The Fredericksburg Off-Road Duathlon (F.O.R.D.) Series

F.O.R.D. #1 April 17 ~ F.O.R.D. #2 September 11

The Fredericksburg Off-Road Duathlons (F.O.R.D.s) are two Virginia Off-Road Series races with a focus on good, friendly, and fun competition. We started F.O.R.D. six years ago, and the races have developed into some of the best Off-Road Duathlons in Virginia. Why? Because we offer awesome racing PLUS a fun, relaxed atmosphere. Thanks to our amazing sponsors, we are able to offer free food plus a good draft from our local Blue & Gray Brewery post race (no worries - non-alcoholic beverages will be offered as well). And what better place to enjoy these perks than on "the beach" of the Rappahannock River! Spectators can take advantage of all of the adventure the river has to offer since the race site is located right on the premises of the Virginia Outdoor Center (V.O.C.). Next to tubing, canoeing and kayaking, the center offers a rock climbing wall for beginners and experts AND race site camping for a minimal price.

Competitors will be able to choose between Beginner and Advanced distances. Please note that ONLY THE TOP 3 OVERALL MALE/FEMALE ADVANCED racers will have a shot at the top 3 finishers prize money! A team option is also available (1 runner, 1 biker), but all teams MUST race the Advanced distance to qualify for awards.

Distances:
Beginner: Two 1.1 mile runs split by a 6 mile mountain bike

Advanced: Two 2.5 mile runs split by a 12 mile mountain bike.

Teams: One runner, one biker, race advanced distances.

Race Start:
9:00 a.m. race start for all racers. Race briefing will be held at 8:45 a.m.

Terrain:
This is a great course that offers everything from fire roads to technical, hilly single track. Beginners: Be advised that this is a course that requires some experience on the mountain bike. There are steep ups and downs with log hops (not to say you can't walk certain sections). ALL racers MUST wear helmets and ride a functional mountain bike.
Don't have one or need an overhaul? See Bob at The Bike Stop (540-825-2105). Trust us - it's worth the trip!!

Awards:
Prizes go to overall top 3 male/female and 3 deep in all categories. Dollars will come to the overall top male/female finishers.



Age Groups:
Male/Female, 0-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-92 (no team age groups, all teams race together, unless we have a LARGE number of them).



Perks:
One shirt for the series is guaranteed to all pre-registered athletes. If we run out, we will make sure to have plenty at the second race! Free grub and drink for all athletes. IF we have extra, spectators that come with racers are welcome to some as well. Otherwise, please let the athletes eat and drink first!


Fees:
$30 Early Bird Registration, $40 Pre-Registration, $50 Race Day Registration. Teams pay $5 less per racer (i.e. $25/racer Early Bird). Cut-off dates for each race are posted on the registration site.



Directions:
Coming North/South on I-95: Take Exit 130 to Culpeper. Stay in right lane and make right into Central Park (Central Park Blvd.). Stay on Blvd. until you pass Wal-Mart on your left. Make a right on Fall Hill Ave. (you'll see Sheetz across the street). Travel ~3/4 mile, cross over I-95 and follow Fall Hill down long hill. Cross narrow canal at bottom of hill and make immediate left turn after bridge onto gravel road. If you miss the turn, make first right after canal bridge into Normandy Village neighborhood and park there (little farther to walk, but much easier to get out later).


Coming North/South on I-95: Take Exit 130 to Culpeper. Stay in right lane and make right into Central Park (Central Park Blvd.). Stay on Blvd. until you pass Wal-Mart on your left. Make a right on Fall Hill Ave. (you'll see Sheetz across the street). Travel ~3/4 mile, cross over I-95 and follow Fall Hill down long hill. Cross narrow canal at bottom of hill and make immediate left turn after bridge onto gravel road. If you miss the turn, make first right after canal bridge into Normandy Village neighborhood and park there (little farther to walk, but much easier to get out later).


Coming East on Rt.3: Follow Rt. 3 towards I-95, but make a left into Central Park BEFORE you cross the bridge. Then follow the directions above.


Coming West on Rt. 3: Cross over I-95 and make right into Central Park. Follow directions above.



Parking:
Along gravel road leading to transition area and in neighborhood across from the Virginia Outdoor Center. PLEASE DO NOT PARK BY THE VOC BUILDING OR ANYWHERE ELSE QUESTIONABLE - WE DON'T WANT TO INTERFERE WITH VOC BUSINESS OR MAKE ANY RESIDENTS MAD!! THANK YOU! Look for parking volunteers to guide you.



Race Day Registration and Packet Pick-up:

This will take place under the tents at the end of the gravel road, right at the transition area. Just follow the signs. Registration and packet pickup start at 7 a.m. and close at 8:45 (at the time of the race briefing).

Registration: Race 1 Race 2

Who's Racing? Race 1 List Race 2 List