*PLEASE NOTE* The "Connections" Duathlon will NOT be held in April 2012!!! Hopefully we will return next year...*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
*THANKS!* to all of our law enforcement officials and volunteers who helped make our 2011 "Connections" Duathlon event a tremendous success!!!The RESULTS are IN!!!
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| Event | Date | Time | Course | Registration | Packet Pick-Up | Brackets | Awards | Lodging | Proceeds | Race Waiver | Bike Map | Transition Zone | Run Map |
Event
The "Connections" Duathlon is a multi-sport event that includes a 14-mile bicycle loop through Dunkirk and Fredonia, followed by a 5K (3.1 mile) run along the shores of Lake Erie and around Wright Park (in Dunkirk).
| Entry |
Pre-Registration Fee* |
Day-Of Registration** |
| Individual |
$35.00 |
$40.00 |
| Relay Team |
$50.00 |
$55.00 |
*by April 12,2011;
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** t-shirt not guaranteed |
Date
Sunday, April 17, 2011
Time
Start time: 9:30 AM
Awards Ceremony: 12 noon (during post-race refreshments)
Course
The "Connections" Duathlon consists of a 14-mile bike loop through the streets of Dunkirk and Fredonia, followed by a 5K (3.1 mile) run along the shores of Lake Erie. Download a description of the Duathlon route.
Bike Route:
- The “Connections” Duathlonstarts at the SUNY Fredonia Business Technology Incubator at 214 Central Ave. in Dunkirk, NY. Start on Central Avenue in front of the Business Technology Incubator (Dunkirk).
- Follow Central Ave. from Downtown Dunkirk into Fredonia. Central Ave. will dead-end into Temple Street. Turn left onto Temple Street. (3 miles)
- Temple becomes Water Street beyond Main Street in Downtown Fredonia. Continue on Water Street to Webster Road. (2 miles)
- Turn right on Webster Road to Chautauqua St. (2 miles)
- Turn right on Chautauqua St. Just before Rte 20 (Main Street) turn right onto Houghton. Houghton will dead end into Seymour St. (1.25 miles)
- Turn left on Seymour Street, which becomes Chestnut Street after the light. Continue on Chestnut to Willow. (2.5 miles)
- Turn right onto Willow and take it to Brigham Road. (2.25 miles)
- Turn right on Lakeshore Drive. End at Memorial Park Transition Area. (1500 feet or so).
A visual map of the Bicycle Route can be here.
Running Route:
The running route for the 2nd Annual Connections Duathlon has changed from last year per the request of the City of Dunkirk.
- The run will start at the Memorial Park Transition Area and head east along the run/bike path.
- The run will continue east behind the Clarion Hotel along the shores of Lake Erie to Lake Front Blvd.
- Follow Lake Front Blvd. turning right on North Serval St.
- Left on East Pine St.
- Left on N. Warsaw St. to Wright Park Drive.
- Follow Wright Park Dr. back to Lake Front Blvd.
- Follow Lake Front Blvd back to Memorial Park.
- Runners will never cross. Throughout the run, runners will be on the right, with opposing running traffic (if any) on their left.
A visual map of the Bicycle Route can be here.
Registration
On-line registration (credit card payment only) is available until 12 (noon) on Tuesday, April 12, 2011.
You can also download a PDF of the registration form and mail it with your entry fee to: SUNY-Fredonia, Attn. Sherri A. Mason, Fredonia, NY 14063.
Pre-registration entries fees (received by April 12, 2011) include a t-shirt.
On-site registration will run from 8:00 - 9:00 AM on the day of the event at the SUNY Fredonia Business Technology Incubator. Day-of registration fees are $5 more than pre-registration entry fees and do not guarantee receipt of t-shirt.
Packet Pick Up
Packets will be available for pick up on the day of the event from 8:00 - 9:15 AM at the SUNY Fredonia Business Technology Incubator.
Brackets
19 & Under, 20-29, 30-29, 40-49, 50-59, 60 & Over
Awards
- Overall Male & Female
- Top 3 Finishers in each of the age brackets (above)
- Overall Relay Teams (Male, Female, & Co-Ed)
The award ceremony will take place at 12 (noon) at the SUNY Fredonia Business Technology Incubator. Post-race refreshments will be provided.
Lodging
If needing overnight accomodations, we recommend the Clarion Hotel (30 Lake Shore Drive East, Dunkirk, NY, 14048; (716) 366-8350). The Clarion Hotel is conveniently located 2 blocks down from the SUNY Business Technology Incubator along the shores of Lake Erie.
Proceeds
Proceeds from the "Connections " Duathlon will help provide support for "Green" Initiatives and Sustainability Endeavors within Chautauqua County.
Race Waiver
A full copy of the race waiver can be viewed, downloaded, and printed here.
