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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 12th. You must be present to win.
Training Plans
& Beginner FAQ's
Are you interested in learning how to better train for a duathlon? Are you a beginner and have some questions about participating in your first duathlon? Well, it is as simple as visiting our TRAINING PAGE. There is also a list of DUATHLON FAQ's compiled from questions we are commonly asked by more than 1,000 first-timers who have participated in the Mile-High Duathlon Series. For more information, just CLICK HERE!!!
$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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 Congratulations to Chris Dunne, winner our March drawing for a pair of Cycling or Triathlon Shorts from Hammer Nutrition. Hammer is our 2008 nutrition sponsor. If you would like to train and race with Hammer products, you can get 15 percent off your first order by Clicking Here and using our affiliate number "45830".
The Series
 The Mile-High Duathlon Series is a three-race series that combines running and cycling in the same event - basically a triathlon, without the swim! All three events take place on the Colorado Front Range, and welcome athletes of all ability levels. 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 also 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. In 2008, all participants will receive a custom race tech-shirt.
This series is the best value in multi-sport!!! You can enter one race, or all three - the choice is yours! Enter the entire series by April 1st and take advantage of our early Series Registration Discount. Just click on the above link to view entry fees. Registration for all three series events opens on January 1st. Click on individual race logos at the top of this web page to learn about each series race. If you have any questions, please feel free to email darrin@racingunderground.com or give us a call at 303-642-7917.
 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 2004 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 2007 ITU Triathlon World Championships.
AMB is continually improving upon their transponder technology, and we are fortunate to be one of a select number of organizations worldwide who have received 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.
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 in each age group at each of the individual series events. Series awards go to the top point winner in each age group following the Cabbage Head Duathlon in July.
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. 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 in each division at each of the individual series events. Series awards go to the top point winner in each division following the Cabbage Head Duathlon in July.
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 in male and female finishers at each of the individual series events. Series awards go to the top point winner in each division following the Cabbage Head Duathlon in July.
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! Awards are presented to the top-3 relay teams in each category at each of the individual series events. 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. Series point winners in Male and Female divisions also receive awards following the Cabbage Head Duathlon in July.
Point Standings & Series Awards
Awards will be presented to the top-3 male, female, and relay team finishers in each category following each of the series races. In addition, elite, age-group, and division points will accumulate throughout the series, with series awards being presented at the Cabbage Head Duathlon. The point breakdown and series awards will be presented as as follows:
Elite Standings: The top-10 male and female Elite finishers in each race will receive "Elite Points," with 10 points going to the first place finisher and 1 point going to the 10th place finisher. All three races will count towards the overall series champions, but you must complete at least two races to be eligible for series awards. Prize money totalling $2,000 will be awarded in the Elite category: 1st place Male & Female $400, 2nd-$300, 3rd-$200, 4th-$100. Additionally, the top-3 Elite finishers in each event will receive $75 for first, $50 for second, and $25 for 3rd.
Athletes going for the overall prize money will start together in the first, or "Elite" wave. Only athletes starting in this wave will be eligible for the prize money. A PRO LICENSE IS NOT REQUIRED to enter the elite wave - it is open to any individual who desires to compete for the prize money, 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.
Age-Group, Clydesdale, Athena, and Fat Tire Standings: In each of the three races, the top-5 finishers in each age group or category will receive points toward the age-group standings. Points will be awarded 10 for first place, 8 for second, 6 for third, 4 for fourth, and 2 for fifth. All three races will count towards the age-group or division series champions, but you must complete at least two races to be eligible for series awards. The first place male and female series point winners in each 5-year age group, as well as Athena and both Clydesdale divisions will receive awards. Clydesdale and Athena points may not be transferred to an age group (and vice versa), even if the athlete switches categories throughout the series. Elite competitors will not receive points or awards in their respective age groups.
Beginning in 2006, the rules of triathlon & duathlon state that an athletes age for competition purposes is that athletes age on December 31st of the year of the event. Individual race awards and series points for the 2008 Mile-High Duathlon Series will be based on an athletes age on December 31, 2008.
Male and Female Relay Team Standings: The top-5 Male and Female Relay Teams at each series event will earn series points in the following format: 10 for first place, 8 for second, 6 for third, 4 for fourth, and 2 for fifth. All three races will count towards the team series standings, but you must complete at least two races to be eligible for series awards. Additionally, a team must be composed of the same two members at each event for points to accumulate. The first place Male and Female Relay Teams in the series point standings at the conclusion of the series will win awards.
Coed Relay Team Standings: The top-8 Coed Relay Teams at each series event will receive points as follows: 1st Place-10 points, 2nd place-8 points, 3rd place-6 points, 4th-5, 5th-4, 6th-3, 7th-2, 8th-1 point. All three races will count towards the team series standings, but you must complete at least two races to be eligible for series awards. Additionally, a team must be composed of the same two members at each event for points to accumulate. The top-3 Coed Relay Teams in the point standings at the conclusion of the series will win cash prizes of $250 for first, $150 for second, and $100 for third.
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