Saturday, September 21st
Pohick Bay Regional Park – Lorton, VA
In partnership with the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.
Are you a fan of triathlons, but just dread the swim. Well, you have to try this duathlon (run, bike, run). It replaces the swim, with another run segment! This race will be one for the ages, and it benefits the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, so what better reason du you need to du this event?
Come out and make this a weekend to remember and sign up for either the 5k & Duathlon… or the 10-miler & Duathlon. All racers who compete in the duathlon on Saturday AND the 5k or 10-miler on Sunday will earn a medal!
Race Course
The race will begin with a 5k trail run, then a 10-mile trail (PAVED 100%) bike ride, and finishing with a 5k trail run.
Course Maps can be found at:
http://bishopsevents.com//pohick-bay-5k-course-map/
http://bishopsevents.com//pohick-bay-10-mile-course-map/
Race Day Registration
There will be race day registration. Participants will need to arrive at 6:45 to get registered for the event. T-shirts sizes can NOT be guaranteed for race day registers. CASH OR CHECK ONLY (checks made out to Bishop’s Events, LLC).
Packet Pickup
Pre-race meetings will begin around 7:15 near the Start/Finish Line. Plan to arrive NO LATER than 6:45am. Packet Pickup will be at Road Runner Sports on Thursday September 19, from 6-8pm. Road Runner Sports is located at 1120 West Broad Street, Falls Church, VA 22046. Athletes are expected to pick up their packet at Road Runner Sports. If you cannot make it, let Travis Bishop know at BishopsEvents@yahoo.com
Directions to Parking
Parking Lot is off of the main road into Pohick Bay about 50 yards from the Start/Finish Line for both races.
Timing
Chip Timing will be done by Race Packet.
Competitors
Ages 10 through 100 can compete in this event. All athletes 17 & under must purchase a YOUTH ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP ($10) at www.usatriathlon.org (and then register for this race as USAT Annual Members).
Awards
Awards will be handed out after the race near the transition area.
Refunds
*No Refunds after August 1, 2013
Sanctioning
USA Triathlon is the national governing body for the sports of triathlon, duathlon, winter triathlon and aquathlon in the United States. Participation in a USAT sanctioned event means the event director has the proper permits in place, liability and athlete excess medical insurance coverage and the event plan has met the standard of organization required. USA Triathlon provides rules, guidance and governance to set the standard for safe and fair multi-sport races. For more information on USA Triathlon and fueling the multi-sport lifestyle, visit our website at http://www.usatriathlon.org.