Pump up your tires and lace your shoes
for the Green Bay Duathlon

Green Bay, Wis.
September 14, 2006

Green Bay, WI –The 3rd Annual Green Bay Duathlon is set to take to the streets of Packer Country on Sunday, October 1, 2006. More than 600 people are expected to participate in the event, which features three legs – a 3 mile run, a 32 mile bike ride and a 1.3 mile run. The start/finish line is on Armed Forces Way near the Best Western Midway Hotel.

“The Green Bay Duathlon is certainly building on the success of its first two years,” said Joel Everts, Sports Sales Manager for Packer Country Visitor & Convention Bureau. “Participants will run through the heart of the Lambeau Field entertainment district, circle the football landmark, then bike along the beautiful riverfront through Ashwaubenon,
De Pere, Wrightstown and Allouez.”

Entrants can participate in the Green Bay Duathlon as individuals or as 2 or 3 person relay teams. “Midwest Sports Events has created an event that draws participants from throughout Wisconsin and the Midwest,” Everts said. “It’s a special event that takes in historic Lambeau Field and the fall colors along the river. It should be exciting for for the participants and for the spectators who take in key parts of the event like the start of the race and the transition area.”

Spectators and participants at the Green Bay Duathlon can also support the MACC Fund (Midwest Athletes Against Childhood Cancer) through the MACC Fund raffle. Raffle tickets are $2 each with a chance to win a Suzuki Scooter, Trek Bikes, Tri Gear shopping sprees and other prizes.

Individuals and teams can register for the Green Bay Duathlon online at www.midwestsportsevents.com or by calling
800-429-8044. Early bird registration through September 23rd is $40 for individuals and $85 for relay teams. Registration the prior to the event is $50 for individuals and $105 or relay teams. Day of event registration, at the Best Western Midway, is $55 for individuals and $120 for relay teams.

For course photos, maps or more information, visit www.midwestsportsevents.com. You can also contact Midwest Sports Events at 800-429-8044 or by e-mail at info@midwestsportsevents.com.

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Packer Country Visitor & Convention Bureau is the regional destination marketing organization committed to improving the visitor experience and increasing the economic impact of tourism to its communities. For more information call 888-867-3342 or visit us online at www.packercountry.com.