Row'd Runner 5k & Duathlon

Saturday, May 20, 2023 Past event

8:00 AM EDT

Gainesville, Florida

Free–$32.80 · 4 races

5km

Event summary

Get ready for an exciting day of fitness and fun at the Row'd Runner 5K & Duathlon, taking place on Saturday, May 20, 2023, in the scenic Gainesville, Alachua! This vibrant event invites serious runners, recreational athletes, and families to take part in a thrilling 5K run starting at 8:00 AM, followed by a challenging 2K row on an erg (rowing machine). Whether you choose to compete in the full duathlon, the 5K run, or just the 2K erg, there's something for everyone!

Participants can look forward to a morning filled with camaraderie and competition, all while supporting Gainesville Area Rowing, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting rowing among youth and adults in the community. With age group awards for both men and women, and medals for the top three finishers in each category, this event promises to be a fantastic opportunity to showcase your skills. Plus, experienced rowers will be on hand to help newcomers perfect their technique. Don’t miss out on this chance to challenge yourself, enjoy the beautiful Hawthorne Trail, and make lasting memories—all while supporting a great cause! Be sure to register early to secure your spot and receive a complimentary

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Races

Row'd Runner Duathlon

Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt

Participants will run 5k and then row 2 k on a rowing machine. The 5k race will begin at 8:00 am followed by waves in the 2k row. For those competing in the dualthon, run times and row times will be added together for the total time.

8:00 AM EDT

$32.80

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5k Only

Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt

8:00 AM EDT

$32.80

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2k Erg Only
Virtual

Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt

8:00 AM EDT

$32.80

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Current Youth rower duathlon

T-Shirt

This is for current youth rowers only. Add shirt for $10.

8:00 AM EDT

Free

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Organiser's description

PACKET PICK UP WILL BE AT THE TRAILHEAD BEGINNING AT 7:15AM ON RACE DAY.

Come enjoy one last run before summer on the beautiful Hawthorne Trail. Stay for the challenge of a 2K erg after.

Serious and recreational runners, multi-sport athletes, and kids/families, come challenge yourselves at the seventh running of the Gainesville Area Rowing Row'd Runner 5k and Duathlon. Participants will run a 5k beginning at 8:00 am on Saturday May 20 followed by a 2k row on an erg (rowing machine). Participants may compete in the 5k/2k duathlon, the 5k run only, or the 2k erg only.

All proceeds will benefit Gainesville Area Rowing, a non-profit corporation promoting rowing as a sport for high school students, middle school students, and adults in Gainesville and Alachua County and surrounding areas.

Never been on a rowing machine? Now is your chance to try. Experienced rowers will be available before, after, and during the event to offer advice on your technique. Come join us and row and run to help support Gainesville Area Rowing.

Registration includes a T- shirt. Age group awards for both Men and Women! Medals for top 3 in each age group plus additional prizes for top 3 overall in the duathlon!

In person registration is available the morning of the race for $35.

This is mandatory for current youth rowers and therefore free (no shirt, though). Please register here. Shirts will be available for $10.

Please consider carpooling, parking is limited at the trail head.