The Event
RuBiRu is a 30K event involving an exhilarating 5K run and 20K double bike loop around the perimeter of the campus followed by a 5K cross country trail run on UNC Charlotte's wooded trails. Kids and families are invited to participate in a run/walk for the opening 5K. Food, beverages and entertainment will be provided. Individuals and teams of all ages are welcome.
Event Details
Participants may enter individually in the duathlon or in the run. Relay teams of 3 may enter the duathlon. Prizes will be awarded to the top three overall winners, to the top 3 winners by age group and to the winning relay team. All entrants are encouraged to participate by running and/or biking and raising sponsorships in honor or memory of friends or loved ones who have battled or are battling cancer.
All events are Chip timed using ankle straps provided by Charlotte Sports Cycling ($30 fee for any unreturned chips). Race management and timing managed by Charlotte Sports Cycling. No pets allowed. No headphones allowed. Rain or shine.
Police and Public Safety will have officers throughout the campus, on course and at crossings and there will be volunteer course monitors throughout the trail.
Parking
All race participants must enter and exit through the campus entrance off of HWY 29/Tryon Street. Parking attendants will lead all participants to park in Lot 23. To download a campus map for parking click here.
Event Schedule
| 9:00 am | 5K Run starts |
|---|---|
| Duathlon starts |
The Race Course
5k Road Race
The 5k Road Race begins at the UNCC Intramural (IM) Fields. The course proceeds in a clockwise loop along the roads through UNCC's campus and finishes at the IM Fields where duathlon competitors will transition to the bike portion. The course is primarily on roads with marginal portions on paved paths. There will be a water/aid station at approximately the half way point (1.5 miles).
Please note the course will be open to vehicular traffic during the event. Police will be stationed at critical intersections and course volunteers will be positioned at various lot driveways and minor intersections for safety. Vehicles will be allowed to enter and leave the course during the event.
20K Bike Time Trial
The bike portion will exit the IM fields onto campus roads and then out to Tryon circling the campus clockwise on public roads twice before returning to the transition area for the trail run.
5k Trail Run
The 5k Cross Country Run begins just outside the IM fields and follows the paths and other off-road surfaces that the UNCC Cross Country team runs for practice. It will finish at the IM fields.
