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Win A Pair Of
Zipp Race Wheels
Enter all three races in the series and you will be entered into a drawing for a pair of Zipp race wheels valued at nearly 2,000! These wheels are FAST. The drawing will be held at the series breakfast immediately following the Cabbage Head duathlon on July 18th. You must be present to win.
Win Cool Gear in our
"Lucky Age Group Challenge"
We are excited to announce a fun new competition within our Mile High Duathlon Series - the "Lucky Age Group Challenge!". We will select one "Lucky" age group at random on the morning of each duathlon series event. The male and female winners of that age group will take home a merchandise award from one of our sponsors.
Koobi will be awarding a tri saddle to our Barkin' Dog "Lucky" winners, Rudy Project will be awarding an aero helmet to our Big Sky "Lucky" winners, and Sampson Sports will be awarding a pair of stratics pedals to our Cabbage Head "Lucky" winners.
Be Ready to Race!!! Your age group just might be the "Lucky" one!!!
TRAINING CLINICS
FastForward Sports will be conducting two multisport training clinics for all ability levels, from beginner through middle of the pack and experienced athletes.
The March 28th clinic will focus on open water swimming skills in the comfort of an indoor pool and the swim-to-bike transition for triathletes. For duathletes, the March 28th clinic will focus on the run and the run-to-bike transition.
The second clinic will take place on April 11th and will focus on the bike and the run and on the bike-to-run transition for all athletes.
During these clinics, we will work together to "Learn the Ropes." From how to pace yourself, to the tricks of a quick transition, to learning open water swim skills, to the workouts that will make you a better duathlete or triathlete, these clinics will present valuable information vital to your success as a multisport athlete.
CLICK HERE for detailed clinic information. You can sign up for either of both clinics when you register for any Mile High Duathlon Series event, or you can register for the clinics separately.
Click Here To sign up for the March 28th Clinic (or both clinics)!
Click Here To sign up for the April 11th Clinic!
Beginner FAQ's
Click HERE for a list of DUATHLON FAQ's compiled from questions we are commonly asked by nearly 2,000 first-timers who have participated in the Mile-High Duathlon Series over the past 9 years.
$4,300 Series
Prize Money
The Mile High Duathlon Series awards $4,300 in prize money each year to the top elite solo participants and coed relay teams. The prize money breakdown is as follows:
Each race awards $600 prize money. The top three male and female finishers in the Elite division at each series event take home $150, $100, and $50.
In addition, the top four male and female Elite series point winners take home a share of the $2,000 series Elite purse: $400 for first, $300 for second, $200 for third, and $100 for fourth.
In the Coed Relay Division, the top three series point winning teams split a $500 cash purse. First place earns $250, second place wins $150, and third place takes home $100.
Please see the "Point Standings" section for information on how series rankings are calculated.
RESULTS & STORIES
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2009 Run Course and Wave Assignments Were Changed Due To Flooding On The Course. Official Run Course Distances Were 1.76 Miles for Run-1, and 1.83 Miles for Run-2.
Saturday June 13, 2009 - 8:00 a.m.
The Big Sky Duathlon
 The Big Sky Duathlon celebrates it's 10th year in the small farming community of Bennett. Though it's just 20 minutes from the hustle and bustle of Denver, you will feel like you are somewhere in the Midwest as you run and bike through this small rural community.
The 2.5 mile run, 15.5 mile bike, 2.5 mile run event is the shortest in the Mile-High Duathlon Series, and is a favorite for multisport beginners. A portion of the entry fees from this event go to support the Bennett Community Food Bank, which provides food for families along the eastern I-70 corridor.
We hope you'll join us in Bennett on June 13th!
The Mile-High Duathlon Series is the best value in multi-sport!!! You can enter one race, or all three - the choice is yours! Enter the entire series before April 1st and take advantage of our early Series Registration Discount. Registration is now open. Click Here to learn more about the series and the other series events. If you have any questions, please feel free to email info@racingunderground.com or give us a call at 303-642-7917.
Packet Pick-up Available on Race Morning Only
 Chip Timing at All Series Events
 AMB timing systems are the only chip timing systems to have been used at the Olympic Games, including the Olympic Marathon and Triathlon. They have been used at the UCI World Cycling Championships since 1993, and in recent years to time all stages of the Tour de France and the ITU Triathlon World Championships.
AMB is continually improving upon their transponder technology, and we are fortunate to using the all new AMB ChipX system - their most advanced timing system to date!
All race participants will receive a small transponder (chip) on race morning which will allow us to track your times throughout the race. Transponders are worn on the ankle using a lightweight, comfortable, and soft neoprene strap.
Only AMB ChipX transponders will work with this system. Champion Chip and Winning Time chips will not register, as the AMB system uses a different technology. All participants will receive their AMB chip on race morning, and transponders must be returned following the event.
Location & Directions
Bennett is located approximately 20 miles east of Denver. From Denver, take I-70 east to exit 304. Turn left (north) at the end of the exit ramp and drive approximately 1/2 mile to the intersection with Route 36. Turn left on Rte. 36 and look for the Bennett Community Center approximately 1/2 mile ahead on your left. Parking and transition will be at the Community Center.
Course
 Both running legs will follow the same route. The course is flat and fast over primarily paved neighborhood streets, with some dirt roadways. The bike course is a fun gently rolling out and back course over rural paved road.
Schedule
- 6:00 am - Packet Pick-up
- 7:30 am - Pre-Race Briefing In Transition Area
- 7:45 am - Packet Pick-up Closes
- 8:00 am - First Wave of Duathlon Starts
- 10:00 am - Mandatory Bike Finish
- 11:00 am - Awards
The Mile-High Duathlon Series is made up of three duathlons designed to challenge the hard-cores, while remaining user-friendly enough for the first-timer - and all three events are within an easy drive from Denver.
Click the Duathlon Series logo at the top of this paragraph to visit the series website!
Some of the top professional athletes in the United States have competed in the series, and more than 1,000 first-time multisport athletes have made their debut in these events. All races feature courses and distances that are achievable for the beginning racer, yet the top elite athlete will find the competition at the front of the pack is a challenge as well. The races offer a fun family atmosphere, good post-race food, and great raffles open to all participants. All participants will receive a custom race tech-shirt.
The series kicks off in May with the Barkin' Dog Duathlon, followed by the Big Sky Duathlon in June, and our final race, the Cabbage Head Duathlon, in July. A terrific series breakfast follows the July event!
For the guys up front, there will be $2,000 in series cash up for grabs plus an additional $600 at each race, and for the coed relay teams, there is an additional $500 series cash purse. There will also be an age-group series, Clydesdale, Athena, Fat-tire, and Relay series, with awards for overall series point winners in each category or division. There will also be a special series-end raffle for athletes who have entered all 3 series events, with a pair of Zipp race wheels valued at nearly $2,000 going to one lucky participant!
Choose Your Division
 Age Group: Solo Athletes will compete against other solo athletes in their specific age/gender group, unless they choose to enter one of the special categories listed below. Male and female age groups for the Mile-High Duathlon Series are broken down as follows: Age 12 & Under, Age 13-15, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85-89. Awards are presented to the top-3 finishers in each of these age groups at each of the three series races. A series award will be presented to the top overall series point winner in each of these age groups.
Elite: Athletes desiring to compete for the prize money awarded to top finishers must register as Elite. A PRO LICENSE IS NOT REQUIRED to enter the elite wave, however competitors in the Elite wave will not be eligible for age group awards. Also, if a competitor races any one of the series races as an Elite, they will not be eligible for age group series points - even if they race the remaining two series events as an age-group competitor. An Elite competitor may, however, choose to race in his/her age-group at any time during the series and still receive an age group award at that specific event.
Clydesdale & Athena: Male Athletes Weighing 200 pounds or more may choose to compete in the Clydesdale division. Individual race awards and series points are awarded to Clydesdales age 39 & under, and age 40 & over. Women weighing 150 pounds or more may choose to enter the Athena division. All Athena competitors will earn awards and series points in a single Athena division. Clydesdales and Athenas will not be eligible for awards or series points in their age groups. Awards are presented to the top-3 finishers in each of these categories at each of the three series races. A series award will be presented to the top overall series point winner in each of these categories.
FAT TIRE (mountain bike) DIVISION: Many newcomers to multisport as well as a dozen or so of our regular participants, choose to compete on their mountain bikes. In fact, we often see nearly 10 percent of our participants on their mountain bikes at each of the three races in the series. Athletes who race on a mountain bike or hybrid with a minimum tire width of 1.9 can choose to compete in the Fat Tire Division in place of their standard age group. Yes, you will still ride on the same paved route as the road bikers, but this division will even the playing field. Awards are presented to the top-3 male and female finishers in this category at each of the three series races. A series award will be presented to the top overall male and female series point winner.
Relay Teams: Relay teams, composed of 1 runner and one cyclist may participate in one of three categories - Male, Female, or Coed. Single Sport Athletes -- Let's See What You've Got. Pair up with your favorite runner or cyclist and compete! Individual race awards and series points are awarded in all three divisions, and Coed relay teams will compete for a share of the $500 cash purse!!! Series point winners in the Coed Relay Division will take home $250 for first, $150 for second, and $100 for third in the series. All relay team awards go three-deep at each event in each category, and to the first place series point winners in the Male and Female divisions.
Rules of the Sport
All of our events will strictly follow the established rules to provide a safe and fair race for everyone. Most importantly, all competitors will be required to wear an approved cycling helmet while on the bike, and there will be NO DRAFTING allowed during the cycling portion of any of these events. Motorcycle Marshalls will be on the course. Additional rules to remember:
-No riding in the transition area. Please mount and dismount your bikes at the appropriate mount/dismount line
-No family, friends, or pets in the transition area
-Always follow the directions issued by course marshals.
If you have any questions, please give us a call, or check out our Duathlon Frequently Asked Questions page.
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