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Dear Friends,

This past August, my girlfriend and I went down to North Carolina to race in
the World's First Nude Triathlon the Bare Hare Sprint at Bar-S-Ranch.
http://queencitytiming.com/race_pages/bare_hare_sprint_tri.htm

Absolutly professionally conducted, well marked, challenging course,
chip timed, professional announcer, even a film crew with underwater
camera's (that's another story all together)....As a experienced
Ironman Triathlete .....I can assure you this thing was run at the
highest level.  And "over the top" FUN!

I became very good friends with the people who invented this race,
Sue and Gary Butts.

So for 2008 (June 21st) they are having another Bare Hare race right in the
Pocono Mountains at Sunnyrest Resort (www.Sunnyrest.com).

It will be a Mountain Bike Duathlon, Individual or Teams.  I set up the course myself
and it is every bit as good as Wissihickon. Course Maps are Available.

I hope you'll come out and support or participate in this unique event.

http://queencitytiming.com/race_pages/duathlon/BARE_HARE_DUATHLON_NORTH.htm

Race Info is as Follows >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Get outdoors at the Sunny Rest Resort, 425 Sunny Rest Drive,
Palmerton, PA 18071, and DO the DU.
Butts A'Runnin Race Management is proud to be DU-ing the FIRST-EVER
Clothing-Optional (Must be
18+) Duathlon in the Pocono Mountains. This event will be
ChampionChip timed by Queen City
Timing Services of Mooresville, NC and results will be posted at
www.queencitytiming.com.
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DISTANCES:
1.5 Mile Run (on paved roads)
8.5 Mile Mountain Bike (on mountain trails) Helmet required and must
use a Mountain Bike.
5K Trail Run
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+++++There will also be a separate 1.5 Mile Fun Walk on paved roads.
Finishers will receive a
commemorative medal.
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COURSE DESCRIPTION:
First Run: 1.5 Miles
Level: Beginner
The run will wind through the mostly paved roads of Sunny Rest
Resort, with a
challenge towards the end (Cardiac Hill) about a 100-yard up-hill run
on paved surface.
++The Fun Walk will also follow this same course and will head to the
finish line in front of Irv's house.

Transition 1:
Will be on the open grassy area in front of Irv's house.

Mountain Bike: 8.5 Miles
Level: Intermediate
2 loops on wide groomed (4 wheeler ATV type) paths, passing will not
be a problem.
Path surface is a mix on hard pack soil, rocks and exposed roots.
Much of the course
has long stretches of beginner friendly trails; however there will be
several challenging,
rock/exposed root climbs and descents. "You will know you're in a
mountain bike race"!
Helmets are required for the bike (ANSI/SNELL). All climbs and
descents will be
well-marked to give you warning. There is also a few small stream
crossings and mud
puddles, they are shallow and easily pass-able, generally just a few
feet in width. A
little mud is part of the fun!
A beginner mountain biker can complete this course; they may need to
dismount on a couple of the climbs, no problem, it's a race not an
exam. No water stops.
Course will be well-marked.

Transition 2:

Will be on the open grassy area in front of Irv's house.

Second Run: 3.1 Miles
Level: Beginner/Intermediate
The run will be a single loop on trails with same terrain as the
mountain bike leg.
2 water stops at 1/3 points.
Course will be well-marked.
When you cross that finish line, you will have completed "Du-ing" the
first-ever clothing-optional
Duathlon presented in the world!


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CHARITY:
This event will benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.
(For those who wish to donate only, may do so by sending their
donation to: Sunny Rest Resort,
425 Sunny Rest Drive, Palmerton, PA 18071. Please make your
check/money order payable to:
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.) Tax deductible. Please reference the
Bare Hare Duathlon North.
JOIN THE FIGHT AGAINST BLOOD CANCERS THAT CAN STRIKE ALL AGES
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OTHER INFO:

*We will DO the DU......RAIN OR SHINE!
*No refunds or transfers.
*Register early to be guaranteed a commemorative inaugural t-shirt.
(First 150)
*Post race food & refreshments free for participants & volunteers.
All others must pay $5.00 for a wristband.
*There will be ample parking, restrooms & showers available.
*Please mount & dismount your bikes at the appropriate mount/dismount
line.
*No riding in the transition area.
*Water will be on the course. If you prefer anything else, please
bring.
*Please bring a couple of towels. To sit upon if you are going BARE.
*Must go nude to use the pool, hot tub or sauna.
*May stay on resort until 9 PM after event ends. If staying later,
you must pay day fee charge.
*Please be aware that the Bike course is OFF-ROAD and you must use a
mountain bike.
*At the end of the event, please turn in your chip or you will be
charged a fee of $35.00.
*You must purchase a wristband for $5.00 to bring a non-participating
guest. Include with your entry fee or buy on race day.
*A Nude & Non-Nude Group Photo will be taken of those who wish to
participate for a fee of $10.00. Include with your entry fee or buy
on race day. Picture will be available that day.
*An all you can eat spaghetti buffet will be held on Friday night for
participants,members and guests for $8.00 each in the restaurant.
Include with your entry fee or pay at restaurant that night.
*All events to be held on the grounds of Sunny Rest.
*There will be bike and EMT support if needed.
*lf you've pre-registered or coming on the grounds of Sunny Rest to
register, you must participate in the event or the daily grounds fee
must be paid.
*You may have a relay team, 3 members per team allowed, male & female.
*Teams will not be eligible for individual awards, only the team
awards.
*When registering a team, please include a registration form filled
out & signed by each team member & include the name of your team.
*Please call Race Directors for all Duathlon info, not the resort.
Only call the resort to make reservations or for info on the resort.
Thanks!
*We do not publish full names or list towns in our results unless
requested to do so or if we have your permission. This is to protect
your privacy. If you
"DU" on Sunny Rest, it stays on Sunny Rest.
*Get out there & let's"DU" It!
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TIMES: *Entrance into Sunny Rest will begin at 6:00 AM for the
DU.
*6:30 AM - 8:30 AM Check-in, packet & chip P/U. Race
Day registration.
*Pre-race instructions at 8:45 AM.
*9:00 AM - LET'S DO THE DU!
*Awards ceremony to follow ending of event.
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EVENT TIMING: By Queen City Timing Services of Mooresville, NC
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AWARDS: *Subject to change at Race Director's discretion.
Overall Male & Female
Overall Male & Female Masters (40+)
Overall Grandmasters (50+)
Senior Grandmasters (60+)
Age Groups: 3 Deep
Male & Female: 18-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-
54, 55-59, 60-64, 65+

Relay Teams: 1,2 & 3
+Plus there will be Door Prizes & other SPECIAL
awards+
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SUNNY REST RESORT & CAMPGROUND:
*More than 100 camping & RV sites complete with water
& electric hookups.
*Tenting sites with electric hookups.
*Or if you prefer, there are over 20 motel rooms,
complete with private bath,
air conditioning, refrigerator and cable TV.
*The resort spans over 190 secluded acres and is a
tranquil, clothing-optional
retreat located in the beautiful Pocono Mountains.

For this event you may enjoy camping for a fee of $40 from Friday to
Sunday. Or if you prefer
the motel, room rates will be 25% off. Please call Sunny Rest Resort
to make your reservations at
610-377-2911 or 866-Sunny-50 (866-786-6950).

Visit their website: www.sunnyrest.com Email:
sunnyrest@....
Please make your reservations early. They do fill up!
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Registration: *Early Fee by June 13, 2008
*Late Fee after June 13, 2008 & Race Day
$40
Individual $50 Individual
$70
Teams $80 Teams

(Late Fee payable online only & on race day)

Walk: $20.00 (NO LATE FEE)
*May register online soon at



Or
(Click & Print application)
Mail Check/M.O. with fees & registration to:
Butts A'Runnin Race Mgmt. Early fee by
June 13, then late fee until midnight
P. O. Box 6872 June
19, 2008. (A sm. extra online fee will apply)
Statesville, NC 28687-6872
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Questions? *Race Directors: Gary
& Sue Butts

Phone: 704-880-4561

Email: ButtsArunnin@...
Please call Race Directors for all Duathlon info, not the resort.
Only call the resort to make reservations or
for resort info. Thanks!
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"DO THE DU" NATURALLY
"A unique freedom you'll remember for a lifetime"

I would love to go down to NC and hang out my junk! Count me in...

That's going to be a nut crusher~ but perhaps some pit stops with the gals would be called for?
Thanks for the info - very interesting!

Just remember it's "clothing optional" so if you are worried about damaging anything.....not to worry.

I promise you, which ever way you choose to race.  This will be an experience you'll never forget.

You will be telling the stories of this day, over and over again.

Clothing part aside, the race course.....make for great mountain biking.

I'd be glad to ride it with anyone that is interested.