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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, accurate 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. No, you won't a t-shirt or a gourmet meal - but you won't be out the big bucks either. Register for all three duathlons by December 19th 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, so they're back for the 2014/2015 series! 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 will have 3 age categories for men and women: 39 & under and 40-49, and 50 & over. (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 2 age categories for men and women: 39 & under and 40 & over.  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 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 - 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. There are 3 age categories in the Fat Tire division: 39 & under, 40-49, and 50 & over. Race results for each race will be based on your age on race day, however your series age will be based on your age on December 31, 2015. Series points and awards will go by your age on December 31, 2015 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. You cannot switch series categories once the series begins. 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.. 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. 2015/16 Race Results:2014/15 Race Results:2013/14 Race Results:
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 A nice dry bike route PRE-RACE UPDATE FOR FEBRUARY 25TH CHILLY CHEEKS RACE (updated 2/22/17 @ 5pm): The predicted snow is tracking to the north!!! Cherry Creek State Park is expected to get just a dusting of snow - maybe an inch, and most of that will melt. Right now, the course is completely dry, so I anticipate great course conditions for Saturday's race. Temps at race time should be in the low 30's. I know, a big shocker after all of this warm weather, but it is February, after all. Although having bike tan lines in February is pretty cool. Be sure to watch the local weather to learn exactly how much snow actually stuck to the roads. If something unexpected happens, we'll let you know on the Racing Underground Facebook Page. Saturday's duathlon starts with a 10.8 mile bike, followed by a 4 mile run. Since drafting is not allowed at Chilly Cheeks, we will be starting the race in waves of about 5 participants or so every minute. Waves will be randomly seeded so everyone should spread out quickly. Your wave assignment will be shown on your packet label as well as on your bib number. Be sure to start in the correct wave! We will begin lining everyone up on the road above transition (behind the registration tents) at 9:55. Wave-A lines up near the stop sign, then all subsequent waves line up in order behind wave-A. When wave-A takes off, everyone moves up and wave-B waits for their start. SIMPLE!!! Everyone will need to stay on the right side of the yellow centerline while waiting for their start. The other side of the road must remain clear so cars going to the marina can get through without squashing anyone. People who are doing the 4-mile RUN-ONLY will start at the finish line, across the main park road from transition. The RUN-ONLY wave will start as soon as the final bike wave goes off (approximately 10:20am). PARKING: All athletes must park inside the park. Parking will be allowed in the Hobie Hill lot, immediately adjacent to transition. Once that lot is full, everyone else will park at the Marina lot just 100 yards beyond the Hobie Hill lot. We will cone-off the Hobie Hill lot when it has filled. You may still see some open spots, but those are for race volunteers and medical staff. Please do not drive over the cones or across the grass to get into the Hobie Hill lot, or you will receive a ticket from park rangers and you will not be allowed to race. Also, do not pull over on the side of the road to unload your gear. Marina parking is just 100 yards away, and you can easily carry what you need 100 yards. If that is too far for you, you might want to consider spending your Saturday morning at the senior center playing cards. REMEMBER - the park charges an entrance fee at the gate (unless you have a valid annual park pass). The fee is per vehicle, so carpooling is encouraged. Current series standings have been posted. We will be presenting series awards following the race. If you think you are in the running for an award, remember you must earn series points in the same category in at least 2 events. Series awards are presented to 1st place in each category, with additional awards going as deep as 3rd place in the larger categories. Keep your fingers crossed and the storm will miss us completely!!! We'll see you on Saturday. 4 Mile Run-only Option!Again this season, we will be offering a 4 mile run option in addition to the duathlon. 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 we will be awarding sponsor merchandise to random finishers at the finish line. 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 40 & under and age 40+ 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 17, 2016: 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 $9 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 14, 2017: 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 $9 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 25, 2017: 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 $9 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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