DOOBY DU DUATHLON

This early season duathlon is perfect to dust off those bikes and get ready for multi-sport season. This event is great for experienced athletes as well as those wanting to try their first duathlon. Both of the run courses are within Secor Metropark on hard packed gravel trails and the bike course is a two loop course on surrounding roads.

COURSE

2.5K Run → Packed gravel park trail | Map My Run Course
13.5 Mile Bike → Paved flat rural roads | Map My Run Bike Course
5K Run → Packed gravel park trail | Map My Run Course

SPECTATOR TIPS

The best spectator viewing will be at the transition where you can watch your friends and family come and go. There will be a lot of action and calling out — friendly competition from athletes around the Northwest Ohio area and surrounding states.

Official Athlete Guide

The hard part is over. You signed up. You prepared. Now it is race time. 

This guide is here to assist you on some of the details of this event. 

What do I need to bring to pick up my race packet?

Great question. Glad you asked. For USAT sanctioned events we are required to see each participant’s government issued ID or USAT membership card. There are no exceptions to this rule.

Packet Pick Up

Sunday May 4, 2025

7:00 - 8:45 am

Secor Metropark Lone Oak Shelter House

Race Day Schedule

7:00 am - Transition opens and packet pick up begins

8:45 am - Athlete Briefing by Lone Oak Shelter House

9:00 am - Event begins

10:15 am - Awards available

*Times are subject to change based on race director’s discretion

Bike Support

Our great friends at Cycle Werks will be on site during the race for any last minute bike needs.

We will have staff out on the bike course to assist should you have any mechanical issues.

USAT and Rules to Know

This is a USAT sanctioned event. All participants must have a USAT (USA Triathlon) membership or one day pass purchased. This is taken care of during the registration process.

We always have at minimum one USAT Certified Race Director at each event.

USAT’s Most Common Rule Violations

Helmets and chin straps. Our best advice to you is as soon as you enter transition from either the swim or your first run, put on your helmet and buckle the chin strap. Do not touch your bike until this is done. When returning from the bike portion of the event, fully rack your bike back in your spot before removing your helmet.

Unauthorized Assistance. This is what it sounds like, you cannot accept any assistance on any portion of this course except from authorized race staff, volunteers, medical personnel or other athletes.

No drafting on the bike. Drafting isn’t allowed, keep your distance and pass when you are able.

Entire Course. This may sound obvious but, you must complete the entire course.

Headphones and Cell Phones. Headphones are not allowed at any point during the event. You may have a cell phone on your person or bike but you may not use it to play music or accept phone calls.

You can view a full list of rules here: https://www.usatriathlon.org/multisport/rules

Transition 101

For this event there are no assigned bike rack locations. Bike racks are first come, first served. Just remember where you parked yourself! 

Rack your bike by the saddle with the front wheel pointing down. Place your gear on the ground to the right (when looking at your bike) front tire. Many athletes will use a towel to place their gear on. Keep it simple, only bring what you need into transition. Leave your gear bags and other items with a spectator or in your vehicle.

You can view USAT transition tips here: https://www.usatriathlon.org/articles/training-tips/tips-and-tricks-for-a-smooth-transition#:~:text=Place%20your%20gear%20on%20the,Make%20your%20transition%20area%20noticeable.

Place your timing chip on your left ankle. Volunteers will write on your arm and calf your bib numbers. Please have your bib number visible at all times. You should wear your bib on the bike course and must on the run course.

Course Maps

All course maps for this event can be viewed by following this link: 

https://runtoledo.com/dooby-du-duathlon-secor-metropark-berkey-ohio/#event-course-map

Water Stops

There will be water and Gatorade available at transition as well as one water stop serving water and Gatorade on the 5k run course. You are able to carry your own hydration.

 

Trophy to OA Male and Female
Trophy to OA Masters Male and Female

Trophy to First Place Male and Female in each age group

15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75+

2.5K Run → Packed gravel park trail 
13.5 Mile Bike → Paved flat rural roads 
5K Run → Packed gravel park trail

View Course Maps Here

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