Amphibious Duathlon
Make your way to the finish line by land and water during the inaugural Amphibious challenge. This race, which features two 5K trail runs before and after a 2K flatwater paddle around Sadler Island in the Catawba River, will challenge runners and paddlers of all skill levels.
Event Info:
- Date: Saturday, August 10th, 2013
- Location: U.S. National Whitewater Center
- Distance: 5K run, 2K flatwater paddle, 5K run
- Participants are welcome to bring personal kayaks for this race
- Note: Those who bring personal kayaks are responsible for kayak transportation to and from the flatwater dock
Registration: Available Online
- $37 – Through August 7th
- $47 – Race Day Registration
- Registration for Amphibious is currently capped at 100 to ensure each participant has a flatwater kayak
- Race giveaways are only guaranteed to those who pre-register
Race Day Schedule:
- 7:00am – Race Day Registration and Packet Pickup Begins
- 7:45am – Race Day Registration and Packet Pickup Ends
- 8:00am – Race Starts
- 10:00am – Course Closes
Post Race: Be sure to stick around after the race for food, drinks, raffle prizes and awards.
Awards: Will be given to the top finishers in various age categories. Final age categories will be determined closer to race day.
Volunteering: Interested in volunteering? Contact Adam Bratton at abratton@usnwc.org
Sponsors:
Additional Event Info:
- Race giveaways are only guaranteed to those who pre-register
- All participants must sign the USNWC waiver before participating
- Participants must be present to accept awards. Awards will not be mailed
- Race bib must be visible and worn on the front of shirt to receive an accurate time
- Participants must bring ID to consume alcohol during post-race
- Aid Station will be located at … TBD
- Locker rooms are located at the main USNWC River Center
- Registration is non-refundable and non-transferable
- There will be no gear/bag check at the start/finish for this race
- Event will proceed rain or shine unless conditions are deemed unsafe by the Race Director
- All guests are required to pay a $5 parking fee at the USNWC unless guest has an annual parking pass. Annual parking passes are available through the USNWC for $40
- Headphones, iPods, MP3 players, etc are discouraged for the safety of all participants
- Remain attentive and courteous at all times, trails will be open to other runners, hikers and bikers
- No pets allowed on the course
- The USNWC does not conduct trail rescues in the event of an emergency. Participants are encouraged to call 911 THEN notify event staff if an emergency is encountered
Can participants use their own recreational kayaks for the race?
Hi Jennifer, participants are more than welcome to bring their own kayak for the Amphibious Duathlon.
Will there be awesome race shirts?!!!
Hi A-team, race giveaways for the Amphibious Duathlon will be a Whitewater Race Series t-shirt.
Is there a discount if you are an annual pass holder at the USNWC?
Hi Jeff, the AllSport Season Pass does not feature race discounts. Registration for the Amphibious Duathlon is $37.
What is the course for the 5k ? Will both be on trails?
Hi Melissa, the course for the Amphibious Duathlon has not yet been set but both 5k courses will be on our trail system.
Are you able to complete the paddle portion using a paddleboard if desired?
Hi Will, paddle boards are allowed for the Amphibious Duathlon. Those who bring personal paddle boards are responsible for transportation to and from the flatwater dock.
Will kayaks be provided unless we bring our own?
Hi Amelia, we encourage participants to bring their own kayaks and those who do will be responsible for transporting them to and from the flatwater dock. For those who do not own a kayak, we will have kayaks available to use.
I have no water experience, how friendly is this event to novices? Was this event held last year and have posted time results to review?
Thanks!
Hey Cindy, this event is geared towards all skill levels so a novice paddler should be fine. This is our first year for the Amphibious Duathlon.
What is easier to do as a novice, kayak or paddleboard? And can you borrow either the day of the race? Or just kayak?
Thanks!
Hi Raj, the kayak portion will be easiest for a novice paddler. Both kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding are allowed during the Amphibious Duathlon, but the USNWC will only have kayaks available to use. Those interested in SUP must bring their own board.