Conservation Park Sprint Duathlon

Race Venue: 

Conservation Park: 100 Conservation Drive, Panama City Beach, FL 32413

Race Parking: 

There are around 130 parking spots available at the conservation park. Carpool if possible to the event. 

Race Format:

Run 1.7 miles, bike 9.5 miles, run 2.7 miles (all on hard packed gravel trails). This is a USAT sanctioned race. You will need a valid USAT membership, or one day license. 

Race Number: 

Your race bib will be found in your packet. Please make sure it is visible during the run segments of the race. Additionally, a bike and helmet number will be in your packet for you to put on your bike and helmet during the bike portion. You will need your race bib to reclaim your bike gear after the race ends.  

Bike Inspection: 

It is up to each individual athlete to make sure the bike is working and operating properly. Please make sure the handlebar ends are plugged. 

Bike Check In:

All bikes must be checked in on race morning, starting at 6:45am. 

Site maps:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LQ8jEEJK09mBVKAU6d_4-f3PO3Ux17n3aTc2u4Yg0yg/edit?usp=sharing 

Dropping out:

If you drop out of the race for any reason, please let an official or staff member know.  

Bike Course: 

The bike course will follow the orange loop around the perimeter of the conservation park (9.5 miles).

Run Courses:

The first run course will be the green loop (1.7 miles). The second run course will start with the green trail (buck pond), then take a slight right onto the cypress pond trail. Then, you will turn right onto Baxley Homestead to head to the finish (2.7 miles). 

Relay: 

The relay will “exchange” in the transition area. Relay teams can be made up of 2 or 3 people, and all male, all female, or co-ed team. 

Run Water Station:

There will be a run water station that you will pass through for both run courses. It will be approximately .62 miles into each run course.  

Course Markings:

Follow the trail signs (color corresponded). There will also be volunteers on the course directing people where to go. Study the courses in advance. 

https://www.pcbfl.gov/DocumentCenter/View/735/Conservation-Park-Map-PDF?bidId= 

Course Maps:

Run course #1: https://www.strava.com/routes/3493013475083767418  

Bike course: https://www.strava.com/routes/3493012240869770848 

Run course #2: https://www.strava.com/routes/3493016988058165856 

Litter: 

Please do not litter on the course. Respect the course and its property. 

Restrooms:

There are restrooms available at the conservation park, located near the transition area. 

Timing: 

The race will use a mass-start manual timing system. Finishers will receive a numbered popsicle stick in chute order to verify finishing placement and final times. 

Results and Awards:

Awards will be given to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd overall male and female. The top relay team in each division (M, F, MF) will be given an award. 

Raffles:

Raffles will be held at the pavilion after the race. Raffle tickets can be bought for 1$ each. Additionally, raffle tickets will be awarded to the winners and age group 1st, 2nd, and 3rd. The breakdown is as follows.

Overall Winner : 25 Raffle tickets Overall 2nd place: 20 Raffle tickets Overall 3rd place: 15 Raffle tickets Overall Relay Winner (each division): 15 Raffle tickets Overall 2nd place relay (each division): 8 raffle tickets Overall 3rd place relay (each division): 4 raffle tickets Age group winner: 12 raffle tickets Age group 2nd place: 8 raffle tickets Age group 3rd place: 4 raffle tickets 

*Age groups will be <14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+

Unsportsmanlike Conduct: 

Please no unsportsmanlike conduct before, during, or after the race. For a pdf of commonly violated rules by USAT, https://kineticmultisports.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/USAT-Most-Commonly-Violated-Rules.pdf 

Volunteers: We need volunteers for this event, so if you want to volunteer or bring a group, please email nathanholmes563@gmail.com

If you have any questions, please reach out to nathanholmes563@gmail.com  

Race Director's Note: This is the first race under the new race organizing brand, Sand Dollar Racing. The mission of Sand Dollar Racing is to bring back triathlons that once existed in the Panhandle region, starting with Bay County, and expand into new race locations with other multisport options. With that being said, the goal is to keep race costs low, while still delivering a fun race.

Pricing Timetable:

Launch Price 5/28 - 7/5, 2026 $35

Early Price 7/6 - 10/6, 2026 $40

Regular Registration 10/7, 2026 - 4/4, 2027 $45

Late Registration  4/5 - 6/4, 2027 $50

Week/Day of Registration 6/5 - 6/12, 2027 $55

Race Schedule: (SUBJECT TO CHANGE)

Sat, 6/12 6:45am Transition opens and packet pick up/day of registration 

7:50am  Transition closes

7:50am Pre race briefing, final remarks 

8:00am Duathlon start (including relays)

9:00am Expected first finisher 

10:30am Awards + Raffles

Weather/Cancellation Policy:

We will do our best to not cancel the race, but if there is lightning we will have to cancel the race, or, if possible, delay the race. There will be no refunds due to weather.

Sponsors: 

If you are interested in sponsoring a raffle item(s) or sponsoring the event in general, reach out to nathanholmes563@gmail.com or on Instagram or Facebook.