DURHAM,N.C.–JANUARY 15, 2007–USA Triathlon just announced that Carrboro, NC, home of the Carrboro Classic Endurance Sports Festival, will host the 2008 Mid-Atlantic region’s Long Course Duathlon Championships.
Scheduled for April 6th 2008, the Carrboro Classic Endurance Sports Festival, produced by Endurance Magazine, will bring hundreds of high-caliber runner-cyclist athletes together to compete for the regional championship title. Athletes will travel from West Virginia, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, the District of Columbia, and across North Carolina.
“There was intense competition in many categories,” stated Bob Wendling, Vice-president, USAT-Mid-Atlantic Board of Directors, “and the Carrboro Classic met all of the requirements we look for in selecting a top-notch Championship venue. We look forward to Endurance Magazine holding another stellar event for our USAT members.”
From McDougle Middle School in Carrboro, competitors will launch into an 8K (5-mile) run through scenic rural Carrboro, a 53K (32-mile) bike on the hilly roads of Orange County, and the final 8K run to the finish line. Four special award ceremony plaques will be presented to the overall male, overall female, master’s (age 40 and up) male and master’s female winners.
“The Carrboro Classic Long Course Duathlon is one of the most beautiful race courses in the state,” stated Steve Lackey, Endurance Magazine publisher and founder of the Carrboro Classic. “The scenic and challenging course simply propels you onward to the last and most exhilarating part of the race–crossing the finish line. We are honored that USAT has recognized this race and selected us to serve as the 2008 regional championship host.”
In addition to the Long Course Duathlon, the Carrboro Classic Endurance Sports Festival will include a Super Sprint Duathlon consisting of a 2.4-mile run, a 12-mile bike and a 1.2-mile run; and the Wild West 8k run.
Benefiting Habitat for Humanity-Durham and the Swim for Smiles Foundation, the Carrboro Classic Endurance Sports Festival is produced by Endurance Magazine, in cooperation with the race’s supporting sponsors – Fleet Feet Sports, Tamara Lackey Photography, South Orange Rescue Squad, The Bicycle Chain and Monster Energy Drink.
This banner event, encompassing three competitive races, is sure to provide not only a quality racing experience, but a memory-filled weekend for participants, friends and family.
The cost for the Long Course Duathlon is $70.00 for individuals and $120.00 for teams registering before February 15th. For more information and registration, go to www.endurancemag.com/carrboro_classic or call 919.321.6680.
Endurance Magazine is the premier resource for active lifestyles in the Carolinas. Focused on educating, inspiring, and motivating athletes of all levels and abilities, Endurance Magazine offers readers compelling and immediately useful editorial. Endurance Magazine also produces Endurance Events including the Carrboro Classic Endurance Sports Festival, The Franklin 5000 Running Experience, and the Ramblin’ Rose Women-Only Triathlon Tour.
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