Bridgeman104 Duathlon

New Orleans Crescent City Connection, Gretna, Louisiana

Sunday, June 10, 2012 @ 7:00 AM

 

Date

Start: Sunday, June 10, 2012 @ 7:00 AM

Additional Date Information

7:00am race start; 5:30 transition open

Address

New Orleans Crescent City Connection, Gretna, Louisiana
300 Huey P. Long Ave., Gretna, LA at the Farmers Market Gretna, LA

Fees

$40 before 3/1/2012; $45 until 5/9/2012: $55 until 6/1/2012 $65 6/1/2012 thru race day

Registration Closing Date

Friday, June 7, 2013 @ 12:00 PM PST

Brief Description

Two mile run through historic downtown Gretna, transition to a ten mile out and back bike ride along river road and then over Mississippi River on the Crescent City Connection bridge, finish with an out and back two mile run along the mighty Mississippi river overlooking the New Orleans skyline and the bridge you just conquered.

USAT STATE CHAMPIONSHIP DUATHLON

United States Triathlon recently named the Bridgeman104 Duathlon the Louisiana State Championship Duathlon. While the race remains first timer friendly there should also be some serious competition to be crowned State Champion.

Additional Information

Start your race under a canopy of 100 year old oak trees along the historic Huey P. Long Ave. and pass the turn of the century St. Josephs church complex before transitioning onto your bike under the cover of the Gretna Farmers Market. From the market head out along river road making your way to the Crescent City Connection bridge where you will have a panoramic view of the French Quarter, Jackson Square and the central business district of New Orleans. Return on the same route to start you final leg along the top of the levee of the mighty Mississippi River as you run out and back with a view of downtown New Orleans and the bridge you just conquered. Coarse is completely closed to vehicular traffic with full police and medical support and multiple aid stations. After the race you will enjoy food, drink and music at the riverfront concluding with an awards ceremony. Packet pick up will be held in conjunction with the Gretna Art Walk and the Gretna Market displaying the the work of dozens of local artist and craftsmen. Age group, relay, and mountain (recreational) bike divisions.

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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