New for 2010, the Duathlon course features a 5K trail run to start, 15 Mile Bike and 5K trail run to finish. The four-year old event now offers runner-only options on a wooded trail system including 10K and 5K chip-timed trail runs. An earlier race date of Saturday, September 25, 2010 is expected to deliver better weather conditions and prime Fall leaf colors on the St. Croix River Valley race courses.

An exciting added incentive this year for early registrations is a complimentary ticket ($17 value) for a scenic Osceola & St. Croix Valley Train Ride over race weekend with sightseeing and dinner train options for the family.

Nestled in the St. Croix River Valley bluffs, the quaint and charming town of Osceola and surrounding area offers a wide array of family-oriented attractions. During prime Fall tourism season, both sides of the river are in full-swing inviting visitors to enjoy a paddle boat cruise, train or canoe ride, picturesque hiking trails from Taylors Falls and St. Croix Falls to Osceola. The historic main street communities welcome visitors to stroll the main street shops and spend the weekend at a wide variety of lodging options including well-known river valley Bed & Breakfasts.

“The new off-road trail runs will excite Duathletes and runners as they wind through old campground trails which have been a championship High School XC Invitation course for years”, said David Mooney, Event Coordinator. “The new 15 mile bike course takes full advantage of the winding rural roads and passes beside beautiful Horse Lake and Lotus Lake while overlooking forest land which should be in prime Fall colors for race weekend,” Mooney added.

 

 

For more information, visit www.OsceolaDuathlon.com

 

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