For youth ages 5-12
AND an exciting NEW format for youth ages 13-18
Sunday, September 16, 2012
Roxborough, Colorado
Click HERE for 2011 Race Results.
Race Description
The Roxborough Duathlon is a run, bike, run race for youth age 5 - 12 and a formula one format for youth age 13 - 18 (a repeated run/bike format, see below for more information). This race is for all ability levels. The goal is for athletes to have fun, build self-confidence and get involved in an active lifestyle. The Roxborough Duathlon is brought to you by Kids that TRI, a non-profit organization dedicated to giving back to the community and inspiring kids to be active.
Race Location and Course Description
The race will take place at Roxborough Community Park just off Rampart Range Road in Roxborough, Colorado. Race day parking map is available here. Athletes will run and bike on community paths well staffed by volunteers. Youth will not be running or riding on roads.
Run course for 5-7 year olds (out and back)
A combination of grass and sidewalk running. Very minimal hills.
Run course for 8-12 year olds
A combination of grass and sidewalk running. A good hilly course.
Bike course for all athletes
Bike path riding for all athletes. Some rolling hills.
Race Distances
Age 5-7
Run 1/4 mile, bike 1.3 miles (1 loop), run 1/4 mile
Age 8-12
Run 1/2 mile (1 loop), bike 2.6 miles (2 loops), run 1 mile (2 loops)
Age 13-18
A super fun and exciting formula one format that includes a 1 mile run, 1.3 mile bike, 1/2 mile run, 1.3 mile bike, 1/2 mile run, 1.3 mile bike and a 1/2 mile run. This will be extremely spectator friendly as the youth will be going through the transition area six times before heading to the finish line.
Each youth will count their own laps but will have the fun addition of having to be determined props next to their transition area which they will have to pick up and take with them to the transition area exit. They will then give this prop to the volunteers and continue on their run or bike lap so it will help them count their laps and add a bit more fun to this exciting format of racing!
The Roxborough Duathlon is sanctioned by USA Triathlon, therefore, we are following the USAT “Age-up rule”. This means that the age of the athlete is determined not by the age on race day but the age the athlete will be on December, 31, 2011.
USA Triathlon annual membership requirement:
The Roxborough Duathlon is a USAT sanctioned event. In accordance with USA Triathlon requirements all youth competitors must hold an annual USAT license. Sign up on the USAT website before registering and then provide your membership number on the registration form. With this one-time payment, youth triathletes are eligible to compete in all triathlons for the remainder of their annual membership year.
If the participant is already a member, enter the membership number on the appropriate space provided on the online registration form.
Transition Area
There will be one transition area for all youth. It will be organized by age-group and volunteers will help the youth place their equipment accordingly as well as helping to keep the area safe and flowing effectively.
What to Bring
- water and snacks
- sunscreen
- running shoes
- bike helmet
- bike
- shirt
- shorts
- hat
- race number bib and safety pins
Rules and Safety
- Bike helmets must be worn at all times on the bike with the chinstrap buckled (kids without a helmet will not be allowed to race)
- No riding bikes in the transition area
- Race number (bib) must be worn on the front during all portions of the race
- Timing chip must be worn at all times during the race if you want to receive race results
- Pass on the left, slower runners and cyclists on the right
- Spectators must stay off the race course
Timing
The Roxborough Duathlon will be a professionally timed event.
Sponsors
2012 Race Sponsors
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