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Brandywine Valley Duathlon
Hibernia County Park near Coatesville, PA
Sunday April 6, 2008
5K Run~13.2 Mile Bike~5K Run


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Results
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Event Summary

For those of you who have done this race in the past,
please note that the location has changed for 2008.

  • This a "ROAD" triathlon.
  • A Greater Atlantic Multisport Series Event
  • A Greater Atlantic Club Challenge Race
  • Scenic run and bike course through Hibernia County Park and surrounding roads in the heart of the Beautiful Brandywine Valley in West Caln Township, PA. 
  • New venue site moved into the heart of Brandywine Valley area, PA 
  • One of the most beautiful duathons around!!
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Results History

2007

2006

Overall Results

Overall Results

 

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Athlete Guide

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Awards
  • Top 3 Overall Male and Top 3 Overall Female
  • Male Age Groups (Top 3 in each)
    • 19 and under, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65+
  • Female Age Groups (Top 3 in each)
    • 19 and under, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65+
  • Top Masters Male and Top Masters Females
  • Top 3 Clydesdale (Male 200+ lbs). 
  • Top 3 Masters Clydesdale (Males 200+ lbs). 
  • Top 3 Athenas (Females 150+ lbs). 
  • Top 3 Physically Challenged - please contact race director for a course overview.
  • Relays - First Overall
    • Male Teams
    • Female Teams
    • Co-ed Teams
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Course

Run - 5K - within park.  Moderatly hilly.

  • Start at Fiddlers' Field in Hibernia County Park, 1 Park Road, Coatesville, PA
  • Stay to right at all times.  Entire course is within Hibernia County Park.  Head south through park on Park Road by Fiddler's Field, turn right into campground area.  Go to end of campground and around the last loop.  Back towards Park Road and turn right past the park office (on the right) and left onto Park Road towards the "main entrance".  At main entrance, turn back and head back all the way towards transition area at Fiddler's Field.
  • Run into Transition Area

Bike - 13.2 Miles.  Moderately hilly with some flat sections and some technical turns.  Scenic!!

  • Open roads - not closed to traffic.  Do not cross the mid line of road at anytime please.
  • Exit Transition area and head north on Park Road to Cedar Knoll Road.
  • Right onto Cedar Knoll Road.
  • Right onto Hibernia Road.
  • Right onto Wagontown Road (deep descent prior to this intersection).  Please SLOW down.
  • Left onto Martins Corner Road.
  • Right onto Coffroath Road.
  • Right onto Cambridge Road.
  • Right onto Telegraph Road (deep descent and sharp turn prior to this intersection).  Please SLOW down.
  • Right onto Birdell Road.
  • Left onto Cedar Knoll Road (deep descent and sharp turn prior to this intersection).  Please SLOW down.
  • Right onto Park Road towards Fiddlers' Field.
  • Head back to Transition Area.

Run - 5K. 

  • Repeat same run course above.  Note:  Remember stay to the right at all times. 
  • Finish near transition area.

 

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Course Maps

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Bike

Transition & Finish

     

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Amenities
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Lodging

Preferred Hotel.  Hampton Inn Downington/Exton.
Mention code PSH (Piranha Sports Hibernia)

4 N. Pottstown Pike
Exton, PA  19341
(610) 363-5555
Located about 16 miles east of race site

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Directions

From Philadelphia

  • Interstate 76 West
  • Exit #28B onto 202 South
  • Merge onto US-30 West towards Downington/Coatesville
  • Take the exit toward Coatesville Veterans Hospital
  • Turn left onto Fisherville Road
  • Turn Right onto Reeceville Road
  • Reeceville Road becomes Cedar Knoll Road.
  • Turn left onto Park Road for Hibernia County Park.
  • SEE BELOW

From New Jersey

  • Take I-276 West (Pennsylvania Turnpike towards Harrisburg)
  • Exit #28B onto 202 South
  • Merge onto US-30 West towards Downington/Coatesville
  • Take the exit toward Coatesville Veterans Hospital
  • Turn left onto Fisherville Road
  • Turn Right onto Reeceville Road
  • Reeceville Road becomes Cedar Knoll Road.
  • Turn left onto Park Road for Hibernia County Park.
  • SEE BELOW

From Maryland and South

  • Interstate 95 North
  • Exit 93 onto MD-222 toward Port Deposit
  • Right onto MD-275 North/Perrylawn Drive
  • Right onto MD-276
  • Right onto US-1
  • Exit onto PA-10 North toward Cochranville, PA
  • Right onto E. Lincoln Highway (US-30 East)
  • Exit onto PA-82 North toward Coatesville
  • Left onto Cedar Knoll Road
  • Turn left onto Park Road for Hibernia County Park
  • SEE BELOW


From Lancaster and West

  • Route 30 East
  • Left onto PA-82 North
  • Left onto Cedar Knoll Road
  • Turn left onto Park Road for Hibernia County Park
  • SEE BELOW

From Allentown and North

  • I-476 South (Pennsylvania Turnpike's Northeast Extension)
  • I-76 West onto Pennsylvania Turnpike toward Harrisburg
  • Exit #312 onto Pottsbown Pike (Route 100 South)
  • Right onto Route 113 (Uwchlan Avenue West)
  • Right onto E. Lincoln Highway (US-30 East) towards Coatesville
  • Right onto PA-82 North
  • Left onto Cedar Knoll Road
  • Turn left onto Park Road for Hibernia County Park
  • SEE BELOW

BELOW

  • Packet pickup, parking, transition area, and race start are all at Fiddlers' Field within Hibernia County Park.

 

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Race Itinerary

Saturday, April 5, 2008

  • 1:00pm-3:00pm - Early packet pickup at Fiddlers' Field in Hibernia County Park (1 Park Road, Coatesville, PA  19320)
  • 2:00pm - First Timers Meeting.  "Open to all registered participants."  This is an opportunity to review logistics of the race with a Piranha Sports staff member.  It will involve reviewing packets, chip timing, transition area, rules, and tips. 
  • BRING YOUR BIKE AND HELMET for optional inspection at early packet pickup.

Sunday, April 6, 2008 

  • 6:00am - 7:45am - Transition area opened.  Located at Fiddler's Field in Hibernia County Park (1 Park Road, Coatesville, PA 19320).  Late packet pickup.  Body marking.  LAST MINUTE BIKE AND HELMET optional inspections. 
  • 7:45am - Mandatory pre-race meeting.
  • 7:50am - National Anthem.
  • 8:00am - Run - 1st Wave.  Men 39 and Under.
  • 8:05am - Run - 2nd Wave.  Men 40 and Older.
  • 8:10am - Run - 3rd Wave.  All Women and Relays.
  • 9:45am - Official/Penalty Report Posted.
  • 9:50am - Official Results Posted.
  • 10:00am - Post race party/awards.  Awards will not be mailed.
  • 10:00am - Transition area closed.

Race director/management may alter any part or distance of the event as dictated by event day conditions, such as weather.

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Refund Policy
absolutely NO refunds will be made for any reason.  REFERRED TO AS “ENTRY FEES” ABOVE AND INCLUDES ENTRY FEES, PARTICIPANT SHIRTS, UPGRADED PRODUCTS, ANY OTHER AMENITIES, INSURANCE, AND ONLINE ADMINISTRATIVE FEES.  MUST BE PRESENT TO RECEIVE ANY ITEMS as leftovers are distributed on day of race.  WE DO NOT SHIP.  ENTRY FEES CANNOT BE  TRANSFERRED TO OTHER PERSONS OR APPLIED TOWARD future PIRANHA SPORTS EVENTS.  Selling your race entry slot is strictly prohibited by piranha sports. If you do sell your race slot, you will be disqualified from the race and you, as well as the entrant who purchased your slot, will be unable to race in another Piranha Sports event for a minimum of 2 years. Piranha Sports reserves the right to reject any entry if a valid photo ID is not presented at race packet pick-up.  There is NO rain date for the event.  In cases of inclement weather, natural disaster, acts of God, acts of war or other unforeseen extraordinary circumstances, management reserves the right to cancel the event and/or modify the race course for safety concerns. Under such circumstances, there will be absolutely no refunds or transfer of entries to future Piranha Sports events. Each athlete must accept any such risk of their entry fee paid including other amenities paid for such as participate shirts, upgrade products, insurance, and online administrative fees.  All monies collected are used to develop and produce the event, including all race supplies, staffing, and administration. We pledge to make every effort to produce a fair, safe and exciting event for all.  Management reserves the right to reject or accept a race entry for any reason.  By signing up for this race, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to the terms listed on this page.
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Rules
Please see Series Information for complete set of rules.
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Spectator Information
Line the streets of Park Road in Hibernia County Park to cheer on your favorite athlete!!!  After the race, take a hike on the beautiful trails of Hibernia County Park to the scenic overlook of Chambers Lake.

Parking
Spectator (as well as athlete) parking is available in Fiddlers' Field on Park Road of Hibernia County Park.  Please do not park on park roads.
 
Athlete Support
Bring your cow bells, noise makers, posters, banners, and other items to cheer on your favorite athlete.  Please keep in mind that spectators are not allowed to provide any outside assistance to the athletes.  Outside assistance can result in penalties and possible disqualification.  Outside assistance can include but is not limited to: transition area assistance, running or riding along with the athlete (pacing), handing off water bottles, etc.  The Piranha Sports staff and volunteers will provide assistance as needed and allowed.  As well, there will be no time during the event when spectators will be allowed in the secure transition area.  If your athlete forgot an item for the transition area, please ask a Piranha Sports Staff member or volunteer to assist you in getting that item to the athlete.

Spectator Control
The Piranha Sports Staff and volunteers have your athlete’s safety and security as their primary responsibility.  Therefore, there may be times during the course of the event that we will need to provide directions to spectators if we feel that the athletes do not have a clear and unobstructed path.  Please pay close attention to these directions/instructions so that we are able to maintain the safety of course and athletes.

Kids and Dogs
The Piranha Sports Staff loves having kids and dogs at the events.  The kids are our future and the dogs are just great.  If you do bring your children and/or pets, please keep a close eye on them.  Do not allow them to venture onto any of the roadways particularly near the mount/dismount area.  As well, if your children bring bikes, please ensure that they are wearing helmets at all times. 

Post Race Food
Just as a reminder, the food and beverages provided by Piranha Sports are for athletes and volunteers only. 
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