I Can Du It! Adaptive Duathlon in New Lenox

An adaptive duathlon (a modified run-bike-run race) for children and young adults ages 4 to 22 with developmental delays and disabilities, their families and friends

Join BDI Playhouse Children’s Therapy and Lincolnway Special Recreation Association for the I Can Du It! Adaptive Duathlon on Sept. 22.

The first wave will begin at 8 a.m. Specific wave start times will be available after race registration. If weather poses a safety risk, the rain date will be Sept. 29.

Get ready for an epic race where participants of all abilities can join the action!

Children and young adults ages 4 to 22 with differences including cerebral palsy, autism spectrum disorder, Down syndrome, spina bifida, and other disabilities and delays can use their adapted bikes, wheelchairs or two-wheelers to complete the course.

Racers will have a volunteer buddy or parent:

• Cheering them on
• Timing and counting laps
• Providing assistance
• Ensuring safety
• Making sure they have fun

In addition to an exciting race, participants will receive:

• A t-shirt
• A medal for conquering the course
• High-fives galore at the finish line

Options are also available for siblings and friends to race.

All participants must bring their own wheelchairs, walkers, adapted bikes, bikes with training wheels or other assisted devices. The event will not provide bikes on race day.

The race price is $40 for the first racer and $35 for any additional racer within the same family. Registration will close on Sept. 1.

Register for the I Can Du It! Adaptive Duathlon on the website for BDI Playhouse Children’s Therapy.

Lincolnway Special Recreation Association will receive all profits from this event.

If you have questions, please contact duathlon@bdiplayhouse.com.