Spring Fling Duathlon Series

This event is currently in the planning stages - all information is tentative and could change slightly. Please check back Nov. 15 for final details.

March 22 & April 5 2007
The Spring Fling Duathlon Series is two cheap, laid-back, fun duathlons designed to either:

Test your winter workout regimen, and get you into race shape
- OR -
Provide a perfect opportunity for new mutlisport racers to "practice" in a low-key, helpful environment

Spring Fling Explained

What is so great about a Spring Fling?

• This is another fundraising event for the Missouri Lions Eye Research Foundation - 100% of the proceeds go to charity!
• No awards, but you are timed, including a min/mile (run) and mile/hr (bike) average, so you can track your progress from the first event to the second (this a true comparison - the events are on the exact same course).
• Each date offers a different distance (SHORT the first time, LONGER the second time)
• These events drop you right into the Shakespeare's MaxTrax Duathlon, with one weekend of rest between the Final Fling, and the MaxTrax race.
• You don't have to get up early, and you'll be done by 11a (get your "work" in before noon, play the rest of the day)!
• We won't deny it - it'll probably be cold - no better way to make sure you don't cop out on your training than to plan it with a group of great people... and pay for it... the little investment will keep you honest.

As we said, these are perfect races for beginner duathletes and triathletes. We've made it short, laid back and cheap, so you can try a low-key race before heading to the "big time". Or, if you alread have a few races under your belt, you can throw in a great season-opener to test your winter training routine.

Entry Fees

$25 each event - do both, and get special Spring Fling momento!
*A one-day USA Triathlon insurance fee is $10, and is required for EACH race... if you do both Flings, and plan to do one or two other races this year, it's much cheaper to buy a USATriathlon membership ($39 - will waive your $10 per-race fee for any and all USAT races you do, for the entire year). Visit usatriathlon.com.

All Spring Flee entry fees are nonrefundable.

Features

• Chip Timed (we won't hand out awards, but you will receive a Run 1, T1, Bike, T2 and Run 2 time)
• Special Gift for everyone who comes to both events
• Post-race Snacks
• Free Clinics (see right)
• Free HammerGel samples

Courses

March 22nd - Getting to Know Du - .5 mile run/2.5 mile bike/.5 mile run/2.5 mile bike/.5 mile run
- It's only 5 miles of biking and 1.5 miles of running, but don't be fooled - there is no break this time, which can make a tough workout even for experienced racers... plus, you get to practice your transition four times!

April 5 - I LOVE DU! - 1.5 mile run/12 mile bike/1.5 mile run
- No excuses! Even if you laid off your legs all winter, or just started this multisport thing, you have now had the opportunity to do the du for almost a month... you should be more than ready for this distance! After this one, you can do the Shakespeare's MaxTrax Duathlon (April 19) with no problem!

Schedule

Both Events Will Follow The Same Schedule:
8a-9:30a: Pick up Number and Time Chip
8a-9:30a: Set up Bike in Transition Area
8:30a-9:15a: Clinics (at the Transition Area)
9:30a: Race Start
10a: Snack & Drinks Available
10:15a Times Posted (times will also be posted on this website, following each duathlon)

Travel & Directions

The Spring Fling Duathlon Series (all four events) will be held at Wilson's Beach Club, 4800 Forum Blvd/Columbia, MO/65203
Map

Final Event Info

We will email final event info to all registrants, approximately 7 days prior to each event. This information will include a final schedule, all updates/changes, detailed directions, and any other info you need. If you do not receive this email, please check back, on this website, where you will be able to download a PDF of the same information.