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The Charleston Challenge Duathlon

   

Saturday, September 27, 2008 :: Charleston, Illinois: Charleston Challenge
Sprint Duathlon :: Run 2 miles, Bike 19.2 miles, Run 2 miles
Kids Duathlon :: Distance Determined by Age
 
Start Time: 9:00 am
Location: Carl Sandburg School, 1924 Reynolds Dr, Charleston, IL 61920
 
Phone: (217) 345-6897
email: RecSup@co.coles.il.us
email: scott_berry@vesuvius.com
 
Register On-Line At: Active.com
Printable Entry Form At: TriFind.com - (.doc file)
Race Information Sheet At: TriFind.com - (.doc file)

Price:
  • Individuals registering on or before Sept. 12th, fee is $35.00; after Sept. 12th the fee is $40.00.
  • Team members registering on or before Sept. 12th, fee is $25.00 each; after Sept. 12th the fee is $30.00 each.
  • T-Shirt for first 100 registered.
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    Course Info: 2.1 mile run, 20 mile bike, 2.1 mile run.
  • Run is on rolling lightly traveled residential streets. Both runs are the same loop. Volunteers at corners to guide runners. - (run route map and elevation can be found at: www.usatf.org/routes/view.asp?rID=90040)
  • The ride is a 19.1 mile loop with 6 lung scorching climbs, +40 MPH down hills and flats to hammer. Well marked course with signs and arrows, volunteers at busy corners to signal traffic. - (ride route map and elevation can be found at www.usatf.org/routes/view.asp?rID=90034)

     

    More:
  • Great trophies, plenty of parking @ the event site, indoor restrooms and changing areas. Post race food!
  • Proceeds go to Charleston Parks and Recreation Department to fund local recreational activities.
  • Award will be given for Women's age groups, Men's age group and Women's teams, Men's Team and Coed Team.
     
    Directions To Race: - Map
  • From I-57: - take exit 190 east on Il route 16 nine miles into Charleston. Turn right at the second stop light onto Reynolds. Follow Reynolds Drive south 8 blocks to Carle Sandburgh School.
  • From I-70: - take exit 119 north on IL route 130. Follow route 130 north 20 miles to Charleston. Turn left at the first stop light onto Lincoln Avenue. Follow Lincoln Ave. to Reynolds Drive. Turn left on Reynolds Drive, 8 blocks to Carl Sandburg School.
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    2007 Results At TriFind.com: Overall / Age Group / Relay Teams
    2006 Results At TriFind.com: Overall / Age Group / Kids
    2005 Results At: TriFind.com

     

    Charleston is in east-central Illinois
    185 miles south of Chicago,
    101 miles east of Springfield,
    37 miles northeast of Effingham,
    and 11 miles east of Mattoon

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     Important:  If you are staying in a local hotel, please book your room early as there are other events in the area that may make last minute hotel reservations difficult to get.

    HELMETS REQUIRED TO RACE

    Packet Pick-up: Packets will be available on Sept. 26th at Bike-N-Hike, 959 18th St, Charleston. They will also be available at check-in Sept. 27th 7:00 to 8:30 a.m.

    Divisions:
    Female     19 & under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 & over
    Male 19 & under, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60 & over
    Teams Male, Female, Co-Ed

     Awards: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in all divisions; overall male, female and team finishers.

    Directions To Race: - Map

    From I-57: - take exit 190 east on Il route 16 nine miles into Charleston. Turn right at the second stop light onto Reynolds. Follow Reynolds Drive south 8 blocks to Carle Sandburg School.

    From I-70: - take exit 119 north on IL route 130. Follow route 130 north 20 miles to Charleston. Turn left at the first stop light onto Lincoln Avenue. Follow Lincoln Ave. to Reynolds Drive. Turn left on Reynolds Drive, 8 blocks to Carl Sandburg School.

     

        Kids Race Information
     

                CHILDRENS RACE INFORMATION:
    Children’s event will begin at 7:45 a.m.
    Must be registered by 7:30 a.m.
    Kids event is FREE. 

              CHILDRENS COURSE: (Circles around school)
              Ages 5 & under – run ¼ mile, bike ¼ mile
          Ages 6 to 9 –     run ¼ mile , bike ½ mile, run ¼ mile
          Ages 10 to 13 – run  ½     mile, bike 1 mile, run  ½ mile

     

     

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    This Race Web page was updated on 10/17/07 Some information may have changed
    always contact race officials before making your final race plans.

     

    Race Name: Charleston Challenge
    Phone Number: (217) 345-7044 ext 209

     

     

    email: RecSup@co.coles.il.us