A Safe Place in Pagosa Inc., doing business as Aspen House and Aspen Services, is pleased to announce that it is honored to be presenting the 17th annual Pagosa Duathlon on July 12.
The race will take place in the Turkey Springs Trail System, and we have a race for everyone in the family.
The first race of the day will be the Dusty Kids Gravel Growler on a dirt/gravel road. Bring out the kiddos for a fun time. This race is a 1-mile run and a 2-mile bike.
There are two adult races for the day on single track and ATV trails throughout the Turkey Springs Trail System.
The Dirty Sprinters will begin with a 3-mile trail run, followed by an 8-mile bike. The surrounding flora of the San Juan National Forest provides the perfect backdrop for fun outdoor activities.
For a more challenging course, the Dirty Du begins with a 7-mile trail run, followed by a 15-mile bike. This longer race has more opportunities for scenery, including groves of aspen trees on the Aspen Run Trail. There will be rocky up and downs, winding trails and plenty of ponderosa pines to provide shady spots.
The adult races have three divisions: individual men, individual women and two-member relay team (one runner and one biker). Register before July 4 as there will be a price increase.
Register online at https://www.trisignup.com/Race/CO/PagosaSprings/PagosaDirtyDu.
Races are professionally timed and there will be plenty of post-race refreshments.
The race lineup is as follows:
• Dusty Kids Gravel Growler: 7:30 a.m., $15.
• Dirty Sprint: 8:15 a.m., $65 early registration (through July 4), $75 after July 4.
• Dirty Du: 8:15 a.m., $65 early registration (through July 4), $75 after July 4.
Pre-race packet pick up will be July 11 at PS FroYo, 459 Lewis St., from 4:30 to 7 p.m.
The Pagosa Duathlon is one of three summer fundraisers where all proceeds will benefit A Safe Place in Pagosa Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to constructing a home and providing services for adults with developmental disabilities in Pagosa Springs.
The Pagosa Duathlon operates under a special permit with the San Juan National Forest and is an equal opportunity provider.
