Saturday, March 23, 2024
Duathlon - 5k / 25k / 5k
Gravel Duathlon - 5k / 20k / 5k |
NEW FOR 2024 - MIO will have a gravel duathlon! Course drop coming soon!
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! Register before March 9th to guarantee you receive a legendary MIO Hoodie! Delish food will be available on site from 10 am to 2 pm from Barrios Tacos y Mas. T B |
Cost
$89 Individual $119 Relay Team ($54.50 / per athlete) Prices Increase after February 17, 2024 Race Day Timeline 8:30 am - Packet Pickup Opens 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 Friday - March 22nd, 2024 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm The Bike Lab OKC Race Morning - March 23rd, 2024 8:30 am - 10:00 am Okarche Town Park (race venue) |
Run Course
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. |
Road Bike Course
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. |
Gravel BIKE COURSE
NEW FOR 2024!
Strava Link Similar to the road bike course, this out and back 20k gravel course will be a blast! Thanks to Tony Steward at the BikeLab for scouting this out for us! |
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.
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. If you do not have a valid USAT #, then you MUST purchase a one-day USAT Membership during registration. You can purchase an annual USAT membership direct from USAT. The Most Common USAT Rule Violations
RACE DIRECTOR
Alena Croy
- Water bottle(s)
- For the run: running shoes, sunglasses, sunscreen
- For the bike: bike, helmet, water bottle / hydration system
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.
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. If you do not have a valid USAT #, then you MUST purchase a one-day USAT Membership during registration. You can purchase an annual USAT membership direct from USAT. The Most Common USAT Rule Violations
RACE DIRECTOR
Alena Croy