run 3 miles - bike 15 miles - run 3 miles
or
 10K or 5K run/walk

Saturday, June 2, 2012
Grand Forks, ND
Proceeds benefiting:
Enter online at:
Active.com



2011
Sponsors:
EVENT INFORMATION

                        Date:        Saturday, June 2, 2012
                                        Rain or shine!
                        Time:        9:00 a.m. race start
                        Place:       South Middle School
                                        1999 47th Avenue South
                                        Grand Forks, ND
        
DIRECTIONS:  From I-29 North or South, take the 32nd Avenue exit and head east on 32nd to Columbia Road.  Turn right on Columbia Road and head south to 47th Avenue.  Turn left on 47th Avenue and head east.  Check-in and refreshments will be located inside South Middle School (Door 2).  Please park in the main school parking lot to the east of the bike transition area.


COURSE DESCRIPTION

The duathlon will be a run-bike-run format, with distances of approximately 3 miles for each run leg and 15 miles for the bike leg.  
        RUN:   Both run legs follow the same out-and-back course on bike paths and city streets.  There is one water station on the run course at approximately 1.5 miles (the turnaround point), as well as a water station at the transition area.  The entire run course is flat.
        BIKE:  The bike leg routes participants a short distance west on 47th Avenue to Columbia Road; then south (left) on Columbia for 2 miles to 12th Avenue South (the Merrifield road); then west (right) on the Merrifield road for 2 miles to a turnaround point; then back east to the intersection with Columbia Road; then south (right) on the Columbia Road extension for 3 miles to the second turnaround point; then back north for 5 miles to the insection with 47th Avenue; then east (right) to South Middle School, and two right turns back into the transition area.  The entire bike course is on paved or blacktop highway. There is one water station on the bike course at approximately at 9.5 miles.  The bike course is entirely flat, except for the slight rise of the I-29 overpass.  A bike support crew will be roaming the bike course during the race.

The 5K and 10K run/walk courses have the same start and finish lines as the duathlon, but branch off shortly after the start to follow a separate course on bike paths and city streets.  Both are out-and-back courses with water stations at approximately 1.5 miles (5K turnaround, which 10K runners also pass by), and 3.1 miles (10K turnaround).


RACE RULES

All athletes are subject to disqualification for violation of any of the following rules:
  • Bike helmet must be on with strap fastened before un-racking bike for bike leg until bike is re-racked after bike leg
  • No riding in transition area; mount and dismount in marked zone
  • No headphones (MP3s, I-pods, etc.) allowed during the bike leg
  • No drafting on the bike (maintain a minimum of three bike lengths between you and the rider in front of you; pass within 15 seconds)
  • Ride on the right-hand side of road; pass on the left only
  • No littering on race course (you may drop/discard wrappers, bottles, etc. in the immediate vicinities of the bike and run water stations only)
  • No unsportsmanlike conduct or hostility/rudeness to participants or volunteers

RACE DAY SCHEDULE

                        7:30-8:30 a.m.         Athlete check-in and packet pickup
                        8:45 a.m.                Pre-race meeting
                        9:00 a.m.                Duathlon, 10K & 5K race start
                        10:30 a.m.              10K & 5K awards and door prizes
                        11:30 a.m.              Duathlon awards and door prizes


ENTRY FEES AND DEADLINES

Mail-in registration closes May 20th (must be post-marked by 5/20) and online registration (on active.com) closes at midnight on May 25th. 

DUATHLON  -  The duathlon is open to individuals or teams.  Teams consist of one runner and one cyclist. 

        Individuals:        $40 US/CAN by April 15
                                $45 US/CAN by May 25 (pre-registraion closes)
                                $50 US/CAN on race day

        Teams:             $60 US/CAN by April 15
        (total for 2-              $70 US/CAN by May 25 (pre-registration closes)
        person team)        $80 US/CAN on race day

10K & 5K RUNS  -  Individuals only.

                                $20 US/CAN by April 15
                                $23 US/CAN by May 25 (pre-registration closes)
                                $25 US/CAN on race day
                        
NO TRANSFERS OR REFUNDS for any registrations.


AWARDS AND AMENITIES

PRE-RACE WELCOME RECEPTION:  All registered participants and volunteers are invited to a pre-race reception at the Country Inn & Suites, 3101 South 42nd Street, from 7:00-9:00 p.m. on Friday, June 3rd. 

DUATHLON AWARDS:   Individuals:  Medals and cash awards for top 3 overall male and female finishers.  1st place - $100, 2nd place - $75, 3rd place - $50.  Medals to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place male and female in each age group: 19+under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+over (overall placers are removed from age groups).  Teams:  Medals and cash awards to 1st place team in each category (male, female and mixed) - $50 to each team member.  Medals to each team member in 2nd and 3rd place teams in each category. 

10K & 5K AWARDS:   Medals and gift certificates to top 3 overall male and female finishers.  Medals to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place male and female in each age group:  14+under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+over (overall placers are removed from age groups).

All participants receive a goodies bag, post-race refreshments, and a chance at door prizes.  An Event Shirt guaranteed if register by May 15, 2011.

Race participants may use the Center Court or YMCA facilities for showers and changing, free of charge, upon presenting their race bib.  Center Court Fitness is located at 1600 32nd Aevnue South; the YMCA is located at 215 7th Street North. 

HOST HOTEL:  Country Inn & Suites, 3101 South 42nd Street, Grand Forks.  A block of suites has been reserved at a special rate of $90.00/night (+tax).  Reserve by May 4, 2011 to receive the race rate.  701-757-2200.  www.countryinns.com/hotels/ndgrand
Contact Race:
Sherry Coxe
Phone:  218-791-4795
E-mail:  info@deweydu.org
GOLD SPONSORS

Lynn Kvidt - Realtor
The Kvidt Family
Lunseth Plumbing and Heating
Knight Boiler by Lochinvar
Dakota Fire Protection
R & D Sales
City of Grand Forks
Steven M. Erlandson, DDS
Sunshine Memorial Foundation
Hugo's Family Marketplace
Young Manufacturing
Southgate Bar & Grill
Alerus Securities
Culver's


SILVER SPONSORS

Camrud, Maddock, Olson &
Larson, Ltd.
Bank Forward/Insure Forward
Aqua Pure Water Solutions
The Grand Forks Herald
JLG Architects
C L Linfoot Co.
Greenberg Realty
Grand Forks Abstract
Brady, Martz & Associates, P.C.
BlueCross BlueShield of ND
Raymond James Financial
Choice Financial Group
Dakota Sales Co., Inc.
Opp Construction
Greater Grand Forks CVB
Vaaler Insurance
Anchor Marketing
Dave's Handyman Service
First Class Mortgage-Jon Berg
Hammer Nutrition
Acme Tools
Injinji


BRONZE SPONSORS

Hockey Zone, Moorhead, MN
Achieve Therapy & Fitness
Business Specialties CPAs
The Ski & Bike Shop
Valley Bone & Joint
North Dakota Eye Clinic
Scheel's Sports
American Federal Bank
Plains Chiropractic & Acupuncture
Kristi Skyberg-Ultimate Look
Erickson Building Company
Lynette & Alan Ottinger
Debbie & Keith Bjerk
Fuel Belt
RoadID
Host Hotel:
Dewey Kvidt Exercise/Yoga Room