Capital City Biathlon & 5K

  • Date Sat 24th May 2025
  • Time 6:00AM CDT
  • Location New Berlin, Illinois
  • Price Free - $101.70
  • Races 6 races
  • Distances 5km

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Event summary

Get ready for an exhilarating day of athleticism and camaraderie at the Capital City Biathlon & 5K on Saturday, May 24th, 2025! Set against the stunning backdrop of Danenberger Family Vineyards in New Berlin, Sangamon, this event promises to be a highlight for both participants and spectators alike.

Kick off the morning at 7:30 AM with the Mini-Biathlon, featuring a 1-mile run followed by a 7.5-mile bike ride. Not a fan of the biathlon? Join the fun with the 5K run starting at 8:30 AM, or challenge yourself with the Full Biathlon, which includes a 5K run and a 15-mile bike ride, also starting at 8:30 AM. Whether you're racing solo or teaming up with a partner, there’s an exciting opportunity for everyone to get active and make memories. Post-race, enjoy delicious snacks and breakfast treats available at the winery while celebrating your achievements with friends and family. Don’t miss out on this fantastic event filled with community spirit, healthy competition, and beautiful scenery!

Organiser's Description

SATURDAY, MAY 24TH, 2025 STARTING AT 7:30AM FOR THE MINI-BIATHLON

LOCATION: DANENBERGER FAMILY VINEYARDS

EVENTS:

MINI-BIATHLON - 1MILE RUN - 7.5 MILE BIKE - STARTS AT 7:30AM

5K RUN - STARTS AT 8:30AM
BIATHLON 5K RUN AND A 15-MILE BIKE - STARTS AT 8:30AM
TEAM BIATHLON SPLIT THE BIATHLON AND ONE PERSON RUNS THE 5K AND THE OTHER BIKES THE 15 MILES

PACKET PICKUP IS ON RACE DAY FROM 6:30 AM TO 7:15AM FOR THE MINI-BIATHLON AND REOPENS AGAIN AFTER THE MINI-STARTS AND IS OPEN UNTIL 8:15AM ON RACE MORNING.

LOOK FOR THE CHECK IN TENT ON THE SOUTHSIDE OF THE WINERY NEAR IRISH ROAD.

PARKING WILL BE ON THE EAST SIDE OF THE WINERY. YOU CAN USE THE RESTROOMS INSIDE THE WINERY AS WELL AS THE OUTSIDE PORTA-POTTIES.

SAFETY IS ALWAYS A CONCERN SO REMEMBER TO FOLLOW THE RULES OF THE ROAD. RUN ON THE LEFT SIDE AND BIKE ON THE RIGHT SIDE. WE WILL HAVE HAM RADIO OPERATORS PATROLLING THE ROADS AND HELPING WITH LOCAL TRAFFIC IF ANY. WE DON'T EXPECT TO SEE MANY CARS ALONG THE ROUTE BECAUSE THERE ARE ONLY A FEW HOMES OUT THERE.

START TIME FOR THE 5K IS 8 AM FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS. THE ROUTE IS A FLAT, OUT AND BACK ON IRISH RD.

YOU ARE CHIPPED TIMED SO LINE UP ACCORDING TO YOUR INTENDED PACE AND YOUR TIME STARTS WHEN YOU CROSS THE START LINE. WHEN YOU ARE FINISHED HEAD DOWN TO THE WINERY FOR SOME SNACKS AFTER YOU COLLECT YOUR FINISHER'S MEDAL. THERE WILL BE SOME BREAKFAST FOOD FOR SALE AS WELL. SO YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY CAN EAT TOO.

BIATHLETES AFTER FINISHING YOUR (1M FOR THE MINI) 5K LAP TURN TOWARDS THE BIKE CORRAL NEAR THE FINISH LINE. YOUR TRANSITION TIME STARTS WHEN YOU CROSS THE FINISH LINE. REMEMBER YOU MUST WALK YOUR BIKE OUT OF THE CORRAL AND HAVE YOUR HELMET ON BEFORE YOU CAN LEAVE THE CORRAL. YOUR TRANSITION TIME ENDS AND BIKE LAP STARTS WHEN YOU CROSS THE START/FINISH LINE GOING EAST ON IRISH ROAD.

FULL BIATHLON: AFTER COMPLETING YOUR FIRST LOOP YOU WILL BE GOING ACROSS THE FINISH LINE AGAIN SO WE CAN CAPTURE YOUR SPLIT TIME. YOUR FINAL TIME IS THE SUM OF ALL YOUR LAPS: 5K LAP; T1 IS YOUR TRANSITION TIME TO GET YOUR BIKE AND BACK OUT TO THE START/FINISH LINE, BIKE LAP 1 IS YOUR FIRST 7.5 MILE LOOP AND BIKE LAP 2 IS YOUR SECOND 7.5 MILE LOOP.

WE FOLLOW THESE RULES FOR THE TRANSITION AREA AND BIKE ROUTE:

1. FIRST COME FIRST SERVED FOR POSITIONS ON THE BIKE RACKS IN THE TRANSITION AREA. BECAUSE OF THE SIZE OF THE EVENT JUST ABOUT ANY POSITION WILL GET YOU IN AND OUT QUICKLY.
2. KEEP YOUR GEAR AS CLOSE TO YOUR BIKE AS POSSIBLE. USING A SMALL TOWEL OR FOLDED LARGER TOWEL TO SET YOUR GEAR ON SO YOUR STUFF IS VISUALLY SEPARATED FROM OTHERS.
3. ALL BIKERS MUST WEAR A HELMET WHEN LEAVING THE CORRAL AREA.
4. WAIT UNTIL YOU GET ON THE ROAD TO MOUNT YOUR BIKE.
5. NO DRAFTING OTHER BIKERS (MAINTAIN 3 BIKE LENGTHS FROM A RIDER IN FRONT OF YOU). IF YOU ARE GOING TO PASS, DO SO QUICKLY (15 SECONDS) AND PASS ON THE LEFT SIDE.
6. RIDE ON THE FAR RIGHT SIDE OF THE ROAD EXCEPT TO PASS OR AVOID A ROAD HAZARD.

WE WILL HAVE AWARDS FOR TOP FINISHERS AND AGE BRACKETS FOR ALL EVENTS.

Races

  • Capital City Mini-Biathlon

    Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 24th May 2025 (8:00AM CDT)

    $48.70

    This is a one mile run and 7.5 mile bike race.
  • Capital City Biathlon

    Incl. $4.00 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 24th May 2025 (8:00AM CDT)

    $54.00

    This event is a 5K run followed by a 15 mile bike race. Transition time from the run to the Bike is included in your total time for scoring.
  • Capital City Biathlon for Teams

    Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 24th May 2025 (8:00AM CDT)

    $38.10

    Each team member must register separately. This event is a 5K run followed by a 15 mile bike race. Transition time from the run to the Bike is included in your total time for scoring.
  • Capital City Biathlon Challenge - Mini-Biathlon & Biathlon

    Incl. $6.70 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 24th May 2025 (8:00AM CDT)

    $101.70

  • Ccb 5k

    Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 24th May 2025 (8:00AM CDT)

    $38.10

    An out and back course.
  • Volunteer on Race Day

    Incl. T-Shirt

    Sat 24th May 2025 (6:00AM CDT)

    Free

    Help out with packet pick up, transition area marshall, or post race clean up.

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Location

Dannenberger's Family Vineyards, 12341 Irish Rd, New Berlin, 62670, IL, United States

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