The DeAngelo Williams Foundation presents the 6th annual 53 Strong DeAthlon being held at DeAngelo's family farmland in Monroe, NC. The DeAngelo Williams Foundation's "DeAthlon" isn't your typical duathlon, it's a run-bike-FUN event! This event benefits our 53 Strong for Sandra program, providing individuals in our community with mammography screenings to facilitate early detection of breast cancer. If additional screenings are needed, follow up appointments, or treatment is needed we provide the financial assistance needed to cover these services.
The 53 Strong DeAthlon is the creation of DeAngelo’s love-hate relationship with running and cycling combined with his passion for a little fun and games.
DeAthletes will participate in a 3.4 mile run followed by their choice of one of three different bike ride distances. Not ready for both the run and bike together? You can also sign up to sole-ly run the 5K or just choose one of the bike routes.
The Run
The run is a traditional 5k race that will begin at 7:00AM.
The Bicycle Rides
For the bicycle ride, you can choose between three different routes:
The Tiger Tail 20 Mile Ride
-includes one rest stop, one timed segment
The Carolina Cruise 34 Mile Ride
-includes one rest stop, two timed segments
The Legacy Length 53 Mile Ride
-includes two rest stops, three timed segments
All three bike routes will start at 8:00am (DeAthletes can start any time after their run). All routes will be clearly marked and will have sag support for all participants. The rest stop locations will have water, electrolyte drink mix, and snacks/goodies.
*We will have course Marshals on each route again also to ensure that everyone is safe and has assistance if needed.
The DeAthlon
The DeAthlon consists of the 3.4 mile run followed by either a 20 mile, 34 mile, or a 53 mile bike ride ... all with a memory game along the bike route that will test your mind, body, and sole (you see what we did there?) We will combine the time of the run and the timed segments to crown the DeAthlon champions. Top three males and top three females for each distance will receive a custom DeAthlon football signed and awarded by DeAngelo Williams.
What comes with registration?
All participants registered by July 11th will receive a commemorative t-shirt.
The first 300 people who register for a DeAthlon event (run and bike) will receive a commemorative finisher medal upon completion of the event on August 2nd.
What is in the Participant Swag Bags?
This year our amazing sponsors will provide some great items that will be included in the swag bags our DeAthletes will receive at packet pick-up. We will update as the items are donated throughout the year.
**Some items are limited to a first come basis
Training with DeAngelo Incentive
Participants who have raised at least $100 in donations on your personal fundraising page will receive an invitation to meet up with DeAngelo for an exclusive run or bike ride before the DeAthlon. You don't want to miss this time to train with DeAngelo or to just show off your skills. Time and location is undisclosed and will be emailed to those that qualify on a later date. (Dates TBD)
Post Event
A delicious brunch will be served starting at 10:30am for all bike ride and DeAthlon (5K + bike ride) participants. Brunch sponsorship TO BE ANNOUNCED SOON.
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