DSI Triathlon
Saturday, September 23, 2023
Past event
12:15 PM CDT
Red Wing, Minnesota
$22.20–$64.60 · 9 races
5km
Event summary
Join us for the exhilarating DSI Triathlon on Saturday, September 23, 2023, in the beautiful city of Red Wing, Goodhue! This unique event invites participants to "choose their own adventure" with a variety of race formats that can be tackled solo, in tandem, or as part of a relay team. Athletes can select from a thrilling 6K paddle (kayak, canoe, or SUP), a challenging 12.5K mountain bike ride, and a scenic 6.4K run. For those looking for a more inclusive experience, there's also a 4K untimed run, walk, or wheel option accessible to all ages and abilities.
Racers will kick off the day at Bay Point Park at 10:00 AM, with the action continuing throughout the morning as participants transition through each segment. This is the third year of this fantastic event, which not only promises a day of fun and fitness but also supports the mission of Disability Support International to improve the lives of individuals with disabilities in developing countries. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to challenge yourself while making a difference!
Racers will kick off the day at Bay Point Park at 10:00 AM, with the action continuing throughout the morning as participants transition through each segment. This is the third year of this fantastic event, which not only promises a day of fun and fitness but also supports the mission of Disability Support International to improve the lives of individuals with disabilities in developing countries. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to challenge yourself while making a difference!
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Races
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Solo Triathlon
Incl. $4.60 Fee
A single participant completes each leg of the relay.
Entries closed11:00 AM CDT
$64.60
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Relay Team Triathlon
Incl. $3.40 Fee
A team of three each competes in a different leg of the triathlon. No shuttles available between legs.
Entries closed11:00 AM CDT
$43.40
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Duathlon (Paddle-Bike OR Paddle-Run OR Bike-Run)
Incl. $4.60 Fee
There are three options for the Duathlon. Duathlon racers will continue onto their next segment immediately. Paddle-Bike will begin with the Triathlon at Bay Point Park at 10:00 am. Paddle - Run will begin with the Triathlon at Bay Point Park at 10:00 am. Bike - Run will begin with the single event bike race at 10:45 am at Colvill Park
Entries closed11:00 AM CDT
$64.60
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Duathlon Relay
Incl. $3.40 Fee
There are three options for the Duathlon. Duathlon racers will continue onto their next segment immediately. Paddle-Bike (18.5k) will begin with the Triathlon at Bay Point Park at 10:00 am. Paddle - Run (12.5k) will begin with the Triathlon at Bay Point Park at 10:00 am. Bike - Run (19k) will begin with the single event bike race at 10:45 am at Colvill Park
Entries closed11:00 AM CDT
$43.40
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Single Event (6k Paddle)
Incl. $3.40 Fee
A 6k race from Bay Point Park to Colvill Park down the Mississippi River along the shores of Red Wing, MN. This event is a solo event happening at the same time as a triathlon and duathlon.
Entries closed11:00 AM CDT
$43.40
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Single Event (12.5k Mountain Bike)
Incl. $3.40 Fee
This event will begin as a mass start at 10:45 in the midst of a triathlon. Racers will be timed from one timing pad to another. Triathlon racers will be beginning their bike segment before and after the start of this single event.
Entries closed11:45 AM CDT
$43.40
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Single Event (6.5k run)
Incl. $3.40 Fee
This event will begin as a mass start at 11:15 in the midst a triathlon and duathlon. Racers will be timed from one timing pad to another. Triathlon and Duathlon racers will be beginning their run segment before and after the start of this single event.
Entries closed12:15 PM CDT
$43.40
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4k Untimed Run/Walk/Wheel
Incl. $2.20 Fee
An out and back inclusive, untimed 4k event for all ages and abilities. Children 10 and under are free.
Entries closed11:00 AM CDT
$22.20
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Virtual Participant
VirtualIncl. $4.00 Fee
If you can't join us and want to support DSI's work by competing in your own virtual event, choose this option. Feel free to post on our event Facebook page when you do your race.
Entries closed12:15 PM CDT
$54.00
Organiser's description
THE DSI TRIATHLON IS A CHOOSE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE TYPE OF TRIATHLON THAT CAN BE DONE AS A SOLO, TANDEM, OR RELAY RACE.
RACERS CAN DO JUST ONE EVENT, ANY TWO, OR THE FULL TRIATHLON FROM THE SEGMENTS LISTED BELOW. TRIATHLON AND DUATHLON OPTIONS CAN BE DONE AS TEAMS OR INDIVIDUALS:
TRIATHLON SEGMENTS:
- 6k paddle (kayak, canoe, SUP)
- 12.5K MOUNTAIN BIKE **PLEASE NOTE: DUE TO DELAYED ROAD CONSTRUCTION, THERE IS NO ROAD BIKE OPTION THIS YEAR.
- 6.4k run
THERE IS ALSO AN UNTIMED INCLUSIVE AND WHEELCHAIR OR STROLLER FRIENDLY 4K RUN, WALK, OR WHEEL RACE.
The race will begin with the paddle at 10:00. Racers doing the full triathlon will go through the transition zone at their own schedule. Racers who will be doing a Mountain Bike-Run Duathlon or only the Mountain Bike will begin at Colvill Part at 10:45. Racers who will be doing a Paddle-Run Duathlon will go directly from their paddle through the transition zone and begin the fun. 6.4k run only racers will begin at Colvill Park at 11:15. More details about the transition zone and parking will become available prior to race day.
HERE IS THE: COURSE MAP https://earth.google.com/earth/d/1HTJqe5PKkuBKwfD74z3mGvufBvf4a81o?usp=sharing
The 4k and Paddle races will start at Bay Point Park https://goo.gl/maps/TvbFGMFwgEHbdWNh9 in Red Wing, MN at 10:00 AM and each of the course segments is described in greater detail below. This event is in its third year after a great first two years. The road bike segment was dropped due to conflicts with road construction and consideration for racer safety. These races serve as a fundraiser for Red Wing-based Disability Support International (DSI) whose mission is to improve the lives of people with disabilities in developing countries so they can live life to the fullest. Find out more about our work at www.ds-interational.org http://www.ds-interational.organd more about this event at www.ds-interational.org/events http://www.ds-interational.org/events.
Results will be disaggregated into the different divisions.
ALL DSI EMPOWERERS (MONTHLY RECURRING DONORS) GET FREE ENTRY TO EITHER THE TRI OR 4K EVENTS! Learn more about joining this essential part of our DSI team at: www.ds-interational.org/empower-growth https://www.ds-international.org/empower-growth.
6k Paddle Segment: Course map https://earth.google.com/web/@44.56270481,-92.52587742,244.61676779a,7743.84568851d,30.00001391y,0h,0t,0r/data=MikKJwolCiExSFRKcWU1UEtrdUJLd2ZENzR6M21HdnVmQnZmNGE4MW8gAQ
This race begins at 10:00 at Bay Point Park in Red Wing.
Racers can enter in a solo or tandem division for the triathlon with past racers using kayaks, canoes, and stand up paddleboards. Racers can enter in Duathlon as a Paddle-Mountain Bike or Paddle Run. Racers can also choose to a paddle only race.
Race participants will park in the overflow parking lot across the road from Bay Point Park. Boaters will put in at the west boat launch and corral in the bay to the West of the park where a mass start will begin the race. A lead boat will guide racers out of the harbor and along the shores of Red Wing quickly merging onto the Mississippi River and heading downstream staying to the right of the red navigational buoys and stay along the shoreline to Colvill Park where they will loop around the back side of the park to the boat launch. Volunteers will be present to assist with getting out of boats and taking them to the transition zone for racers.
ALL BOATERS MUST WEAR A USCG-APPROVED LIFE JACKET DURING THE COMPETITION. Boats should not have any assisting devices such as sails, peddles, motors, etc. unless requesting accommodations for inclusive racing.
Boat rentals are available from the Red Wing Environmental Learning Center. Contact Jason at [email protected]
TRANSITION ZONE: For the convenience of racers' logistics, there is only one transition zone for this race, at Colvill Park. https://www.google.com/maps/search/covlill+park/@44.5661695,-92.5044477,266m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1 A guide of the transition zone will be available in the race packet. Racers will use the eastern-most parking lot next to the Community Pool. Each racer/team will have a designated parking space for their boat and bike. Racers will arrange to have their bike dropped off the morning of the race, before the start time. It is recommended that this is no later than 9:30. After the paddle portion, racers will have the option of volunteers moving their boats to their parking space. As bikers return from the bike portion, they will park their bike in the same lane they retrieved it from as they transition to the run. Times will be taken as racers enter and exit the transition zone and NO BIKING IS ALLOWED IN THE TRANSITION ZONE BETWEEN THE TIMING MATS.
Racers will enter the transition zone on the southwest corner of the parking lot and then enter their lane as a car would heading east to their designated space. In moving to the next leg of the race, racers will enter the sidewalk on the northeast corner of the parking lot before turning to the left and then a right onto the paved trail where the transition zone ends to then go around Colvill Park in a counter-clockwise direction. This allows for an equal distance of travel for all racers through the transition zone. Relay racers will exchange in their parking space.
BIKE SEGMENT: COURSE MAP https://earth.google.com/web/@44.56312863,-92.50846866,237.78377664a,7750.67822789d,30.00046565y,0h,0t,0r/data=MikKJwolCiExSFRKcWU1UEtrdUJLd2ZENzR6M21HdnVmQnZmNGE4MW8gAQ
Racers can choose to do the full triathlon, a Paddle-Bike Duathlon, a Bike-Run Duathlon, or a Bike only race. ALL RACERS ARE REQUIRED TO WEAR A BICYCLE HELMET. Triathletes will begin their bike immediately after they finish their paddle and come through the transition zone. Bike-run duathletes and bike only racers will begin with a mass start at Colvill at 10:45. The race will be timed using chips over pads so a flexible start after 10:45 is allowable as the racers time will be determined on when they cross each timing pad.
The bike race begins out of the north end of the transition zone. Racers will follow the trail counterclockwise around Colvill Park and exit heading West on Nymphara Lane before taking a left on East 7th Street. Bikers will then merge briefly onto Highway 61 with a nice wide shoulder before taking a right onto Golf Links Drive. 3k into the race near the golf course clubhouse, Mountain Bike Racers will turn right onto the golf cart path and begin their 1.5k ascent up Memorial Bluff on a double-wide ski trail. At the top, bikers will bike through bluff top prairies with vistas of Red Wing before entering onto a series of single-track mountain bike trails with optional features that include ramps, jumps, berms, and more. Bikers will then return to a wider trail for their descent down the bluff on the grass trail with a 180 SWITCHBACK before merging on to Wilkinson Street. There is a pinch point between two boulders here to prevent motorized vehicles from accessing the trail. Bikers will then turn right on East 7th Street and then left on the eastern descent of Nymphara Lane before returning to Colvill Park and back into the transition zone.
RUN SEGMENT: COURSE MAP https://earth.google.com/web/@44.56018101,-92.53476449,243.66389689a,7744.79816364d,30.00046565y,0h,0t,0r/data=MikKJwolCiExSFRKcWU1UEtrdUJLd2ZENzR6M21HdnVmQnZmNGE4MW8gAQ
Triathletes and Duathles will begin their run as soon as they enter the tranzition zone from their previous race segment. Run only racers will start at 11:15 at Colvill Park.
The 6.4K race will start as racers will again depart the Colvill Park transition zone and head up Nymphara Lane and turn right on East 7th Street. They will race along the sidewalk on the north side of the street and through traffic-controlled intersections across town, through Central Park, and into the Historic Residential District. The route will head down a steep hill and before heading down a short flight of stairs to a tunnel under Hwy 61 and then cross Old West Main Street and take the new pedestrian bridge over the railroad tracks and down to Bay Point Park where racers will do a loop around the park before the finish line.
4K UNTIMED WALK, RUN/WALK/WHEEL: COURSE MAP https://earth.google.com/web/@44.56604525,-92.54313705,203.03426226a,1752.76441732d,30.00046565y,0h,0t,0r
This part of the event will happen at the same time as the triathlon, starting at Bay Point at the same time as the paddlers begin. This will be a self-timed, out and back route, leaving from Bay Point, following the path that runs along the river, past the boat houses in the Red Wing Bay, down and around Levee Park, and then back. This part of the event is great for anyone who wants to participate in a more leisurely way and is meant to include all ages and abilities, such as families with young children, Special Olympics participants, and members of a group home. The entire route is paved and relatively flat to accommodate strollers and mobility devices. Children 5 and under are free.
Please note: The race is expected to happen rain or shine. There are NO REFUNDS after registration and payment have been completed.
2022 Results
Mountain Bike Results https://www.frontrunnerusa.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/DSImountainbikeresults22.txt
Road Bike Results https://www.frontrunnerusa.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/DSIsprintbikeresults22.txt
2021 Results
Mountain Bike Results https://www.frontrunnerusa.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/DSITriresultsmountain21.txt
Road Bike Results https://www.frontrunnerusa.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/DSITriresultsroad21.txt
RACERS CAN DO JUST ONE EVENT, ANY TWO, OR THE FULL TRIATHLON FROM THE SEGMENTS LISTED BELOW. TRIATHLON AND DUATHLON OPTIONS CAN BE DONE AS TEAMS OR INDIVIDUALS:
TRIATHLON SEGMENTS:
- 6k paddle (kayak, canoe, SUP)
- 12.5K MOUNTAIN BIKE **PLEASE NOTE: DUE TO DELAYED ROAD CONSTRUCTION, THERE IS NO ROAD BIKE OPTION THIS YEAR.
- 6.4k run
THERE IS ALSO AN UNTIMED INCLUSIVE AND WHEELCHAIR OR STROLLER FRIENDLY 4K RUN, WALK, OR WHEEL RACE.
The race will begin with the paddle at 10:00. Racers doing the full triathlon will go through the transition zone at their own schedule. Racers who will be doing a Mountain Bike-Run Duathlon or only the Mountain Bike will begin at Colvill Part at 10:45. Racers who will be doing a Paddle-Run Duathlon will go directly from their paddle through the transition zone and begin the fun. 6.4k run only racers will begin at Colvill Park at 11:15. More details about the transition zone and parking will become available prior to race day.
HERE IS THE: COURSE MAP https://earth.google.com/earth/d/1HTJqe5PKkuBKwfD74z3mGvufBvf4a81o?usp=sharing
The 4k and Paddle races will start at Bay Point Park https://goo.gl/maps/TvbFGMFwgEHbdWNh9 in Red Wing, MN at 10:00 AM and each of the course segments is described in greater detail below. This event is in its third year after a great first two years. The road bike segment was dropped due to conflicts with road construction and consideration for racer safety. These races serve as a fundraiser for Red Wing-based Disability Support International (DSI) whose mission is to improve the lives of people with disabilities in developing countries so they can live life to the fullest. Find out more about our work at www.ds-interational.org http://www.ds-interational.organd more about this event at www.ds-interational.org/events http://www.ds-interational.org/events.
Results will be disaggregated into the different divisions.
ALL DSI EMPOWERERS (MONTHLY RECURRING DONORS) GET FREE ENTRY TO EITHER THE TRI OR 4K EVENTS! Learn more about joining this essential part of our DSI team at: www.ds-interational.org/empower-growth https://www.ds-international.org/empower-growth.
6k Paddle Segment: Course map https://earth.google.com/web/@44.56270481,-92.52587742,244.61676779a,7743.84568851d,30.00001391y,0h,0t,0r/data=MikKJwolCiExSFRKcWU1UEtrdUJLd2ZENzR6M21HdnVmQnZmNGE4MW8gAQ
This race begins at 10:00 at Bay Point Park in Red Wing.
Racers can enter in a solo or tandem division for the triathlon with past racers using kayaks, canoes, and stand up paddleboards. Racers can enter in Duathlon as a Paddle-Mountain Bike or Paddle Run. Racers can also choose to a paddle only race.
Race participants will park in the overflow parking lot across the road from Bay Point Park. Boaters will put in at the west boat launch and corral in the bay to the West of the park where a mass start will begin the race. A lead boat will guide racers out of the harbor and along the shores of Red Wing quickly merging onto the Mississippi River and heading downstream staying to the right of the red navigational buoys and stay along the shoreline to Colvill Park where they will loop around the back side of the park to the boat launch. Volunteers will be present to assist with getting out of boats and taking them to the transition zone for racers.
ALL BOATERS MUST WEAR A USCG-APPROVED LIFE JACKET DURING THE COMPETITION. Boats should not have any assisting devices such as sails, peddles, motors, etc. unless requesting accommodations for inclusive racing.
Boat rentals are available from the Red Wing Environmental Learning Center. Contact Jason at [email protected]
TRANSITION ZONE: For the convenience of racers' logistics, there is only one transition zone for this race, at Colvill Park. https://www.google.com/maps/search/covlill+park/@44.5661695,-92.5044477,266m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1 A guide of the transition zone will be available in the race packet. Racers will use the eastern-most parking lot next to the Community Pool. Each racer/team will have a designated parking space for their boat and bike. Racers will arrange to have their bike dropped off the morning of the race, before the start time. It is recommended that this is no later than 9:30. After the paddle portion, racers will have the option of volunteers moving their boats to their parking space. As bikers return from the bike portion, they will park their bike in the same lane they retrieved it from as they transition to the run. Times will be taken as racers enter and exit the transition zone and NO BIKING IS ALLOWED IN THE TRANSITION ZONE BETWEEN THE TIMING MATS.
Racers will enter the transition zone on the southwest corner of the parking lot and then enter their lane as a car would heading east to their designated space. In moving to the next leg of the race, racers will enter the sidewalk on the northeast corner of the parking lot before turning to the left and then a right onto the paved trail where the transition zone ends to then go around Colvill Park in a counter-clockwise direction. This allows for an equal distance of travel for all racers through the transition zone. Relay racers will exchange in their parking space.
BIKE SEGMENT: COURSE MAP https://earth.google.com/web/@44.56312863,-92.50846866,237.78377664a,7750.67822789d,30.00046565y,0h,0t,0r/data=MikKJwolCiExSFRKcWU1UEtrdUJLd2ZENzR6M21HdnVmQnZmNGE4MW8gAQ
Racers can choose to do the full triathlon, a Paddle-Bike Duathlon, a Bike-Run Duathlon, or a Bike only race. ALL RACERS ARE REQUIRED TO WEAR A BICYCLE HELMET. Triathletes will begin their bike immediately after they finish their paddle and come through the transition zone. Bike-run duathletes and bike only racers will begin with a mass start at Colvill at 10:45. The race will be timed using chips over pads so a flexible start after 10:45 is allowable as the racers time will be determined on when they cross each timing pad.
The bike race begins out of the north end of the transition zone. Racers will follow the trail counterclockwise around Colvill Park and exit heading West on Nymphara Lane before taking a left on East 7th Street. Bikers will then merge briefly onto Highway 61 with a nice wide shoulder before taking a right onto Golf Links Drive. 3k into the race near the golf course clubhouse, Mountain Bike Racers will turn right onto the golf cart path and begin their 1.5k ascent up Memorial Bluff on a double-wide ski trail. At the top, bikers will bike through bluff top prairies with vistas of Red Wing before entering onto a series of single-track mountain bike trails with optional features that include ramps, jumps, berms, and more. Bikers will then return to a wider trail for their descent down the bluff on the grass trail with a 180 SWITCHBACK before merging on to Wilkinson Street. There is a pinch point between two boulders here to prevent motorized vehicles from accessing the trail. Bikers will then turn right on East 7th Street and then left on the eastern descent of Nymphara Lane before returning to Colvill Park and back into the transition zone.
RUN SEGMENT: COURSE MAP https://earth.google.com/web/@44.56018101,-92.53476449,243.66389689a,7744.79816364d,30.00046565y,0h,0t,0r/data=MikKJwolCiExSFRKcWU1UEtrdUJLd2ZENzR6M21HdnVmQnZmNGE4MW8gAQ
Triathletes and Duathles will begin their run as soon as they enter the tranzition zone from their previous race segment. Run only racers will start at 11:15 at Colvill Park.
The 6.4K race will start as racers will again depart the Colvill Park transition zone and head up Nymphara Lane and turn right on East 7th Street. They will race along the sidewalk on the north side of the street and through traffic-controlled intersections across town, through Central Park, and into the Historic Residential District. The route will head down a steep hill and before heading down a short flight of stairs to a tunnel under Hwy 61 and then cross Old West Main Street and take the new pedestrian bridge over the railroad tracks and down to Bay Point Park where racers will do a loop around the park before the finish line.
4K UNTIMED WALK, RUN/WALK/WHEEL: COURSE MAP https://earth.google.com/web/@44.56604525,-92.54313705,203.03426226a,1752.76441732d,30.00046565y,0h,0t,0r
This part of the event will happen at the same time as the triathlon, starting at Bay Point at the same time as the paddlers begin. This will be a self-timed, out and back route, leaving from Bay Point, following the path that runs along the river, past the boat houses in the Red Wing Bay, down and around Levee Park, and then back. This part of the event is great for anyone who wants to participate in a more leisurely way and is meant to include all ages and abilities, such as families with young children, Special Olympics participants, and members of a group home. The entire route is paved and relatively flat to accommodate strollers and mobility devices. Children 5 and under are free.
Please note: The race is expected to happen rain or shine. There are NO REFUNDS after registration and payment have been completed.
2022 Results
Mountain Bike Results https://www.frontrunnerusa.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/DSImountainbikeresults22.txt
Road Bike Results https://www.frontrunnerusa.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/DSIsprintbikeresults22.txt
2021 Results
Mountain Bike Results https://www.frontrunnerusa.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/DSITriresultsmountain21.txt
Road Bike Results https://www.frontrunnerusa.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/DSITriresultsroad21.txt
Location
1243 Levee Rd, Red Wing, 55066, MN, United States
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