Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 10/23/2012 09:00 AM
Updated by: Kim_Hamilton on 10/23/2012 09:00 AM
Expires: 01/01/2017 12:00 AM
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Everyone is invited to du-it for the salmon: The 16th Annual Salmon Duathlon and 5K Run
Knights Ferry, CA...On Your Mark Events presents its 16th Annual Salmon Duathlon and 5K Run on Sunday, November 4, 8:45 a.m., in the historic hamlet (and it’s surroundings) of Knights Ferry, California. The Salmon Duathlon and 5K Run (two separate competitions) will benefit the preservation of the salmon natural spawning habitat in the Stanislaus River....
This fall classic has become a very popular event for serious and weekend athletes throughout California. The Salmon Duathlon course distances consist, in the order of, a 5K Run (two loops), 30K Bike, and 2.5K Run (one loop). The Duathlon and the 5K run courses are on paved surfaces that run through rolling hills and features running along the Stanislaus River, through the Knights Ferry covered bridge (the longest covered bridge west of the Mississippi), and into and around Knights Ferry – all of this, plus the beautiful fall foliage in full season!
The entry fee to the duathlon is $50.00 per person, pre-registered and $60.00 race-day registration. For duathlon relay teams (1 runner and 1 biker) is $85.00 pre-registered and $95.00 for day-of registration. The 5K Run fee is $30.00 pre-registered and $35.00 race-day registration. Participants will receive a commemorative T-shirt, snacks, refreshments (including beer), and entry into an exciting raffle. The traditional On Your Mark Events’ unique soapstone trophies will be awarded to the 1st overall male and female winners in the duathlon and 5K run and etched glass trophies will be given to the masters overall male and female finishers of both run and duathlon (45 years and older). In addition, medals will be awarded to men and women, three deep (1st, 2nd, and 3rd place), in ten-year age groups through 70+ in each race.
2011 wining times were:
Duathlon Male—1:20:52
Duathlon Female—1:27:42
Duathlon Masters Male—1:24:58
Duathlon Masters Female—1:48:54
Duathlon Team Male—1:29:36
Duathlon Team Female—2:49:26
Duathlon Team Co-ed—2:04:58
5K Run Male —0:19:08
5K Run Female —0:21:01
5K Run Masters Male —0:20:27
5K Run Masters Female —0:24:05
Both, the Salmon Duathlon and 5K Run will start at 8:45 a.m., with check-in and registration beginning at 7:30 a.m., in the parking lot of the Knights Ferry State Park, locate right off Sonora Road, Knights Ferry, Calif.
For more Salmon Duathlon and 5K Run information and/or an application, contact On Your Mark Events at 209-795-7832 or visit their website. Online registration is available at Active.com.
Since 1988 On Your Mark Events has produced, managed, and provided timing and results services for more than 900 sporting events. These numerous sporting events include runs, duathlons, triathlons, bike races, swimming competitions, and track and field meets. Headquartered in Arnold, California (central Sierra), the company is directed by (co-principals and husband and wife) Mark and Kandee Aiton.
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