2009 Mekong River ITU Duathlon World Series Event
Race day: SATURDAY 28 March 2009
Venue:
Nong Khai Province in the North - East of Thailand
Hosts:
Nong Khai Province, Tourism Authority of Thailand, Triathlon Association of Thailand
Support by: Tourism Authority of Thailand
Events date:
Saturday 28 March 2009: ITU Duathlon World Cup Series
Events:
Duathlon World Cup Series:
- Standard Distance: Run 10 km. + Bike 40 km. + Run 5 km.
- Sprint Distance: Run 5 km. + Bike 20 km. + Run 2.5 km.
Race course & condition:
First Run and second run : On downtown road. Traffic 100% closed and under control by the police. There will be Water station every 1 km. along the course.
Bike:
On the high way, Traffic 100% closed and under control by the police.
Weather:
Average Air Temp High 33 C Low 21 C Expected Humidity 65 %
Eligibility:
According to ITU & ASTC Rules and Regulations
Categories of Competition both Triathlon and Duathlon:
1. Elite men & Women
2. Elite U23 Men & Women
3. Elite Jr. Boys & Jr. Girls
4. Age Grouper:
(4.1) Olympic distance
- Men 18 - 29 yrs., 30 - 39 yrs., 40 - 49 yrs., 50 - 59 yrs., 60 yrs and over
- Women 18 - 29 yrs., 30 yrs and over
(4.2) Sprint distance
- Jr. Boys 16 -19 yrs., Men Open
- Jr. Girls 16 - 19 yrs., Women Open
(4.3) Super Sprint distance
- Jr. Boys 13 - 15 yrs.
- Jr. Girls 13 - 15 yrs.
Entry fee: Free of charge for the Elite Athletes.
1. Baht 500 Standard distance age grouper.,
2. Baht 400 for Sprint distance age grouper.,
3. Baht 300 for Super Sprint Distance
Your entry fee can be paid at the Race Office in the Morning of Thursday 26 - Friday 27 for Duathlon
Registration: Sending your entry form by email attached file to vijitr_thailand@yahoo.com , before February 28, 2009 is Deadline
Souvenir T-Shirt: one for each
Time Schedule
Thursday 26th All teams arrival.
1000 – 1600 Register
Friday 27th
0600 – 14.00 Register
1300 - 1400 Aquathlon, Duathlon and Triathlon Briefing and Bike Inspection for Duathlon and Triathlon
Saturday 28th
0730 – 0800 Duathlon Transition area open and registration
0800 Short briefing before starting
0820 Sprint Duathlon race start
0830 Elite Duathlon race start
08.40 Age group Duathlon race start
1230 Race finished and Award presentation
Sunday 29th
1830 – 2200 Award presentation and Crossing ceremony
Awards: 1. The winner (male and Female) will receive a Trophy.
Transportation:
You can fly to Suvarnabhumi International Airport and then take the domestic flight to Udon Thani Airport. As for Domestic flight, you can fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Udon Tani Airport or from Don Muang Airport to Udon Thani airport. Our staff will bring you and your bike from Udon Thani Airport to the official hotel. It's only 52 km from the Udon Thani airport.
Air Asia will daily fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Udorntani Airport, online booking will be available. Please visit their website at http://www.airasia.com
Accommodation:
Nongkhai Grand (It's full now) and TIP Hotel are an Official Hotel, you can booking in advance and visit their website at http://www.nongkhaigrandhotel.com, Tip's email addres: tip_hotel@thaimail.com Tel: 042 464514 or 042 464515
Prize purse: Baht 736,000
For more details: Please visit our website at http://www.thaitriathlon.org
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