Duathlon

Date

Sunday, July 15, 2018

Big Creek State Park – Beach (MAP)
8550 NW 142nd
Polk City, IA 50226

Time

Commissioner

Jason Wulf
jwulf@ci3.com

Competition Format

This is an open course event, meaning that participants must share the road with traffic. For safety, helmets must be worn during the cycling portion of the competition and no headphones/iPods will be allowed on any part of the course. Participants should leave their running shoes in the transition area.

Course will consist of the following:
Run – 5K
Bike – 15 mile
Run – 5K

Rules

Triathlon Federation USA Rules will be followed, with the right to make exceptions. This is not a sanctioned race. Note: Helmets must be worn during the cycling portion of the competition. For safety reasons, no headphones/iPods etc. will be allowed on any part of the course.

Age Determining Date

December 31, 2018

T-shirts

Athletes will receive a dri-fit shirt.

Sport Specific Information

Click Here for the Bike Route

Click Here for the Run Route

Medals sponsored by Grinnell Mutual

Gold, silver and bronze medals awarded in each age division.

Chip Timing

True Time Racing Service will chip time the event.  Chips will be distributed with packets.

The race will be timed live through True Time Racing. Please follow the link below to follow the race and to see post-race results. Please send any questions about your times to alex@truetimeracing.com

Volunteers Needed!

This event would not be possible without volunteers. If you would like to be part of the action, numerous volunteers are needed for this event.

For more information on volunteering, click “Volunteer Opportunities” in the drop down menu or click the button in the top right corner of the page. Please contact Megan Hansen, megan.hansen@iowagames.org, to learn more about volunteering or if you have questions.

Team | Female, Male & Coed

Open

Individual | Female & Male

15 & Under
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 & Over
Clydesdale – Men at least 220 pounds
Athena – Women at least 165 pounds

The Iowa Games Duathlon would not be possible without our volunteers. To volunteer, click HERE.

Location information can be found on the General Information tab. Parking is free.

All volunteers will receive a Summer Iowa Games Volunteer shirt.

Volunteers will check in at the packet pick-up shelter where you’ll receive your shirt and further instructions.

If you have questions about volunteering, contact Jessica Nelson at jessica.nelson@iowagames.org or call 888-777-8881.

Saturday, July 14

Packet Pick Up – 1:30 – 5:00 PM

Job duties – handout race packets & t-shirts to participants, stuffing race packets with materials, etc. This packet pick-up will be held at Exile Brewery. Please see the events page for address.

Sunday, July 15 (all at Big Creek)

Packet Pick Up & Refreshments – 5:45 – 10:30 am

Job duties: handout race packets & t-shirts to participants, help set up refreshments and monitor refreshment area

Swim Exit Counter – 7:45 – 9:00 am

Job duties: count swimmers as they exit the water to make sure all are accounted for.

Course Support – 7:00 – 11:00 am

Job duties: help direct participants and assist with other needs along the course.

Water Station (run course) – 7:00 – 11:00 am

Job duties: help athletes get water, may need to direct athletes as they approach if there are multiple.