Athlete Information – Cott Beverage Downtown Du Dash
ENTRY FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE – NO EXCEPTION
(should the race be cancelled due to weather, the race is non-refundable and will not be rescheduled)
Event: Cott Beverage Downtown Du Dash
Date: Saturday, August 23, 2014 at 6:45am
Entry Fee:
· $60.00 Competitive 5K Run & 10M Bike
· $50.00 Recreational 5K Run & 10M Bike
· $40.00 Kid’s Entry (Ages 6-10) 1/2M Run & 1.5M Bike
· $40.00 Kid’s Entry (Ages 11-14) 1M Run & 3M Bike
· Registration fees apply
· Entry fee also includes a participant t-shirt and a finisher’s medal.
Start Times & Race Information:
· Competitive- 6:45am- This will be a competitive transition. Timing between the Run & Bike portion WILL COUNT towards final time.
Race consists of a 5K Run & 10Mile Bike. The bike course is a ½ mile loop in Downtown Tampa (20 Laps). Please be aware that there are four (4) sharp 90 degree turns and competitive riders must have experience on these types of courses. Riders are solely responsible for counting their laps.
Runners must complete 5k course by 7:30 to continue onto the bike portion.
· Recreational - 7:15am- This will be a non-competitive transition. Timing between the Run & Bike portion WILL NOT COUNT towards final time. Runners will be moved to the transition block and will time trial start. Run & Bike portions will be timed separately for safety purposes. Please be aware that there will be a small break between the two events.
Race consists of a 5K Run & 10Mile Bike. The bike course is a ½ mile loop in Downtown Tampa (20 Laps). Please be aware that there are four (4) sharp 90 degree turns on the course. Riders are solely responsible for counting their laps.
Runners must complete 5k course by 8:30 to continue onto the bike portion.
· Kid’s Dash- 7:30am- This will be a non-competitive transition. Timing between the Run & Bike portion WILL NOT COUNT towards final time. Runners will be moved to the transition block and will time trial start. Run & Bike portions will be timed separately for safety purposes. Please be aware that there will be a small break between the two events.
Race consists of a 1Mile Run & 3Mile Bike. The bike course is a ½ mile loop in Downtown Tampa (6 Laps). Please be aware that there are four (4) sharp 90 degree turns on the course.
Runners must complete 5k course by 9:00 to continue onto the bike portion.
2014 Race Registration: Online registration will close at 11:00pm on Wednesday August 20th. You may register at packet pick-up on August 22nd but there will not be Race Day registration available.
Packet Pick-Up: Available Friday, August 22nd from 1:00pm-8:00pm at Curtis Hixon Park.
Race Day Check-in: Check-in and packet pick-up will open at 5:00am on Saturday, August 23rd. The registration tent is on Gasparilla Plaza.
What to Bring:
· Bike
· Helmet
· Sunscreen
· Shirt
· Shorts
· Running Shoes
· Hat
· Water Bottle
*Be sure to check the weather and plan accordingly. It will be very hot, please bring extra towels and water.
Age-Up Policy for Kid's Dash: An athlete’s official race age is his/her age on December 31, 2014. Athletes will be classified by their race age into the following divisions:
JV: Ages 6-10
Varsity: Ages 11-14
Run Finish: The run course officially closes at 8:30am. All participants still on the course will be asked to return to the finish line/ awards ceremony and considered a DNF.
Transition Area Conduct: For safety reasons, you will not be permitted to ride your bike in or out of the transition area. You must walk while in the transition area. Please be aware of other athletes as you move through the transition area and follow all instructions from race officials, bike techs and volunteers. Participants will not be allowed to exit transition until their bike helmets are securely fastened.
Only athletes will be allowed in the transition area. Athletes need to have their bikes in transition no later than 6:15am. Transition will close at 6:30am.
Illegal Items: Aero bars, training wheels and all musical devices/headphones are not permitted.
