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Sunday, March 25, 2023
March in OkarcheDuathlon - 5k / 15.6mi / 5k
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Celebrate the 20th year of this epic event! A flat run and bike course make this perfect race for beginners. See course maps below for all the details. Tired of race t-shirts? This is the race for you! The iconic MIO hoodie is back for 2023 in red! Register before March 17th to guarantee you receive one! |
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Cost
$99 Individual $109 Relay Team After March 17: $109 and $119 respectively Race Day Timeline 8:30 am - Packet Pickup opens at the park pavilion 9:00 am - Transition Opens 10:10 am - Transition Closes 10:15 am - Athlete Meeting 10:30 am - Race Start |
Location
Okarche Town Park 500 Texas Ave Okarche, OK 73130 Packet Pickup All packets, bibs and decals will be picked up on race morning. |
Run Course
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Strava link
Enjoyable out and back 5k through the quiet neighborhood streets of Okarche. One water stop is located roughly a mile from the start. |
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Bike Course
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Strava Link
Straight and fast with some rollers along the way. ~500ft of gain for the entire 15.6 mile out and back! Be prepared for that Oklahoma headwind. |
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THINGS TO BRING
THINGS TO LEAVE AT HOME
DIRECTIONS TO EVENT
From I-40: Take El Reno exit US 81 north approximately 15 miles to Okarche.
From Kilpatrick Turnpike: Take NW Expressway (HWY 3) approximately 20 miles to Okarche. On the south edge of Okarche, turn left (west) on Texas Ave and go 2 blocks to Park.
From I-35 and Waterloo Road: Take Waterloo Road approx. 32 miles west to Okarche. From Stop light in town center go 3 blocks south and 2 blocks west to park.
HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS
(Pending)
PARKING
Plenty of parking is available at and near the park. Although, please do not park on the west side of the park, this is where the transition area will be set up.
USAT SANCTIONED EVENT
This is a USAT Sanctioned Event. It will follow all USAT rules and guidelines. All participants MUST have a valid ID along w/ a USAT License. If you do not have a valid USAT #, then you MUST purchase a one-day USAT Membership for $15. You can purchase a one-day or annual USAT membership direct from USAT. The Most Common USAT Rule Violations
RACE DIRECTOR
Alena Croy, alena.croy@gmail.com
- Your photo ID
- Your valid USAT number and or membership card
- Sunscreen
- Water bottle(s)
- For the run: running shoes
- For the bike: bike, helmet, cycling shoes (if you use them) frame-mounted water bottle
THINGS TO LEAVE AT HOME
- Headphones, USAT does not allow these on the course at any point
DIRECTIONS TO EVENT
From I-40: Take El Reno exit US 81 north approximately 15 miles to Okarche.
From Kilpatrick Turnpike: Take NW Expressway (HWY 3) approximately 20 miles to Okarche. On the south edge of Okarche, turn left (west) on Texas Ave and go 2 blocks to Park.
From I-35 and Waterloo Road: Take Waterloo Road approx. 32 miles west to Okarche. From Stop light in town center go 3 blocks south and 2 blocks west to park.
HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS
(Pending)
PARKING
Plenty of parking is available at and near the park. Although, please do not park on the west side of the park, this is where the transition area will be set up.
USAT SANCTIONED EVENT
This is a USAT Sanctioned Event. It will follow all USAT rules and guidelines. All participants MUST have a valid ID along w/ a USAT License. If you do not have a valid USAT #, then you MUST purchase a one-day USAT Membership for $15. You can purchase a one-day or annual USAT membership direct from USAT. The Most Common USAT Rule Violations
RACE DIRECTOR
Alena Croy, alena.croy@gmail.com