Screw City Duathlon, Ruck & 2 Mile Run/Walk
- Date
- Sunday, July 18, 2027
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Rockford, Illinois
- Entry fee
- From $40
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| POST RACE FITNESS CHALLENGE - FREE TO ALL RACERS | – | Jul 18, 20278:00 AM | Free | – |
| Screw City 2 Mile Run | Other | Jul 18, 20278:00 AM | $25 | – |
| Screw City Duathlon - Individual | Duathlon | Jul 18, 20278:00 AM | $40 | – |
| Screw City Duathlon - Team Relay | DuathlonRelay or team | Jul 18, 20278:00 AM | $70 | – |
| Screw City RUCK Challenge | Other | Jul 18, 20278:00 AM | $30 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 5:34 AM, and the Screw City Duathlon - Individual starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 850 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
To Be Determined, Rockford, IL 61111
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Where COMING IN JULY 2027 - Screw City DUATHLON, RUCK & 2 MILE RUN/WALK ranks
- No. 20 of 50 on Cheapest duathlons in the US
National lists computed from results, entry fees, course maps and water temperatures; they refresh through the day.
2024 results
All results (4 years)Screw City Duathlon - Individual
Screw City 2 Mile Run
Screw City Duathlon - Team Relay
Aggregated from official results (Tri-3 Sports Timing) for COMING IN JULY 2027 - Screw City DUATHLON, RUCK & 2 MILE RUN/WALK. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at COMING IN JULY 2027 - Screw City DUATHLON, RUCK & 2 MILE RUN/WALK?
At the 2024 Screw City Duathlon - Individual, the fastest tenth finished in 1:13:03 or better, the top quarter in 1:19:25, and half the field in 1:29:59; the last tenth came in after 1:51:42.
At the 2024 Screw City 2 Mile Run, the fastest tenth finished in 15:17 or better, the top quarter in 16:36, and half the field in 19:51; the last tenth came in after 27:06.
At the 2024 Screw City Duathlon - Team Relay, the fastest tenth finished in 1:08:19 or better, the top quarter in 1:12:25, and half the field in 1:18:32; the last tenth came in after 1:53:20.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | n/a | 1:14:04 |
| 20-29 | 1:38:48 | 1:19:49 |
| 30-39 | 1:16:08 | 1:08:18 |
| 40-49 | 1:15:05 | 1:08:25 |
| 50-59 | 1:32:18 | 1:13:31 |
| 60-69 | 1:23:57 | 1:19:14 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2024.
Run and bike splits at COMING IN JULY 2027 - Screw City DUATHLON, RUCK & 2 MILE RUN/WALK
At the 2024 Screw City Duathlon - Individual, the bike decided the most: the middle of the field lost about 9:02 to the top quarter there, 57% of the gap across the three legs.
Compared with a typical duathlon in the US, the median run 1 here was 1:33 slower, the bike 6:18 slower and the run 6:45 faster.
| Leg | Top 10% | Top 25% | Median | Slowest 25% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Run 1 | 14:12 | 15:36 | 17:26 | 19:21+ |
| T1 | 0:46 | 0:59 | 1:16 | 1:40+ |
| Bike | 40:48 | 43:22 | 49:49 | 56:45+ |
| T2 | 0:40 | 0:52 | 1:07 | 1:35+ |
| Run | 14:57 | 16:52 | 18:56 | 22:28+ |
Each column ranks finishers on that leg alone, from the race's published results. T1 and T2 are transitions.
Compared with a typical duathlon in the US, the median run 1 here was 0:41 faster, the bike 2:12 slower and the run 9:25 faster.
| Leg | Top 10% | Top 25% | Median | Slowest 25% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Run 1 | 13:34 | 13:57 | 15:12 | 16:41+ |
| T1 | 0:30 | 0:31 | 0:32 | 0:55+ |
| Bike | 39:15 | 40:58 | 45:43 | 59:48+ |
| T2 | 0:20 | 0:23 | 0:28 | 0:33+ |
| Run | 13:39 | 14:44 | 16:16 | 18:26+ |
Each column ranks finishers on that leg alone, from the race's published results. T1 and T2 are transitions.
Finishers by year
Up 51 percent since 2021.
All events combined, from official results.
COMING IN JULY 2027 - Screw City DUATHLON, RUCK & 2 MILE RUN/WALK Duathlon year by year
From 2021 to 2024, the field went from 140 to 205 finishers, and the median time rose from 1:29:25 to 1:29:59.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 205 (+27%) | 1:29:59 | under 1:13:03 | 57:52 |
| 2023 | 161 (+1%) | 1:28:30 | under 1:11:17 | 58:00 |
| 2022 | 160 (+14%) | 1:37:00 | under 1:18:54 | 1:04:12 |
| 2021 | 140 | 1:29:25 | under 1:13:10 | 59:01 |
From each year's official results for the Duathlon; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
About average for US duathlons
The fastest quarter of the 2024 duathlon field finished under 1:19:25, against 1:20:51 in a typical US duathlon, so times here are about average.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around July 18 the day usually runs from 64°F at dawn to 84°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 21% of days. Cold snaps dip to 58°F and hot years reach 88°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- To Be Determined, Rockford, IL 61111Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 850 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Distances
- Duathlon, Other
- Editions
- 2027 (Jul 18, 2027), 2024 (Jul 21, 2024), 2023 (Jul 23, 2023), 2022 (Jul 24, 2022), 2021 (Jul 25, 2021), 2020 (Jul 26, 2020)
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Quick answers
- When is COMING IN JULY 2027 - Screw City DUATHLON, RUCK & 2 MILE RUN/WALK?
- Sunday, July 18, 2027, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $40 before processing fees.
- Do athletes get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- What distances are offered?
- Duathlon, Other.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2024, 205 athletes finished the Screw City Duathlon - Individual; the median finish was 1:29:59 and the winner finished in 57:52.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2024 duathlon field finished under 1:19:25, against 1:20:51 in a typical US duathlon, so times here are about average.
- Where does it start?
- To Be Determined, Rockford, IL 61111.
From the organizers
THE SCREW CITY DUATHLON WILL NOT BE HELD IN 2026!
Due to scheduling and unforeseen situations, we are postponing the event until JULY 2027.
Please keep an eye on your email in-basket and social media platforms for information.