Pine Barrens Trail Duathlon

NEW FOR 2023! THE PINE BARRENS TRAIL DUATHLON Sunday April 23rd 2023 -  8:00am Rain or Shine!

 

This new event highlights the beauty of Long Island's Pine Barrens and consists of a variety of trail conditions to enjoy and challenge you.  From single-track to fire trails, rolling sections to hidden ponds and all through some of the most pristine and protected Pine Barrens in Suffolk County.   There's some softer sections, hard pack, pine needles, a few roots, lots of leaves...variety is the spice of life...and trails! Mountain Bikes, Fat Bikes...all are welcome!   BIKE SUPPORT! We're proud to have TREK BICYCLE of LAKE GROVE partnering with us to provide BIKE SUPPORT for this event! TREK BICYCLE will have staff on site race morning to assist participants with any last minute mechanical issues! Nothing beats a professional wrench! Participants can even bring their bikes to their location by the Smithhaven Mall to get their bikes checked out prior to race day!   INDIVIDUAL & RELAY EVENTS (Relay Teams may have 2 members of any gender combo) Trail Run - 1.5 Miles Trail Bike - 9.3 Miles Trail Run - 1.5 Miles   AWARDS: Individual Event:  Top three male and female finishers overall & Top three (3) males and females in the following age groups : 14 and under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 & up   Relay Event:Top three (3) in the following combos (not age-group specific): Two Males, Two Females, Mixed

 

 

AMENITIES:
High Quality Dry-fit t-shirts for all pre-registered participants only (by April 13th at Midnight)
*Custom wood finisher medals for all!
Post-race refreshments Post-race awards ceremony

 

CHECK-IN:
Day of race registration, check-in and transition area for all participants will open at 6:30 AM. Day-of Registration and check-in for Pre-registered participants will be located at Brookhaven State Park.

 

EVENT START: 8:00 AM

 

PROFESSIONAL TIMING BY: Strong Island Running Club *Results, pictures and video available online after race. *Split times for T#1 and T#2 will be available after the final finisher.