Event Description

Powerman Classic - 10k run, 60k bike, 10k run
Powerman Off Road - 5k run, 25k bike, 5k run
Powerman Short - 5k run, 38k bike, 5k run
Powerman Sprint - 2.5k run, 10k bike or 7.7 mi. MTB, 2.5k run
Powerman Off Road Sprint - 2.5k run, 7.7 mi. MTB, 2.5k run

The great history of the Desert Classic Duathlon combined with the international World Wide brand of Powerman takes this duathlon to another level.  A challenge in the desert completely enclosed in beautiful McDowell Mountain Regional park outside Fountain Hills Arizona makes this a dream vacation destination minutes from Scottsdale, Arizona.  Something for the entire family at the perfect time to travel from the colder climates.  

This event offers something for everyone as well as your chance to qualify for the Powerman World Championship in Zofingen Switzerland in September every year.  

McDowell Mountain park offers breathtaking desert vistas, views of the McDowells and Four Peaks.  Camping both rustic and hook ups.  The course features a super fast, exhilarating 5k trail run loop.  Taking you on a nice rolling path using the parks sport mountain bike trail for this discipline of the course.  The bike will take you on a slow, gradual quad grinder up to the top of the park, then flying down to the back of the park, back up and down to the transition area.  

Marathon runners, endurance athletes, triathletes, bikers, runners - Anyone Can Do the Du!