Deer Creek Fall Challenge...

Events

Mini Triathlon :
Triathlon : Swim 250 Yards, Bike 7 Miles, Run 2 Miles
Mini Duathlon :
Duathlon : Run 2 Miles, Bike 7 Miles, Run 2 Miles
Sprint Triathlon :
Triathlon : Swim 750 Meters, Bike 20 Kilometers, Run 5 Kilometers
Sprint Duathlon :
Duathlon : Run 5 Kilometers, Bike 20 Kilometers, Run 5 Kilometers
Olympic Triathlon :
Triathlon : Swim 1500 Meters, Bike 40 Kilometers, Run 10 Kilometers
Olympic Duathlon :
Duathlon : Run 5 Kilometers, Bike 40 Kilometers, Run 10 Kilometers
Half Triathlon :
Triathlon : Swim 1.2 Miles, Bike 56 Miles, Run 13.1 Miles
Half Duathlon :
Duathlon : Run 5 Kilometers, Bike 56 Miles, Run 13.1 Miles
  • Race Date: Sunday, September 28, 2014
  • Start Time: 8:30 AM
  • Entry Fee:http://www.hfpracing.com/events/signature/dcfc/register.htm
  • Location:Deer Creek State Park
  • City/State/Zip:Mt. Sterling, Ohio 43143
  • Country: USA

Participants, family, and friends will enjoy the spectator-friendly bike and run courses that are built for serious speed. Don't miss the last official multisport event of the year on September 28, 2014 the Deer Creek Fall Challenge. A distance for all ability levels; whether you're getting ready for a fall half Ironman distance race or looking for a great course for your first triathlon, is the race for you. Deer Creek State Park is located just 20 miles southwest of Columbus off I-71 at the Mount Sterling exit.

Join us in the last weekend of September at the Deer Creek Fall Challenge! End your racing season on a high note at this outstanding athlete-friendly event.

Course Information:

MINI TRIATHLON & DUATHLON

The mini distance triathlon will start off with a 250 yard point-to-point swim (in waist deep water along the beach), followed by a 7 mile loop course through the countryside and finishing with 2 mile out and back run across the Deer Creek dam levy. Duathletes will start off with a 2 mile run.

SPRINT TRIATHLON & DUATHLON

The sprint distance triathlon features a 750 meter counter clockwise rectangle swim along the beach, while the duathletes are running an out & back 5k across the Deer Creek dam levy, followed by a single loop 20k bike course through the countryside surrounding the park and finishing with an out & back 5k run that crosses the Deer Creek dam levy before returning for a grand finish at the park.

OLYMPIC TRIATHLON & DUATHLON

The Olympic distance triathlon features a 1500 meter 2-lap counter clockwise rectangle swim along the beach, while the duathletes are running an out & back 5k across the Deer Creek dam levy, followed by a double loop 40k bike course through the countryside surrounding the park and finishing with an out & back 10k run that crosses the Deer Creek dam levy and onto Deer Creek Road to the turnaround before returning for a grand finish at the park.

HALF TRIATHLON & DUATHLON

The half distance triathlon features a 1.2mi 2-lap counter clockwise rectangle swim along the beach, while the duathletes are running an out & back 5k across the Deer Creek dam levy, followed by a 3-lap 56mi bike course through the countryside surrounding the park and finishing with a double out & back 13.1mi run that crosses the Deer Creek dam levy and onto Deer Creek Road to the turnaround before returning for a finish at the park.

RELAYS

For those who prefer to race one element of the triathlon or duathlon we offer a relay division for our sprint, Olympic and half distance triathlons and duathlons. Relay teams consist of three (3) members (1 swimmer, 1 biker, 1 runner); each member will complete one segment of the race (2 members for duathlon teams). Each team member will exchange their timing chip bracelet at their assigned bike rack. There are NO age groups in this division.

Directions:

http://www.hfpracing.com/events/signature/dcfc/directions.htm

Other Info:

REGISTRATION NOTES

  • Registration fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.
  • Fees listed above do not include the online imATHLETE processing fee.
  • There is NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION.

DIVISIONS

USA Triathlon Rule 3.2a. All age group athletes must participate and compete in the age group division corresponding to the athlete's age on December 31 of the year of the event.

  • Age Group 14 & 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+
  • Elite Open* Amateur 15-39 years old, has chance to finish in top 10 overall
  • Elite Master* Amateur 40-49 years old, has chance to finish in top 10 overall
  • Elite Grand Master* Amateur 50+ years old, has chance to finish in top 10 overall
  • Clydesdale Males racing weight groups in two age groups:
    • under 40 & 200+lbs
    • over 40 & 200+lbs
  • Athena Females racing weights group, not age group 150lbs+
  • Aquabike racing only the swim and bike portions only (no running)

*The elite divisions are only for the sprint, Olympic & half distance triathlon or duathlon participants. Those competing in these divisions are not eligible for age group awards.

AWARDS

All finishers will receive a handsome finisher medal and the top three in each division will receive custom awards (including relay teams).

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