NEW LOCATION- SEASIDE PARK IN BRIDGEPORT CT

Thank you for all the emails, support & patience!

To all registered athletes and those still considering- We are ready to roll.. We really appreciate that you have decided to join our first ever foray into multi-sports.

Reading all your emails and returning phone calls makes me think that the field may be as high as 50% First Timers. THAT is terrific!!! We have dedicated ourselves in regards to safety and organization. Here is just a sample of what is planned:
* Bridgeport Police hired for complete closure of the park.
* 20+ Volunteers to cover the course and transition area
* 10+ Volunteers for registration and transition area
* 1 Water stop on the run course
* Immediate access to emergency services thru the police

Naturally you'll need your own water bottles for your bike, YOUR HELMET!, and a desire to have fun! Don't let yourself get intimidated by what you think you are lacking in experience- there will be a lot of us out there who are ALL NEW to this- including the Director! Food includes Panera Bakery products, bananas, and fluids.

Here are some answers to questions I have been getting:
*Better to be here before 6:30am to park, check out your bike/equipment, get your registration numbers, shirt, goody bag, and settle in.
*Transition area- secure and bikes in racks
*'Chip timed' by Bill Sherry and Super Race Systems
*You'll have to fix your own flats on the course, sorry
*We should have a 'sag' truck in case of a problem you and your bike can climb aboard.
*We will have a 'info session' around 7:10am at the transition area for those in need
*TREK BICYCLES OF FAIRFIELD will be there for your pre-race needs
*Rain or shine YES-THE REALITY IS THAT WEATHER IS UNPREDICTABLE! So get here no matter what it is doing at your house! 

Folks- In the past we have people registered from ages 12 to 68 ! We will give awards to the top M & F as well as 3 deep to age groups 13 and under, 14-18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+

We can never have enough volunteers so bring friends, relatives, offspring and total strangers.

We open at the Bath house by 6:10 am. If you plan to register on race day bring $45 in exact bills or check!

Marty Schaivone Race Director

Thanks to the Bridgeport Police, Parks Dept, and Public Works, who have joined forces to do their best for you.

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All USAT rules are in effect. Go to http://www.usatriathlon.org for a complete list of USAT rules.
Rules are enforced by race management so please FOLLOW THEM to avoid penalties and DQ's (not Dairy Queen).
Below are some of the most frequently violated rules:

Helmets are mandatory while riding the bike (BEFORE, DURING, and AFTER the race). Helmet must be buckled or strapped on. This is a DISQUALIFICATION penalty and a major safety issue. Please have your helmet on and buckled before unracking your bike and re-rack your bike before unbuckling it after the bike leg. We have had several upset participants who have been disqualified because they unbuckled right before dismounting their bikes.

ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST HAVE THEIR BIB NUMBER ON FRONT OF THEIR CLOTHING/body. No one will be allowed to access the start or transition areas without their numbered bib. Fasten it securely and obviously DON'T LOSE IT!! Plus if we have a photographer they won't know who you are without it.

YOUR BIKE MUST HAVE THE BIB NUMBER AS WELL. NO BIKES IN THE TRANSITION AREA WITHOUT THAT BIB NUMBER. We provide all bibs and pins. WE FULLY SUPPORT PIN RECYCLING.

Headphones are not allowed at any time. This is a 2 MINUTE time penalty on the run and a DQ on the bike.

OBVIOUSLY NO PETS EITHER. No drafting will be allowed while on the bike. THERE IS A 5 MINUTE PENALTY FOR REPORTED/VERIFIED DRAFTING.

Pass only on the left while on the bike. No blocking - Stay to the Right side except when passing. Do no cross the yellow line around corners on the bike AND STAY IN ALL CONED ROADS. CYCLIST MUST OBEY ALL APPLICABLE TRAFFIC LAWS.

No outside assistance will be allowed in the transition area. You may not leave anything on the course (i.e. water bottles, gel wrappers). Everything should return with you to the transition area. Transition area will be closely monitored and all equipment/bikes must be placed in the correct position according to your bib number and corresponding rack. ONE WATER STOP MAY BE ON THE RUN COURSE –at the turn around area. THERE IS WATER AT THE TRANSITION AREA. Bring a bottle for the bike! And sunscreen wouldn't be a bad idea either.

WETSUITS: NOT APPLICABLE- this is not a triathlon and it will not be raining! However if it is a really nice one and you want to show it off I guess it's up to you...but it might get hot. THIS IS OUR THIRD DUATHLON AND WE WANT TO GET IT PERFECT! The 250 limit is so that we (and the police) can get a feel for what this course can handle and allow more next year!

Duathlon Coordinator Marty Schaivone has designed this course with all levels of participants in mind. IT IS AS FLAT AS CAN BE and a double loop bike course. Beginners will find it easy, intermediates and experienced will find it fast. We have designed this and coordinated with police with your safety in mind. And as for the run course- it's as flat as the bike course! You run the same course twice- before and after the bike.

The transition area takes advantage of the spacious parking lot at the new bath house at Seaside Park

We have full use of the bath house for bathrooms, showers, and just in case of funky weather.

Run Route: Is an out and back course – mostly on sidewalk. Watch out for seagulls

Bike Route: Is a double loop- 5 miles each. It is flat but you do have to watch for seagulls dropping things like clams to break them open…

These 2 courses are flat and should be PERFECT for a first time Du-Athlete and/or Family!

Try something new- we think you will love it!