Falls Duathlon

Race Information



Please join us in our 2nd year of a great event that is less than 30 minutes from downtown St. Paul or Rochester. This duathlon takes place around the Cannon River with the bike route traveling through the scenic countryside of the Cannon Falls area. The run will take place along the Cannon River and Cannon Valley Bike Trail. After the event, please join us in celebrating with great food and fun at the great parks in beautiful Cannon Falls!!



*Late and Race Day Registration: For those of you who are registering for the race at the last minute, we have a few different options:



Register at the Woodbury Running Room on Friday, April 30, 1 - 6 pm



Register at Hannahs Bend Park in Cannon Falls on Race day from 7:30 – 8:45 am



Parking



There are parking areas around the park and nearby streets. See the Directions/Parking link for details.



Course Information



The Duathlon consists of a 2 mile run course that winds in and around the downtown area of Cannon Falls. It travels along a creek with a gorgeous falls that sets the stage for a great course. The bike course is 14 miles in length and it is a fairly flat and straight out and back course through the neighboring farmlands. The race finishes on the Cannon Valley Bike trail with a 3 mile run alongside the Cannon River. The registration, transition area and finish line are located at the local swimming pool at Hannahs Bend Park in Cannon Falls. There are a great number of parks and fun activities for the family to enjoy while you are competing, so bring them to cheer you on and stay for the BBQ afterwards in celebration of your finish.



Background



The Falls Duathlon is in its second year. In looking for a site to put on a new event, we found a jewel location. This course will WOW you with its beauty and fast course. It is sure to be a race that you will want to return to each year as a kick-off to your multisport season.



Schedule



7:30 - 8:45 a.m. Race day registration and packet pick-up



9:00 a.m. Start of Race



Transition Area

Opens at 7:30 am and only participants are allowed in the area. The transition area is in the park and is a secure environment.

Race Awards



Awards will be given to the top 3 male and female runners in each age category: 19 & under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 & up. Team awards are top three teams for males, females and mixed teams. Award ceremonies will immediately follow the race near the start/finish line in the park.



Race Success



2010 Anticipated Participation Level - 220 athletes



2009 Participation Level - 160 athletes