Shoes-n-Saddle - Phulgaon Duathlon - 3

FORMAT

A timed Duathlon with an order Run-Cycle-Run. You can choose to compete as a Solo participant or in a Relay format of one runner and one cyclist.

DISTANCE IN THE ORDER OF EVENTS-

• - 4.25 kms running on trail
  
• - 25 kms cycling on a mix of tar and dirt road.
  
•  - 8.5 kms running on trail
  

SOLO RACE

• - Open Men
  
• - Open Women
  
• - Above 45 Men
  
• - Above 40 Women
  

NOTE: By default, participants of all age fall into OPEN category. If a participant from a senior age category holds a rank in OPEN, he / she will be entitled to a higher value prize. In this case, the position in the senior category will be awarded to the next in-line.

RELAY RACE

 - A team of TWO only with a mix of any gender and / or age.

FEES-

• Solo Race - Rs. 800/- per participant. Late fee of Rs. 200 applies after 21st May.
  
• Relay Race - Rs. 1550/- per team - Late fee of Rs. 400 applies after 21st May.
  
• Transport to the race venue - Rs. 300/- (Self-transportation to the race venue and back will be provided only on the race day)
  
• Cycle transport to the race venue - Rs. 300/- (Cycles will have to be handed over to us on Saturday evening at a location that will be declared later. The cost includes transportation of cycles back to Pune on the race day too.)
  
• Cycle on rent with helmet- Rs. 600/
  
• Stay at venue on Saturday - Rs. 400/- includes evening snacks, dinner, and dormitory stay with bed, blanket, and common toilet. (You must reach the venue on your own on Saturday noon.)
  

• - Timing Chip
  
• - Finishers Medal
  
• - Refreshments after the race
  
• - Water and hydration support during the race
  
• - First-aid and medical support during the race
  

WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE FEES

• - Anything not mentioned in the "What is included in fees" section
  
• - Transport to the venue
  
• - Cycles
  
• - Cycle transport
  

IMPORTANT TIMINGS

• Bib collection - Saturday, 27th May (Venue TBD)
  
• Solo Race Flag off - Sunday, 28th May at 6.15 am
  
• Relay Race Flag off - Sunday, 28th May at 6:30 am
  
• Self transport on the race day - at 4 am.
  
• Self transport back to Pune on race day - at 12 pm from race venue
  
• Cycle transport on race day back to Pune - at 12 pm from race venue
  

RULES FOR RACE / DISQUALIFICATION / PRIZES

• - Wearing helmet is mandatory during the entire cycling section. A participant caught without a helmet will be disqualified.
  
• - No Road bikes are allowed. Bike with tyres with dimensions lesser than 700*30 tyres will not be allowed in the race.
  
• - Any participant caught by our volunteers taking short-cuts on the running route will be disqualified.
  
• - All participants by default fall into OPEN category.
  
• - If a participant from the 40+ age category wins in OPEN category, he / she will be awarded the prize in OPEN category. In this case, that position in the 40+ category will become void
  
• - Top three athletes in all Solo category and top three teams in all Relay categories will be felicitated.
  
• - The prize distribution ceremony will be held on the same day, same venue after the race.
  
• - The number of ranks in each category will depend on the number of registered participants. Please note the following:
  
• - If a category has only upto 5 entrants, then only the top prize will be given.
  
• - If a category has more than 5 and upto 8 entrants, then the top two prizes will be given.
  
• - If a category has more than 8 entrants, then the top three prizes will be given.
  
• - NO CASH PRIZES. Prizes in kind only.
  
• - Reporting at the venue after the flag off / late start, will loose your chance to be on the podium.