The Triple D Winter Race is a winter endurance trail event that traverses Dubuque County, Iowa in the dead of winter by bike, foot, or cross country ski.
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Race day: Sunday, January 15th, 2017
View our blog for race info: tripledrace.blogspot.com
Packet Pickup & Sponsor Hotel:
Packet pickup will be on Saturday, January 14th, from 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM at our sponsor hotel:
Best Western Plus
3100 Dodge St.
Dubuque, IA 52003
Reservations: 800.336.4392
Best Western has a block of rooms for Triple D racers at a discounted rate (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday night). These rooms go fast and are only guaranteed through Dec. 28th, so book yours as soon as you register!
Race Day Info:
Bikers:
Please review the RULES link at tripledrace.blogspot.com for more race detail.
7:30 AM Race Headquarters opens (Best Western hotel – Symposium room)
7:30 AM – 9:30 AM Biker Check-in & race day registration (Race day packet pickup by request only please)
9:35 AM Mandatory pre-race meeting – Symposium room
10:00 AM 100k ENDURANCE RACE START
10:05 AM Poker Tour Start
10:00 PM Recommended finish cutoff for all racers – if you will not arrive back by then check in by cell phone with race director (Zach Hodge – 563.590.3619)
Runners / X-Country Skiers:
Races will consist of an out and back course on the beautiful Heritage Trail. Trail is relatively flat, and made of hard-packed limestone. It may be snow covered, in which case cross country skiing or snowshoeing are welcome. The race is be self-supported, so make sure to carry all of your fuel!
8:00 AM Start / Finish opens (Durango Depot [link], 736 Burtons Furnace Rd, Durango, IA 52039)
8:00 AM – 9:45 AM Race day packet pickup (by request) and race day registration (t-shirt & swag not guaranteed)
9:50 AM Pre-race meeting for all racers
10:00 AM HALF / FULL / ULTRA RACE START
10:15 AM 5K START
Estimated Award times (at Durango Depot):
11:15 AM 5k Awards
1:00 PM Half Marathon Awards
3:30 PM Marathon / Ultra Awards
All Triple D Racers:
6:00 PM – 11:00 PM Racer gathering / social at Race Headquarters (Best Western)
9:30 PM Bike 100k Awards Ceremony & Poker Tour Winners