REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Individual Registration
$50.00 early, $65.00 late

Relay Registration
$75.00 early, $90.00 late

EVENT DESCRIPTION
Saturday - Join us for PRE-RACE FUN!   Come early, pick out the best camping spot and be entertained. You won’t want to miss the first ever “Drag Race”. This one-on-one 1/2 mile ‘get down and dirty drag race’ is the ultimate challenge and holds total bragging rights to the winner. Choose your opponent… first one across the line moves on to the next round, one winner takes all. Wear a skirt and be a real man! Awards for best costume, best attitude and overall winner will be awarded in both sexes….girls you can get your “Drag” on too!

Sunday –The main event! Two courses off-road Duathlon, certified by USAT. Prepare to get dirty and have a great time! Pre- race breakfast available, post race party is a must! Bring the family but leave the pooch at home!

CANCELLATION POLICY
There are no refunds. Registered athletes unable to participate will be allowed to transfer their entry to another athlete and/or event distance up to September 15, 2008. There is a $20 transfer fee. Athletes are required to notify the race director in writing or e-mail with the information necessary to complete the transfer (name, gender, age, date of birth, USAT membership status). The race director reserves the right to decline a transfer request. THERE ARE NO REFUNDS

HOTELS
Nearby Hotel Information

VENUE DESCRIPTION
Flat Rock Ranch • Flat Rock Creek Rd. • Comfort, TX 78013
Flat Rock Ranch is located in the beautiful Texas Hill Country about 45 miles Northwest of San Antonio. The ranch consists of 1,300 rugged acres that have been in our family for over 100 years. In fact, we raise Black Angus cattle and Angora goats. Currently we have 25 miles of existing single track with some jeep trail. The trails lead through typical hill country terrain, with spectacular views, hill climbs, long downhill sections, technical single track, and several creek crossings.

From San Antonio: Take IH 10 West from San Antonio 45 miles to Comfort. Take the first Comfort exit, State Highway 27 west. Continue approximately 1/2 mile to the first flashing yellow light at the Y intersection of State Highway 27 and US 87 North (to the right). Go 1/4 mile to the second flashing light and take Farm to Market 473 East (to the right). Go one mile and take Flat Rock Creek Road to the North (left). The pavement ends four miles later at the gate to Flat Rock Ranch. Go through the gate, close the gate and park near the only cedar pole shed on the left. Please close any gate you open on the property. This ranch does have live stock, which you will rarely see.

From Austin: Take US 290 West from Austin to Fredericksburg. At Fredericksburg take US 87 South (left turn). Continue 26 miles to Comfort. 1/2 mile South of the intersection of IH 10 and US 87 go East (left) at the flashing light at Farm to Market 473. Go one mile to Flat Rock Creek Road and turn North (left). The pavement ends four miles later at the gate to Flat Rock Ranch. Go through the gate, close the gate and park near the only cedar pole shed on the left.

From Kerrville: Take IH 10 East from Kerrville 16 miles to Comfort. Take the first Comfort Exit, US Highway 87 South. Continue approximately 1/2 mile to the first flashing yellow light at the intersection of US 87 and Farm to Market 473. Take Farm to Market 473 East (to the left). Go one mile and take Flat Rock Creek Road to the North (left). The pavement ends four miles later at the gate to Flat Rock Ranch. Go through the gate, close the gate and park near the only cedar pole shed on the left. Please close any gate you open on the property.      

Flat Rock Ranch Contact Information:
Jimmy Dreiss
830-995-2858 after 7:00 pm or leave message
210-213-3006 after 5:00 pm or leave message

Please do not bring pets to Flat Rock Ranch. Keep your pooch at home! Flat Rock Ranch Parking Fees per Person: $6.00 per day Flat Rock Ranch Camping per Person: $10.00 per day. Please Call in advance for camping. Actually email works best for us. jimmy@flatrockranch.com.

WEATHER CONTINGENCY PLAN
In the event of foul weather, the start time of this event may be delayed by up to 1 hour. Should weather conditions be unsafe for the swim, this event will be changed to a duathlon. If the weather makes it too dangerous for cycling, the event will become a run only. No refunds for weather related cancellation of event.

COURSE
Beginner/Novice Course Map (.pdf)
Run 2.25 miles, Bike 8.00 miles, Run 2.25 miles

Syk Bastard Course Map (.pdf)
Run 4.00 miles, Bike 12.00 miles, Run 4.00 miles

Driving Directions (.pdf)

PARKING
Parking is on site at Flat Rock Ranch, Park fees will be collected upon entrance of park.

PACKET PICKUP
Packet Pick Up is hosted at our Sponsor Pure Austin

• CANCELED Thursday September 10th 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Pure Austin Quarry Lake
• Friday September 11th 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM Pure Austin Town Lake
• Saturday September 14th 1:00 PM to 3:45 PM at Flat Rock Ranch, Comfort, TX
• Sunday, September 15th 7:00 AM to 8:30 AM at Flat Rock Ranch, Comfort, TX

Pure Austin Fitness
Town Lake
907 W 5th St.
Austin, TX 78703
Ph: (512) 474-1800
Fax: (512) 474-1482
Email: infoTL@pureaustin.com

Pure Austin Fitness
Quarry Lake
4210 W Braker Ln.
Austin, TX 78780
Ph: (512) 342-2200
Fax: (512) 342-0128
Email: infoQL@pureaustin.com

SCHEDULE
Saturday September 12th
1:00 PM On Site Packet Pick -up & Late Reg. for Sweet & Twisted DU
1:00 PM Registration for the Drag Race begins. $20.00 Cash or Check only.
2:00 PM Beginner/Novice Free Mountain Bike Clinic
2:15 PM Beginner/Novice Free Trail Running Clinic
3:45 PM Registration for the Drag Race ends - all entries must be in.
4:00 PM Drag Race begins
4:30 PM Slow Man Contest begins
5:30 PM Drag Race Award Ceremony
5:40 PM Drag Race winner does a "Happy Dance"!
5:45 PM BBQ, BEER & Live Music begin
9:00 PM Party ends...so sad...see you in the morning.

Sunday September 13th.
6:30 AM Parking Lot Opens,
6:45 AM Transition Opens
7:00 AM Last Chance Packet Pick up & Registration begins.
8:30 AM Packet Pick Up and Last Chance Reg closes
8:45 AM Transition Closes
9:00 AM Syk Bastard Course wave begins
9:30 AM Sweet Course wave begins
10:30 AM BBQ, Beer & Live Music Starts
12:30 AM Award Ceremony Starts
2:00 PM Live Music Closes
3:00 PM Event Closes....go home!

EXPO
Visit our sponsors booths at our post race event.

ENTERTAINMENT/FOOD OPTIONS
Sunday 13th (pre-race)
Fruit & Bagels
Coffee

Sunday 13th (post-race)
Riley’s Bar-B-Que Sandwiches (free for athletes, spectators please bring cash for food) beans, pickles, marinated onions, sauces, bread
Sweet Leaf Tea

Kool Kones – ice cream

Real Ale Beer

CATAGORIES
Overall, Masters, Relay
15 & under, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50+

VOLUNTEER
We are always looking for great people to volunteer for our events. Please check out our “Pay it Forward” volunteer program for incentives. To volunteer for this race click here