OVT Mtn Bike Duathlon

OVT Mtn Bike Duathlon: 3 mile run, 12 mile bike, 5 mile run.

Date: June 21, 2025

General Information

USA Triathlon License Information (off-road pricing):
- All competitors are REQUIRED to have a Current USA Triathlon license or purchase a USAT license in order to compete.
- Adult one-day ($14) or annual ($64),
- Youth ages 17 and under are required to have an annual license. $10 a year, athletes aged 13-17 can enjoy unlimited racing. Or, for $25, youth athletes can ensure membership through their 18th birthday.
Racing age is calculated as of Dec 31 of the current year. Please CONFIRM RACING AGE with Registration Volunteers.
Lake Wedington Recreation will open at 5:30am on race day and there is no charge to enter. Prior to the race, the park entrance fee is $5 (subject to change).
Pets MAY be allowed in restricted areas of park - check US Forest Service and Lake Wedington rules prior to event for current regulations.
Event will be held Rain or Shine
Courses are marked, but it's the racer's responsibility to know the courses
Water, Electrolytes, oranges, bananas and watermelon will be available as each racer finishes.
Neutral Bike Service will be provided before the race and at Mandatory Bike Check at Transition.
All USA Triathlon are in effect. See below

USA Triathlon Rules - a full list is below, plus the 8 commonly violated.

COURSE INFO:

Trail Run #1 (3 miles)
Transition: A single transition area. The transition from swim to bike will include a 200 meter slightly uphill run.
Mtn Bike (12 miles)
Trail Run #2 (5 miles)

MAPS

DIRECTIONS AND PARKING

Lake Wedington Recreation area is 13 miles from Fayetteville. Use 15689 Lake Wedington Entry Road, Fayetteville, AR 72704 to obtain directions. Hwy 16 to the race site has several sharp curves. Most areas are posted 45 mph. Please allow extra drive time!
NO PARKING ON HWY 16 HIGHWAY.
If you park inside the main park you will not be permitted to leave until the last competitor has finished.
Parking is available approximately 1,000 feet east of the main park entrance if you need to leave before the race is officially over.
Racers & Spectators will not be charged to enter the park on race day only.

MINIMIMUM AGE: 17 Years of age - NO EXCEPTIONS

AWARDS AND CATEGORIES

Door Prizes, Race Goodies

Door Prizes from sponsors
Post Race meal will be provided to all athletes following the race. There will be options for friends and family to purchase food.
Sponsor products and services will be in goody bag for each participant.

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