2010 RACE DATE ANNOUNCEMENT
TriSports.com Desert Classic Duathlon
Sunday February 28, 2010

   
Kim Loeffler                           Kids Race Start                                                 Chris Foster   
Race Photos Courtesy of:  Dan Kennedy - Fotojack.com
Kids Photo Courtesy of: Anne Wilson

2/8/09
20 days till race day.
The 2010 TriSports.com Desert Classic is filling up fast but there is still time to register. 
On-line registration closes Sunday February 21, 2010 at 11:59 PM.

Registered Athletes as of 2/7/10

Duathlon Course Preview Ride & Run
Saturday February 20, 2009  8:00am
Join us on Saturday February 20, 2009 at McDowell Mountain Regional Park for a preview of the 2010 TriSports.com Desert Classic Duathlon run and bike courses.

The morning will begin at the race transition area, located at the trailhead to the North Trail.  Duathlon co-race director John Lierle will be on hand to answer questions and give an overview of the course and transitiion area for the TriSports.com Desert Classic Duathlon scheduled for February 28, 2010.  We will then lead you on a preview run of the first 3.5 mile run and the second 2.7 mile run followed by a preview ride of the 21 mile duathlon bike course.


New packet pick up times and locations for 2010
Note: NO RACE DAY PACKET PICK UP
Thursday   February 25th    3:00 pm - 6:00 pm    Focus Cyclery
Friday         February 26th    3:00 pm - 6:00 pm    Focus Cyclery
Saturday    February 27th  10:00 am - 4:00 pm    McDowell Mountain Regional Park
Printable Map to Packet Pickup and Race Venue

Printable Event Schedule

Updated Course Maps for 2010

Duathlon Race Strategy
USAT Level II Triathlon Coach Brian Grasky's tips on how to have your best race at the 2010 TriSports.com Desert Classic Duathlon.

Welcome to the beautiful—and tough—Desert Classic Duathlon!  I’ve done this race many times, including a top-10 pro finish, so here’s the scoop…  FULL STORY

ABOUT THE RACE

Now in it’s 13th year the TriSports.com Desert Classic Duathlon is the premier short course duathlon in the southwest United States. This race is for everyone, from first-timers to elite athletes, as well as friends and family. 

The TriSports.com Desert Classic Duathlon draws a strong field of top age groupers from throughout the United States.  It is also popular with many pros who use the race as an early season test of fitness. And immediately after the race there is even a kid’s duathlon making the entire event a family affair

A great course, unique desert venue, warm weather, plenty of sunshine, fun music, great awards, a huge raffle and racing alongside some of the best athletes on the planet all make the TriSports.com Desert Classic Duathlon the essence of what we love about our sport.

VOLUNTEER

The TriSports.com Desert Classic Duthlon has become one of the valley's favorite multi-sport events, in large part, because of the great volunteers that help put on the race.   

Volunteers are needed on race day Sunday February 28, 2010 from  6am-Noon.  Volunteer jobs include: man aid stations, direct traffic, point athletes in the right direction, parking, body marking, transition area, etc.  It's fun, rewarding and motivating!

If you want to volunteer,we could use your your help.            
Contact: RaceDirector@DesertClassicDuathlon.com 
with your Name, e-mail address, phone number.

Send Questions / Correspondence to:
RaceDirector@DesertClassicDuathlon.com