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4th Annual River Valley Duathlon

Sun May 7, 2023 Fort Smith, AR 72916 US Directions

Race Rules

  • No e-bikes.
  • No drafting on the bike.  You must maintain three bike lengths behind the rider in front of you, unless you are passing.
  • Ride on the right, pass on the left.
  • No ear buds on the bike.  This is an open course, so we want you to be able to hear any cars coming up on you and to be able to hear a cyclist calling out that they are passing you.
  • You must walk/run your bike to the mount line and dismount before crossing the dismount line.
  • There is not mechanical support for racers.  You must carry your own tubes and tools to handle any problems.
  • Hand off of the relay band must take place in the designated relay transition area.
  • Keep your transition gear to one side of you bike and not infringing on the space of others.  A hand towel is a good size area for your transition.
  • There is a cross over at Taylor and Fort Chaffee.  This is unavoidable with where the transition area is set up.  Runner will yield to the cyclists if they approach the cross over at the same time.  It is easier for the runners to adjust than the cyclist.
  • You must wear your helmet any time you are on your bike.  This includes before and after the race.
  • No non-participants in the transition area starting at 7:15am until the race is completed.  Please inform your friends and family about this rule.  They can use the port-a-potties, but, otherwise, they need to stay out of the parking lot/transition area.  Drinks and snacks are for participants.
  • No support from family/friends.
  • No pets on the course, but they are welcome as spectators.
  • Have fun.  Yes, this is timed and many of us are competitive, but we want to have people enjoy themselves.
  • If a relay person does not show, the RD may try to find a way for the remaining participant to still participate.

This is an open course, which means there may be some cars on the course.  Please be aware of traffic and follow traffic rules.

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