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The 7th annual Greeting of the Geese Duathlons for Adults and Kids
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RACE DETAILS
Sunday October 24, 2004
Adults Race Start: 8:30 AM
Kids Race Start: 10:30 AM
Merkle Wildlife Sanctuary
Upper Marlboro, Maryland
Adults
• 3 Mile Run
• 15 Mile Bike
• 3 Mile Run
Kids
• 0.6 Mile Run
• 3 Mile Bike
• 0.6 Mile Run
This is a PRIZE MONEY race! See below for details.
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REGISTER
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| Individuals |
| Pre-Registered: | $45 |
| Race Day: | $55 |
| Relays |
| Pre-Registered: | $75 |
| Race Day: | $90 |
| Kids |
| Pre-Registered: | $8 |
| Race Day: | $12 |
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RACE DESCRIPTION
Both Run Courses Adults, (3 Miles) Will contain a combination of paved and dirt roads through Merkle Wildlife Sanctuary.
Bike Course Adults, (15 miles) A loop of rolling hills through the countryside. Kids, (3 Miles) Two short loops around the Merkle Wildlife Sanctuary.
Some Notes Do not tear off tag on your race number until after the event. Race numbers must be worn on front of the shirt. If not, you will not be counted. Awards and post race party to be held immediately after the race.
PRIZE MONEY
A total of $1000 in prize money will be paid to the top five men and women in both the triathlon and the duathlon.
| 1st Place | $200 |
| 2nd Place | $120 |
| 3rd Place | $80 |
| 4th Place | $60 |
| 5th Place | $40 |
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DIRECTIONS
Follow Rt. 301 to Upper Marlboro. Take Rt. 382 South (Croom Road.) Turn left at St. Thomas Church Road. This will turn into Fenno Road. Follow signs for Merkle Wildlife Area and Visitors Center.
Click for custom directions from Mapquest
RACE CHECK-IN
Packet pick up and race day registration will take place at the race site beginning at 6:30AM on race morning and conclude 5 minutes before race start.
AWARDS
Adults
Overall top 3, M&F.
Awards to top 3, M&F in 13-16, 17-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60+.
Male, Female and Mixed Relays.
Kids
Awards to top 3, M&F in 7-8, 9-10 and 11-12
AMENITIES
All pre-registered athletes are guaranteed a colorful race shirt. There will be plenty of post race food and refreshments for athletes and family including Bergers Cookies, Cannellas Italian pasta, fruit, tuna fish, PB&J, drinks, fruit and bagels.
LODGING
| Bragg Motel | (301) 627-1880 |
| Forest Hills Motel | (301) 627-2718 |
| Hampton Inn | (301) 499-4600 |
| Holiday Inn | (301) 773-0700 |
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MAP
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PREVIOUS RESULTS
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| Overall Winners | |
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| 2003 | Sean Ion | 1:08:02 | | Desiree Ficker | 1:15:50 |
| 2002 | Tommy Nelson | 1:10:46 | | Jeanne Grillo | 1:24:14 |
| 2000 | Peter Hibbs | 1:12:14 | | Susan Baehre | 1:26:52 |
| 1999 | Steve Ruckert | 1:11:16 | | Jeanne Grillo | 1:25:26 |
| 1998 | Craig Lowry | 1:09:20 | | Christine Kelley | 1:28:33 |
| 1997 | Brian Geary | 1:13:42 | | Kim Meyers | 1:25:48 |
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VERY IMPORTANT NOTES
• NO ANIMALS WILL BE ALLOWED AT THE RACE SITE.
• No drafting is allowed.
• Helmets are mandatory during bike sections.
• No headphones or baby strollers.
• It is up to you to read the race application and all information on the website and understand all rules and regulations.
• Race will proceed rain, snow or sunshine.
• Race Director reserves the right to cancel or change event if weather conditions warrant.
• No abuse of volunteers, police or others will be tolerated. Any abuse will lead to disqualification
• Read the refund and transfer policy fully. There is no switching of events.
• Returned checks will be charged a minimum $25 fee.
• Athletes are responsible for reviewing course beforehand and for knowing all turns and hazards along the course.
• Awards must be picked up at race. No mailing of awards.
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REFUNDS
A 75% refund will be issued up to 30 days before the date of the event. A request for a refund must be done through the mail only. No email requests will be accepted. The request must be received 30 days before the day of the race. The refund will be issued in the form of a check one week after the date of the race. After the 30 day grace period there will be absolutely no refunds.
TRANSFERS
Athletes may transfer their entry to another athlete up to 30 days before the day of the event without penalty. The request for the transfer MUST be accompanied by the completed application of the athlete that the entry will be transferred to. The request will only be accepted through the mail. No email transfers will be accepted.
Athletes may transfer their entry to another athlete from 30 days before the event to 5 days before the event for an extra $10 fee. A request for the transfer MUST be accompanied by the completed application of the athlete that the entry will be transferred to. The request will only be accepted through the mail. No email transfers will be accepted.
From 5 days before the race until race day - No transfers will be accepted.
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RACE SWITCHING
Athletes may not switch an entry from one race to another during the course of the year.
VOLUNTEERS
Volunteering for an event will get you another event for free. To qualify, you must sign in at registration - for a duathlon (1 hour) or triathlon (1.5 hours) - before race start and remain until the site is clean. If you volunteer for a duathlon you will earn a free duathlon. If you volunteer for a triathlon you will earn a free triathlon.
Spectator/volunteers are always welcome and will receive a race shirt, post event food and our undying appreciation.
If you can volunteer, please contact us before the event at (410) 593-9662 or at jaeger@erols.com
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