RULES & FAQ FOR DUATHLETES

Here are answers to some of the most commonly asked questions:

QUICK INFORMATION

  • Race starts at 8:00 AM

  • Transition opens at 6:30 AM

  • Your race bib and registration are not transferable

  • Your race entry fee is not refundable

  • You may not register the day of the event

  • You may only register online

  • A helmet is required on the cycling portion of the event

  • Athletes must be 16 years of age or older to participate.

  • Headphones and/or ear buds will NOT be allowed on the bike course. Please remember to dismount bikes prior to entering into transition area.

EQUIPMENT

  • Water bottles that attach to your bike

  • Food (bars and/or gel)

  • Timing chip and band

  • Watch or heart rate monitor

  • Bike and bike computer (if you have one)

  • Shoes (both biking and running if using two pair)

  • Socks

  • Helmet

  • Sunglasses

  • Seat pack (tube, patches, tire levers, multi tool, co2)

  • Running hat

  • Sunscreen

SEE questions below FOR MORE INFORMATION

HOW ARE WAIVES ASSIGNED?

Set your race-day goals and choose your ability level when registering. Within the your ability wave, you will be grouped with other racers in your same age group - ages 19 and under, 20 to 24, 25 to 29, 30 to 34, 35 to 39, 40 to 44, 45 to 49, 50 to 54, 55 to 59, 60 to 64, 65 to 69, 70 & above. The first wave starts (Elite) at 8:00 AM and you must be in the transition area, regardless of your own start time, before the first wave at 8:00 AM.

Please note, if you and a friend are in the same ability group and the same age group, you may or may not be assigned to the same wave. If participating together is important to you, register in the Buddy Wave.

Elite: You have finished top ten of the a competitive bike event within the last year.
Buddy Wave: Racing with your friends, regardless of your age or ability, is your goal.
Survivor Wave: You are a cancer survivor and want to race with other survivors.
Age Group: Sorted by the age of the athlete or the oldest member of the team.
Relay Teams: Choose your best event, then sign up with one or two other racers to complete your team. You'll assign one team member per event.

WHAT TIME WILL MY WAVE START?

8:00 AM: Long Course Duathlon Participants (non-survivor)

8:05 AM: Short/Long Course Duathlon Survivor Participants

8:10 AM: Short Course Duathlon Participants (non-survivor)

WHAT TIME SHOULD I ARRIVE?

The transition area opens at 6:30 AM. If you arrive before 6:30 AM, you will not be able to access the transition area. However, we suggest you arrive two hours before your scheduled start time. Start times will be assigned the week before the event. All athletes MUST be set up in the transition area by the time the first wave begins at 8:00 AM.

HOW IS THE TRANSITION AREA SET UP?

You will rack your bike by wave number: Racks are first come first serve only. Please be considerate of other athletes when racking and placing your gear. Each athlete receives about 2 feet of space.

Please be considerate of all the athletes by using a reasonable amount of space. Do not hang your bike on the outside edge of the rack - you will obstruct the wave labels on the rack.

HOW DO I KEEP TRACK OF MY TRANSITION SPOT?

It's common for athletes to lose track of their spot among hundreds of bikes… especially when you are focused solely on your race. We also suggest walking the transition area to become familiar with the path you would follow to the race start.

WHERE SHOULD I PARK?

No vehicles allowed in Cherry Creek State Park.

Parking for athletes, volunteers and spectators will be at Cherry Creek High School, 9300 E Union Avenue. Located at the intersection of South Dayton and East Union Avenue.

After parking, you will walk/ride your bike and gear into the park towards Hobie Hill.

I CAN'T MAKE THE RACE THIS YEAR. NOW WHAT?

SheSprints is a rain-or-shine event. Race registrations are non-refundable and non-transferable. If you can't make this year's race, please contact us for a deferral. 

WHERE CAN A SPECTATOR GET SOMETHING TO EAT OR DRINK?

Water is available for spectators at a water table in the post race area. The food in the post event area is provided for athletes only. Remember to bring your own food according to your training and day-of-event plan. Urge your friends and family members to bring their own snacks and drinks since there will be no other source for food.

HOW CAN SPECTATORS CROSS FROM ONE COURSE TO THE NEXT?

No one will be permitted to cross the bike portion of the course. The run portion of the course will have crossing areas with course marshals alerting you as to when you are permitted to cross. For your own safety, cross ONLY at the designated areas and ONLY when the course marshal indicates it is safe.

WHERE IS THE BEST PLACE TO WATCH THE RACE?

You may view the other portions from the designated spectator viewing areas only. Spectators are asked not to climb any of the fencing.

WILL THERE BE PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL PERSONNEL ON HAND?

Medical personnel are available at the ambulance located near the Start/Finish line and Transition Area. Every measure is taken to ensure the safety of all athletes and spectators.

WHAT KIND OF BIKE CAN I RIDE?

Beg, borrow, or rent any type of bike you enjoy except a recumbent bike. Recumbent bikes are allowed with a disability and prior approval.