The Triple D Winter Race is a winter endurance trail event that traverses Dubuque County, Iowa in the dead of winter by bike or foot. The first thing you need to know about the race – it is a bit of a circus… but that is by design! As you …
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The Triple D Winter Race is a winter endurance trail event that traverses Dubuque County, Iowa in the dead of winter by bike or foot. The first thing you need to know about the race – it is a bit of a circus… but that is by design! As you traverse the scenic route by bike or by foot, you’ll receive little support. Whether you’re juggling water bottles as you skate down Heritage Trail, or balancing a tight-rope as you cross a thin bridge on the bike route, there is something for outdoor enthusiasts of all ability levels at the Triple D Winter Endurance Race! You can participate in anything from a nice 5k stroll to get out of the house on a winter day, or a 70 mile ultra-endurance bike race to really test your mental and physical fortitude! Other events include a half, full, and ultra-marathon (for runners and skiers). There are many reasons racers come out each year to join this circus… what’s yours?
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Tough Race
The day before the race it had snowed so it was a very rough course as it's on paved trail but was treading through several inches of snow the whole … MORE
The day before the race it had snowed so it was a very rough course as it’s on paved trail but was treading through several inches of snow the whole time. The course wasn’t anything spectacular and wasn’t a huge field but was out and back so you saw enough people. They did have pizza at the end in a heated building which was amazing after freezing for several hours.
This is one tough cookie!
Be prepared for anything. It was -5 degrees, 5.5” of snow and windy the day I ran this half marathon. The trail was not plowed, and there was no traction … MORE
Be prepared for anything. It was -5 degrees, 5.5” of snow and windy the day I ran this half marathon. The trail was not plowed, and there was no traction or footing. The race directors were all nice, this was laid back and fun. The one discrepancy I found, is that on their website they stated that the top 5 males and females would be awarded with placing medals(no age groups). Which is fine, but when I was the 5th overall woman (and worked hard to pass 6 women on the back half of the race into blowing snow and wind), I was quite upset when only the FIRST place finishers for each gender were awarded. I was really looking forward to placing in a half marathon, but they did not follow through on their awards ceremony.