Whiptail Duathlon - Vail

MAR
8
2026
The Whiptail Duathlon offers trail running and biking on Arizona's technical singletrack. Choose from four race distances across two formats: classic Run-Bike-Run or Bike-Run-Bike. Teams can also tackle the course as a relay.
Sun 8 Mar 2026
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Event Format

The Whiptail Duathlon is a multisport event held on trails. It features two different event formats: Run-Bike-Run and Bike-Run-Bike. For each format, there are two different distance options. Relay team options are also available for all distances.

Distances

The event offers eight different race options.

Run-Bike-Run format:

  • Whiptail Sprint Duathlon: 1.5 mile run, 10 mile bike, 1.5 mile run.
  • Whiptail Super Sprint Duathlon: 1K run, 3.4 mile bike, 1K run.

Bike-Run-Bike format:

  • Whiptail B-R-B Sprint Duathlon: 6.6 mile bike, 1.5 mile run, 6.6 mile bike.
  • Whiptail B-R-B Super Sprint Duathlon: 3.4 mile bike, 1K run, 3.4 mile bike.

Relay team versions exist for each of the four individual race options listed above.

Course Details

The event takes place at the McKenzie Ranch Race Course near Vail, Arizona. The course uses the Hohokam, Lozen, and Daheste trails. The trail network is described as technical with rolling hills.

Additional Information

Parking is available on-site. The event is timed by On Your Left Timing. Post-race refreshments and awards are provided. Registered participants receive a t-shirt and a finisher medal. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Whiptail Super Sprint Duathlon Relay
Whiptail Super Sprint Duathlon
Whiptail Sprint Duathlon Relay
Whiptail Sprint Duathlon
Whiptail Duathlon B-R-B Super Sprint
Whiptail Brb Super Sprint Duathlon Relay
Whiptail Brb Sprint Duathlon Relay
Whiptail B-R-B Sprint Duathlon