Day Of Registration open 8-9:30am.

Distances: 5k run, 30k bike, 5k run 
Date/location: Sunday April 25, 10:00am Steelcase, Kentwood, Michigan. Steelcase Kentwood complex is located just outside Grand Rapids. Go to the 52nd street gate. Parking will be in the lot across from the transition area. Follow the parking signs, and Do Not Park in no parking areas.  Click here for directions.

Venue/Area Information: One of those last closed venues with the run entirely on the Steelcase property. This is not your typical truck facility.  This place is beautiful with manicured lawns and beautifully kept and maintained grounds. It's just minutes from down town Grand Rapids and 3 miles from all kinds of shopping.

Course: Run course is totally contained within the facility and is totally flat, fast pavement run, out and back. Bike course is very fast but does have a few rolling hills in it. This is an open bike course.

Race Tips: The first official multi-sport of the year traditionally and has offered up some absolutely spectacular weather the past 5 years. However you all know this is Michigan in April weather can change in hours from great to poor at best. So you must be prepared for that, and I can't remember a year where wind did not play a factor on the bike course here. If you have it with you on the way out you better be tucked and ready to spin home. Thats the reason you need to pay attention to the conditions while racing. If the temp drops while you are getting ready to race in the spring something is coming in. The runs are flat and fast, out and back so you can watch your competition. Be ready for the short but challenging climb back to the Steelcase pyramid at the very end of the bike, that was a down hill heading out.

Packet Pickup/Registration: No Day Before, Day Of Only onsite underneath the white tents past the finish line. 8:00am to 9:30am
USAT: A $10 one day license fee will be collected AT Registration for all NON USAT members. This was not included in your entry fee and must be paid to USAT, not event management. If pre registered please have a check or cash ready.
(remember the USAT age up rule, meaning you will race at the age you will be at the end of the year)

January 31, 2010	$50
April 22, 2010	$60
After May 1, 2010	N/A
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On site registration add $10
Non USAT members must pay $10 onsite at registration. $10 goes directly to USAT!
***You must be pre registered 14 days in advance to guarantee a shirt.
Online registration closes Thursday 12:00am

 

   Accomodations:  Please support our Official Host Hotel: Holiday Inn Express. 5401 28th st. grand rapids mi. and the room rates are flat at 69.00 per. All rooms are suites  Code: Steelcase Duathlon Please call the hotel direct to book your reservations: 616.940-8100

  MultiSport 101: Sorry no 101 for this event due to Security on the property Saturday.  H20 Overdrive is our official Multi-Sport 101 partner.  You want something that works without all the hype this is it folks.  You are going to spend money on hydration drinks you should spend it on something that not only works but is great for the body!!

 

Transition Area: Open at 8:00am. No Friends or Family members allowed in the transition area for any reason. The race director and race officials will close the transition area 30-45 minutes before race start to ensure all athletes are at starting lines for mandatory course meetings and announcements.  Once the transition area is closed you will not be permitted back in before the race starts.  Family members will not be premitted in for any reason.  In the event of inclement weather it is recommended you have warm, dry clothing outside the transition area to put on following your finish due to other athletes still being on the bike course.  Thank you for your cooperation in following these rules. 
***You must rack according to your race number based on sequence placed at end of row. Please remember racks will hold 7 bikes racking with seat tip on support bar.   Please be courteous to fellow athletes to ensure there is space for 7.   Any athletes removing gear from transition areas before the announcer or race director has officially opened the transition area will be DISQUALIFIED from the race!  No questions asked, your race number will be taken down and you will be disqualified. The transitionarea is closed until all athletes are off the bike course. Sprint athletes this goes for you as well, you must wait until all the athletes are off the course and race officials open the transition area.  All athletes deserve a clear transition.  There will be an aid station at the run in/out chute with water and electrolyte replacement.  Athletes wearing their own chips, PLEASE remove your chips before re-entering the transition area and exiting again.  This can cause a timing error.  Run in/out and Bike in/out chutes are clearly marked on the large structures at either end, it is your responsibility to go the right direction.

Bike: 30k - exiting the transition area you will make a LEFT following Steelcase Complex roads to an exit taking you across into the Steelcase pyramid offices. you will make a complete loop around the pyramid out and back. The course is fast, mostly flat out and back course. One short climb coming back before heading back into the pyramid for your final loop before crossing back into the Steelcase complex. Course is marked with chalk and a series of 3 painted arrows leading up to intersections. 
**Remember this is an open course!  You will be sharing the road with vehicular traffic.  Use caution at all times.  It will be your responsibility to print maps, and know the courses.  It is the athlete's responsibility to know and understand the courses.  Helmets are a must.  No helmet - no race.  MP3 players on the bike course are an automatic disqualification.  Due to a few athletes actions in the past during an event we are making you aware not only in this event but ALL events whether hosted by us or any other event management company YOU MUST OBEY ALL OFFICIALS and EMERGENCY VEHICLES on the course AT ALL TIMES!!  The bottom line here is your race is not more important than an EMERGENCY or OFFICIAL on the course.  In the event of an emergency you MUST obey officials requests, and you MUST STOP and pull off the road for any and all EMERGENCY VEHICLES to get by.  This is not only to ensure the emergency vehicles can proceed, it is for your safety as well.  Any athlete that does not adhere to this rule will be disqualified and will not race in a 3 d event for the rest of the year.  This to us is common sense and should not have ever came to this point.

 

COURSE MAPS: Bike   Run/Transition Area

Run: 5k - The run is a fast flat run inside the Steelcase Complex on roads. You will start next to the transition area. This is an out and back run. Water and electrolyte replacement at the half way point, 2500m mark.

Relays: At registration you will receive ONE bib number and ONE chip/strap. The bib number goes on the runner as that is who will be crossing the finish line. All relay members must be body marked with that number. The Chip/Strap will be securely fastened around the person competing in the first discipline. There will be a designated spot for All Relays at one of the entry/exit points in the transition area marked RELAYS. All staging and chip/strap exchanging is to be done at this point. Not on the course. The Chip/Strap must be securely fastened to each athletes ankle.  Do not grab it and go.  Do not put it on the wrist. Upon finishing it is the last athletes responsibility to return that chip/strap at the finish line. (one athlete may do more than one discipline)

Finish/Awards: After you have returned your chip and strap you will proceed to the post race snack tent for refreshments. Raffle and Awards will begin AFTER the last person finishes. If you chose to leave, event management will not be responsible in any way for mailing your award or raffle prize.****You may click here to print awards form and mail in a check for $10 within 2 weeks after the event to get your award mailed to you. If your envelope is postmarked after 2 weeks or does not contain a check for $10 we will not send the award

Amenities:, finishers medals, a great post race snack tent, ChampionChip timing, a great raffle with items from our partners.

Special Thanks: Steelcase Corp. Steve Silvey, City of Kentwood, Kentwood H.S. Girls Track team,

Proceeds: Kentwood H.S. Girls Track Team
 

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Rules: Event management reserves the right to post pone, change format, or cancel the event at any time if the safety of athletes, staff, support crew, and officials is or could be in jeopardy. THERE WILL BE NO REFUNDS FOR ANY REASON!!! Event management is NOT responsible for late arrivals, athletes not finding a venue, etc.  Late arrivals will NOT be issued a chip and strap and you will not be allowed in the transition area once it is closed.  Again, there will be no refunds for any reason.  If an event has mandatory bike check in you must check in your bike during the alotted check in times.  Failure to do so will mean you are not going to race and again no refunds will be given.  These rules are in place for a reason and deviation of them is not fair to the hundreds of athletes that follow the rules.  Profanities on the course, directed at support crew, staff, or fellow athletes will not be tolerated and will result in an Automatic Disqualification and could result in further suspension.  If you are caught throwing trash on the course you will receive a 5 minute penalty for the first offense and the second will be a disqualfication. There are garbage bins everywhere, use them.  Kids 17 and under may not compete in half ironman distance events. Kids must be 10 yrs. of age to compete in adult sprint events. The race director will have final say for anyone racing at any event.  Athletes experience will be considered in a personal interview with the race director on site if a question of ability to safely finish is at stake.  Failure to comply will result in a change of event or disqualification if there is an un-willingness on an athletes part.  Safety will NOT be compromised under any circumstances.  A lost chip will be billed directly to the athlete for a $40 fee and may result in no times for event.