Multi-Sport Events

Come enter the annual "Du the Polar Bear" Duathlon (formerly Frost Yer Fanny!) set for Sunday, February 26, 2012 in Houston, Texas. Race Site is located at Bear Creek Park in West Houston!! This 2 mile run, 15 mile bike, 2 mile run is an awesome addition to the Duathlon events in the greater Houston area. This duathlon is co-produced by Outloud! Productions and Bicycle World of Houston.

REGISTRATION

Entry fees and categories are listed below:

• Individuals $45 thru January 25 2012,
  • $55 thru Febrary 19th.
  • $60 February 20-25, 2012!
• Relays $30 until January 25, 2012
  • $35 thru February 19, 2012
  • $40 February 20-25, 2012
• Youth (age 17 and below) $25 until January 25, 2012,
  • $35 after that.

Please note that relay prices are per person!!!
USAT membership is a separate registration-if not an annual member, you will sign up for a one day membership at packet pickup. The one day membership is now $10 and is only available at packet pickup.

USAT MEMBERSHIP

This is mandatory-either a one day license or an annual license for each participant, including ALL relay members! USAT membership is a SEPARATE registration-if not an annual member, you will sign up for a one day membership at packet pickup. The one day membership is now $12 and is only available at packet pickup-EITHER CASH OR CHECK!

LOCATION

This duathlon will take place at Bear Creek Pioneers Park, located off Bear Creek Drive between Clay Road and Patterson Road. The start and finish will be at Pavilion #6. The start time for the race is at 8:00 am!

MAPS

Course maps can be found here

NEARBY HOTEL

The Omni Westside Hotel, located at 13210 Katy Freeway, Houston, Texas 77079 is conveniently located close to the race site. Their phone number is 281-558-8338. This hotel is located less than 2 miles from the race site. The current available rate is $109.

PACKET PICKUP

Packet pickups are set for the following times and locations:

Thursday, February 23rd from noon to 6 pm at:
Bicycle World of Houston
14536 Memorial Drive
Houston, TX 7707
(281-556-0923)

Friday, February 24th from noon to 6pm at:
Bicycle World-West University
2519 Rice Blvd.
Houston TX
(713-529-0140)

Saturday, February 25th from noon to 6 pm at:
Bicycle World of Houston
14536 Memorial Drive
Houston, TX 77079
(281-556-0923)

THERE IS NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION OR PACKET PICKUP. YOU MUST PICK UP YOUR OWN PACKET.

AWARDS

Awards will be given to the overall male and female winners, overall master's male and females, and the top 3 in each age group and relay categories. These awards, as always, include plaques and product prizes. Other door prizes will be raffled off by random race numbers during the awards ceremony!

POST RACE PARTY

Bicycle World of Houston will again be sponsoring an awesome post race party with great food and drinks, fantastic give-aways, and super awards! We'll have some great music playing and have a good time under the pavilion!

PHOTOGRAPHY

Race Shots will be taking photos at Du the Polar Bear. Check their website at http://www.raceshots.net

TIMING

This will be a computer chip timed event that will include splits for run/transition/bike/transition/run. Chips will be picked up on race morning.

SPONSORS

Major sponsors include Bicycle World of Houston, Concentra Urgent Care, Hammer Nutrition, Muscle Milk & Giant Bicycles.  Other sponsors include Vitamin Water, Kona Printing, Coach Trent & The Athletes Stop. Thank You!

GOODIE BAGS

Goodie Bags will include your race numbers, official tech race t-shirt, hammer gel samples, and surprises!

PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT

Ordinary Saints, a non-profit dedicated to mobilizing young people for a lifetime of service to others, and the Kempner High School Cross Country Team.