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4/27/2010 - Four days till race time and we have almost 185 participants. Post race will be presented by a local meat shop with fresh brat and all meat hotdogs for all participants!!!! 3/27/10 - it's only a month a to go for our first multisport event of the season, and we have more people already signed up than at this same time year! TECHNICAL RACE T-SHIRTS
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| GENERAL RACE INFORMATION | |||||||||||||
| Name: | Falls Duathlon | ||||||||||||
| Distance: | 2 Mile Run, 14 Mile Bike, 3 Mile Run | ||||||||||||
| Location: | Hannah's Bend Park on 6th Street, Cannon Falls, MN | ||||||||||||
| Date: | April 30, 2011 | ||||||||||||
| Time: | 7:30 a.m. Race day registration and packet pick-up begins 9:00 a.m. Start of Race |
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Late Reg.Information: |
*Online registration closes on April 26 at 8pm Late and Race Day Registration: For those of you who are registering for the race at the last minute, you can:
Race is limited to 300 participants for 2011. Good luck one and all!! |
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Photos of the Falls Duathlon can be viewed at: www.minnefotamoments.com
I have looked at many of the photos and they are great!! Nice job Matt Fulton and Minnefotamoments!
Race Information
Please join us in our 3rd year of a great event that is less than 30 minutes from downtown St. Paul or Rochester. This duathlon takes place around the Cannon River with the bike route traveling through the scenic countryside of the Cannon Falls area. The run will take place along the Cannon River and Cannon Valley Bike Trail. After the event, please join us in celebrating with great food and fun at the great parks in beautiful Cannon Falls!!
CHIP TIMING!!
This event will be timed with
ChampionChip Timing.
Parking
There are parking areas around the park and nearby streets. See the Directions/Parking link.
Course Information
The Duathlon consists of a 2 mile run course that winds in and around the downtown area of Cannon Falls. It travels along a creek with a gorgeous falls that sets the stage for a great course. The bike course is 14 miles in length and it is a fairly flat and straight out and back course through the neighboring farmlands. The race finishes on the Cannon Valley Bike trail with a 3 mile run alongside the Cannon River. The registration, transition area and finish line are located at the local swimming pool at Hannahs Bend Park in Cannon Falls. There are a great number of parks and fun activities for the family to enjoy while you are competing, so bring them to cheer you on and stay for the BBQ afterwards in celebration of your finish.
Background
The Falls Duathlon is in its second year. In looking for a site to put on a new event, we found a jewel location. This course will WOW you with its beauty and fast course. It is sure to be a race that you will want to return to each year as a kick-off to your multisport season
Transition Area
Opens at 7:30 am and only participants are allowed in the area. The transition area is in the park and is a secure environment.
EVENT SPONSORS
Race Awards
Awards will be given to the top 3 male and female runners in each age category: 19 & under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & up. Clydesdale/Athena Awards for top three overall finishers. Team awards are top three overall teams. All participants will receive a technical T-Shirt, race packet goodies, and are eligible for our prize giveaways (must be present
to win).
Race |
Male |
Female |
Individual |
Chad Milner |
Julie Hull |
Time |
(01:03:46) |
(01:13:38) |
Race Success
*2011 Anticipated Participation Level - 260 athletes
*2010 Participation Level - 230 athletes
*2009 Participation Level - 160 athletes
Race Benefits
Local sports teams