What is a duathlon? A duathlon is is an event that combines two activities, most commonly running and cycling. Training for and competing in duathlons has become a popular way to achieve overall fitness, since more muscles are being used as compared to training for just one of these activities.

What is THE GREAT RACE®? THE GREAT RACE® is a triathlon (three events - run, cycle, paddle) held along the scenic American River Parkway. It was founded in 1974 by Sacramento area restaurateur/entrepreneur Eppie Johnson and has been held every year since, making it "The World's Oldest Triathlon"®. THE GREAT RACE® is a Sacramento-area summertime tradition for elite athletes, fitness enthusiasts and families. It's primary beneficiary is Sacramento County Therapeutic Recreation Services and over the years has raised over $850,000 for this organization.

THE GREAT RACE® presents the Fifth Annual KIDS DUATHLON This event's primary goal is to show our youngsters that healthy outdoor activities are fun, exciting, and rewarding, in turn helping them to improve their fitness. Since THE GREAT RACE® is popular with families, the KIDS DUATHLON will provide children with their own event - they can compete in it while other family members are tackling THE GREAT RACE®. Also, this duathlon introduction will encourage the entrants to continue these activities and to someday compete as triathletes in THE GREAT RACE®.

Training Program See the two-month Kaiser Permanente Kids Duathlon Training Program that will assist the entrants to achieve their finish goal. It has special incentives to help the youth gradually build up their mileage so they will be able run 2-miles and to cycle 5.75-miles.

Event Rules All parents and guardians and entrants must read the KIDS DUATHLON Event Rules.

All Entrants will receive: A special finisher's ribbon A unique event t-shirt Admission to the Kids Duathlon Youth Pavilion where there will be many fun activities and goodies!

General Information Event Date: Saturday, July 17, 2010 Start Location: Near the Guy West Bridge at California State University Sacramento Parking: Lot 4, California State University Sacramento Late Registration: 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Start: 10 a.m. Course: Runners will go one mile north along the levee bike path, and return one mile on the same route to the starting area. The cyclists will bike 5.75 miles on the American River Bike Trail to the finish in William Pond Park. It is a short walk from there across River Bend Park's Richey Footbridge to the finish area of The Great Race®. Printable Course Map (pdf)

Divisions 7 and Under, 8-9, 10-11, 12-13, 14-15, 16-17

Link to Entry Fee Information & Registration

Hospitality Food, beverages and entertainment will be provided at the Kaiser Pemanente Kids Duathlon Youth Pavilion; admission will also be provided to the The Great Race® Post-race Picnic and Expo in River Bend Park (formerly Goethe Park).

Awards All registered participants will receive a unique Kaiser Pemanente KIDS DUATHLON t-shirt and a special ribbon for completing the event. At the awards ceremony at the Kaiser Permanente Youth Pavilion the top finishers in each division will also receive a Kaiser Pemanente KIDS DUATHLON medallion.

Fitness and Fun! The Kaiser Pemanente KIDS DUATHLON is held in the spirit of fun and fitness for kids of all abilities. There will be a display clock at the finish; timed results will be posted in The Great Race® finish area.

Contact Information www.TheGreatRace.org Hotline: (916) 381-0255 Email: trs@saccounty.net PO Box 292640, Sacramento, CA 95829