Hurt In The Dirt - Offroad Duathlon

The event is open to everyone over the age of 12. No qualifying is required.

 Packet Pickup:

Onsite August 20th, from 10:am – 3:30pm

Each athlete must be present and have photo ID for packet pickup.

 Pre-race meeting: 

All athletes will be required to attend the “How to get Hurt” pre-race meeting.

3:30pm

 Race Start:

4:30pm

 Race Course:

Run – Bike – Run – Bike

The course runs through trees, over obstacles, through water, sand, dirt and mud.

The run course is 2 miles and the bike course is 5 miles. You will complete two laps on each discipline.  When the pain sets in, you will have run approximately 8 miles and biked 20 miles.  The run course will be marked in Red and the bike course will be marked in Blue.

 Recommended/Required Equipment:

Clothing: 

Anything you are willing to get wet, muddy, blood-stained or torn to shreds!

Bike:  

Mountain bikes are recommended, but cyclo-cross bikes are permitted.  There are areas of the course that will favor each type of bike.

Helmets: 

Helmets are required and must be buckled before leaving the transition area.  Anyone competing in the bike legs without a helmet will be disqualified.

 Course Cut Off:

The race will end promptly at 8:00pm.   Any athletes still on course will must abandon the course and return immediately to the finish area.

 Race Legs:

The race consists of four legs

Leg One:           Two laps on the run course (4 miles)

Leg Two:           Two laps on the bike course (10 miles)

Leg Three:         Two laps on the run course (4 miles)

Leg Four:          Two laps on the bike course (10 miles)

 Individual Competitors:

Individuals will complete all four legs of the race, but must alternate legs in the same order as teams (run-bike-run-bike)

 Relay Teams:

Teams will consist of two or four members.  Teams may divide up the four legs among their teammates how they choose, however, each leg must completed by one team member, and completed in proper sequence (run-bike-run-bike).

 Transition Area:

Transition setup available from 10:00am – 3:00pm

Only registered athletes will be permitted in the transition area.  Athletes will be required to show bibs to enter the area.   Bike racks will be provided.  Each athlete will select a spot on a first come first served basis only after completing registration and packet pickup.

 Aid  Feed/Water Stations:

One  station will be available on the run course and one in the transition area.  No stations will be available on the bike course.    Water, Powerade, GU and Clifbars will be provided. 

 Awards:

Awards will be presented to the following first place winners only. (No second, third place or age categories will be awarded.)

 First Place Women’s Individual

First Place Men’s Individual

 First Place Women’s Relay

First Place Men’s Relay

First Place Mixed Relay

First Place Shop Challenge

 **Special King of Pain ceremony will be held after the nighttime trail run.

 Awards Ceremony will be held at 8:30pm in the Festival area.  (Time is subject to change).

 All finishers will receive a finisher’s mug and a certificate for one free beer or root beer provided by Roosters Brewing Company.

 Race Festival:

Select vendors will be onsite and food and drinks will be available for purchase during and after the race.   

 Medical:

Medical support will be provided by Intermountain McKay-Dee Hospital and Ogden City Fire Department.