The Duathlon runs are out and back, flat inside the park. The bike is on the road out and back with some rolling hills but nothing big. The course is great for beginners or veterans. There will be porta potties an d aid stations on the course with water, gatorade, gel/food.
AGE GROUPS:
0-5, 6-9, 10-12, 13-15, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-65, 70 up. Also team divisions of male, female and mixed in the duathlon.
AWARDS:
All marathon and half-marathon finishers will receive a neck medal. Top 10 overall in the marathon and half-marathon both male and female will receive trophies. Top 3 overall in all other races will receive trophies. Top 3 overall in 5 year age groups will receive neck medals. In the duathlon top 5 overall will receive trophies and top 3 in 5 year age groups will receive neck medals. There is also team divisions of male, female and mixed in the duathlon.
T-SHIRTS:
All entrants will receive a leprechaun short sleeve t-shirt. All garments are 100 percent cotton and are preshrunk. Sizes are small, medium, large, XL and 2 XL. You can upgrade your short sleeve shirt to a longsleeve shirt or sweatshirt. You can also purchase an extra longsleeve shirt or sweatshirt.
DRIVING INSTRUCTIONS:
Driving directions from I-5 north or south take exit 88B west towards Aberdeen. Go 4 miles to Rochester and turn left at Albany st. Go half a mile, hall is on the right. Rochester hall, 18543 Albany St, Sw, Rochester, Wa 98597.
OTHER INFO:
5th annual holiday events with lots of post race food and quality awards. There will be lots of hot chili or soup, along with ham, turkey, roast beef and cheese sandwiches. There will also be chips, nachos, cookies, pretzels, etc. Bottled water and other sport drinks will also be available is drink after the race, along with coffee and apple cider. HOT SHOWERS: Are available in the campgrounds, bring some quarters and a towel. RESULTS: Will be posted at www.ontherunevents.com, www.racecenter.com and www.nwrunner.com.
