Recreation Department
Papillion Days Duathlon
2012 Papillion Days Duathlon
2 Mile Run / 9.1 Mile Bike / 2 Mile Run
2012 Race - Sunday, June 17th
The 11th Annual Papillion Days Duathlon will begin at 8:00 am for all ages and teams. There will be a pre race meeting at 7:45 am at the starting line. Start and finish will be in the west parking lot of Walnut Creek Lake and Recreation Area near the boat ramp.
In an effort to reduce the amount of motor vehicle and bicycle interaction, it will be necessary to close or limit traffic around Walnut Creek.
Please click here for a list of road closures and information.
Entry Fees
- Individual (1/15-5/17)............................................................$40.00
- Individual Late Registration (5/18-6/11)................................$55.00
- Team (1/15-5/17)................................................................. $65.00
- Team Late Registration (5/18-6/11)......................................$80.00
- Two people make up a team (one runner and one cyclist).
Registration - Limited to the first 250 racers.
Individual registration form in PDF
Online Registration - Closes on June 10thAll participants will receive and event Shirt. Entry must be received by May 17th. Size and availability may be limited after this date.
NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION!
Packet Pick-Up / Check In
Check in will start at 6:00 am on the day the race. All participants must check-in at the large shelter near the transition area on the west side on the lake no later than 7:30 am. Packets will be handed out at this time.
Volunteer
Click here for information on how to volunteer for this race.
Description / Maps
The Duathlon will begin in the west parking lot of Walnut Creek Lake and Recreation Area near the boat ramp and finish nearby on the walking trail. The Duathlon begins with a 2-mile picturesque run on a hard surfaced trail system around the lake. The second leg of the race is a 9.1-mile bike ride on parts of the hard surface trail and scenic highways around Walnut Creek and Papillion-La Vista South High School. Lastly, a 2-mile run on the same trail as the first leg completes the Duathlon.
Walnut Creek Lake and Recreation Area will be closed from 6:00-11:00 am to the public for this race. Aid stations will be at the turn-a-round on the run and in the transition area. Water, Powerade and ice will be provided at each station.
Age Divisions for individuals are: 14 & under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69 and 70 & up. Team Divisions are: male, female and coed. Two people make up a team (one runner and one cyclist).
Please note: Maps may take a minute or two to download depending on your connection speed.
2011 Papillion Days Duathlon Map
Race Rules
- Participants must follow instructions as given from all event officials including race staff, volunteers, medical personnel, police officers and City of Papillion employees throughout the duration of the event.
- All participants are expected to conduct themselves in a professional and courteous manner during their participation.
- The event bib number is to be worn as issued and attached to clothing on the front of the body. No participant shall be permitted to participate in the Papillion Days Duathlon without a bib number.
- The use of music players, video devices, cell phones, computers, cameras or any similar devices by participants while in the event is not recommended.
- Baby joggers, baby strollers, skateboards, rollerblades, unauthorized bicycles or any other wheeled device will not be permitted on the Papillion Days Duathlon course.
- Bike helmets are required to compete. NO EXCEPTIONS. No drafting is allowed on the bike course.
- Participants must begin the event at the official start time.
- Participants must wear the timing chip as provided.
- The Papillion Days Duathlon course will remain open until 11:00 am. At 11:00 am the event is concluded and traffic control ceases and aid stations will close.
- A complete copy of the rules will be posted prior to the race.
Timing
Timing will be provided by Precision Race Results, a division of ChampionChip Minnesota. Race results will be posted at onlineraceresults.com
Awards
All participants will receive a commemorative Technical Shirt at check-in. Special awards will be given to the top 3 male and female finishers in the following age groups: 14 & under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69 and 70 & up as well as the top 3 teams in the following categories: male, female and coed. Two people make up a team, one runner and one cyclist. The top overall male and female winners will receive a special award following the race.
Food and beverages will be provided for the racers at the finish line.
Results
2011 Race Results
2010 Results - Timing provided by Precision Race Results
2009 Results - Timing provided by Precision Race Results
2008 Results - Timing was provided by ChampionChip Minnesota
2011 Sponsors
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