March Classic Duathlon

  • Date Sun 24th March 2024
  • Time 7:30AM EDT
  • Location New York, New York
  • Price Free - $117.60
  • Races 2 races

Event summary

Get ready to kick off the 2024 racing season at the March Classic Duathlon, happening on Sunday, March 24th, 2024, in the stunning Central Park, New York! This highly anticipated event is perfect for athletes eager to test their fitness after a long off-season. The race begins at 7:30 AM, featuring an exciting course that includes two 2.2-mile runs and a challenging 10-mile bike ride. Participants will enjoy the scenic beauty of Central Park, with the run taking an out-and-back format along the picturesque east side. The bike course consists of two loops around the park, providing a thrilling experience with a total elevation gain of about 250 feet per loop. Whether you're a seasoned duathlete or a newcomer, the March Classic Duathlon is a fantastic opportunity to embrace the energy of spring and achieve your racing goals!

Organiser's Description

RACE START TIME AND LOCATION:

Get ready for our 2024 season opener, the March Classic Duathlon on 3/24! We are back and starting our 2024 season in the world most iconic city parks, the Central Park! Our March Classic Duathlon has always been very popular because is our first race of the season. Is the first race of the season to test your fitness after months of off season.

The race starts at 7:30 am and finishes by the Central Park Boat House parking lot. Both Run #1 and #2 is 2.2 miles each, in out/back format. You run along the east side and making a turn around point by the 96th Street. No significant elevation gain other than at the beginning you have to run up the Cats Paw hill.

The bike course consists of riding 2 loops around the entire Central Park drive. As a result of the current construction in the Harlem section of the park, Harlem Hill, we are skipping it. Instead, riders would loop around and to the west side through the 102nd Street Traverse. Effectively, you are riding 5 miles per loop, 10 miles in total. The total elevation gain is about 250ft per loop. Is still a challenging course for most athletes.

MARCH CLASSIC DUATHLON DISTANCE:

Run distance is 2.2 miles.
Bike distance is 10 miles (2 loops).
Run distance is 2.2 miles.

VOLUNTEERS:

You are needed from 5:00 am to 11 am. Our races start at 7:30am unless stated the otherwise. Once you arrived, report to our Race Directors (George or Hunter). They will go over your race duty as well as where you need to be. Dont leave until the race is finished. You have to sign out to earn your race credit for your next race.

_The March Classic Duathlon is not USAT certified or sanctioned. USAT racing license isnt required to compete in our race._

Races

  • March Classic Duathlon

    Incl. $7.60 Fee & Running Beanie

    Sun 24th March 2024 (7:30AM EDT)

    $117.60

    CLOSED
  • Volunteer 1 for 1

    Running Beanie

    Sun 24th March 2024 (5:00AM EDT)

    Free

    CLOSED
    The volunteers must check in at 5 am. Once you arrived, report to our Race Directors (George or Hunter). They will go over your race duty as well as where you need to be. Dont leave until the race is finished (usually around 11am). You have to sign out to earn your race credit! Use your race credit for your next free race, for you or your friend!

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945 5th Ave, New York, NY 10021, New York, 10021, NY, United States

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