Welcome to the Fort Collins Triathlon/Duathlon! This great first timers and seasoned athletes event takes place on a safe, flat and fast course. Semi-annual events makes for a great measure of fitness change over the course of the summer. We take pride in providing a safe and non intimidating environment with fun and fitness as the goal of this event. Any questions contact Ken Forzley at kforzley@comcast.net or 970-482-0551. Have a fun and safe race!!
Race Registration and Results
*REGISTER NOW*
May 20, 2012 I September 9, 2012 I May 12, 2013 (pdf) I September 8, 2013 (pdf)
TRIATHLON: Registration
Swim: 450
Yards Bike: 13 Miles
Run: 3 Miles
Start: 7:00am at EPIC
DUATHLON
Run: 1.2 Miles
Bike: 13 Miles
Run: 3 Miles
Start: 7:00am at Stuart Street cul de sac
ENTRY FEES
Individual $65.00 - Relay Teams $100 (sign up for BOTH races and SAVE!)
Parking
Please park at the Fort Collins Club race
morning for the road to
EPIC will be closed for the duration of the race. PLEASE BE EARLY.
Transition Area
The transition area opens at 6:00am.
Packet Pick up
Packet pick up and race registration is the Saturday before each event at the Fort Collins Club from 10:00am to 3:00pm. You will receive a number, timing chip, t-shirt and other cool stuff. Race morning packet pick up will be from 5:30am to 6:45am. PLEASE BE EARLY.
First Timers Meeting and Pre-Race Meeting
The first timers meeting will take place the Saturday before each event at 1:30pm at the Fort Collins Club. This informational meeting will assist you in the art of the triathlon/duathlon and put your mind at ease with this presentation! Please bring all questions about how to get through your first event!
The SWIM
The swim takes place in the EPIC pool. The snake swim allows the athlete to swim a length, duck under the lane line, and swim the length back. This process is repeated until 18 lengths are completed totaling 450 yards. The fastest swimmer starts first with the next swimmer following every 10 seconds. WALKING IS ALLOWED.
The BIKE
The fast THREE loop course follows the Riverside Ave. leaving EPIC to Prospect Rd, turn right (east) to Timberline Rd., turn right (south) to Drake Rd. turn right (west) to Lemay Ave. turn right (north) to Prospect Rd. turn right (east) back towards Riverside Ave. Be sure to complete THREE loops of the bike course for a total of 13 miles. Please stay to the right of traffic and control cones and follow the directions of the course marshals. BE SAFE. CAUTION: RAILROAD TRACKS.
The RUN
The run will be clearly marked with cones and arrows on the roadway. It leaves the transition area and follows the dirt path along the power line trail. It then heads west along Drake Road on the sidewalk until you turn into Parkwood east neighborhood and meanders through the area until the finish back at EPIC. There will be maps available at packet pick up the day before the race.
THE DUATHLON
The Du first run starts at the Stuart Street cul de sac and follows a circle loop in the Parkwood East neighborhood. A cyclist will lead and one will follow this group of runners. Then proceed to the transition area to your bike and follow the bike and run courses of the triathletes. BE SAFE.
Post Race Party and Awards
The post race party and awards will be held at the Fort Collins Club. The following are eligible for awards; top three men and women in each age group, starting at 12-14 (5 year increments), top three relay teams, top three athena and Clydesdale. The post race party includes a pancake breakfast and drink of your choice!
CONTACT KEN FORZLEY WITH ANY QUESTIONS. kforzley@comcast.net or 970-482-0551
The Clubs' annual Kids' Triathlon will be held Sunday, Aug. 25 with the first wave starting at 8:00am. This is an untimed event for anyone 4-12 years old who can be reasonably expected to safely negotiate the distances. The emphasis is on fun, participation and giving your best effort– not on competing. Cost: $30 for the first child per family and $25 for each additional child. Scholarships are available! Just show your FCC membership card. Early registration ends August 1. Late registration closes August 23. For more information, contact Stacey@ftcclub.net or 970-224-2582. Event proceeds will benefit the Cardiac Kids Chapter of the Children’s Hospital in Denver.
Registration Brochure #1 Registration Brochure #2
WHAT
Kids 4-12 years old who can reasonably be expected to safely negotiate the distances
NOTE: NO SWIM AIDS PERMITTED I Race Capped at 350 Participants so register early!
WHAT
Swim, then bike, run. Distances are age graded and
are
hoped to be accessible yet challenging to participants.
| AGE GROUP | SWIM | BIKE | RUN |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4-6 | 25 meters | 1km | 200 meters |
| 7-8 | 50 meters | 2km | 400 meters |
| 9-10 | 100 meters | 4km | 800 meters |
| 11-2 | 200 meters | 8km | 1600 meters |
WHEN
Sunday, August 25, 2013
- Late packet pick up opens at 6:30am Sunday August 26
- Transition opens at 7:00am
- Pre-race meeting for older age groups at 7:45am
- First wave will go off at 8:00am
- Pre-Race meeting for younger age groups at 9:00am
- Last wave in water by 10:55am
- Post-race party begins as participants finishes
WHERE
Edora Pool and Ice Center (Epic) 1801 Riverside Ave, Fort Collins, CO 80525
This event is for everyone! Bring the whole family and enjoy a festive
run
before you enjoy a feast! Thanksgiving Day 2012- Thursday, November 28
Pre-registration locations:
Fort Collins Club
Runner's Roost
Foot of the Rockies
PACKET PICK UP Pre-registered runners may pick up
packets at the
*Fort Collins Club on Wednesday,
November 27, 12 noon to 7 p.m., or at
*Beach House Grill on race
morning, 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Enter early!
FOOD BANK FOOD DRIVE - HELP FIGHT HUNGER!
BRING IN NON-PERISHABLE FOOD ITEMS TO PACKET PICKUP
This year the Fort Collins Thanksgiving Day Run will be raising money for
the Food Bank for Larimer County. The vision of the Food Bank for Larimer
County is a hunger-free Larimer County, and our mission is to provide food to
all in need through community partnerships and hunger-relief programs. The Food
Bank for Larimer County provides approximately 7.8 million pounds of donated
food and other products to the community each year through three programs: Food
Share, Kids Cafe and Food Link. Please visit us at www.foodbanklarimer.org or
www.facebook.com/foodbankforlarimercounty