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Three Fun Run & Bike Events at Denver's Cherry Creek State Park*** We also offer a 4 Mile Run-Only Option at all three Chilly Cheeks events *** | ||||||||||||||||
 Some video from the January 2012 race! Some video from the February 2012 race! Race & Entry InformationDenver's low key, low cost multisport winter series!!! The Chilly Cheeks Winter Duathlon series is composed of three run-bike events at the Cherry Creek Reservoir. We provide a marked and marshaled course, fast & accurate chip timing, light refreshments, and some fun mid-winter competition in the heart of Denver. Enter one race, or all-three - it's up to you. Register for all three duathlons by December 7th and get a pair of Chilly Cheeks Sweat Pants - perfect for pulling on post-race or for lounging around the house. These are always a big hit! 2016/2017 Entry FeesDuathlon Series Entry: Includes all three races and a free pair of Chilly Cheeks Sweat Pants!
Individual Race Duathlon Entry: (duathlon sweat pants available for an additional $20)
4-Mile Run Series Entry: (duathlon sweat pants available for an additional $20)
Individual Race 4-Mile Run Entry: (duathlon sweat pants available for an additional $20)
Online registration will close at 5pm the Friday before each event. Entry fee does not include park entry. Awards will be presented for the overall series only. You may choose to race in the Fat Tire category or in the Open division. Open division participants can ride whatever bike is appropriate for the weather conditions. Fat Tire must ride a mountain bike. The Open division will have 5 age categories for men and women: 29 & under, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, and 60 & over. (Sorry, no relay teams). Fat Tire Division is an all-ages category. (Sorry, no relay teams) If you enter the Fat Tire Division, you must ride a mountain bike or Hybrid with a minimum tire width of 1.90. If you enter the Open Division, you may ride whatever type of bike the weather and course conditions dictate. Run-Only Division will have 3 age categories for men and women: 39 & under 40-49, 50;, and 60+.  Sometimes it's sunny and dry Remember, this is a winter event, and although the entire bike course is paved, there may be snow, sand, and/or ice along the route. This website will be updated approximately 2 days before each event with the course condition to assist you in choosing your bike and shoes for the event. All race information will be posted to this website - no pre-race email updates will be sent.  Sometimes it's snowy and grey Races will be contested regardless of conditions - and if the weather warrants we may change the distances, course, or format of the race accordingly, so no grumbling - this is all about having fun in the winter. Point Standings & AwardsPoints will be awarded in two divisions for the duathlon - Fat-Tire and Open. There are 5 age categories for men and women in open division: 29 & under, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, and 60 & over. Fat Tire is an all-ages division. Series points do not transfer between categories. Run points will be awarded in 4 divisions: 39 & under, 40-49, 50-59, and 60 & over. Race results and your series age will be based on your age on December 31, 2018 to avoid the situation where a person starts the series in one category and moves into a different category in the January or February event. If you enter the Fat Tire Division, you must ride a mountain bike or Hybrid with a minimum tire width of 1.90. If you enter the Open Division, you may ride whatever type of bike the weather and course conditions dictate. Remember, this is a winter event, and although the entire bike course is paved, there may be snow, sand, and/or ice along the route. This website will be updated approximately 2 days before each event with the course condition to assist you in choosing your bike and shoes for the event. No pre-race email will be sent. Races will be contested regardless of conditions - and if the weather warrants we may change the distances, course, or format of the race accordingly, so no grumbling - this is all about having fun in the winter. There will be no awards presented for the three events individually. Instead, points will be awarded to the top-15 in each category as follows: PLACE POINTS 1 20 2 18 3 16 4 14 5 12 6 10 7 9 8 8 9 7 10 6 11 5 12 4 13 3 14 2 15 1 You must earn points at least 2 events to be eligible for series awards, however points will accumulate throughout all 3 races in the series. Depth of series awards will in each category will be based on entries received. All ties in points will be broken by the place in the final series event. If neither tieing party participated in the final event, then the tie will be broken by the place in the second series event. 2016/17 Race Results:2015/16 Race Results:2014/15 Race Results:2013/14 Race Results:
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 A nice dry bike route 4 Mile Run-only Option!Again this season, we will be offering a 4 mile run option in addition to the duathlon, however we have increased the number of series categories this season! This no-frills 4-mile run follows the same fun course as the duathlon, covering a mix of road, paved bike path, and well maintained dirt trails. The run-only events will be offered at all three races this winter! The December and January runs will begin promptly at 10:00am. The Run-Only wave of the February race will begin at 10:20am. Packet pick-up on both dates will close at 10:00am. This is a no-frills event - we don't do awards or shirts, but we do have some yummy goodies afterwards and this is a very supportive and fun group of athletes. All races will be chip-timed. Races will be contested regardless of conditions - and if the weather warrants we may change the distance or course, so no grumbling - this is all about having fun in the winter. Be prepared for dry roads and trails, but also be prepared for knee-deep snow! A run-only point series will be kept in male and female age 39 & under, 40-49, 50-59 and age 60+ divisions this winter. Awards will go to the first place male and female point winner in each of these divisions. If numbers increase dramatically over last year, we will add categories and/or go deeper with awards. The Duathlon SeriesThe Chilly Cheeks Duathlon Series is composed of 3 events - each with a different format. Each race is comprised of approximately 4 miles of running on paved roads, bike paths, and dirt trails. There will also be approximately 10 miles of paved cycling in each race. Keep in mind, this is a winter event, and although the entire bike course is paved, there may be snow, sand, and/or ice along the route. This website will be updated approximately 2 days before each event (no emails will be sent) with the course conditions to assist you in choosing your bike and shoes for the event. The photos on this page will give you an idea of the variety of conditions you may experience in this series. Races will be contested regardless of conditions - and if the weather warrants we may change the distances, course, or format of the race accordingly, so no grumbling - this is all about having fun in the winter. December 8, 2018: Start Time-10:00 a.m. - Click Here for Course Map Chilly Cheeks #1 will start with a 4-mile road and dirt-trail run, finish with a 10 mile paved bike ride. The event will start and finish at the Hobie Hill area, near the West Entrance to the park. Directions: 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. All vehicles entering the park will be charged a $10 park entrance fee, so car-pooling is encouraged. Vehicles displaying a valid Colorado State Parks annual pass will not be charged. Bib and timing-chip pick-up will take place on race morning only beginning at 8:00am. Race day registration will be available - fees are $50 for the duathlon and $25 for the run-only - or save money and pre-register!!! January 12, 2019: Start Time - 10:00 a.m. Click Here for Course Map - Chilly Cheeks #2 has been revamped for the 2015-2016 season. The race will now take place at the Hobie Hill parking lot on the west side of the park and will be a traditional run-bike-run event - 1.25 mile run, 10.8 mile paved bike ride, and a 2.75 mile road & trail run. The event will start and finish at the Hobie Hill area, near the West Entrance to the park. Directions: 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. All vehicles entering the park will be charged a $10 park entrance fee, so car-pooling is encouraged. Vehicles displaying a valid Colorado State Parks annual pass will not be charged. Bib and timing-chip pick-up will take place on race morning only beginning at 8:00am. Race day registration will be available - fees are $50 for the duathlon and $25 for the run-only - or save money and pre-register!!! February 23, 2019: Start Time-10:00 a.m. (Run-Only will start at 10:20) - Click Here for Course Map Chilly Cheeks #3 will start with a 10 mile non-drafting paved bike ride. Riders will go off in groups of 5-10 at 1 minute intervals. Starting groups will be assigned as entries are received. The race will finish with a 4-mile road and dirt-trail run. The event will start and finish at the Hobie Hill area, near the West Entrance to the park. Directions: 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. All vehicles entering the park will be charged a $10 park entrance fee, so car-pooling is encouraged. Vehicles displaying a valid Colorado State Parks annual pass will not be charged. Bib and timing-chip pick-up will take place on race morning only beginning at 8:00am. Race day registration will be available - fees are $50 for the duathlon and $25 for the run-only - or save money and pre-register!!!  An unusually snowy run course For more information on the Chilly Cheeks Duathlon Series, call Darrin or Jill at 303-642-7917, or email info@racingunderground.comRefunds & Transfer Policy: Click Here |
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