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ABOUT
THIS EVENT
* TRI
NorthWest Ranked Event - Duathlon
The
2008 Spring Classic Duathlon, which draws over 300 participants,
is perfect to start off the new competitive season.
The two 5K runs will also be flat & fast.
The Bike course is held on the Marine Drive which is
closed to vehicular traffic. The 15 mile Bike course
is flat & fast and beautifully paved.
For
those of you who are planning on competing in June's
Blue Lake Triathlon, this event is definitely one you
don't want to miss. The Spring Classic Duathlon will
encompass a majority of the Blue Lake Triathlon Bike
course, making it the perfect precursor to one of the
region's largest triathlons.
DISTANCE:
5K Run, 15 mile Bike, 5K Run (Closed bike and run courses)
LOCATION:
Qwest Training Facility located at the intersection
of NE 122nd St and Airport Way in Portland, Oregon).
START
TIME: 10:00 AM
REGISTRATION
INFO
Pre-registrations
must be postmarked nine (9) days prior to race day.
High school students or participants 18 years & younger
may deduct $10 from the entry fee (if you sign up on-line
you will get the $10 discount as a refund at packet
pickup). TRI NorthWest members may deduct $5 from the
race entry fee (you MUST provide your TRI NorthWest
#). Race fee includes commemorative T-shirt, finisher
medal, ChampionChip™ Timing, awards and prizes,
post race refreshments, music,
plus lots of fun and camaraderie.
| ENTRY
FEES |
| Individual |
$60.00 (on or before April
3) |
| Individual |
$65.00 (April
4 thru April 11) |
| Individual |
$70.00 (Day-of-Race) |
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| Team (ppr)
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$35.00 (on
or before April 3) |
| Team
(ppr) |
$40.00
(April 4 thru April 11) |
| Team (ppr) |
$45.00 (Day-of-Race) |
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NOTE:
T-shirts guaranteed to pre-registered participants
only. Quantities and sizes will be limited after
4/3.
MAIL-IN
ENTRIES: Must
be postmarked nine (9) days prior to race day and
sent to: Spring Classic Duathlon, c/o AA Sports,
Ltd. 4840 SW Western Ave, Suite 400, Beaverton,
OR 97005.
ON-LINE
REGISTRATION:
On the www.racecenter.com website, through a secured
transaction. Deadline for on-line registration is
two days prior to the event.
CONFIRMATIONS:
Confirmation cards will be
mailed on 4/8 to those pre-registered by 4/3. Participant
confirmations will also be posted on the www.racecenter.com
website for all mail-in and online entries. Those
registering after 4/3 may not receive a confirmation
card in the mail and are to refer to the on-line
confirmation list. Please bring the confirmation
card with you to packet pickup to expedite redeeming
your packet.
| ONLINE
CONFIRMATION LIST (posted prior to event) |
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PACKET
PICKUP: Race Day
packet pickup (and registration) will take place at
the official start/finish area from 8:00AM until 9:45
AM.
COURSE
Both
runs will be out & back 5K's, flat and fast on Marine
Drive. The bike is 15 miles, flat & fast also on Marine
Drive (newly paved, closed to traffic).
DETAILS
Race Results / Timing:
Timing
of the event will be done using the ChampionChip™
Timing System. Participants must wear a Timing Chip
on their ankle in order to receive splits and final
results. If you own your own Chip, please provide your
seven-digit Chip code at the time you register. Results
will be posted on www.racecenter.com
RACE
RULES - CLICK
HERE
Awards:
Will be presented to the Overall
Male & Female champions and Overall Masters Male & Female
champions (Overall Male & Female, and Masters Male &
Female will be removed from the individual age division
awards). Awards will also be presented to the 1st thru
3rd place finishers in each individual age division,
as well as the Open & Masters Clydesdale and Athena
divisions. The 1st and 2nd place teams in each relay
division will also receive awards.
Divisions:
Individual:
12-14, 15-17, 18-19, 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
& over. Clydesdale's (men 198lbs & over) and Athena's
(women 150 lbs & over) in Open (39 & under) and Masters
(40 & over) divisions.
Duathlon
Relay Teams (combined 2 ages): 0-70, 71-90 & 91+ in
men's, women's, and mixed divisions.
NOTE:
Awards
Ceremony will commence at the conclusion of the event
and winners must pick up their awards. Awards
will not be mailed.
ON-SITE
MECHANICAL/BIKE SUPPORT
Bike
Service will be on-site to provide repairs, parts, and
accessories.
LOST
AND FOUND
Any
equipment that is unmarked will be returned to the lost
and found officials for participants to claim. Please
come to the event with all personal belongings marked
with your name and/or race number.
VOLUNTEERS
Volunteers,
including
spouses and other family members of participants, or
athletes that are unable to participate are welcome
and encouraged to help with the race. We need good volunteers
to maintain the quality and safety of this event. If
you are interested in being involved in this way, please
call the AA Sports office at (503) 644-6822, or Email:
events@racecenter.com.
SPORTS
MASSAGE
Post Race Massage will be provided
by The Massage Clinic for $1.00 per minute. www.yourmassageclinic.com
MEDICAL
& FIRST AID
Dr. Tom Freedland and his staff
from the Western Chiropractic College will be on site
to provide chiropractic care, first aid, and massage
at no charge. For more information about the services
Dr. Freedland provides please call (503) 684-1273
TRAVEL INFO
DIRECTIONS
TO THE SPRING CLASSIC DUATHLON
From the south (Salem), take
I-205 to Airport Way East (exit # 24). Turn into the
QWEST Training Facility parking lot located on the north
side of the road approximately 100 feet east of the
intersection of 122nd Blvd. If you are coming from the
north (Vancouver/Seattle) take I-5 to I-205 south (Salem).
Take the Airport Way exit (exit # 24) and go east on
Airport Way to the intersection of 122nd Blvd. Turn
into the QWEST Training Facility parking lot located
on the north side of the road approximately 100 feet
east of the intersection of 122nd Blvd. From the east
(The Dalles) take I-84 west to 181st St (exit 13) and
turn north to Airport Way. Turn left (west) on Airport
Way and turn into the QWEST Training Facility parking
lot located on the north side of the road approximately
100 feet prior to the intersection of 122nd Blvd. From
downtown Portland take I-84 east towards The Dalles
and take the 122nd Blvd Exit (# 10). Turn north (right)
back under the freeway and follow 122nd to Airport Way.
Turn right (east) on Airport Way and into the QWEST
Training Facility parking lot located on the north side
of the road approximately 100 feet ahead.
LODGING
& GENERAL VISITOR INFORMATION
| Gresham
Area Hotels |
(503)
907-0676, or (866) 288-6800 |
| Holiday
Inn Express Portland East |
(503)
492-2900 |
| Best
Western Inn |
(503)
491-9700 |
| Troutdale
Chamber of Commerce |
(503)669-7473
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| Portland
Oregon Visitor Assoc |
(800)
345-3214 or (503) 222-2223 |
| Oregon
Tourism Assoc |
(800)
547-7842 |
CONTACT
The
Spring Classic Duathlon is a production of AA Sports,
Ltd.
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