Giles County Ride River Run Triathlon

REGISTRATION

Fees:

Early Registration:
$20.00 per team member (max $60.00 per team)
$20.00 for solo registration. Applications must be submitted with check by June 30th.

After June 30th and on race day: $30.00 per team
(max $80.00 per team) member/$30 solo

Online Registration Form

Registration applications can be picked up at the following locations:
The Giles Chamber of Commerce
Tangent Outfitters
River Life Outdoors
Tickles
Giles Wellness Center

Payment Information: Please make checks payable to RideRiverRun and mail with application to:

Shaena Muldoon,
PO Box 44,
Eggleston, VA 24086

Or Drop Off at:
Applications and Payment at: The Giles Chamber of Commerce
101 S. Main St. - Pearisburg or the Giles Wellness Center. Credit card payment is avilable only through this website.

Saturday July 4, 2009

The Giles County RideRiverRun Triathlon & Relay is a three-leg event (individual or relay) over a challenging yet beautiful area of Giles County, Virginia.

The first leg is a 14.7 mile bicycle ride through paved, hilly, country roads from Eggleston through Pembroke and returning to Eggleston.
The second leg is a 7 mile canoe segment on the New River from Eggleston to Pembroke.
The third leg is a hilly 4.5 mile run from Pembroke back to Eggleston. This race can be done either by an individual (solo) or by a team consisting of up to 4 participants.

Location and Time:

Race Start – The race will begin promptly at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 4, 2009 from the Palisades Restaurant (168 Village St.). A mandatory pre-race meeting is 9:30 a.m. All participants must sign a waiver. Those under 18 must have a legal guardian sign the waiver. Waivers will be available at check-in.

View the Route Map

For more information regarding the Race, Sponsorship Opportunities, or Volunteering please contact:
smuldoon@rideriverrun.com or call 540-250-3337.

Canoe rentals and shuttle available
for $40.00 thru New River Canoe Livery, Tangent Outfitters and New River Outdoor Company. New Rivers Edge (will provide private group specials)

Bike rentals available
thru Hokie Spokes, New Wheel & East Coasters

RACE GUIDELINES

Pre-race meeting is at 9:30 am and is MANDATORY.
No more than 2 individuals to a boat.
Life jackets for the canoe leg and helmets for the biking leg are required.
If using a Kevlar canoe, you are automatically placed in the Advanced Category.
Bikers’ and Runners’ courses overlap slightly. Colored arrows will determine which path is followed.
Wristbands will be given to each team’s cyclist. Wristbands will be exchanged to team members on each leg of the race. The team runner must have the wristband when crossing the finish line.
Exchanges must be completed within the exchange areas and must be made hand to hand.
Transportation of equipment (water craft and bicycles) and race participants are the responsibility of participants.
ALL participants must sign a waiver of liability. Minors must provide waivers signed by parents or guardians.