Race Details

5k run – 33k bike – 5k run

This is a standard short course duathlon: 5k run – 33k bike – 5k run.
The start is at Sartell Middle School then leads out through St. Stephen back over the Mississippi River along the River Road.
You can get details of the course here.

Relay

Two Person teams can sign up for this event. Teams consist of one runner and one cyclist. Award categories are Female-Female, Male-Male, or Male-Female.

Rules

USAT All USA Triathlon/Duathlon rules will be enforced. You can view all the rules on their site.

Awards

All age group and elite wave participants are eligible for door prizes. The Apple is popular for the quality of door prizes given. Athletes MUST be present to win a door prize!

Cash Awards PLEASE NOTE: All athletes competing for prize money (except relay teams) will be placed in the elite wave and will NOT be eligible for age group awards. If you want to change your race status to elite please do so by emailing info@appleduathlon.com

Breakdown as follows:

MEN WOMEN MIXED
1st Place $500 $500
2nd Place $400 $400
3rd Place $300 $300
1st Place Relay $200 $200 $200
2nd Place Relay $100 $100 $100
3rd Place Relay $50 $50 $50
1st Sartell Resident $100 $100
2nd Sartell Resident $50 $50

Apple Awards Age Group awards. Traditional Apple Duathlon Apples will be awarded to top 3 in each age group.

Age Groups are designated as follows:

  • 19 & under
  • 20 – 24
  • 25 – 29
  • 30 – 34
  • 35 – 39
  • 40 – 44
  • 45 – 49
  • 50 – 54
  • 55 – 59
  • 60 – 64
  • 65 – 69
  • 70 +

Long Sleeve Dry Fit T-shirts will be given to all participants that pre-register by May 1st.

Following the Apple awards ceremony, Gear West Bike & Triathlon is continuing the tradition of huge giveaways. You must be a registered Apple participant and present to win. The drawings will take place following the awards ceremony.

Bike Services

If you are flying to MSP and would like to ship your bike separately, we recommend you call GearWest Bike and Tri at 952.473.0093 or Revolution Cycle and Ski at 320.251.BIKE. Both shops are contributors to the Apple Du and are trusted experts. Both shops will also be onsite race day for any additional help needed.

Sponsors

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