Protest Duathlon |
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4.11.2009
LOCATION: East Metro Park, Manor, TX
Distance: 2-10-2
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The protest duathlon is back, so get ready to protest something. What, you ask? ANYTHING! But, make it creative because we will be awarding the best protest!
To give you an idea of what to protest, the Austin Duathletes are protesting swimming: why else would we be duathletes?
How do I protest?
When you pick up your timing chip, a volunteer will record what you are protesting. A judge will review the protests and will determine the winner. The best protest will be announced during the awards ceremony.
Must I protest?
Of course you do not have to protest, you are more than welcome to just race! You can always say you are protesting the protest (but that would be lame!)
JOIN US FOR THE ADULT EASTER EGG HUNT!
We will be 'hiding' eggs along the course during the second run. Eggs will contain fun prizes and goodies!
Online Registration:
Online registration is available here.
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Event Contact Information |
Event Director: Brianna Smith
Email: events@austinduathletes.com
Phone: (512) 673-6154
www.austinduathletes.com
Event Venue: East Metro Park
Address: Blake Manor Rd., Manor, TX
Sponsorship:
Please contact the event director for more information.
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Race Information |
Schedule:
Packet Pickup will be available on race morning ONLY
Saturday, April 11, 2009
6:00 AM Registration opens
6:15-7:15 am Transition Area Open
6:15 AM - 7:15 AM Chip pickup
7:15 AM Transition Area Closed
7:20 AM Race Meeting
7:30 AM Duathlon Start
11:00 AM Awards Presentation
Fees:
Individual (2-10-2): $35
Note: Athena and Clydesdales are available for individual distances.
Relay (2-10-2): $55
Relay Categories: Male, Female, Co-ed
Note: All relays will race together if there are not enough entries in each category.
**Rates will increase for those that register at packet pickup by $10! NO REFUNDS will be available for this event.
USAT Sanctioned Event: This is a USAT sanctioned event. Therefore, teams must present USAT cards at packet pickup or purchase race day insurance for $10. BOTH team members must have insurance if you are part of a relay.
NOTE: All post race food, drink, entertainment, massage, etc. is included.
Event Distance:
The Protest Duathlon short distance: 2-mile run, 10-mile bike, 2-mile run
Divisions:
Individual
Individual Athena/Clydesdale
Relays
The minimum age to participate in this event is 10 years. A duathlon can be very physically demanding. We strongly encourage parents to become familiar with the course before submitting an entry for a child under the age of 14.
Awards:
Awards will be presented in the following divisions and age groups:
Best Protest
Top Overall Male, Female: winners will be named the King and Queen of the Protest!!
Top Male & Female Masters
Top Overall Relay
Top 3 Individuals for each age group
Top 3 Relay Teams (because of the limited # of relay teams, you will all race together)
NOTE:Awards will be presented at the event; awards will not be mailed to those that miss the ceremony.
Finish Line Festivities:
Stick around after the event for a post race celebration! There will be food, drinks, tasty adult beverages, and awesome prize giveaways!
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Race Registration |
Fees:
Individual course: $35
Relay course: $55
Prices increase by $10 if you register at packet pickup!
NO Refunds will be available for this event.
All post race food, drink, entertainment, massage, etc. is included.
Online Registration:
Online registration is available here.
Late Registration:
If the event is not full, paper registration will be available at packet pickup. Please email Brianna at events@austinduathletes.com to ensure the race is still open.
Refunds
No refunds will be available for this event.
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Course Information |
Course Description:
Run #1 & Run #2 will be a looped course over cement trails within the park.
Bike course map
View Manor Bike Route in a larger map
BIKE COURSE INFO
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE BIKE COURSE HAS CHANGED!!
Participants will leave the park and TURN RIGHT onto Blake Manor Road - then will TURN RIGHT on Burleson Manor Road - then will TURN RIGHT on Webberville Road - then will TURN RIGHT on to Taylor Ln - then will TURN RIGHT on to Blake Manor Road and will follow back to the park.
This route is MUCH safer with NO left turns and the road has a much better surface. The course is mostly flat with rolling hills.
The bike course will NOT be closed to traffic, so please exercise extreme caution. We will have PD and motorcycle support on the course. All intersections that require a turn will also have a police person or volunteer present.
Water Stations:
Water stations will be available as you exit transition and there will be a station out on the run course. Please be sure to stock your bike with water bottles, there will NOT be a water station on the bike course.
Weather Contingency Plan:
In the event of foul weather, the start time of this event may be delayed by up to 1 hour. Should the weather conditions be too poor for cycling, the event will become a run. Should the trails be washed out due to rain, well, we will all be protesting the race!
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FAQs |
Do I have to register online?
Yes. We try to keep the entry fee for the event as low as possible. Having registration be 100% online allows us to reduce our costs, thereby keeping the entry fee low.
You may pay online using a credit card, debit card, or check.
How can I be sure that I am registered?
First, you should receive a confirmation email from active.com.
Can beginners do this event?
Yes! Protest is a great event for beginners and experienced athletes.
Are there relays?
Yes. There is a relay category at Protest, you can sign up as a co-ed, male only, or female only relay.
Is there a Clydesdale or Athena category?
Yes.
What are the rules?
This event is a USAT sanctioned event and will, therefore, follow USAT rules. You may view the full list of rules at www.usatriathlon.org.
What kind of equipment do I need to do a race?
There are a few bare essentials that you need to do a race, they are as follows:
A bike - anything that is road worthy will do. No need to have a high tech racing bike for your first duathlon.
You must have an ANSI/Snell/CSA certified bike helmet - all bike helmets sold today are certified
Running shoes of some kind
Cycling shoes if you have clipless pedals on your bike
You may want a hat for the runs, sunglasses for the bike and runs
A water bottle or two on the bike
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Other Information |
Results:
Results will be provided by RunFar Racing Services.
Race Photography: Pat Crouch Photography
Race photos will be provided by Pat Crouch Photography Race Pictures.
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