Racing Underground August Newsletter August 7, 2013

August is already here, but there is still lots of great multisport racing on the 2013 calendar. The Racing Underground late summer schedule starts heating up in just 3 weeks, with the West Side Duathlon in nearby Arvada. The West Side Du has quickly become my favorite duathlon course in the area! This run/bike event is the perfect introduction to multisport racing for runners and cyclists, with two distance options to choose from. If you can run a 5K and you own a bike, then you can complete a duathlon.

Our tri schedule includes the Littlefoot Triathlon in 2013. This is a new event on the Racing Underground calendar, but it is one we've been timing for the past 6 years. Littlefoot is the only sprint tri at the popular Bear Creek Lake Park in Lakewood. This is a USA Triathlon sanctioned event that attracts a nice mix of pro's and age group participants. We are excited about acquiring this special event!

The Crescent Moon Triathlon and Aquabike is another September favorite, taking place at the beautiful Aurora Reservoir. It is also the finale in the 2013 Front Range Triathlon Series. From the 750 meter swim in crystal clear water, to the closed-to-traffic bike course, to the beautiful run on a mix of dirt roads and bike path, the Crescent Moon is the very best way to end the summer tri season on the Front Range. A fantastic bar-b-que follows the race!!!

The Desert's Edge Tri Festival closes out the Colorado Tri Season with a bang in wonderful Fruita, Colorado! The Desert's Edge is now in it's second year, and we have added a Saturday off-road tri to compliment Sunday's on-road sprint & Olympic events. With festival-style camping just 100 yards from transition, we saw over 400 campers at this event last fall - it is definitely worth a road trip! The campground is open to athletes and their fans, only, during race weekend - this one is not to be missed!!! We are on track for another sold out event, so be sure to enter soon.

Stay tuned for our next email, which includes details on our great winter events, including our winter running series and the always-fun Chilly Cheeks winter duathlon series. I hope we'll see you at the races!!!

Darrin, Jill, and the Racing Underground crew!

Dates to Remember

August 15th at 6:30pm - Join us in supporting the Eldorado Springs Cure 4 Mile Run as it celebrates its 35th running in beautiful Eldorado Springs, just 5 minutes south of Boulder. Racing Underground's Erika Marending has been race director for the past 3 years at this run, where 100 percent of the proceeds go to cancer research. Racing Underground will be timing the event.

August 16: Price Increase - Littlefoot Triathlon

August 25: Race Day - West Side Duathlon - Run/Bike/Run Duathlon in Arvada, conveniently located between Golden and Boulder on Hwy 93. Long and short distance options available.

September 1: Price Increase - Crescent Moon Triathlon & Aquabike

September 1: Price Increase - Racing Underground Winter Running Series

September 1: Registration Opens - Chilly Cheeks Duathlon Series - dates to be announced next week!

September 7: Race Day - Littlefoot Triathlon - A fun sprint tri at Bear Creek Lake Park in Lakewood/Morrison.

September 14: Race Day - Crescent Moon Triathlon & Aquabike. - The perfect way to end the Front Range tri season! Choose from the swim/bike/run triathlon or the swim/bike aquabike events, and celebrate afterwards with a catered bar-b-que lunch!

September 15: Price Increase - Desert's Edge Tri Festival

October 5-6: Race Day - Desert's Edge Triathlon Festival - Summer lasts just a few weeks longer in Fruita - why not take a road trip, camp with hundreds of other triathletes, and race a sprint, Olympic, or off-road tri.

West Side Duathlon - August 25, 2013 - Arvada, Colorado
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Rudy Project
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Runners Roost Lakewood

Excel Sports
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Boulder Running Company
Lara Bar
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El Senor Sol

Rocky Mountain Popcorn
West Side Duathlon Tri

West Side Duathlon
August 25, 2013
Arvada, Colorado

Experience one of the most amazing duathlon courses in the region! From the run course over a mix of neighborhood streets, bike path, and grass trails, to the rolling bike course at the base of the foothills, you will be challenged by the terrain and amazed by the scenery throughout. We close a lane on Highway 93 for this event that takes you on a scenic tour of the west metro area. Enjoy a delicious breakfast as you celebrate your race!

Visit the West Side Du Website

Littlefoot Triathlon - Sept. 7, 2013 - Aurora, CO
Littlefoot Tri

Littlefoot Triathlon
September 7, 2013
Bear Creek Lake Park
Morrison/Lakewood, Colorado

Racing Underground is thrilled to announce the Littlefoot Triathlon is now a Racing Underground event.

The Littlefoot Triathlon is a fun late season tri. It has been held at scenic Bear Creek Lake Park, in Morrison/Lakewood, for six years under the direction of Riptide Multisports. Racing Underground has been timing the race since 2010, and recently took over ownership of the race.

Bear Creek has long been a favorite training venue for runners and cyclists, and Littlefoot is the only road tri to take place within the park.

Set at the base of the foothills, the Littlefoot Triathlon starts off with a 750 meter swim in Soda Lake, with water temps expected to be in the mid-70's.

USAT Sanctioned

Next, a rolling bike ride through the 2,500 acre park, known as much for its diverse bird and waterfowl population as it is for the amazing views of the nearby mountains. In 2013, the bike loop has been extended and will now be a single lap course!

The race concludes with a scenic 5K run on a multiuse path that winds through the park's west side, and finishes in a new expo area at the Bear Creek Marina.

The 2013 Littlefoot Triathlon will continue its tradition of offering Elite Prize Money ($1,000 split among the top-3 Elite finishers), and we've also added $200 in Master's Prize Money.

We are also continuing to sanction this event with USA Triathlon.

Enjoy a catered meal following the race, and a fantastic gear drawing with loads of merchandise and gift certificates from our generous sponsors. We hope we'll see you at the 2013 Littlefoot Triathlon!

Click here to visit the new Littlefoot website

Crescent Moon Triathlon & Aquabike - Sept. 14, 2013 - Aurora, CO
Crescent Moon Tri

Crescent Moon Tri & Aquabike
September 14, 2013
Aurora, Colorado

The Crescent Moon is the traditional end to the tri season on the Front Range. Come swim, bike, and run with us at the beautiful Aurora Reservoir - or choose the Aquabike where you can swim and bike the same course as the tri, but skip the 5K run! The post-race party includes a tasty catered lunch, and all participants will take home a quarter-zip long sleeve tech shirt this year - the perfect running shirt for the chilly fall and winter months!

Visit the Crescent Moon Website

Desert's Edge Tri Festival - October 5-6, 2013 - Fruita, Colorado
Desert's Edge Tri

Desert's Edge Tri Festival
On-Road Sprint & Olympic
And also an off-road tri in 2013
October 5-6, 2013
Fruita, Colorado

The 2012 Desert's Edge Tri was a huge success, selling out well before race day. The festival atmosphere, with nearly 400 athletes and fans camping just 100 yards from transition was amazing! In 2013, we have added a fast and fun off-road tri on Saturday to compliment Sunday's on-road sprint & Olympic triathlons. We are already on track for another sell-out. Don't miss the fun at the Desert's Edge!!!

Visit the Desert's Edge Website

Have a great day!!!

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