5th Annual Sprint and Splash 2016

June 5 @ Lake Saint Clair Metropark, Metro Parkway, Harrison Township, MI, United States

SCHEDULE

When:

  • Sunday, June 5, 2016
  • Lake St. Clair Metropark will open at 7:30 a.m. for kayak & paddleboard drop-off, packet pick-up and race-day registration.
  • Participants will have the opportunity to drop off their kayak and paddleboards on Saturday, June 4th. Packet pick-up and registration will also be available during this time.
  • Registration: 7:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
  • 6 Mile SUP Race - 8:30 a.m.
  • Duathlon (run portion) & 5K Run - 9:00 a.m.
  • 2 Mile SUP Race - 11:00 a.m.
  • Award Ceremony - 12:00 p.m.
  • Breakfast served from: 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Where:

Lake St. Clair Metropark 
31300 Metropolitan Parkway
Harrison Township, MI 48045

Events:

  • Duathlon: Individual (kayak): 5k Run & 2-mile kayak
  • Duathlon: Individual (stand-up paddleboard): 5k Run & 2-mile paddle
  • Duathlon: Relay (kayak): This is a 2-person relay event. One team member completes the 5k run & the other team member completes the 2-mile kayak
  • Duathlon: Relay (stand-up paddleboard): This is a 2-person relay event. One team member completes the 5k run & the other team member completes the 2-mile paddle.
  • 5K Family Friendly Fun Run & Walk
  • WPA Sanctioned 6-mile Stand-Up Paddleboarding Competition
  • 2-mile recreational Stand-Up Paddleboarding Competition

Course:

Please stay tuned for detailed course maps.

Fees:

  • Duathlon Individual (Kayak & SUP): $40.00 (before April 6th) $45.00 (April 6th – June 5th)
  • Duathlon Relay (Kayak & SUP): $60.00 (before April 5th) $70.00 (April 6th – June 5th)
  • 5K Fun Run & Walk: $30.00 (before April 6th) $35.00 (April 6th – June 5th)
  • 2-mile Recreational Stand Up Paddleboarding Competition: $30.00 (before April 6th) $35.00 (April 6th – June 5th)
  • 6-mile WPA Sanctioned Stand Up Paddleboarding Competition:$40.00 (before April 6th) $45.00 (April 6th – June 5th)

Online registration closes Tuesday, May 31st at 5:00 p.m.

On-site registration and packet pick-up will be available on Saturday, June 4th and on Sunday, June 5th from 7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.

Please note if you register for the event after June 2nd you will not be guaranteed a Race Shirt. All entry fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.

Awards:

  • Duathlon Kayak: First, Second and Third Overall Male and Female. First male and female in age groups 14 & under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64,65-69, 70 and over.
  • Duathlon Stand Up Paddle Board: First, Second and Third Overall Male and Female. First male and female in age groups 14 & under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64,65-69, 70 and over.
  • Duathlon Relay (Kayak): First place team
  • Duathlon Relay (Stand Up Paddleboard): First place team
  • 5K Run: First, Second and Third Overall Male and Female. First male and female in age groups 14 & under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64,65-69, 70 and over.

Facilities and Parking:

Lake St. Clair Metropark offers parking onsite, as well as a large spectator area for the event; participants are encouraged to bring family and friends to cheer them on while they race. The park charges a $7.00 daily entry fee per car, once inside the park visitors may stay the entire day. Lake St. Clair Metropark offers concessions, restrooms, a pool/waterslide, a beach and swimming area, and sand volleyball courts—all free to the public once inside the park.

Timing & Results:

Timing & Results will be provided by Newton Timing & Race Services using ChronoTrack Systems. Results will be posted continuously during the event for review. Complete results will be posted online promptly after the event on this website.

Volunteer Opportunities:

If you or your organization would like to volunteer to assist with Sprint and Splash at Lake St. Clair, please visit our volunteer registration page. There are various volunteer opportunities available.

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