On Saturday, March 30, starting at 8 a.m., the Bike Shop and Cross Country Team of St. Mary’s College of Maryland will host the first annual “Du the Point” duathlon. The duathlon will include two segments: running and bicycling. The running route is a 5K through Historic St. Mary’s City, followed by a 35K bike ride to Point Lookout State Park and back. Participants can opt to run and ride, run, or ride. This event is open to the public. Online registration is open now through March 28 at www.bikereg.com/net/18347. Registration proceeds will benefit St. Mary’s County Christmas in April. For more information, contact Nathan Smith at nrsmith@smcm.edu.