
DINO Northern Indiana

DINO Northern Indiana
July 25, 2020
Potato Creek State Park
Potato Creek State Park
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WHAT: XTERRA DINO Northern Indiana
WHEN: July 25, 2020
WHERE: 25601 IN-4, North Liberty IN 46554 (map it)
XTERRA DINO Northern Indiana is the closest XTERRA Triathlon to Chicago, and a great choice for first-timers. It's flowy, fast, and fun for the experienced off-roader as well.
COVID-19 UPDATE (as of 7/17/20):
XTERRA DINO Northern Indiana is ON for July 25.
However, Covid-19 is still a lingering concern. After months of steady improvement, new cases have taken an uptick in Indiana, so we're taking extra precautions for the race:
*Online registration only - deadline Wednesday, July 22. If you intend to race, please register promptly so we can plan accordingly.
*Face covering required at check-in and while at event site, except while racing.
*Maintain social distance at all times, except as necessary during the race..
*No more than 75 athletes will be allowed in any wave or start group.
*There will be no post-race awards ceremony or activities - please disperse after finishing.
*Do not participate if you have any Covid-19 symptoms.
*Note that St Joseph County (home to the race and city of South Bend) currently has a mandatory face covering order for enclosed spaces.
*We ask participants and potential participants from outside our geographic region to carefully consider risks to public health before deciding to attend.
*Any registered participant that is uncomfortable under these conditions may request a refund by July 22 and receive a full refund (excluding Active Network processing fee)
*More detailed instructions / information will be sent to all registered participants on or around July 21.
Races
XTERRA TRIATHLON
Distance: 1/2 mile swim |15 mile two-lap mountain bike | 7 km trail run
XTERRA DUATHLON
Distance: 4 km out-and-back trail run | 15 mile two-lap mountain bike | 7 km trail run
XTERRA KAYAK TRIATHLON
Distance: 1 mile paddle | 15 mile two-lap mountain bike | 7 km trail run
XTERRA TRAIL RUN
Distance: 7km trail run on relatively wide, stable paths - a lollipop loop course
Schedule of Events
Friday, July 24
6pm - 8pm | Check-in/Registration at race site |
7pm | Free XTERRA Racing Clinic |
Saturday, July 25
7:00am | Registration Opens |
8:30am | Registration Closes |
9:00am | Swim Start - Competitor Wave |
9:02am | Swim Start - Survivor Wave |
9:10am | Duathlon Start |
9:20am | 7km Trail Run Start |
9:30am | Canoe/Kayak Division Start |
1:00pm | Awards & door prizes, snacks |
CHECK-IN:
Potato Creek State Park, Orchard Shore Picnic Area
Friday, July 24, 6:00–8:00PM or Saturday, July 25, 7:00–8:30AM
Course Info - XTERRA Full Triathlon
1/2 MILE SWIM | 15 MILE MOUNTAIN BIKE | 7 KM TRAIL RUN
SWIM: V-shaped swim course starting on the park's sand beach. Swim out 400m, then a hard left turn. Swim to the grassy shoreline of Orchard Shores picnic area. Water is almost always calm and relatively clean, but there is some algae and seaweed approaching the finish line.
Run up the hill (grass & sidewalk) to Transition Area (TA)
MOUNTAIN BIKE: Ride 1/2 mile in the grass shoulder on the south side of the roadway to the trailhead, begin two laps each 7 miles long. The course has no long hills, and only two or three steep places where a beginner might need to push the bike. Most of the course flows along nicely. After second lap, return to TA via the same south side of roadway grass shoulder.
TRAIL RUN: Run northeastward along trail 1, passing the Nature Center. Shortly after one mile, stay right to enter the lollipop loop part of the course. There are two notable hills named Steamboat Hill (which has steps going up), and Vargo Hill, just after the aid station. At about mile 3, a right turn puts runners back on the outbound trail for two-way traffic. Finish under the DINO archway.
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Course Info - XTERRA Duathlon
4 KM TRAIL RUN | 15 MILE MOUNTAIN BIKE | 7 KM TRAIL RUN
RUN 1: Duathletes start at the finish line inflatable arch and run northeastward onto trail 1, passing the Nature Center. Shortly after mile 1, a volunteer will note your race number and you'll make a u-turn following the same route back to the Transition Area (TA). There will be 2-way traffic with duathletes and run-only athletes following.
MOUNTAIN BIKE: Ride 1/2 mile in the grass shoulder on the south side of the roadway to the trailhead, begin two laps each 7 miles long. The course has no long hills, and only two or three steep places where a beginner might need to push the bike. Most of the course flows along nicely. After second lap, return to TA via the same south side of roadway grass shoulder.
RUN 2: Run northeastward along trail 1, passing the Nature Center. Shortly after one mile, stay right to enter the lollipop loop part of the course. There are two notable hills named Steamboat Hill (which has steps going up), and Vargo Hill, just after the aid station. At about mile 3, a right turn puts runners back on the outbound trail for two-way traffic. Finish under the DINO archway.
Course Info - XTERRA Kayak Triathlon
1 MILE KAYAK | 15 MILE MOUNTAIN BIKE | 7 KM TRAIL RUN
KAYAK: Kayaks stage on the sand along the concrete wall near the start banner. After swimmers start, kayak participants can move kayaks to the water edge. V-shaped swim course starting on the park's sand beach. Paddle out to the furtherst buoy (400m), then a 180 degree left turn back to the start. Make another 180 left at the start buoy. Then paddle to the furthest buoy and make a 90 degree left, paddling to the grassy shoreline of Orchard Shores picnic area. Water is almost always calm and relatively clean, but there is some algae and seaweed approaching the finish line.
Pull kayak up on dry land and run up the hill (grass & sidewalk) to Transition Area (TA)
MOUNTAIN BIKE: Ride 1/2 mile in the grass shoulder on the south side of the roadway to the trailhead, begin two laps each 7 miles long. The course has no long hills, and only two or three steep places where a beginner might need to push the bike. Most of the course flows along nicely. After second lap, return to TA via the same south side of roadway grass shoulder.
TRAIL RUN: Run northeastward along trail 1, passing the Nature Center. Shortly after one mile, stay right to enter the lollipop loop part of the course. There are two notable hills named Steamboat Hill (which has steps going up), and Vargo Hill, just after the aid station. At about mile 3, a right turn puts runners back on the outbound trail for two-way traffic. Finish under the DINO archway.
Course Info - XTERRA Trail Run
7 KM TRAIL RUN
Results
Previous Results - Click here
Camping And Lodging
South Bend is just 10-15 minutes away and has ample lodging options. At the park, there is a large campground which will book a few weeks prior to race weekend. Camping reservations: http://indianastateparks.reserveamerica.com/
If you're racing, do you have a friend or family member who can help out? Volunteers are needed for aid stations, course marshals, lap counting, and lifeguarding. We can provide you with a park entry pass and a few other goodies! We may even be able to help with your entry fee if you provide us with a volunteer.
Contact Brian20 [at] DINOseries.com or call 317-336-7553.
Free XTERRA Racing Clinic
Friday, July 24, 7 pm, at the race's transition Area
Are you new to off-road triathlon, or perhaps you're interested in honing your transition skills? If you'd like to learn how to get free speed, Mudslingers Endurance Coaching, formerly Braveheart Coaching Chicago, is hosting a free transition and course preview clinic the evening before the XTERRA race. One of Mudslingers coaches, Chrissy Halioris, will give you the skinny on both courses and what you can do to have your best possible performance come race day.
Mudslingers Endurance Coaching works with endurance athletes who compete in both on and off-road events including triathlon, ultra-endurance running, cycling and gravel racing. If you'd like more information shoot owners and coaches Kristen and Al Wade a message at mudslingersec [at] gmail.com.
For XTERRA DINO Northern Indiana race questions please contact Brian Holzhausen: Brian20 [at] DINOseries.com or 317-336-7553.
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CANCELLED
Due to health and travel concerns related to COVID-19, XTERRA DINO Northern Indiana has been cancelled. Please join us in 2021! Contact brian [at] dinoseries.com for more information.