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Union County Colorfest Biathlon & 5K

EVENTS
  • 5k Run:- Run 3.1 Miles
  • Biathlon:- Run 3.1 Miles, Bike 17.5 Miles
  • Kids Biathlon:- 0.4 Miles, Bike 0.6 Miles
RACE DATE
Saturday, October 14, 2017
Start Time
8:30am
Entry Fee
$38 Biathlon
$65 Biathlon Team
$20 Kids Mini Biathlon
$20 5k Run
Location
Choate Mental Health Center
Address
1000 North Main Street
CITY
Anna
STATE/TERR
Illinois
Zip
62906
COUNTRY
USA
Phone
(573) 475-0499
Description

 _ 2017 Union County Colorfest Biathlon, Kids Mini Biathlon, & 5k Run:

KIDS MINI BIATHLON!  

It’s a great multi-sport intro for youngsters wanting to get in on the action!  It starts at the conclusion of the Adult Biathlon, making it perfect for families with both Adults & Kids racing!  The kids’ course is completely confined to the Choate Campus.  Spectators can watch nearly the entire course from the transition area!  Kids race distances are approximately a 0.4 mile run & 0.6 mile bike.  Helmets are mandatory. Training wheels are welcome.  Parents are welcome to accompany their youngsters along the course.  Race is chip timed!  All finishers receive a medal at the awards ceremony!  Suggested for kids ages 4-12.


ADULT BIATHLON:  5k Run/17.5 Mile Bike                                                                                     

Awards to Overall Male/Female Champion & top 2 in each division                                                                       

Awards to Fastest Male/Female Bike Split                                                                                                                     

Shirt  & Finisher’s Medal guaranteed to all participants registered by 10/5/17 (registrations received after 10/5/17 will receive shirt & medal while supplies last).                                                                                     

Chip Timed with Splits                                                                                                                                                                

Pre-Race Brief at 8am, at Start Line                                                                                                                                                              

Mass Start at 8:30am, in front of Goodner Hall                                                                                                                                               

Sanctioned by USA Triathlon, All USA Triathlon rules should be followed.  Helmets Mandatory.                                                                                                                                             

Divisions: (separated by gender) 19 & Under; 20-24; 25-29; 30-34; 35-39; 40-44; 45-49; 50-54; 55-59; 60+; TEAM; Para-Athlete                                                                                                                                                     

Awards Ceremony near the finish line at approximately 10:30am                                                                                                                            

Registration Fee:  $38 Individual;  $65 Teams ($10 late fee applied on Race Day.  All fees are nonrefundable & nontransferable)

5K RUN:                                                                                                                                                        

Awards to Overall Male/Female Champion & top 2 in each division                                                                   

Shirt guaranteed to all participants registered by 10/5/17 (registrations received after 10/5/17 will receive a shirt while supplies last)                                                                                                                                         

Chip Timed                                                                                                                                                                                      

Pre-Race Brief at 8am, at Start Line                                                                                                                                                             

Race Starts at 8:30am, in front of Goodner Hall                                                                                                                                                              

Divisions:  (separated by gender) 19 & Under;  20-29;  30-39;  40-49;  50+                                                       

Awards Ceremony near the finish line at approximately 9:30am                                                                

Registration Fee:  $20  ($10 late fee applied on Race Day.  All fees are nonrefundable & nontransferable)

Course Info

5K RUN COURSE:  5k Run course & Adult Biathlon Run is on the same course, with start & finish lines separated by 0.1 mile.   Water & Sports Drink will be available about half-way along the course.                                                                                                   

5k Run is marked with YELLOW road paint!                                                                                                                     

Run Course Map:  www.usatf.org/routes/view.asp?rID=551186                                                                   

Run Course Rules & Instructions:                                                                                                                                      

1.  It is the sole responsibility of the athlete to know and follow the proper course.                                           

2.  The Run course is open to vehicular traffic.  Participants should be aware of vehicular traffic at all times.                                                                                                                                                                                              

3.  Athletes should follow all rules set by USA Triathlon.

17.5 MILE BIKE COURSE: Be prepared for hills.                                                                                                   

Bike Course is marked with GREEN road paint!                                                                                                               

Bike Course Map: www.usatf.org/routes/view.asp?rID=551193                                                               

Bike Course Rules & Instructions:                                                                                                                                      

1.  It is the sole responsibility of the athlete to know and follow the proper course.                                           

2.  The Run course is open to vehicular traffic.  Participants should be aware of vehicular traffic at all times.                                                                                                                                                                                                 

3.  Athletes must obey all traffic laws while on the cycling course.                                                                               

4.  Helmets are mandatory.                                                                                                                                                                                              

5.  Athletes should follow all rules set by USA Triathlon.
Directions

Choate Mental Health Center, Anna IL (Goodner Hall, 1000 North Main Street, Anna, IL 62906)
PREVIOUS RESULTS

2016 Results at splitmastertiming.com: Biathlon / Relay /// 5K 
2015 Results at splitmastertiming.com: Overall / Age Group 
2014 Results at: splitmastertiming.com - (.pdf file)
2013 Results at: splitmastertiming.com - .pdf file
2012 Results at: athlinks.com or splitmastertiming.com 
2011 Results at: athlinks.com

2010 Results: not available ???
2009 Results at: athlinks.com
2008 Results: not available ???
2007 Results at: TriFind.com or athlinks.com
2006
Results: not available ???
2005 Results: not available ???
2004 Results at: TriFind.com 
2003 Results at: TriFind.com 
2002 Results: not available ???

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