30K RIKEN Challenge (Ride-N-Tie)

Date

Start: Sunday, September 9, 2012 @ 7:00 AM

Address

Washoe County Hidden Valley Regional Park
4740 Parkway Drive Reno, NV

Registration Closing Date

Friday, September 7, 2012 @ 11:59 PM PST

Brief Description

Do you like to RUN? Do you like to BIKE? When you mix the two you get the new "RIKEN" event! Join us for the innagural RENO 5000 RIKEN CHALLENGE!. This event covers a total distance of 30K (18.6 miles), done in teams of 2 members. One person starts by running, while the other rides a mountain bike beside the runner, giving you a 100% of support! Every mile along the course, team members trade positions. Come challenge yourself, with your BFF or significant other!

LIMITED

Limited to the first 36 teams to register.

Packet Pickup

Located at Peloton Bicycles 1635 Robb Dr, Reno NV 89523. Time: 12-3pm on Saturday Sept. 8, 2012.

2-Person Team Entry Fee

$125 until May 18. $135 until June 15. $150 until Aug 17. $165 until Aug 31. $180 until Sept 7. $200 @ Packet Pickup (Age: Must be 12+)

USAT Membership

MUST have USAT License. 1-day USAT membership $10 youth, $12 adult, $45 annually. http://www.usatriathlon.org/membership-services/join-or-renew.aspx or may purchase during packet pickup

AWARDS

Top 3 of each category receive awards. All participants receive a unique finisher's award.

Event T-Shirt

All participants will receive an event t-shirt.

Team Backpack

All participants will receive backpacks. You must have 1 team backpack during the event to be used for helmet storage when running, nutrition, your trash, spare tubes/air and anything else your team needs while racing.

High-tech hats

Participants will receive a high-tech training/racing hat.

Water Bottles

Participants will receive racing bottle for event.

RULES

Read event rules at www.RENO5000.com - Please read carefully.

CUT OFF

There will be a 4 hour cut-off time to be posted in official results.

Free Lunch

Post Race BBQ and free beer & drinks!

Additional Information

7am race start. 3 Categories: Male, Female, Co-ed. Top 5 of each category awarded. Every finisher receives finisher's award! Packet pickup from 12-3pm on 9-8-12 location in South Reno, start/finish at Damonte Ranch High School. Check www.RENO5000.com for upcoming course map.

More Information

Click here to view the event organizer's website

Sanctioning

USA Triathlon is the national governing body for the sports of triathlon, duathlon, winter triathlon and aquathlon in the United States. Participation in a USAT sanctioned event means the event director has the proper permits in place, liability and athlete excess medical insurance coverage and the event plan has met the standard of organization required. USA Triathlon provides rules, guidance and governance to set the standard for safe and fair multi-sport races. For more information on USA Triathlon and fueling the multi-sport lifestyle, visit our website at http://www.usatriathlon.org.

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