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VA DU Relocates to New Venue
We’ve worked hard in the off season to bring you an exciting new venue for Virginia Duathlon. A couple of factors influenced our decision to move. First off, we wanted to provide you with an interesting a scenic new venue with a ONE LOOP bike course. Secondly, we wanted to incorporate some variety in our events. And since Cape Henry Duathlon uses the venue in the fall we decided to move VA DU.
We’re excited about Chippokes Plantation State Park. Chippokes Plantation is a scenic locale located between Petersburg and Smithfield on the southern banks of the James River; just a short ferry ride from Williamsburg.
The plantation has been in continual operation since 1617. On the grounds are antebellum mansion, formal gardens, and a collection of antique farm and forestry equipment and a sawmill exhibit at the Farm and Forestry Museum. A campground and three unique overnight cottages allow visitors to spend the night on the historic grounds.
The 5K runs run along the plantation roads inside the park and the bike course
covers 23 miles of scenic and quiet country roads in Surry. We believe you will
be pleased with the new venue!
http://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state_parks/chi.shtml
Race Information
A comprehensive Race Information document is available for download here. Please take the time to read and digest the information which includes a message from the Head Referee.
Packet Pick-Up
Packet pickup will be available at the transition area at Chippokes State
Park on Saturday March 29th from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM and on race day from
6:30 AM until 8:30 AM. Packet pickup is not mandatory on Saturday, but
highly advised in order to avoid lines on race day morning. We will make
arrangements for you to receive a parking pass for packet pickup and race
day morning at the park main gate so that you do not have to pay twice to
enter the park. Tell them you are there for the duathlon.
Athletes must present their USA Triathlon membership card at packet pick up or purchase a one-day pass for $10.00.
Wave Start Information
There will be three waves starting 5 minutes apart. Wave breakdowns will be announced in the week prior to the event.
Post Race Party & Awards
There will be a festive spit roasted pig pick’n barbeque for the post race party with the signature hand made decoy bird awards.
The Rules
All USA Triathlon rules will be followed and strictly enforced. Drafting is not allowed and will be monitored by roving motorcycles. Helmets must be ANSI or Snell approved. Aerobars and disks are approved. All participants must be at least 15 years old.
All riders must stay to the right of their lane at all times other than passing. Please be courteous to the other riders on the course, ride in a straight line and stay right. Two minute USAT blocking penalties will be assessed to all riders not obeying this important safety rule. There will not be a water bottle hand off on the bicycle course so athletes should carry their own fluids.
While riding to transition before the race, warming up and after the event riding back to the car, your helmet MUST be worn and buckled. Disregard of this rule will result in DISQUALIFICATION!
Please review the following Athlete Information PRIOR to the race. It is the responsibilty of each athlete to be familiar with the rules.
Location
The race is located at Chippokes Plantation State Park 695 Chippokes Park Rd Surry, VA 22883.
Click here for directions.
Inclement Weather
The race director reserves the right to alter or cancel portions of the race as deemed necessary for safety reasons. NO RAIN DATE. NO TRANSFERS.
Relays
Top 3 Male Relays
Top 3 Female Relays
Top 3 Mixed Relays
(consist of 1 runner & 1 cyclist)
Virginia Duathlon reserves the right to add/delete categories and awards prior to race day based on participation.
Aid Stations
Water stations will be located near the 1st and 2nd mile marks on the out and back run. Bikers must carry their own water. No water stops on the bike.
Course Time Limits
1st 5k Run - 10:00am
20 Mile Bike - 11:30am
2nd 5k Run - 12:00pm
Post Race Activities
The awards ceremony will take place immediately after the completion of the race. Athletes and friends can relax and enjoy the BBQ cookout.
Division/Awards
Top 3 Overall Male/Female
Top 3 Masters Male/Female
Top 3 Male/Female in the following age categories: 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34,
35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 & over
Age groups for this year’s Virginia Duathlon will be based on age as of 12/31/2008,
not the age on race day. For a detailed explanation
of this rule change please visit http://www.usat-ma.org/info.htm.
Striders Multi-Sport Grand Prix
The 2008 Virginia Duathlon is part of the Tidewater Striders Multi-Sport Grand Prix Series. For additional Information, please visit the Tidewater Striders website.