The Barkin' Dog Duathlon celebrates 20 years as the kickoff race for the summer multisport season! The BarkinÕ Dog is Colorado's largest duathlon, and consistently one of the largest duathlons in the Western United States. The race spent it's first seven years in the small town of Keenesburg, just north and east of Denver, but we outgrew that location and made the move to Cherry Creek State Park in 2006.

This race attracts some of the top pro's in the country as well as a whole slew of first-time multisport athletes trying something different. If you can finish a 5K, you can complete a duathlon!

Participants can choose from the standard 5K Run, 34K Bike, 5K Run event or the short course which challenges participants with a 1.2 Mile Run, 11 Mile Bike, 5K Run.

We hope to see you at the 20th edition of the Barkin' Dog on May 6th!

Schedule:

• 5:15am - Park Gate Officially Opens
• 5:30am - Transition & Packet Pickup Open
• 7:00am - Transition Closes
• 7:00am - Duathlon Starts!
• 8:15am - Post-Race Picnic Opens
• 9:30am - Awards Presentation*

* Awards time may be adjusted depending on the number of runners on course

Location: Hobie Hill group area, near the Cherry Creek Marina. Free athlete parking will be available in the Cherry Creek High School SOUTH LOT, just a short walk or ride from the start/finish, transition, and expo area. Access to the SOUTH LOT is on Yosemite between Union and Belleview. There will be no race parking allowed in the main Cherry Creek High School lot due to other events going on at the school on race morning.

Packet Pickup: In 2018, we will offer early packet pickup and race-day packet pickup options.

• Early Packet Pickup: Runners Roost Lakewood will be hosting early packet pickup on Friday May 4th from noon until 6:30pm. You may pick up packets for friends and family with their permission. Packets picked up at Runners Roost Lakewood will not contain a timing chip. Athletes will have to pick up their timing chips in person on race morning. You will need to bring your bib number and a photo ID in order to pick up your timing chip. No one may pick up your timing chip for you.
• Race Day Packet Pickup: Quick and friendly Packet Pickup will be available on race morning. Packet pickup will take place in the expo area at Hobie Hill from 5:30am until 7:00am. Please remember your photo ID - you will need to show your photo ID when you pick up your race packet. No one may pick up your packet for you on race morning.

Beginners: The Barkin' Dog Duathlon is very beginner-friendly, and we are constantly updating our resources for beginners. Our Duathlon FAQ's page will get you started!

Once you've got your bearings, check out our Training Page for helpful tips and training advice from some of the area's best and most knowledgeable coaches!

Awards: Cash Awards totaling $1,000 will be presented to the top-3 overall male and female Elite Wave finishers in the long course. A pro license IS NOT REQUIRED to start in the elite wave, or to win prize money, however you must start in the elite wave to be eligible for cash awards.

Age Group awards will be presented in the following age categories: 14 & under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, and 80-84, and 85+. Age group awards will go 3-deep in each age group in the long course, and to the 1st place finisher in each age group in the short course. Elite wave participants will not be eligible for age group awards.

Special Category awards will be presented in the Clydesdale and Athenadivisions, as well as male and female Fat Tire categories. Awards will go 3-deep in each long course division, and to the 1st place finisher in each short course category.

Relay Awards will go to the first place team in Male, Female, and Coed categories in the long course duathlon. Relay teams are composed of one runner and one cyclist. There will be one award presented to the top short course relay. We will also present an award to the first place Tandem team in both the long and short course duathlon.

Your entry into the Barkin' Dog Duathlon includes a spot on the start line of Colorado's multisport season opener, fast and accurate chip timing with split times for run-1, bike, run-2, and both transitions. Results will be live online with athlete tracking for your fans! Printable finisher certificates & personal finish line videos (weather permitting) will be available shortly after the event, along with FREE downloads of your race photos. You can also enjoy a tasty picnic lunch, a quality gender specific tech shirt, and the chance to win some great merchandise in our post-race drawing!

Go to: http://www.racingunderground.com/milehighduseries/barkindogdu/index.html