Date: May 26, 2019
Length: Duathlon & Paddle Triathlon
Start Time: 7:30am
Location: Genesee Waterways Center (map)
Date: May 26, 2019
Length: Duathlon & Paddle Triathlon
Start Time: 7:30am
Location: Genesee Waterways Center (map)
The Rochester River Challenge, incorporates a Duathlon & Paddle Triathlon at Genesee Waterways Center on Elmwood Avenue. Participants start with a 5K run in Genesee Valley Park, where they eventually cross both the Genesee River and the Erie Canal. After the 5K, they will bike for a 20 mile road course that will take them south of the City into the town of Scottsville, passing the Rochester Institute of Technology and the Greater Rochester International Airport. After returning to Genesee Valley Park, participants will run a final 5K run through the park or paddle their way up the Genesee River by canoe, kayak or paddle board, passing the historic Ford Street Bridge.
You can participate as a Solo or on a Team:
Volunteers needed for race day in various roles. For more information or to sign-up to volunteer click here!
SOLO - Duathlon or Triathlon (Kayak or StandUp Paddle Board) | ||
Through Feb 28, 2019 | Mar 1, 2019 - Apr 30, 2019 | May 1, 2019 - May 25, 2019 |
$85 | $90 | $95 |
TEAMS - Duathlon | ||
Through Feb 28, 2019 | Mar 1, 2019 - Apr 30, 2019 | May 1, 2019 - May 25, 2019 |
$95 | $105 | $110 |
TEAMS - Triathlon (Kayak) | ||
Through Feb 28, 2019 | Mar 1, 2019 - Apr 30, 2019 | May 1, 2019 - May 25, 2019 |
$130 | $140 | $145 |
TEAMS - Triathlon (Canoe) | ||
Through Feb 28, 2019 | Mar 1, 2019 - Apr 30, 201 9 | May 1, 2019 - May 25, 2019 |
$130 | $140 | $145 |
There are NO PROCESSING FEES when registering online for YellowJacket Racing events! All entries are non-transferable and non-deferrable, no exceptions.
**You must bring photo ID and/or USAT Card to get your packet. We cannot allow participants to race without these document(s) due to insurance requirements. For this reason, only the participant can pick up their packet. This applies to teams as well. When picking up your packet, a tyvek bracelet will be put on your wrist. This bracelet must be worn through race day. NO EXCEPTIONS!
Packet Pick-Up will be held at Fleet Feet @ The Armory (155 Culver Road, Rochester, NY 14620) on Saturday, May 25th from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm.
Note: Awards can not be mailed.
Duathlon Solo: Overall: Top Male and Female. And Age Groups: Top 3 in 5 year Age Groups: 19 Under, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70UP.
Triathlon (Kayak) Solo: Overall: Top Male and Female. And Age Groups: Top 3 in 5 year Age Groups: 19 Under, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70UP
Triathlon (StandUp Paddle Board) Solo: Overall: Top Male and Female. And Age Groups: Top 3 in 5 year Age Groups: 19 Under, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70UP
Duathlon Team: Top 3 Teams
Triathlon Kayak Team: Top 3 Teams
Triathlon Canoe Team: Top 3 Teams
Claiming Your Award: There will be an awards ceremony announcing the Overall & Age Group Awards at 10:30 am. Awards will only be available on race day until 11:00 am. Awards will also be available for pick-up after the race at Fleet Feet Sports @ The Armory between May 29th - June 12th. Awards will not be mailed.
START/FINISH:
Genesee Waterways Center, 149 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, NY 14611
RACE DAY SCHEDULE:
6:00 AM – 7:15 AM: Packet Pickup (NO DAY OF Registration)
6:00 AM: Bike/Boat Transition Opens
7:00 AM: Boat Drop-off Closes
7:30 AM: Race Starts (in waves)
10:00 AM: Bike Course/Transition Exit closes; any participant not completed with the bike and on the run by 10am won’t be able to continue
*If you plan to rent a boat or paddle board, we encourage you to do it soon since there are limited quantities available for rental
Kayak/Canoe Rentals are available from Genesee Waterways Center:
StandUp Paddle Board Rentals are available through Lock 32 Whitewater Park:
The Genesee Waterways Center is located in Genesee Valley Park near the City ice rink/outdoor pool.
From the South
Get off at the Scottsville Road (NYS Rt. 383) exit which is on the southwest side of Monroe County. Travel north on Scottsville Road for about 2/3 mile and then bear right onto Elmwood Ave. Proceed ¼ mile on Elmwood Ave and turn right into Genesee Valley Park by the City ice arena/pool. Go another 400 feet until you see the GWC facilities (tan and green buildlings) and park in the designated areas.
From the East
Take 490 Westbound to 590 South. Get off the Elmwood Avenue Exit. Turn Right onto Elmwood. Stay on Elmwood about 3 miles. Its past Strong Hospital and U or R Campus
From the West
Take 490 Eastbound. Get off the Goodman Street Exit. Turn Right onto Goodman. Take Goodman to Elmwood Avenue. Turn Right onto Elmwood. Its past Strong Hospital and U or R Campus
There is NO participant/spectator parking at the Genesee Waterways Center or across the street from the GWC. All River Challenge Parking is in the Intercampus Parking Lot at the University of Rochester.
Intercampus Parking Lot: from Elmwood Avenue turn onto Wilson Blvd, turn right onto Trustee Road, then turn right onto Intercampus Road (there is no sign, but you can only go left or right - go right)
To get to transition - you will walk your bike to transition. If you ride your bike there - YOU MUST WEAR a HELMET. We can disqualify you on the spot for not wearing one when riding (whether before, during or after the event). You'll exit the side part of the lot towards Moore Road. Head to Elmwood Road. Cross the bridge and into the Genesee Waterways Center.
May 26, 2019 | Genesee Waterways Center