REMEMBER: A PHOTO ID IS REQUIRED TO PICK UP YOUR RACE PACKET

Updated 1/22/24 at 7:15pm:

REMEMBER: A PHOTO ID IS REQUIRED TO PICK UP YOUR RACE PACKET

A little rain and some flurries were on tap today, but recent warm temps ensured the snow melted on contact with the ground.

The course is in great shape and Saturday's forecast calls for sunshine and temps in the mid-60s. Start temps will be in the 50s.

Expect dry conditions on the bike course - perfect for a road or triathlon bike if you are registered for the Open Division. If you selected the Fat Tire Division, remember, your tires must have a minimum 2 inch width. The bike course for all categories is 100 percent paved.

The Run course is a mix of paved road, dirt trails, and paved bike path. There is an aid station at approximately 0.75 miles & 1.75 miles.

REMEMBER: A PHOTO ID IS REQUIRED TO PICK UP YOUR RACE PACKET

Directions and Parking: The event will start and finish at the Hobie Hill area, near the West Entrance to the park. From I-25 Take Exit 199 (Belleview) and turn East on Belleview. Drive approximately 1.5 miles to Dayton (there is a stoplight). Turn left on Dayton and drive approximately 0.5 miles. The park entrance will be on your right. Parking will take place at the Hobie Hill parking lot.

Once you are inside the park, signs will direct you to the Hobie Hill lot. Once Hobie Hill has filled, additional parking will be available at the Marina, just 200 yards beyond Hobie Hill. Parking is not allowed in any other locations within the park.

PLEASE DO NOT drive or park in the grass. You will be ticketed and you will jeopardize our ability to hold the race in the future. Please do not stop on the road or off the road to unload your bike and gear. Doing so will violate a condition of our permit. If you are seen doing either of these things, you will not be permitted to race. Please park in a designated parking space and unload once you are parked.

YOU DO NOT NEED TO PURCHASE A PARK PASS THIS YEAR.

REMEMBER: A PHOTO ID IS REQUIRED TO PICK UP YOUR RACE PACKET

Course and Race Info: Saturday's duathlon starts with 2.5 mile run followed by an 11 mile bike ride, then finishing up with another 2.5 mile run. The start will have two waves, with all men starting at 10:00am and all women and relays starting at 10:03am. The start line is located under the run start transition arch. Headphones are not allowed on the run or the bike.

Duathletes will switch from run to bike in the transition area, then walk or jog their bike to the Mount sign. The bike course is 11 miles and will finish back at transition. Upon completing the bike portion, duathletes will head out onto the second 2.5 mile run, finishing under the run start/finish arch. Volunteers will collect your timing chip at the run finish. Duathletes will wear an ankle chip on a comfortable neoprene strap. These chips will be in your race packet and should be worn on your left ankle.

Please pay attention to race rules while cycling:
1 - Helmets must be on and buckled at all times while on the bike
2 - Ride on the right edge of the road, except to pass. No crossing the yellow line for any reason
3 - No headphones
4 - No drafting (leave at least 3 bike lengths between your front wheel and the rear wheel of the bike ahead of you except when passing)
5 - No side by side riding
6 - Follow the directions of course marshals, especially when in the turn-around at the far end of the course
7 - Have fun, be friendly, thank our volunteers!