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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 Series is composed of three fun 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. When you enter the three race Duathlon Series or Run Series Option by December 17th you will get a pair of Chilly Cheeks Sweat Pants included with your entry! These are perfect for pulling on post-race or for lounging around the house. In the unlikely case COVID cases explode and we are forced to cancel the series on or before December 1st, we will refund 95 percent of the entry fee paid (excluding online processing fees). If new COVID requirements cancel the full series or any of the remaining series races after December 1st, we will refund as much as we can. 2022/2023 Entry FeesDuathlon Series Entry: Includes all three races and a free pair of Chilly Cheeks Sweat Pants!
Individual Race Duathlon Entry: (sweat pants available for an additional $20)
Run-Only Series Entry: Includes all three races and a free pair of Chilly Cheeks Sweat Pants!
Individual Race Run Entry: (sweat pants available for an additional $20)
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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 cycling in each race. The entire bike course is held on paved park roadways. December Format: 4 mile run followed by a 10 mile bike ride 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.  A nice dry bike route |
 An unusually snowy run course 4 Mile Run SeriesThe Chilly Cheeks Run Series events follow the same fun run course as the duathlon, covering a mix of road, paved bike path, and well maintained dirt trails. 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 all three 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! This website will be updated approximately 2 days before each event with the course condition to assist you in choosing your shoes and clothing for the event. No pre-race email updates will be sent. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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December 17, 2022: Start Time-10:00 a.m. - Chilly Cheeks #1: Duathlon will start with a 4-mile run, finish with a 10 mile paved bike ride. 4 Mile run participants will do the run portion only. 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 not be available.  Sometimes it's sunny and dry January 21, 2023: Start Time - 10:00 a.m. Click Here for Course Map - Chilly Cheeks #2 takes place at the Hobie Hill parking lot on the west side of the park and for duathletes it will be a traditional run-bike-run event - 1.25 mile run, 10.8 mile paved bike ride, and a 2.75 mile run. 4 Mile run participants will do the 1.25 mile duathlon run course, then head straight into the 2.75 mile 2nd duathlon run course. 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 not be available |
February 25, 2023: Start Time-10:00 a.m. Chilly Cheeks #3: Duathletes 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 run. 4 Mile run participants will do the run portion only, and will start immediately after the final bike start wave at 10:20am. 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 not be available.  Sometimes it's snowy and grey For more information on the Chilly Cheeks Duathlon Series, call Darrin or Jill at 303-642-7917, or email darrin@racingunderground.comRefunds & Transfer Policy: Once accepted, refunds, credits, entry transfers, deferals, etc. will not be issued for any reason with the following exception: In the unlikely case COVID cases explode and we are forced to cancel the series on or before December 1st, we will refund 95 percent of the entry fee paid (excluding online processing fees). If new COVID requirements cancel the full series or any of the remaining series races after December 1st, we will refund as much as we can. 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. |
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Point Standings - Categories - Awards |
Points will be awarded to the top-15 male and female finishers in each category in both the duathlon and the run at each race. Points will accumulate at all three events, however you must earn points in the same category in at least 2 series events in order to be eligible for a series award. Points are not transferrable between the duathlon and the run, and they are not transferrable between categories in the duathlon such as 30-39 open division and 44 & Under Fat Tire.
DUATHLON DIVISIONS: OPEN vs FAT TIRE: 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. Please DO NOT switch from the open division to fat tire if we get snowy conditions at a race. Series points will not transfer between categories. Open allows you to ride a road bike if it is dry, or a mountain bike if it is snowy. If there is a chance you might choose to ride your road bike at any of the races, please choose OPEN. RUN DIVISIONS: Race results and your series age will be based on your age on December 31, 2021 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. |
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. You can find a link to the course updates in the registration section. 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 male and female finishers 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 AWARDS will be presented to the top-3 male and female series point winners in each category. All ties in points will be broken by the place in the final series event. If neither tying party participated in the final event, then the tie will be broken by the place in the second series event. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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