Date/location: Saturday, August 14, 8:00am Sanford Michigan, just west of Midland, Mi. Click here for directions
Venue/Area Information:We are proud to host this event in its entirety for the Mid Michigan Multi Sport club. We also provide all the event timing for the event. The Mid Michigan Multi-sport club donates all proceeds to local charities. This race has sold out each year with a cap of 500 athletes. Many athletes were not able to race last year, so don't wait till the last few weeks to register. The park is newly renovated and minutes from downtown Midland.Click here for area amenities. Click here forarea information. *** New this year local and national vendors will be on site friday for a multi-sport expo during packet pickup/registration. Demonstrations, product samples, discounts, on various equipment will be on hand. It is highly recommended you do pickup on Friday to alleviate any lines race morning both entering the park and at registration. Another great post race raffle along with some great post race food will be available as well.
Course: The only way to describe this course is FLAT. As many Michigan residents know the mid part of the state is nothing but flat, any hill you encounter would likely be a highway overpass. So this event is great for those looking for a fast, flat event. The park and lake association does a great job the weeks leading up to the event harvesting weeds for the race. By race morning each year athletes enjoy a clear path around the buoys on a rectangle course. The bike is an out and back as well as the run.
Race Tips: If you have the toys, bring them out for this one. Disc wheels, deep dish wheels, aero helmets. But if you have them you had better use them, put the head down, tuck in, slide forward and push it. No reason to hold anything back as there is nothing to tax the system but the flat out pain you create by going hard. This is a pick off race, two turns on the bike and 4 on the run mean long long straight sections. So start counting down and don't stop till you get to the finish line.
Packet Pickup/Registration: 4:00 - 7:00pm Day Before Friday.athletes we Greatly encourage you to pick up on Friday evening. The park will issue a pass for you to get in Saturday morning, so you get two entries for the price of one. Come out and go for a swim or a short ride or run, get registered and enjoy the park. Saturday morning 6:00am to 7:30am ONLY!! you arrive after that you do not race! Can't have500 athletes who arrived on time be delayed for one. Remember the park entry fee of $6, please have that ready when entering the park.
Accomodations: Official host hotel, Midland Resort & Convention Center, Please support the host hotel as they are great supporters of the event. A great rate for athletes is provided until July 12, please use code: SST Click here for resort information.
MultiSport 101: 4:00pm day before event. We have been told by many athletes from across the country that our 101 is the best anywhere. As far as we know we started it back in 2003. 2 years later a few others started popping up, and now most bigger, or shall we say more experienced race directors host them. What makes a great 101 is the experience a race director has not only with the race but most importantly in multi-sport. Kenny has been racing since 1987 along with an exercise science and coaching background he is one of the most qualified out there. Our goal with the 101 from day one has been to go through the entire event start to finish for the newbies, the beginners, the less experienced athletes. To try and calm down those butterflies as much as possible. Along with the information on the race the Race Director will give you dozens of racing and training tips along the way and answer any question you may have as well. Classes range from an hour to 2 hours depending on size and how many questions there are. If you are new to Multi-Sport it is Highly Recommended you attned this class. 4:00pm in the transition area the day before the race. H20 Overdrive is our official Multi-Sport 101 partner. You want something that works without all the hype this is it folks. You are going to spend money on hydration drinks you should spend it on something that not only works but is great for the body!!
Transition Area: No Friends or Family members allowed in the transition area for any reason.The race director and race officials will close the transition area 30-45 minutes before race start to ensure all athletes are at starting lines for mandatory course meetings and announcements. Once the transition area is closed you will not be permitted back in before the race starts. Family members will not be premitted in for any reason. In the event of inclement weather it is recommended you have warm, dry clothing outside the transition area to put on following your finish due to other athletes still being on the bike course. Thank you for your cooperation in following these rules.
***You must rack according to your race number based on sequence placed at end of row. Please remember racks will hold 7 bikes racking with seat tip on support bar. Please be courteous to fellow athletes to ensure there is space for 7. Any athletes removing gear from transition areas before the announcer or race director has officially opened the transition area will be DISQUALIFIED from the race! No questions asked, your race number will be taken down and you will be disqualified. The transitionarea is closed until all athletes are off the bike course. Sprint athletes this goes for you as well, you must wait until all the athletes are off the course and race officials open the transition area. All athletes deserve a clear transition. There will be an aid station at the run in/out chute with water and electrolyte replacement. Athletes wearing their own chips, PLEASE remove your chips before re-entering the transition area and exiting again. This can cause a timing error. Run in/out and Bike in/out chutes are clearly marked on the large structures at either end, it is your responsibility to go the right direction.
Swim: 1.5k or 500m-A beach start for a rectangle course, keeping buoys on your right. Sprint course will be marked with double buoys. You will swim out to your turn buoy, rightturn, across about 50m and back in. This lake has been very warm the past few years, with rain cooling it down each year the week of the race. Wave starts will be posted at Packet Pickup/registration.
water temp as of:
Bike: 20k, 40k The bike course is a straight out and back with more of two merge or veers than actual turns onto Saginaw road to your turnaround points indicated by large A frame signs and construction signs. Then back the same way. Not really much to say here it is a straight shot. ***Remember this is an open course! You will be sharing the road with vehicular traffic. Use caution at all times. It will be your responsibility to print maps, and know the courses. It is the athlete's responsibility to know and understand the courses. Helmets are a must. No helmet - no race. MP3 players on the bike course are an automatic disqualification. Due to a few athletes actions in the past during an event we are making you aware not only in this event but ALL events whether hosted by us or any other event management company YOU MUST OBEY ALL OFFICIALS and EMERGENCY VEHICLES on the course AT ALL TIMES!! The bottom line here is your race is not more important than an EMERGENCY or OFFICIAL on the course. In the event of an emergency you MUST obey officials requests, and you MUST STOP and pull off the road for any and all EMERGENCY VEHICLES to get by. This is not only to ensure the emergency vehicles can proceed, it is for your safety as well. Any athlete that does not adhere to this rule will be disqualified and will not race in a 3 d event for the rest of the year. This to us is common sense and should not have ever came to this point.
Run: 5k,10k - Heading out the back end, north end of the transitions area. You will have about a mile through the park on the nature trail, then out the back emergency entry/exit then through the sub division before coming out next to the elementary school. Sprint and duathletes will turnaround just before the crossing at the steel plant. Olympic athletes will cross west river road heading back into Pinehaven. This will be an out and back as well, pretty much blanketed by trees the entire run. Water and electrolyte replacement at each mile on the course. Tree lined and flat.
Duathlete Run 1: Startingjust in front of the finish line you will head out to the 1 milemark at the back of the school and return meshing in with the swimmers exiting the water. you may print awards formand mail in a check for $10 within 2 weeks after the event to get your award mailed to you. If your envelope is postmarked after 2 weeks or does not contain a check for $10we will not send the award.
COURSE MAPS: Run Bike Transition Area
Relays: At registration you will receive ONE bib number and ONE chip/strap. The bib number goes on the runner as that is who will be crossing the finish line. All relay members must be body marked with that number. The Chip/Strap will be securely fastened around the person competing in the first discipline. There will be a designated spot for All Relays at one of the entry/exit points in the transition area marked RELAYS. All staging and chip/strap exchanging is to be done at this point. Not on the course. The Chip/Strap must be securely fastened to each athletes ankle, do not grab it and go, do not put it on the wrist. Upon finishing it is the last athletes responsibility to return that chip/strap at the finish line. (one athlete may do more than one discipline)
Finish/Awards: Upon finishing you wil receive a finishers momento, after you have returned your chip and strap you will proceed to the post race snack tent for refreshments. Raffle and Awards will begin AFTER the last person finishes. If you chose to leave event management will not be responsible in any way for mailing your award or raffle prize. Raffle items will include a 2009 Trek road bike, Xterra wetsuits, Mid Michigan local business's merchandise.
Amenities: Multi-Sport Expo during packet pickup just before multi-sport 101, more coming soon.
Special Thanks: Midland county parks, Sanford, Midland county sheriffs department, Craig Elford, Mid Michigan Multi-Sport Club, Hammer Nutrition,
Proceeds: American Cancer Society, Creekers against Cancer from Bullock Creek,
