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Emeryville's 7th Annual Shortest Duathlon Ever --- Saturday, April 13, 2013 (8:00am Race Start Time!)
Pre-Register Today - We Need You to Challenge Yourself and Be Healthy!
Racers about to begin the swim
Racers about to begin the most
exciting race in the Bay Area!

Due to construction of the Emeryville Swimming Pool, the Sprint Triathlon had been changed to a Sprint Duathlon.

What is the the Shortest Duathlon Ever?

1 mile fun run past the Emeryville Pool
2.5 mile bike ride (flat ride through Emeryville)
2.1 mile run (fun course through Bay Street)

A "sprint" duathlon...basically a very short version of a regular duathlon.

Awards, giveaways, health and fitness fair, and outdoor breakfast following the race!





Race Registration Fees (includes an event t-shirt and post-race refreshments!):

Adults: $55 pre-registration ($60 day-of-race)
Youth: $40 pre-registration ($45 day-of-race)

Registration is open...sign up today!  
To register online right now, please follow the link below:

http://www.active.com/triathlon/emeryville-ca/shortest-tri-ever-2013

Note:  Pre-registration is open through April 11th...so don't delay, register today!

All proceeds benefit the Emery Unified School District Health & Wellness Programs...help Emeryville's Kids get fit and learn lifelong sports skills!



Who can compete in a "sprint" duathlon? What is the course like?
Mother and son running
This race is so short – anyone can do it!
Join the fun today and help out a good cause.

Duathlon first-timers, long-timers and few-timers are all invited to participate in the 7th Annual Shortest Duathlon Ever, held in the shortest city ever. This is a perfect event for everyone to knock out their first triathlon of the year or the first triathlon of their life and pick up tips about practicing a healthier lifestyle. 

Who can do a Short Duathlon?

  • The whole family (all ages)!  Any fitness level is encouraged to try their first duathlon! 
  • Use this to test your fitness level or set this event as a goal to get healthy!
  • Seasoned triathletes...use this event to warm up for the triathlon season and have fun doing it! 
  • Can you beat the ‘unofficial’ world record of 15 minutes and 9 seconds for this course?

What is the Shortest Duathlon Ever course like?




What are the Schedule of Events?

6:30am -- Pre-Race Registration at City Hall
  • Registration and check-in opens at Emeryville's City Hall, 1333 Park Avenue
  • Racers can leave anything they need for the run/post-race at the bike racks in front of City Hall as race staff will be guarding items.

8:00am -- Race Starts at City Hall!
  • Race will start with the 1 mile run...please be on-time and ready to run, the race will start on time!
  • Racers can leave any gear in labeled bags at the bike racks outside City Hall.  Race staff will guard gear for racers to pick-up after finishing the race.

8:30am -- Post-Race Festivities at City Hall
  • Outdoor breakfast, racing/health/fitness industry companies, and sports massages from National Holistic Institute provided to racers.
  • Award presentation following last heat of racers to finish event (usually around 10:00am).

City of Emeryville, 1333 Park Avenue  Emeryville, California 94608 • Ph: (510) 596-4300 • Fx: (510) 658-8095