Registration for this year's race is now open!
If registering this week and paying by check, please just bring your check with you race day when you pick up your packet. That way there won't be any issues with checks not arriving on time.
The Date:
Saturday - April 21st, 2012
The Time:
9:00am - Registration will be held in the downstairs of the University Center from 8:00 am up until the race begins at 9:00 am. Online registration is open. Registration
The Location:
The races will start at the Bovee University Center on the campus of Central Michigan University in Mount Pleasant, MI
The Events:
A 5 kilometer run through the campus of Central Michigan University followed by a 20 kilometer bike ride through southern Isabella County. There will be a mountain bike and a road bike division. Both will use the same course; all roads are paved. This is an excellent race for anyone thinking about doing their first duathlon or for getting in shape for the upcoming season.
If bike riding isn't for you; there will also be a separately timed 5k Walk/Run.
*Helmets must be worn for the biking portion of the duathlon, also headphones and baby strollers are not permitted on the race course.
Parking:
Parking will be available behind the University Center on Franklin Street as well as in front and behind Finch Field House.
Check-in/Packet Pickup:
Check in and packet pickup will be held in the Down Under Food Court, (downstairs) inside of the University Center. Everyone who registers before the April 8th deadline will receive a short-sleeve Dry-fit race T-shirt with their race packet. We will have extras available, but they will be given on a first come first serve basis.
Awards:
Special awards will be given to the overall winners of the roadbike/mountainbike, 5k divisions. Age group awards will also be given. The awards ceremony will begin shortly after the race.
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Race Day Information
April 21, 2012
8:00am
Packet pickup begins inside the University Center. If you have already registered, you can pick up your packet at the pre-registration table. We will also have a late registration table.
Bike corral opens.
Only athletes are allowed in the bike corral! Pick up your packet and pin on your number prior to entering. The bike corral will be supervised from 8:00am until the race is over; however, we are not responsible for lost/stolen bikes so it may be a good idea to stay close by.
9:00am
The 5k run and the duathlon run will both start at this time.
Make sure your race number is visible on the front of your shirt or shorts! We are not using a chip system so this will help reduce any timing errors.
At the end of the 5k race there will be a separate chute for the 5k runners and the runners in the duathlon. The 5k runners will be asked to stay in order of finish inside the chute until their race number is recorded. The duathlon runners will head straight to the bike corral. Mounting the bike will not be allowed until the corral has been exited and helmet must be strapped on before mounting. Remember, although we will have officials placed along the course to help control traffic, it is your responsibility to pay attention to your surroundings.
Trail Vehicle
There will be a trail vehicle following the last person in the race. If you run into trouble it will be there to scoop you up!
Awards
Overall winners of each division will receive special awards, all 1st place age group winners will receive medals and 2nd/3rd place winners will receive ribbons.
Remember to pack:
Bike
Bike helmet
Shorts/jersey
Shoes
Water bottle
Spare tube/patch kit
Pump
Towel to keep shoes/helmet on in transition area
The Out for Blood Duathlon and 5k is brought to you by the student organizations, Eta Sigma Gamma and the American Red Cross of Central Michigan University. Please check out our sponsors and give them your support for helping us with our cause. All Proceeds from the event will benefit the American Red Cross.
Race Day Information
April 21, 20128:00am
Packet pickup begins inside the University Center. If you have already registered, you can pick up your packet at the pre-registration table. We will also have a late registration table.
Bike corral opens.
Only athletes are allowed in the bike corral! Pick up your packet and pin on your number prior to entering. The bike corral will be supervised from 8:00am until the race is over; however, we are not responsible for lost/stolen bikes so it may be a good idea to stay close by.
9:00am
The 5k run and the duathlon run will both start at this time.
Make sure your race number is visible on the front of your shirt or shorts! We are not using a chip system so this will help reduce any timing errors.
At the end of the 5k race there will be a separate chute for the 5k runners and the runners in the duathlon. The 5k runners will be asked to stay in order of finish inside the chute until their race number is recorded. The duathlon runners will head straight to the bike corral. Mounting the bike will not be allowed until the corral has been exited and helmet must be strapped on before mounting. Remember, although we will have officials placed along the course to help control traffic, it is your responsibility to pay attention to your surroundings.
Trail Vehicle
There will be a trail vehicle following the last person in the race. If you run into trouble it will be there to scoop you up!
Awards
Overall winners of each division will receive special awards, all 1st place age group winners will receive medals and 2nd/3rd place winners will receive ribbons.
Remember to pack:
Bike
Bike helmet
Shorts/jersey
Shoes
Water bottle
Spare tube/patch kit
Pump
Towel to keep shoes/helmet on in transition area
The Out for Blood Duathlon and 5k is brought to you by the student organizations, Eta Sigma Gamma and the American Red Cross of Central Michigan University. Please check out our sponsors and give them your support for helping us with our cause. All Proceeds from the event will benefit the American Red Cross.