2nd Annual GF Spring Duathlon - Now Featuring a KIDS Race!

2nd Annual Gladden Farms Spring Duathlon Saturday April 2, 2011

Start Time:

Kids Race - 8:00 am

Adult Race - 8:30 am

Check in starts at 7:00 am The Gladden Farms Spring Duathlon's start and finish line is located at the Gladden Farms Community Park - Corner of Lon Adams and Tangerine Farms Rd in Marana. Brief Description Join us for a day of fun and family fitness. The Gladden Farms Spring Duathlon will be run on the bike paths, sidewalks and roads throughout Gladden Farms and the town of Marana. All athletes MUST wear a CPSC certified helmet and obey all traffic laws. The Adult Duathlon will consist of a 2 mile run, 15.5 mile bike, and a 2 mile run. The Youth Duathlon will feature three unique distances depending on the athlete’s age. The Pee-Wee race (ages 4 and younger ONLY) will feature a 100 yard run / half mile bike / 100 yard run. Tricycles, big wheels, and training wheels are welcome! The Junior race (ages 5-8) will feature a .25 mile run / 1 mi bike /.25 mile run. The Senior race (ages 9-12) will feature a 1 mile run / 2 mi bike / 1 mi run.

There is a GREAT park with play structures at the start / finish for the kids. Cost Adult Duathlon - $10 on race day Youth Duathlon - $10 on race day Register on site race morning. Registration fee is $10 per person on race day.

On site registration begins at 7am.

Please keep in mind...This is grass roots events with a goal of introducing athletes to the sport of Duathlon in a non-competitive / non-threatening environment. This race has NO OFFICIAL TIMING and awards are not given out for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, or 87th place.

We will, however offer a KILLER raffle and awesome finish line food!

Please e-mail the race director with any questions - desert-endurance@hotmail.com

Mark Your Calendars!

The 2nd Annual Gladden Farms 10K / Half Marathon

Saturday November 27, 2010

Start Time: 8:00am

Check-In begins at 7:00 am

Start and Finish: Gladden Farms Park - Corner of Tangerine Farms Rd and Lon Addams Drive Marana, AZ

Brief Description: Join us for a day of fun, family fitness. The 2nd Annual Gladden Farms 10K / Half Marathon will be run on the bike paths, sidewalks and roads throughout Gladden Farms Community.The 10K will consist of 1 loop of the course. The half Marathon will be 2 loops. We are using the same course as last years' run.

There will be a map of the run course at registration. This is a VERY flat course.

There will be 2 aid stations on course serving HEED by Hammer Nutrition and water. The aid stations are located at mile markers 1.2, 3.2, and 5.5 on the 10K loop. Aid stations will remain in place for the Half Marathoners to go though for a second loop.

Bring the whole family!

There is a GREAT park with play structures at the start / finish for the kids and lots of good finish line food. Stick around after the race for a FABULOUS raffle!

Cost: $5 until November 1st. $10 November 2nd thru Race Day.

This event is capped at 200 runners / walkers.

The course is stroller friendly, although we ask athletes with strollers to start in the back. No bikes allowed on the course.

FAQ's

Sounds GREAT! How do I sign up?

Click the link that says REGISTRATION FORM on the left side of this website. Print it out and mail it in with your registration fee. The address is on the registration form.

Can I register online?

No.

Do you accept checks, credit cards, IOU's, coupons, money orders, or food stamps?

Sorry. Cash only.

What do I get when - I mean if - I win?

You get the feeling of satisfaction that comes with a job well done. This event has NO OFFICIAL TIMING. I have no idea what the course record is and there are NO PRIZES for winning your age group. If you want to know your time, wear a watch.

E-mail jenandkiley@hotmail.com with any other questions.

Mark Your Calendars!

Gladden Farms Spring Duathlon
Saturday April 10, 2010
Start Time: 8:00am
Check-In begins at 7:30 am

Start and Finish: Gladden Farms Park - Corner of Tangerine Farms Rd and Lon Addams Drive Marana, AZ

Brief Description: Join us for a day of fun, family fitness. The Gladden Farms Spring Duathlon will be run on the bike paths, sidewalks and roads throughout Gladden Farms and the town of Marana.

The Duathlon will consist of a 2 mile run, 15.5 mile bike, and a 2 mile run.

There is a GREAT park with play structures at the start / finish for the kids.

Cost: FREE

E-mail jenandkiley@hotmail.com with any questions

Links to a printable REGISTRATION FORM and BIKE ROUTE MAP are located in the upper left hand corner of this page.