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

Saturday, June 4, 2011
Grand Forks, ND
Proceeds benefiting:
Enter online at:
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2010
Sponsors:
EVENT INFORMATION

                        Date:        Saturday, June 4, 2011
                                        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 the run legs and 15 miles for the bike leg.  The 5K is one loop of the 3-mile duathlon run course.  The 10K course is still to be determined.
        RUN:   Both run legs follow the same out-and-back course on bike paths and city streets.  There is one water stop on the run course that runners will pass by twice.  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 NO AID STATION ON THE BIKE COURSE.  Please carry adequate fluids/ nutrition on your bike. 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.


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 turnaround spot and run aid station)
  • 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 31st. 

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

        Individuals:        $40 US/CAN by May 15
                                $45 US/CAN by May 31 (pre-registraion closes)
                                $50 US/CAN on race day

        Teams:             $60 US/CAN by May 15
        (total for 2-              $70 US/CAN by May 31 (pre-registration closes)
        person team)        $80 US/CAN on race day

10K & 5K RUNS  -  Individuals only.

                                $20 US/CAN by May 15
                                $23 US/CAN by May 31 (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 4th. 

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) - $25 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.  A Wickify Event Shirt guaranteed if register by May 15, 2010.

Race participants may use the YMCA facilities for showers and changing, free of charge, upon presenting their race bib.  The YMCA is located at 215 7th Street North.  From Ulland Park, head east on 47th Avenue S. to South Washington Street.  Turn left and head north on Washington approximately 3¼ mi. to University Avenue.  Turn right on University Avenue and stay on University until 7th Street North/Myra Way.  The Y will be on the right hand side of the street.

HOST HOTEL:  Country Inn & Suites, 3101 South 42nd Street, Grand Forks.  A block of suites has been reserved at a special rate of $99.99/night (+tax).  Call early to reserve.  701-757-2200.  www.countryinns.com/hotels/ndgrand
Contact Race:
Sherry Coxe
Phone:  218-791-4795
E-mail:  info@deweydu.org
GOLD SPONSORS

The Kvidt Family

Lynn Kvidt - Realtor

Hope & Don Seeger
Happy 50th Anniversary!

Lunseth Plumbing and Heating

City of Grand Forks

Steven M. Erlandson, DDS

Dakota Fire Protections

R & D Sales

Bank Forward
Insure Forward

Dakota Sales Co., Inc.

SILVER SPONSORS

Camrud, Maddock, Olson
& Larson, Ltd.

Aqua Pure Water Solutions

The Grand Forks Herald

Raymond James Financial

JLG Architects

C L Linfoot Co.

Greenberg Realty

Grand Forks Abstract

Brady, Martz & Associates, P.C.

BlueCross BlueShield of ND

Choice Financial

Alerus Financial

Hammer Nutrition

BRONZE SPONSORS

Achieve Therapy & Fitness

First Class Mortgage

The Ski & Bike Shop

Valley Bone & Joint

Scheel's Sports

Opp Construction

American Federal Bank

Business Specialties CPAs

UPS Store

Pierre & Linda Lamoureux
and Family

Bon Voyage Travel

Greater GF Convention &
Visitors Bureau
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*2010 information, subject to change
*2010 information, subject to change