Du The Dirt Duathlon

Run-Bike-Run The Du the Dirt Duathlon is an off-road run, bike, run event to help break the monotony of winter training and introduce you to the joys of doing it in the dirt. This fun event is beginner friendly and open to the whole family ages 8-80 (and beyond if you're up for it). All trails are fairly groomed, with no crazy elevation or obstacles to navigate. You are welcome to ride any trial-ready bike you want, but we suggest a mountain bike or gravel bike with at least 1.75" (40mm) wide tires to have the most fun. Serious climbing gears will not be needed, but you'll want to ride something that can handle dirt and gravel. Event distances are intended to be doable for beginners, but still fun for the record setters. We offer a full distance event for individuals and relay teams, and a new half-distance mini sprint duathlon for the total beginners. We'll have the usual chip timing to keep score, but we want everyone to have a good time and give it their all. Winners will be awarded for overall and age group champs. We want this event to help show you how much fun off-road events can be, while helping to test your early season fitness. If you're a trail runner with a bike, you should try your hand at multisport competition. If you're a cyclist looking for a new challenge, break out the running shoes and try your hand at a Duathlon. If you don't want to do both sports, grab a friend, think of an awesome relay team name and join the fun as a Du the Dirt Duo. There's room for everyone at this event. This event is definitely beginner friendly. Closed toed shoes are required on the run and a helmet must be worn for the bike segment. Full Race Format: Run 2 Miles - Bike 10 Miles - Run 2 Miles Individual Entry: $65 early entry for individuals by gender; Awards for top Male & top Female in each category by age group (8-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+) Relay Team Entry: $75 early entry per relay teams; Relay teams may contain 2 members and single gender and coed teams are welcome; Awards for top 3 overall relay teams in each division (male, female & coed divisions); Relay Team names must be family friendly (we reserve the right to alter inappropriate team names) Mini Sprint Duathlon Race Format: Run 1 Mile - Bike 5 Miles - Run 1 Mile This Mini Sprint Duathlon is a shorter race that is intended to be a true appetizer for those just starting their multisport journey. Mini Sprint Du participants can experience the fun with half the distance. If you're a beginner, casual athlete or your winter training just hasn't gone to plan, try this shorter event that features a single lap of the same great trails. If you don't want to do both sports, grab a friend, think of an awesome relay team name and join the fun as a Mini Sprint Du the Dirt Duo. Individual Mini Sprint Entry: $55 early entry for individuals by gender; Awards for top Male & top Female in each category by age group (8-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+) Relay Team Mini Sprint Entry: $65 early entry per relay teams; Relay teams may contain 2 members and single gender and coed teams are welcome; Awards for top 3 overall relay teams in each division (male, female & coed divisions); Relay Team names must be family friendly (we reserve the right to alter inappropriate team names) Participants will receive Finisher Medals. No event apparel will be sold at the event.