Racin' the Station Duathlon
- Date Sat 28th September 2024
- Time 9:15AM EST
- Location Huntsville, Alabama
- Price $61.95 - $122.90
- Races 4 races
Event summary
Get ready for an out-of-this-world experience at the Racin' the Station Duathlon on Saturday, September 28, 2024, in Huntsville, Madison! This exciting event invites participants to compete against the International Space Station (ISS) as it orbits Earth in just 91 minutes and 12 seconds. With a thrilling course that includes a 3.14 km (1.95 miles) run, followed by a 23 km (14.3 miles) bike ride, and concluding with another 3.14 km run, athletes will be challenged to complete their race before the ISS finishes its journey.
The race kicks off at 8:15 AM on the Army's Redstone Arsenal, a historic site and home to NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center. This unique race not only promises an exhilarating athletic challenge but also a chance to be part of a community event celebrating space exploration and fitness. Please note that access to the Arsenal is limited to U.S. citizens or those with the proper military credentials, so plan accordingly. Don’t miss your chance to race against the stars!
The race kicks off at 8:15 AM on the Army's Redstone Arsenal, a historic site and home to NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center. This unique race not only promises an exhilarating athletic challenge but also a chance to be part of a community event celebrating space exploration and fitness. Please note that access to the Arsenal is limited to U.S. citizens or those with the proper military credentials, so plan accordingly. Don’t miss your chance to race against the stars!
Organiser's Description
Racin the Station Duathlon is a non-sanctioned USAT Run/Bike/Run event where the
participants will race the International Space Station (ISS) as it completes one Earth
orbit91 minutes & 12 seconds. Marshall Space Flight Center will track the starting
location of the ISS at the race start time and see who beats the Space Station by
completing the event before the 91-minute & 12-second mark.
Run pi = 3.14 km = 1.95 miles
Bike e^pi = 23 km = 14.3 miles
Run pi = 3.14 km = 1.95 miles
Race starts at 8:15am on Saturday, September 28, 2024. Race is located on the Army's Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, AL where NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center is also located. Only US citizens are allowed on the Arsenal (unless already badged for official business). Locals that do NOT have access are encouraged to get a recreation badge (rec badge) through the Army (weeks in advance). Those that don't have access to military bases will either have to be escorted by someone who does have access (ride with another racer or spectator) or the race director will work access for you through the security process described during registration.
participants will race the International Space Station (ISS) as it completes one Earth
orbit91 minutes & 12 seconds. Marshall Space Flight Center will track the starting
location of the ISS at the race start time and see who beats the Space Station by
completing the event before the 91-minute & 12-second mark.
Run pi = 3.14 km = 1.95 miles
Bike e^pi = 23 km = 14.3 miles
Run pi = 3.14 km = 1.95 miles
Race starts at 8:15am on Saturday, September 28, 2024. Race is located on the Army's Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, AL where NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center is also located. Only US citizens are allowed on the Arsenal (unless already badged for official business). Locals that do NOT have access are encouraged to get a recreation badge (rec badge) through the Army (weeks in advance). Those that don't have access to military bases will either have to be escorted by someone who does have access (ride with another racer or spectator) or the race director will work access for you through the security process described during registration.
Races
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Racin' the Station
Incl. $4.45 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 28th September 2024 (9:15AM EDT)
$61.95
CLOSED -
Racin' the Station - Male Relay Team
Incl. $7.90 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 28th September 2024 (9:15AM EDT)
$122.90
CLOSED -
Racin' the Station - Female Relay Team
Incl. $7.90 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 28th September 2024 (9:15AM EDT)
$122.90
CLOSED -
Racin' the Station - Co-Ed Relay Team
Incl. $7.90 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 28th September 2024 (9:15AM EDT)
$122.90
CLOSED
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