Duathlon National Championships Event Schedule
Updated April 7, 2021
*Subject to change without notice.*
To maintain social distancing, all waves will begin in a time trial, chip start format within each wave. A mask is required to be worn at all times, except for athletes while racing.
Date/Time |
Activity |
Location |
Thursday, May 20 |
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| 8am-12pm | Cycling Workshop with Kris Swarthout, LIII USA Triathlon Certified Coach ($149.99 - requires advance registration here) | Tuscaloosa Amphitheater - Transition Area |
| 1-5pm | Running Workshop with Melissa Otterbein, LII USA Triathlon Certified Coach ($149.99 - requires advance registration here) | Tuscaloosa Amphitheater - Transition Area |
Friday, May 21 |
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| 9am-4pm | Packet Pickup/Expo | Tuscaloosa Amphitheater |
| Virtual | Rules Briefing - Non-draft Standard and Sprint (will be pre-recorded) | Virtual |
Saturday, May 22 |
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| 5:30am | Transition Opens - Athletes ages 17-49 | Tuscaloosa Amphitheater |
| 6:00am | Transition Opens - Athletes ages 50+ (and remaining athletes 17-49) | Tuscaloosa Amphitheater |
| 5:30am-7:25am | Mandatory Bike Check-In for Standard; Optional for Non-Draft Sprint Distance | Tuscaloosa Amphitheater |
| 7:25am | Transition Closes - All Athletes | Tuscaloosa Amphitheater |
| 7:30am | Non-Draft Standard Distance Wave 1: Elites | Tuscaloosa Amphitheater |
| 7:30:30am | Non-Draft Standard Distance Wave 2: Male 17-39 | Tuscaloosa Amphitheater |
| 7:32am | Non-Draft Standard Distance Wave 3: Female 17-39 | Tuscaloosa Amphitheater |
| 7:35am | Non-Draft Standard Distance Wave 4: Male 40-49 | Tuscaloosa Amphitheater |
| 7:38am | Non-Draft Standard Distance Wave 5: Female 40-49 | Tuscaloosa Amphitheater |
| 7:41am | Non-Draft Standard Distance Wave 6: Male 50-59 | Tuscaloosa Amphitheater |
| 7:44am | Non-Draft Standard Distance Wave 7: F 50+ | Tuscaloosa Amphitheater |
| 7:47am | Non-Draft Standard Distance Wave 8: M 60+ | Tuscaloosa Amphitheater |
| 8:00am-4:15pm | Race Day Expo Open | Tuscaloosa Amphitheater |
| 10:00am-3:00pm | Packet Pickup - Draft-Legal Only | Tuscaloosa Amphitheater |
| 12:00pm | Bike Course Closes - Standard Distance | |
| 12:00pm | Transition Opens Non-Draft Sprint Distance - Mandatory Bike Check-In | Tuscaloosa Amphitheater |
| 12:00pm | Optional Bike Check Out - Standard Distance | Tuscaloosa Amphitheater |
| 1:00pm | Transition Closes Sprint Distance & Standard Bike Check Out | Tuscaloosa Amphitheater |
| 1:00pm | Course Closed Standard Distance | |
| 1:05pm | Non-Draft Sprint Distance Wave 1: Male 15-49 | Tuscaloosa Amphitheater |
| 1:07pm | Non-Draft Sprint Distance Wave 2: Female 15-49 | Tuscaloosa Amphitheater |
| 1:10pm | Non-Draft Sprint Distance Wave 3: Male 50+ | Tuscaloosa Amphitheater |
| 1:12pm | Non-Draft Sprint Distance Wave 4: Female 50+ | Tuscaloosa Amphitheater |
| 1:15pm | Non-Draft Sprint Distance Wave 5: PC Open | Tuscaloosa Amphitheater |
| 3:25pm | Bike Course Closes Non-Draft Sprint Distance | |
| 3:25pm (approx) | Bike Check-out (all distances) | Tuscaloosa Amphitheater |
| 4:15pm | Course Closed Non-Draft Sprint Distance | |
| 4:45pm | Cut-off time to discuss penalties - Non-Draft Standard, Sprint, and PC Open | |
| Virtual | Pre-race briefing: Draft-Legal Sprint (will be pre-recorded) | Virtual |
| 5:30pm-7:30pm | Awards Ceremony - Standard and Non-Draft Sprint | Tuscaloosa Amphitheater |
Sunday, May 23 |
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| 5:30am | Transition Opens - All Males | Tuscaloosa Amphitheater |
| 6:00am | Transition Opens - All Females | Tuscaloosa Amphitheater |
| 5:30am-7:25am | Bike Check In - Draft-Legal Sprint - Mandatory for all athletes | Tuscaloosa Amphitheater |
| 7:20am | Wave 1 athletes staged at start chute and national anthem | Tuscaloosa Amphitheater |
| 7:25am | Transition Closes - Draft-Legal Sprint | Tuscaloosa Amphitheater |
| 7:30am | Draft Legal Sprint Wave 1: Males 15-49 | Tuscaloosa Amphitheater |
| 7:34am | Draft Legal Sprint Wave 2: Males 50+ | Tuscaloosa Amphitheater |
| 9am | Draft Legal Sprint Wave 3: Females 15-49 | Tuscaloosa Amphitheater |
| 9:04am | Draft Legal Sprint Wave 4: Females 50+ | Tuscaloosa Amphitheater |
| 8:00am-1:30pm | USA Duathlon Expo | Tuscaloosa Amphitheater |
| 10:40am (approx.) | Bike Check-out - Draft-Legal Sprint | Tuscaloosa Amphitheater |
| 11:15am | Bike Course Closes - Draft-Legal Sprint | |
| 11:55am | Course Closed - Draft-Legal Sprint | |
| 12:30-1:30 p.m. | Awards Ceremony - Draft-Legal Sprint | Tuscaloosa Amphitheater |