OFF-ROAD COURSE MAPS AND COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
Click on a link to view the off-road course maps and course descriptions.

Note: Elevation charts for each race course are available on each map by selecting an Elevation option on the left-side menu.

Click here for a written course description for the Off Road course.

ENTRY FEES
Sept 25-
Feb 28
March 1 -
April 22
April 24-April 25
Off-Road Duathlon Expert and Sport Races
$60
$70
$80
Off-Road Du Duo Relay (fee per team)
$80
$90
$100

GREAT GOODIES FOR EACH COMPETITOR
The entry fee will once again include USAT National Championship premium items.

  • USAT National Championship bag/cooler
  • National Championship technical shirt
  • USAT hat and head lamp
  • Finisher's medal
  • Post event Tailgate Party
  • Starting documentation (timing chip, start number, helmet and cycle sticker)

REGISTRATION
Click here to register for any event.

USA TRIATHLON MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENT
In order to participate in any of the events, you must be a current annual member of USA Triathlon and show your membership card when you pick up your race packet. If you are not a member, you can either become an annual member for $39 online or purchase a $10 one-day license when picking up your packet. Youth can become annual members for $5 either online or at packet pick-up. One day licenses are not available for youth. YOU MUST PURCHASE AN ANNUAL OR ONE DAY MEMBERSHIP OR YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO COMPETE (and you will forfeit your event entry fee). A one-day license allows you to compete in a USAT-sanctioned race without purchasing an annual membership. The $10 fee provides you with excess accident insurance for that race only. A one-day license cannot be purchased through the national office. Make sure to bring $10 with you to packet pick-up, or become an annual member. Please visit usatriathlon. org if you have any questions.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Please note:

  • Entry fees are non-refundable and entries are non-transferable, no exceptions.
  • This race is sanctioned by, and conducted under the rules of, USA Triathlon.
  • All of the events are open to everyone with no qualifying required.

EVENT VENUE
The Start/Finish and Transition Area is the field adjacent to 2nd Street and bordering New Market Corporation. The address is 330 South 4th Street, Richmond, VA 23219.

 
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DU DUO RELAY
Do you like to run but not bike or vice versa? Grab a friend and form a Du Duo Relay team. One team member will run and the other bike. Please note that only two person teams may enter. Please enter your team name in the appropriate place on the entry. Prizes will be awarded for the most creative team names.

DOUBLE DU
For those of you that want the full duathlon festival experience, compete in the Off-Road Expert or Sport race on Saturday and the On-Road Championship race on Sunday and you will win a special Double Du finishers plaquel. And, the fastest Double Du competitor in the championships will win the coveted Sports Backers Double Du Trophy.

AGE GROUP CATEGORIES
Male and Female Age Groups are as follows:

Age Group Races
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

As per USA Triathlon rules, your age as of December 31, 2010 determines your category (not your age on race day).

COURSE CUTOFF TIMES
All participants of the Off-Road races (including the Du Duo relay) must be able to finish the 11k run and 21k bike in 5 hours and 30 minutes in order to start the last 3.5k run. These time limits will be enforced to ensure all athletes' safety.

PHYSICALLY CHALLENGED DIVISIONS
Physically challenged divisions will be offered for the first time this year. You will be asked during the registration process if you would like to compete in this category.

WATER STOPS/FEED STATIONS
Run Course - There will be a water/Gatorade stop (site TBA).

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.

HOST HOTEL
The Host Hotel for the National Duathlon Festival will be the Crowne Plaza Downtown Richmond located just five blocks from the event venue. For a list of hotels offering special rates and other travel information, click here. All registration and the expo will take place at the venue site.

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

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