What

Playtri Kids Duathlon

When

Saturday, April 12, 2008 at 11am. Transition will open at 10:15am.

Where

5201 N. O’Connor Blvd. (parking lot behind)
Las Colinas
Irving, TX

Course

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Kids Age 7 – 10:  0.5 mile run – 2.5 mile bike – 0.5 mile run

Kids Age 11 – 14:  1 mile run – 5 mile bike (2 loop) – 1 mile run

Bike is on clean urban roads. The course is flat and fast.

The run course is fairly flat and fast. There will be an aid station on the run course equipped with water and Accelerade.

Click here for Course Map.

Registration and Entry Fee

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Register online at  www.active.com

Click here to download and mail in entry form and check. Do not send cash.

Eligibility - The minimum age to participate is 7.

The right to accept or reject any entry is reserved.

Refund Policy

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No Refunds or Transfers allowed.

Packet Pick Up / Late Registration

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Thursday, April 10th from 11am – 6pm 
Luke’s Locker
1504 S. University
Fort Worth, TX

Friday, April 11th from 11am – 8pm
Irving Bible Church
2435 Kinwest Pkwy
Irving, TX 75063

Saturday, April 12th from 9:30 – 10:30am
Race Site – **packet pick up only, no registration

Note: No refunds given to those participants who have not picked up their packets.

Race Expo

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Friday, April 11th from 2pm – 8pm 
Irving Bible Church
2435 Kinwest Pkwy
Irving, TX 75063

Saturday, April 12th from 10am – 5pm 
Irving Bible Church
2435 Kinwest Pkwy
Irving, TX 75063

Clinics and Speakers:
Friday, April 11th
5:30pm    Official’s Review of the Rules – Merry Prather, Race Director and USAT Official
6:00pm    Open Water Swim Tips – Jeanne Jones, Playtri Coach
6:30pm    Transition Clinic – Anne Weil, Playtri Coach

Saturday, April 12th
12:30pm   Course Rules – Merry Prather, Race Director and USAT Official
1:00pm     Injury Prevention - Jake Spivey, Vista Rehab
1:45pm     Course Talk – Race Director, Staci Brode
2:30pm     Ankle and Foot Specialist Dr. Cook
3:15pm     Triathlete Q & A with the Pros
4:00pm      Active Release Techniques - Dr. Brian Mulhall
4:45pm     Open Water Swimming - Dave Young, USAT and Masters Swim Coach

USAT Membership

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The Kids Duathlon is a USAT sanctioned event. All youth participants must be a current annual member of USAT or purchase an annual membership for $5 at packet pick up. Do not send USAT permit fee with entry fee.

All established USAT rules will be in effect and will be strictly enforced. You must show your USAT member card and your photo ID at packet pick up - no exceptions. Friends and family will not be allowed to pick up anyone's packet. ****New USAT rules: If you are an annual USAT member and do not bring your member card to packet pick up, you must buy a $5 annual membership. There are no more duplicate applications.

Awards/Amenities

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All racers who are registered by March 31st are guaranteed to receive a t-shirt and goodie bag when they pick up their packet. 

All finishers will receive a finisher’s medal when they cross the finish line.

Benefiting Charity

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A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the American Cancer Society’s Walk for Life. 

Host Hotel and Camping

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Dallas Marriott Las Colinas
223 West Las Colinas Boulevard
Irving, Texas 75039 USA
Phone: 1-972-831-0000
**Triathlon Rate will be available for booking starting Nov. 1, 2007: $99 per night.
 

Support

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Many volunteers from numerous North Texas civic organizations are committed to make your race a safe and memorable experience.  Thank you to all of them.

Weather

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Average temperature on race day: low 70 - high 85.

For safety reasons, Playtri reserves the right to modify or cancel a race due to severe weather conditions. When severe weather is present, all precautions will be made to ensure the safety of the athletes.

Chip Timing by Run-Far

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This is a chip timed event. Each participant will be required to wear a timing chip in order to be counted in the results. Timing chips are assigned to participants according to bib number. Please pick up your timing chip the morning of the race at the chip timing station beginning an hour before race start. ALL TIMING CHIPS SHOULD BE RETURNED AFTER YOU CROSS THE FINISH LINE. A $30.00 fee will be charged to the participant if the timing chip is not returned. Awards are based on chip times.

Volunteers

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If you are interested in being a volunteer for this race please contact us at staci@playtri.com or (214)405-5092.

Race Contact

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If you have any questions or need any additional information, contact Merry at merry@playtri.com or (469)222-0457.