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Elita Events invites you to participate in the DOathlon for Life, presented by the Iowa Osteopathic Medical Association.

DOathlon for Life is Sunday, Sunday September 13, 2009 at Walnut Woods State Park located just southwest of Des Moines. DOathlon for Life is a duathlon: 5K run, followed by a 20K bike, followed by a 5K run.

The DOathlon for Life is a member of Central Iowa's Flatland Multisport Series.

Current Flatland Multisport Series Events:

• WDM DU (duathlon), Sunday, May 17, West Des Moines (perfect warm up to CC)
• Copper Creek Tri (sprint), Sunday, June 14, Pleasant Hill (perfect warm up to HyVee)
• Big Creek Tri 29 (olympic), Sunday, Aug 2, Des Moines (USAT Regional Championship)
• DOathlon for Life (duathlon), Sunday, September 13, West Des Moines
• Spooky Cross (cyclocross), October (Date TBD), West Des Moines

Points will be awarded to athletes competing in the Flatland Multisport Series based on participation and results. Prizes will be presented to the male and female athletes garnering the most points at the end of the season. Visit www.FlatlandSeries.com for more information. New races will be added soon!

Check the Web site frequently. Visit www.FlatlandSeries.com

Register for all four events at one time and pay only $195.00. You’ll be hard pressed to find a better deal anywhere. Points will be awarded to athletes competing in the Series based on participation and results. Prizes will be presented to the male and female athletes garnering the most points at the end of the season. Last year, Series winners and one wild card athlete received Zoot triathlon shoes, HED disc wheels, a years worth of entry fees and entry to all Flatland Series races free. Visit www.FlatlandSeries.com for more information.

AWARDS:

Top 3 male and female athletes will split a cash prize purse.

Special Age-Group Awards for top three athletes in each age group. Age group categories are: 14-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+, Clydesdale, Athena, Teams and Collegiate.

RACE GOODIES:

Race goodies and post race party will be provided for every registered athlete. We do not guarantee race goodies for athletes registering the day before the race.

COURSE MAPS:

Run Course: http://www.mapmyrun.com/run/united-states/ia/west-des-moines/917491597603

Bike Course: http://www.mapmyrun.com/ride/united-states/ia/west-des-moines/163780730

REGISTRATION:

Register for all five Flatland Multisport Series races and receive a tremendous discount. Five races - $195.00. You’ll be hard pressed to find a better deal!

Individual Entry:

Registration until September 1 is $40.00
Registration until September 12 is $50.00

Team Entry:

Registration until September 12 is $75
No registration on race day!

PACKET PICKUP:

Note: You are required to pick up your race packet in person. You must have a valid drivers license to receive your packet.

The location of packet pickup will be provided in your Athlete Guide, which will be emailed to you seven (7) days prior to the event.

RACE START TIME:

8:00 am – mass start

LODGING:

For a complete listing of lodging options in Des Moines visit: SeeDesMoines.com

RULES OF PARTICIPATION :

(A complete listing can be located at www.USATriathlon.com):

The second annual DOathlon for Life, presented by the Iowa Osteopathic Medical Foundation, is a USAT sanctioned event. All USAT rules will be enforced.

Each athlete must attend the course talk, produce a photo ID and current USA Triathlon annual membership card or receipt of your 1-day permit (purchased when you registered).

All athletes must pick-up his or her packet in person. Packets will not be mailed and cannot be picked up by a person other than the registered athlete.

Each competitor must wear ANSI, Snell or CPSC approved helmet and have it fastened whenever bike is unracked.

Only participants are allowed in the transition areas. No extra equipment (additional wheels, helmets, etc.) will be allowed in the transition areas.

Use the toilets provided by the race. Anyone caught failing to do so may be disqualified and will not receive a refund.

REFUND POLICY:

This event will be held rain or shine in accordance with USAT Triathlon guidelines and with athlete and volunteer safety made the top priority.

Refund Policy: No cash refunds are available for any reason. Options: (1) Entry fees can be applied toward another 2009 Flatland Multisport Series event if written notice is received at least 30 days prior to the event; (2) An entry fee can be transferred to another athlete by contacting race directors with a written or email notice from original registrant and is received 14 days prior to the event.