2009 Race Date
Sunday February 22, 2009

Now in it’s 12th 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.

Because the February race is a qualifier for the world duathlon championships, 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.

February 22, 2009
8:00 AM
Phoenix, AZ
McDowell Mountain Regional Park
Just North of Fountain Hills


Duathlon
Run 3.5 miles - smooth desert trail
Bike 21 miles - road bike course
Run 2.7 miles - to the finish

Juniors Duathlon Challenge
(Ages 15-19)
Run 1.5 Miles
Bike 11 Miles
Run 1.5 Miles


Kids Duathlon (Ages 7-14)
Run  .4 Mile
Bike 5 Miles
Run .5 Mile


$4,000 Pro/Elite purse
Elite awards 7 deep
Age group and team awards 3 deep in all categories

2008 Champions
Men:         Paul Tichelaar
Women:    Joanna Zeiger

Men:      Simon Whitfield
Women:  Alisha Lion

Past Champions
Past champions of the TriSports.com Desert Classic Duathlon include:
Michael Tobin – 2000 Xterra World Champion
Julie Swail – Olympic Silver Medalist
Samantha McGlone – 2006 70.3 World Champion
Simon Whitfield – Olympic Gold Medalist
Desiree Ficker – 2nd. 2006 Ironman Championship

Course Records
Men
Armand van der Smissen  (Netherlands)
2004 - 1:23:45

Women
Samantha McGlone (Canada)
2005:   1:34:26 
 

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 22, 2009 from  6am-10:30am.  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