A Safe Place in Pagosa Inc. (doing business as Aspen House and Aspen Services) will present the 16th annual Pagosa Duathlon on Saturday, July 6.
The race will take place in the Turkey Springs Trail System, and we have a race for everyone in the family.
The first race of the day is the Dusty Kids Gravel Growler on a dirt/gravel road. Bring out the kiddos for a fun time. This race is a 1-mile run and a 2-mile bike.
There are two adult races for the day on single-track and ATV trails throughout the Turkey Springs trail system.
The Dirty Sprinters will begin with a 3-mile trail run, followed by an 8-mile bike. The surrounding flora of the San Juan National Forest provides the perfect backdrop for fun outdoor activities.
For a more challenging course, the Dirty Du begins with a 6-mile trail run, followed by a 15-mile bike. This longer race has more opportunities for scenery, including groves of aspen trees on the Aspen Run Trail. There will be rocky up and downs, winding trails, and plenty of ponderosa pines to provide shady spots.
The adult races have three divisions: individual men, individual women, and two-member relay team (one runner and one biker).
Early registration ends June 29, so register early and save. Register online at https://runsignup.com/Race/CO/PagosaSprings/PagosaDirtyDu.
The races are professionally timed and there will be plenty of postrace refreshments.
The race lineup is as follows:
• Dusty Kids Gravel Growler: 7:30 a.m., $10.
• Dirty Sprint: 8:15 a.m., $45 early registration, $55 after June 29.
• Dirty Du: 8:15 a.m., $55 early registration, $65 after June 29.
There is a $10 student discount for all adult races. Student ID is required.
Prerace packet pick up will be Friday, July 5, at PS FroYo, 459 Lewis St., from 4:30 to 7 p.m.
The Pagosa Duathlon is one of three summer fundraisers, and all proceeds benefit A Safe Place in Pagosa Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to constructing a home and providing services for adults with developmental disabilities in Pagosa Springs.
The Pagosa Duathlon operates under a special permit with the San Juan National Forest.
About Aspen House
Aspen House is a dedicated nonprofit organization committed to enhancing the lives of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities through community support, advocacy and innovative programs.
For more information on how to support Aspen House and help make a difference in the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities, please visit www.aspenhousepagosa.org.
