Sunday, May 2
7:30 a.m.
Riverside Park
Neenah, WI 54956
The Paper Discovery Duathlon in its sixth year will again be held at Riverside Park in Neenah, WI. This venue
has ample parking and there are no railroad crossings. Family friendly, the event has a panoramic view of the river and features a playground where kids can gather and have a good time.
WEEKEND SCHEDULE OF EVENTS |
Saturday, May 1
Riverside Park
7 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. - KIDS' Duathlon Packet Pick-Up only
8:30 a.m. Pre Race Kids Clinic for participants and parents
9 a.m. - START
11 a.m. - 5 p.m. - Expo, Registration & Packet Pick-Up
11:30
a.m. Course Talk
4 p.m. Course Talk |
Sunday, May 2
Riverside Park
6 a.m.
- 7:15 a.m. - Registration
7:15 a.m. - Transition Area Closes
7:30 a.m. - START |
DISTANCE
2 mile run, 19.5 mile bike, 2 mile run
THE COURSE
Run
The run course starts in picturesque Riverside Park, goes by the Bergstrom Museum and then to the scenic shoreline of Lake Winnebago on Lakeshore Ave. It continues around Kimberly Point and re-enters onto the Riverside Park trails overlooking the water channel and downtown Neenah. This is a double loop course.
Bike
Starting at Riverside Park, course heads south on Park Ave., to Hwy A and then west (Hwy G) on well paved, flat and fast country roads. It heads north on Woodenshoe Rd., continues through a quiet residential area of Neenah and back to the park.
Run
Same run as the first leg finishing in Riverside Park next to the water.
EVENT FEES
To Feb 3
Adult $35 Relay(each) $20
To May 1
Adult $45
Relay(each) $25 Kids $15
On Day
Adult $55 Relay(each) $30
Kids $20
WHAT MIDWEST SPORTS EVENTS PROVIDES
We provide technically sound, safe, and exciting events. All participants receive a DRI WICK SHIRT, goody bag, chip timing and food and fun after the event. There will be plenty of water and Gatorade stations along the course.
Bike racks will have your race number and wave you start in. Each mile on the run course will be marked and every 5th mile on the bike course. All courses will have highly visible signage for each turn.
Sign up early! The wave you are in is a first come first serve basis and is determined on how early you register.
AWARDS
Awards will be given to the first overall female and male winners. Age group awards will be given to the top 3 males and females in 5 year increments: 14 and under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85-89, 90-94, 95 and up. Awards to the top overall 3 relay teams, Athena and Clydesdale. Athena and Clydesdale division is scored separately from age groups and is optional to enter. Athena is female 150lbs+ and Clydesdale is male 200lbs+.
EVENT RULES AND INFORMATION
1. NO MP3 players, IPODs, radios or headphones allowed on the bike course.
2. There is no time limit for the event.
3. Helmets are mandatory.
4. Drafting is not permitted. Penalties will be enforced for drafting.
5. Please remove all equipment from the transition area after the Awards Ceremony.
6. Bike safety check Saturday and morning of the event. (optional)
7. Chip Pick-Up is the morning of the event during the registration times.
8. To get your chip, you must have your bib number. Lost timing chips are
the responsibility of the participant. Timing company charges $50.
9.Transition will close 15 minutes prior to the start of the event, at 7:45 a.m.
10.We do not give refunds nor do we transfer fees from one race to another.
*NOTE: Midwest Sports Events has an unmarked security guard watching Transition at all times to protect and secure your equipment during the event. We do need all bikes removed after the award ceremony so our staff can begin tear down.
VOLUNTEER
Get a front row seat as a volunteer! Volunteers are needed throughout the event to help with participant body marking, directing athletes on and off the course, and handing out water and food. All volunteers receive a t-shirt, food during the race and a big thank you!!! To volunteer or for more information, please contact our volunteer coordinator today at
volunteer@midwestsportsevents.com or call 1-800-429-8044.
