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Duathlon!
THE SARATOGA LIONS DUATHLON
4th Annual
DU-IT FOR SIGHT AND HEARING
5k Run, 20 mi. Bike, 5k Run
Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs, NY
Our corporate sponsor's
Date/Time: Sunday May 25th, 2008 @8:30 a.m.
Packet Pick-up: Saturday May 24th Holiday Inn
Broadway 10:00a.m.-2:00 p.m
Day of Race 6:00a.m.-8:00 a.m. Skidmore College
Athletic Center
(Chips to be distributed on Race Day)
CHIP TIMED!
By Bay State
Race Services.
Entry Fees/Registration: Pre-registration
(received by 5/19) $50 Individual/ $75 Team (two
person) / $90 3-person team. Day of Race registration- $60/$95/$120 (No
Refunds)
ON LINE REGISTRATION AVAILABLE:
Active.com or
download
application.
ENTRANTS LIMITED TO 400 (register early) T-Shirts to
first 250 participants.
Checks Payable To: The Saratoga Lions
Foundation and mail to Saratoga Lions PO Box 166,
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT SIGHT AND HEARING PROJECTS OF
THE SARATOGA LIONS CLUB
Awards: Top 3 overall and in each category
both male / female and overall winner for teams.
| 19 and under |
45-49 |
| 20-24 |
50-54 |
| 25-29 |
55-59
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| 30-34 |
60-64 |
| 35-39 |
65 - over |
| 40--44 |
Relay Teams |
| 2Person Team |
3 Person Team |
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Run- A moderately
challenging course including both hills and
downgrades. Start, finish and much of the race is
on the beautiful Skidmore College Campus. Bike- A
flat 5 mile loop on rural roads repeated four
times.
DIRECTIONS: It is easy to get to
Saratoga Springs along the major interstates 90
(east-west) and 87 (north-south). Take Exit 15
from I 87. Turn left at the stop sign onto Rt. 50,
heading towards the city of Saratoga Springs. At
the fourth traffic light, make a right onto East
Ave., following the signs for Skidmore College.
Continue up the hill to the stop sign on North
Broadway. Make a right and then a left into the
main entrance of the College. Follow the perimeter
road south to the Athletic Center
Contact Information: Tony Mangano at:
duathlon@saratogalions.com
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS:
- Only Registered Athletes allowed in the
transition area- Race Numbers must be clearly
displayed at all times during the race on both
runners and bikes (front of runners’ shirts and
top tube of your bicycle). Chips are placed on the
ankle.
- Teams will consist of two or three participants (male,
female, mixed, corporate)
- Athletes must follow all directions of race
officials and law enforcement officers
- No headphones permitted in either the running or
biking legs
RUN:
The 5k run course begins on the field behind
Skidmore College Athletic Center, proceeds east
on Clement/First St. up North Broadway into
Skidmore College and around the loop within the
perimeter road, exiting the Campus and returning
via North Broadway, First/Clement St. to the
Start/Finish area on the field. Runners will run
on the left side of street facing traffic going
out (East/North) and on the right side returning
(South/West).
BIKE:
The bike course consists of four 5 mile loops
starting on Clinton St near the entrance to the
college, right on Clement St, right on Seward St,
under the overpass onto Denton St, right on Locust
Grove, right on Daniels back to Clinton, right on
Clinton to complete the loop. Traffic will be
controlled, however the roads will not be closed.
Please exercise caution and follow all directions
of race officials and law enforcement officers. Be
aware that there are Rail Road Tracks to cross on
Daniels Road at approximately the 41/2 mile mark..
- Cyclists must wear approved helmets that are
positively secured with chin strap at all times.
- No drafting permitted
(keep at least three bike lengths of clear space
from the bike in front)
- Ride on the right hand side of the road at all
times- Pass on the left- Bicycles must be walked
or jogged out and into the transition area- At the
conclusion of the bike leg, bicycles must be
replaced in their designated place on the bike
rack.
TRANSITION AREA:
In order to protect your bike and equipment, only competitors with race
numbers will be allowed in the Transition Area.
Bicycles must be placed on assigned racks
corresponding to race number. No riding in
transition area or past the Dismount area.
RELAY EXCHANGE AREA:
The relay team members will exchange their chip in
the designated relay exchange area only.
RESULTS:
Day of race: www.coolrunning.com
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