Blitz Duathlon 2010
4km run, 20km bike, 4km run
The second annual Blitz Duathlon will be held on September 18, 2010. For 2010 we have chosen to host the event at the same location, the Diamond T loop and the particular section along highway 66, to allow participants the challenge of returning and improving individual times. This particular loop is a short course which we hope attracts those individuals who have never raced before and are looking for an event with great volunteers and a friendly non intimidating atmosphere. For the more serious athletes we hope to make improvements on the 2009 course to allow for a smoother transition area and slightly more challenging bike ride. Further, this year we will be challenging you to be the fastest participant to make it up the long hill at the beginning of the run. A prize will be awarded and bragging rights given for the fastest time.
This year the Blitz Organization will be raising money to donate to the Special Olympics. The Special Olympics has evolved to become a leader in the field of intellectual disability in addition to the year-round sports movement that offers those with intellectual disabilities the opportunity to train and complete, and in so doing, to reach their full potential. $5 of every registration will be donated to the Special Olympics. If you would like to make an extra donation we will be accepting these during race day check in.
Why Blitz?
Blitz Events is a charitable organization that was created to bring fun and unique events to Albertans through outdoor activities in both the winter and summer months. We strive to create an atmosphere that is fun and memorable for all our participants and take pride in the fact that we are able to market to a diverse group of individuals who enter the Blitz Events for different reasons. At our last event, the Blitz Duathlon on September 26, 2009, we were able to create an event that challenged more competitive athletes while at the same time provided a non-threatening atmosphere for those who had never previously completed a race. In fact, we had one participant who had signed up for 8 different races in her life and the Blitz Duathlon was the first one that she attended. The Blitz organization views success stories like this one as a sign that we are effectively pursuing our mandate.
It is our goal that each year we have many returning participants and continue to grow in numbers. In order to ensure that we reach this goal, the Blitz organization strives to provide all participants a fun and laid back atmosphere with great race package, finisher prizes for all age groups (both male and female), numerous door prizes given out throughout the day, food and refreshments to participants and spectators after the event, and Blitz apparel for each participant.