About The Race
RUN, WALK & WHEN ONE SPORT IS NOT ENOUGH, JUST DU IT!
Dust off the cob-webs and start the multi-sport racing season with the 41st Annual Spring Classic Duathlon, Half Marathon, 10K & 5K! It’s time to see who stayed in shape all winter!
Choose the Duathlon or any of the 3 different running distances and let’s Spring into Action!
DUATHLON – 5K RUN / 13 MILE BIKE / 5K RUN
The Spring Classic Duathlon is a great opportunity for triathletes to shake off the winter-season rust and for the duathletes to get in an early-season race. This long-running event is contested along the well know pancake flats of Vancouver Lake. We are taking the event back to its original home at Vancouver Lake Regional Park, a fast and flat ride that is sure to kick off your multisport season with some fast rides and beautiful scenery with this course nestled between Vancouver Lake and the Columbia River.
It will be a flat & fast course…perfect for those new to the sport of Duathlon and Triathlon! For you veteran multisport athletes, this will be a fabulous opportunity to go all out and see who stayed in good condition this winter!
There are no railroad tracks on the bike route – just 13 miles of smooth pavement with minimal elevation gain guaranteeing fast times. For the novice athlete, an easier course with minimal traffic makes this event an ideal introduction to the world of multi-sport racing.
This beautiful, flat and fast course along Vancouver Lake and the Columbia River is a wonderful event to set as a goal to keep your conditioning strong through the winter and spring cold and rainy seasons!
Our start/finish location at Vancouver Lake Regional Park will allow us to relax and share our racing stories once we all finish! We will have high energy music, fun vendors, food and who is ordering the sunshine?!
Enough Hibernating! Wake up, Get out & Race at the Spring Classic!
Race Starts in:
Day(s)
:
Hour(s)
:
Minute(s)
:
Second(s)
Check out how much fun we had last year at the Spring Classic Duathlon!
Date & Time
April 20, 2025
7:45 AM for Half / 8:00 AM for 10K & 5K / 11:00am for Duathlon
Location Details
Vancouver Lake Park:
Event Highlights & Post-event Festivities
Free Beer & Post-event meal
Technical Runner’s t-shirt & Finisher’s Medal
Sense of accomplishment – Feels so good
7:45 AM – Start of the Half Marathon
8:00 AM – Start of the 5k & 10K
11:00 AM – Start of the Duathlon
Post-event festivities immediately after your race at Vancouver Lake Regional Park. Runners, stick around after your race and cheer on the Duathletes, and be inspired to add another sport to your training and racing plan! One sport is awesome but two is even better!
Packet Pickup Details
If you unable to pickup at any of the times listed below, please email us at registration@whyracingevents.com to make other arrangements.
Foot Traffic Vancouver
305 SE Chkalov Dr #122, Vancouver, WA 98683
Saturday, April 19th 10 AM - 6 PM
Vancouver Lake Regional Park
6801 NW Lower River Rd, Vancouver, WA 98660
Sunday, April 20th 7:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Please email registration@whyracingevents.com to have your bag ready in advance for groups of 2 or more - it will save a ton of time.
Awards & Course Records
5k:
2023 – Dylan Irey 16:48
2021 – Mary Stevens 19:40
10k:
2019 – Jeremy Gourd 37:16
2023– Brittney Forster 40:54
Half Marathon:
2018– Tanner Barlow 1:19:16
2024 – Healther Holt 1:23:10
Sprint Duathlon:
2022– Evan Price 1:06:36
2024– Camila Rutford 1:19:20
We think everyone is a winner but we also like to reward the Speedsters!
Awards will be presented to the Overall Top 3 Male & Female champions and Overall Masters Male & Master Female champion (who will then be removed from the individual age division awards). Awards will also be presented to the 1st thru 3rd place finishers in each individual age division, as well as the Clydesdale, Athena and Relay Divisions.
Individual: 15 and under, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80 & over.
Clydesdale’s (men 220 lbs & over)
Athena’s (women 165 lbs & over)
Duathlon Relay Teams – Men’s, Women’s, and Mixed Divisions.
NOTE: Awards Ceremony will commence at the conclusion of each event, once we have enough finishers to announce. Winners need to pick up their awards – we are not able to mail awards.
Award Criteria:
If you choose to race in the Clydesdale (220+ pounds) or Athena (165+ pounds)categories, you are not eligible for Age Group awards due to USAT restrictions. You must choose one or the other.
Based on USAT age categories, if your birthday is prior to December 31st of that race season, you will race in the older age group even if you haven’t celebrated your birthday yet. Due to USAT sanctioning you will ‘age-up’.
Beneficiary
NWABA- OUR NEW BENEFICIARY
Why Racing Events Inc. is proud to support NWABA. Founded in 2007, Northwest Association for Blind Athletes is a national leader dedicated to improving the quality of life for children, youth, and adults through participation in sports and physical activity in communities across Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Montana. NWABA’s programs and services serve individuals of all ages and abilities who are blind and visually impaired. Our programs offer opportunities in 15+ sports, from teaching children to swim for the first time to providing week-long residential camp experiences.
AINSLEY’S ANGELS
Why Racing Events, Inc. is proud to support Ainsley’s Angels. At Ainsley’s Angels of America, we aim to ensure everyone can experience endurance events. Ainsley’s Angels of America aims to build awareness about America’s special needs community through inclusions in all aspects of life. Serving as advocats to providing education and participating as active members in local communities, we believe everyone deserves to be included.
We are very thankful to the athletes, sponsors, vendors, partners and volunteers who contribute to the success of our events, allowing us to offer this support!
FAQ’s
Can I register on Race Day? Can my friend pick up my packet? Can I get a refund? Can I transfer my registration to another race or athlete?
What are the rules for Duathlon?
Are headsets, earbuds or any type of personal music device allowed in this race?
• If you chose to use a personal music device, you must always keep one ear open for instructions so only one ear-bud can be used at any time.
• If you are using a personal music device with two earbuds, you will be immediately disqualified. Trust us, we don’t want to have to enforce a disqualification but in order to assure the safety of all athletes, this is a very important rule.
• We also request that if you chose to use a personal music device that you keep the volume to a minimum to assure all instructions can be heard.
How does the Relay Division work for the Duathlon?
Will there be on-site mechanical/bike support?
Where can I find lost items?
What should I do if my shirt doesn't fit?
Do I have to use a road or racing bike for the Duathlon?
Do I have to run?
Will there be water on the course?
Will there be bathrooms on the course?
Where should I tell my friends and family to go to cheer me on?
Since Marine Drive will be closed, it will be difficult for supporters to watch you anywhere else along the course
Are Dogs allowed on course?
Are strollers allowed on run course?
Travel & Accommodations
Travel & Accommodations
Visit Vancouver: Vancouver, WA Hotels, Attractions, Restaurants, & Events (visitvancouverusa.com)
DoubleTree by Hilton, Vancouver, WA wants to save you 15% when you book your stay with them in Vancouver.
Vancouver has so much to offer so come for the entire weekend and make it a fun and memorable RACE-cation! Although a weekend is not nearly enough to see all the beauty in this area, so feel free to extend your stay or be sure to come back for one of our other local races. You can check off one bucket list item each time you visit – there really is that much to see!
Restaurants
Vancouver is known for it’s fabulous restaurants and night life. We would love to suggest Mt Tabor Brewing: The Pub, one of our season partners who support Running, Triathlon & Multi-sport races all year!
Training & Preparation
Sponsors & Exhibitors
Volunteers
CONNECT
Follow @why_racing_events and use #WhyRacing to share photos!
CONTACT
WHY Racing Events Inc.
210 E. 4th St, Suite B
Vancouver, WA 98685
Phone: (360) 314-4682
Email: info@whyracingevents.com