3 Disciplines Racing

Distances

1.5k Swim, 26mi bike, 6.2mi. run

500m swim, 16.4mi bike, 3.1mi. run

Corportate Challenge for both distances, (all relay members must be employed at the same company)

Date/location

Sunday September 2, 8:00am, Grand Traverse Resort and Spa, Acme township, Traverse City, Michigan

Venue/Area Information

Area Amenities | Grand Traverse Resort

MultiSport 101

 4:00pm day before race, located in transition area..

We have been told by many athletes from across the country that our 101 is the best anywhere. 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.

Barefoot Bash Party

Afterwards, be sure to invite your friends (and fans) and join us Sunday evening for the "BAREFOOT Bash" Awards Party along the shores of East Grand Traverse Bay. You'll enjoy a beach-side dinner, live reggae music and amazing sunset views over East Grand Traverse Bay. Access is complimentary for all registered triathletes. Friends and family may purchase tickets at the door for $25 per person (children 6-12 are $15/pp; children 5 and under are free).

Amenities

Unless otherwise noted 2011 events will include a custom event shirt, custom finishers medal, custom latex swim cap, sponsor supplied samples, professional chip timing with results available online, awards to top three in each age group, a great sponsor supplied raffle and awards ceremony following the last finishers and the best post race snack table out there.

 In order to be guaranteed a custom event shirt you absolutely MUST be pre-registered 14 days in advance.  Please understand if you don’t know you are doing the event a week or two out how are we to know?  If a shirt is important to you please pre-register. Due to increasing costs with shipping and shirts orders are kept tight.

Finish/Awards

Please CLICK HERE for awards mail form.
Awards are provided at all events except ACT and TRI.  They will be awarded in 5 yr. increments beginning at 20-24, 25-29, etc.  Before that they will be in 2 yr. increments based on registrations within those categories.  Top 3 Men, Top 3 Women overall in each event are taken OUT of his/her age group.  An overall win is an overall win, therefore you cannot win two awards.  In most events unless otherwise noted top 3 men and women in Clydesdale and Athena categories will be awarded.  Also in Long courses the top overall Master female and male will be awarded to the top 40 year plus male and female.

 Awards will in NO circumstances be given out early, or individually before the awards ceremony.  If you must depart for the awards ceremony you may opt to pay the $10 shipping and processing fee and have the award mailed to you.

 You MUST send this form in within 2 weeks following the event with a check or money order for $10 per award in order to receive your award.  Please understand we have NO control over the US postal service.

Course Info

This event will have two transition areas because the beach isabout a mile from the finish line, parking area, and T-2.It is best to park at T-2/Finish line, setyour running gear and ride your bike to T-1. Please make sure all your equipment is labeled with your name. The transition area will open at 6:00am. No Friends or Family members allowed in the transition area for any reason. You must rack according to your race number. Please remember racks will hold 7 bikes, please be courteous to fellow athletes to ensure there is space for 7. Any and All athletes removing gear from transition areas before the announcer or race directorhas 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 waituntil all the Olympicdistance athletes are off the course to enter the transition area. CHIP PICKUP and Body Marking will be at T-1 near the Run In inflatable.

Swim: 500m/1500m

500m/1500m - Grand Traverse Bay, off the Acme township beach.  Crystal clear water, course is marked with large orange buoys, sprint course marked with yellow triangle buoys.  Plenty of support from lifeguards and sheriffs department.  Wave starts will be posted at registration and in transition areas.

Bike: 16mi/26mi

16mi. / 26mi. - this is a beautiful, challenging course taking you past several wine farms.  Sprint athletes will make one loop while the Olympic distance athletes will head back around for another loop at the north end of the course.  All intersections will be marked with a series of arrows on the pavement as well as on stakes.  There will be  Grand Traverse county sheriffs manning intersections, this is an open course so please use caution when proceeding. Communication on the bike course is a must, let your fellow athletes know where you are at all times.

Run: 3.1mi/6.2mi

5k / 10k - a spectacular course taking you through the property of Grand Traverse Resort, spectator friendly as well with an out and back section taking athletes past the finish line before they head out for the final few miles. This is a flat course with one hill, which brings you to the finish line. Water and G2 will be at each mile on the course. Please let the volunteers know as you approach them. Course will be marked with orange cones and arrows.

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)

Transition Area

Open at 6:00am closes at 7:45am. 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.

Packet Pickup/Registration

Day Before: 2-4pm Saturday, Michigan Ballroom near Grand Lobby
Day of: Sunday 6-7:15am ONLY, White Plaza Tent near the finish line.

Do not arrive late. Registration will close. Plan to pickup your packet or register on Saturday to avoid long lines Sunday. Come out go for a swim and you will be ready to rock and roll Sunday.

Day of Registration will close promptly 30 minutes before the scheduled start time of each event unless otherwise noted.

Will be located in most cases under the white tents, please follow the registration signs and look for the purple “Registration” flags.

 ITEMS YOU MUST BRING: USA Triathlon member card and drivers license. You will not be permitted to race without your drivers license. NON USA Triathlon members will be required to proceed to the USA Triathlon registration table to fill out a one day member license and pay the USA Triathlon $10 fee. This entire fee is sent directly to USA Triathlon following the event along with the event results. If you are not familiar with the multi-sport governing body please see their website at: www.usatriathlon.org

Upon completing the initial registration process you will be issued a race bib number, it is YOUR responsibility to check your personal information for correct spellings, age changes, etc. at this point. Wrong information can cause issues with your race timing and scoring. If you registered by the 14 day pre-registration cut-off date you will receive your T shirt, then proceed to the partner supplied sample area where you may pick one sample of each product.

  Note: Kids participating 17 and under must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian to sign event waivers.

USAT

A $12 one day USAT license fee is required for all NON - USAT members. Relays are required to pay $12 per relay member.  Youth 17 and under is a $5 fee for the year.
Pre registered athletes your fee was collected online this fee goes directly to USA Triathlon NOT 3D.    
Remember the USAT age up rule, meaning you will race at the age you will be at the end of the year.

Timing/Scoring

We provide all the timing and scoring services for each and every event we host. This will be with ChampionChip or Chrono Track timing systems.

Proceed to the “Chip Pick Up” flag typically near the transition area entrance. You will be issued a neoprene strap with a plastic chip. This must be securely fastened to your ankle for the entire event. It is recommended you put this around your ankle immediately.

 You will NOT be issued a chip and strap without your race bib number. There are no exceptions so do not forget this when picking up your chip and strap.

Throughout the event there will be sets of timing mats or gators, typically under structures indicating finish, bike in, run out, swim finish etc. You must cross over these areas. Do not avoid them or attempt to jump over them. Finally every effort will be made to supply you with a swim, bike, run, transition 1, transition 2 and finish times. However it is explicitly expressed the electronic timing systems are not fool proof. They are electronics and computers outside in the elements and they are not perfect systems. We along with any other timer out there can only score what is captured in a system.

PRELIMINARY results will be posted on and in results kiosks typically located in and around the post event areas. Results are rarely 100% final at the time of the awards ceremony, due to post race corrections.

Your results will be posted on the event website under the “Results” tab located on the home page as well as event page. Every effort is made to post these by the following morning or within 24 hrs. of the event.

 You are responsible for that chip and strap once it is handed to you. If you lose this at any point, meaning you do not turn it in at the finish line you will be responsible for the $40 replacement cost. There are no exceptions to this.

Body Marking

After picking up your chip and strap the “Body Marking” flag is typically located near this area. Please proceed to the body marking area. Event support crew will be marking race numbers on your swim caps, biceps, tops of hands, and quadriceps. You will also have your event code marked on one calf. T= long course, S= sprint, D= duathlon, R = relay, H = half. On the opposite calf will be your USAT Age Up. Meaning your age for that year.

Accomodations

Triathletes and their family or friends enjoy special room rates at the Resort!

Hotel rooms starting at only $159.00 per night
Tower rooms starting at only $189.00 per night
Condo rooms starting at only $209.00 per night

Mention code: BTRI10. Call 800-236-1577 or visit www.grandtraverseresort.com and enter code: BRTI10 to book online.

*Price does not include taxes or resort fee and is based on double occupancy

Friends, Family and Spectators

You to have some rules to follow to ensure your safety and the safety of the athletes. You cannot be in the transition area for any reason at any time. This is absolutely OFF LIMITS. All fenced areas are fenced for a reason, it is not to see where you can get around or crawl over or under. These are athlete only areas and are fenced for their safety and yours. Fenced areas will be taken down before raffle and award ceremonies. Athlete post race snack tent areas are off limits. This is simply because some out there find it very difficult to resist the delicious snacks for the athletes. Unfortunately we do not have enough to feed everyone, if you are taking it there will not be enough for the athletes following their finish. So we have been forced to fence this area, therefore it is off limits. “Hot Spots” which are always the swim exit, bike in/out and finish chutes are high priority areas in terms of safety and caution. At our events these areas are always fenced and flagged and typically patrolled by crew. Please do not lean on, or over in order to get a picture. Please make sure you have all pets on short leashes. Please make sure you have all your kids close by your side, a small child running across a chute in front of athletes running full speed is not a good thing. Finally if you would like to help out the support crew on the course please feel free to ask them or please see the race director before the event. We are ALWAYS looking for additional assistance on the course and you will receive access to the post race snack tent with your athlete as well as receive a support crew shirt.

Support Volunteers

If you would like to be a part of the event and receive a support crew shirt and access to the post race snack tent we will never turn down help. The more help on the course just means it is that much better for the athletes. We can ALWAYS use your assistance.

Distances

1.2mi. swim, 56mi. bike, 13.1mi. run
1.5k swim, 40k bike, 10k run
500m swim, 20k bike, 5k run
4mi. run, 56mi. bike, 13.1mi run

Date/location

Saturday September 10, 7:45am. Tawas Bay, E. Tawas, Michigan.about 30 minutes up US 23 at the I-75, US 23 split take US 23 North, exit 188 off of I 75
Click here for map

Venue/Area Information

The word has spread how great this venue and course we have designed is.  The states best half course, one of the best anywhere in the country.  Another one of those incredible triathlon venues we are so lucky to have in Michigan. A great little city on the sunrise side of the state. This typically means less lake flipping and calmer waters in the bay. We will watch the sun rise before the start of this event. Plenty of great family owned hotel and motels right on lake Huron for you and the family to stay. Click here for area information

MultiSport 101

 5:00pm in transition area Friday

We have been told by many athletes from across the country that our 101 is the best anywhere. 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.

Amenities:

Half Iron distance tri and du athletes in order to guarantee your finisher hoodie you must be registered by 8.18.

Unless otherwise noted 2011 events will include a custom event shirt, custom finishers medal, custom latex swim cap, sponsor supplied samples, professional chip timing with results available online, awards to top three in each age group, a great sponsor supplied raffle and awards ceremony following the last finishers and the best post race snack table out there.

 In order to be guaranteed a custom event shirt you absolutely MUST be pre-registered 14 days in advance.  Please understand if you don’t know you are doing the event a week or two out how are we to know?  If a shirt is important to you please pre-register. Due to increasing costs with shipping and shirts orders are kept tight.

Finish/Awards

Please CLICK HERE for awards mail form.
Awards are provided at all events except ACT and TRI.  They will be awarded in 5 yr. increments beginning at 20-24, 25-29, etc.  Before that they will be in 2 yr. increments based on registrations within those categories.  Top 3 Men, Top 3 Women overall in each event are taken OUT of his/her age group.  An overall win is an overall win, therefore you cannot win two awards.  In most events unless otherwise noted top 3 men and women in Clydesdale and Athena categories will be awarded.  Also in Long courses the top overall Master female and male will be awarded to the top 40 year plus male and female.

 Awards will in NO circumstances be given out early, or individually before the awards ceremony.  If you must depart for the awards ceremony you may opt to pay the $10 shipping and processing fee and have the award mailed to you.

 You MUST send this form in within 2 weeks following the event with a check or money order for $10 per award in order to receive your award.  Please understand we have NO control over the US postal service.

Course Info

If you have not heard the race reviews from past years here are a few. "kenny the course lived up to all your hype, it was awesome as you said it was" "the best bike course in Michigan" "that section going down to the damn and back up is awesome" "this is going to be a big event in the future with this venue and once the word gets out about the course it will sell out, great job". "My husband and I have done over 70 halfs around the country combined, we travelled up from FLorida for this and we have to tell all our friends this is one of the top 3 half events in the country, well done and beautiful course, thanks"  These are just a few of the comments and emails we received after past events. Crystal clear lake swim that paralells the beach. The bike course has one word, awesome. I chose that word because it was used the most from athletes emails. In a day and age when half courses are over sold for what they can actually accomodate this is a welcome change featuring everything from lightning fast flat sections to fast winding descents, to a heart pounding climb. It just never slows down like a fast pool or track. The new run course will take you through the residential streets of East Tawas flat, fast and out to the airport and back.

Compliments of Tim Josephs:Please click here to read Tim's professional opinion on the incredible Tawas Course. Computrainer file also with link

Swim | Run | Bike | Transition Area

Swim: 1.2mi & 1.5k & 500m

This will be a crystal clear Tawas Bay (lake huron) swim with water temperatures historically between 65 and 72 degrees in September. We will plan to have the swim course set for you on Thursday morning Weather permitting. Every effort will be made to put as much of the swim course in5-6 feet ofwater paralelling the beach as possible. Half Ironman distance athletes willstart us off at 8:00am, followed by Olympic distance athletes at 8:30am and finally sprint athletes at 8:55am. Life guards, Sheriff marine division and search and rescue will be on the water for your safety. Very simply this will be an out and back course, seperation will be about 20 feet so there will be two sets of buoys.

Bike: 56mi & 20k & 40k

This is one of our FAVORITE courses we have, if not the best one. If you count 20 cars past the 2 mile mark on the course it will be very rare. This is smooth sailing the entire route, nothing rough out there. Pine tree lined course just about the entire way. Exiting the transition area you will take Main street to a Left on State across Newman to a RIGHT on Bridge to an immediate RIGHT on Monument, RIght on Monument and then you are flying through the national forest. Sprint and Olympic athletes will turnaround at the 10k and 20k marks labeled with large orange signs. Half athletes continue up to a RIGHT on River rd. your turnaround point will be at the 40k mark, about 3 miles past the Dam Store. Returning you will have a .7 mile climb that enabled you to ride for 5 miles so fast you thought you were a pro. After the climb you will enjoy a flat section before the RIGHT turn on Cooke Dam rd. This is a 3 mile descent down to the Ausable River, where you will turnaround just before the dam. Remember the exhilleration you felt the last three miles now will become a nice long gradual climb. (we had to keep you honest out there) Then you simply return down Monument road. You will spend the majority of your biking on Monument road both out and back. This will take you all the way to River road, passing the Kiwanis statue. Athletes this will truly be a nice treat for you from most of the other half courses around with the minimal traffic on this course. September in Tawas is not high tourist season. Bike Cut Off 12:45pm.

 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: 13.1mi & 5k & 10k

Out and back run course that will take you out to the airport and back. It is flat, fast, mostly tree lined and very wide. Exiting the transition area you will head out Bay st. to Grant, up to Schill winding you back onto Airport to N. Tawas to Green. Turnaround points along this route will be marked with large A frame signs. On your return when hitting Schill you will head to a LEFT on Lincoln to Tawas Beach rd. Right to a Right at Bay to the finish line right in front of Marions Ice Cream shop and G's Pizza.(please support them as theyhave given up their store fronts for the event finish line) It will be YOUR responsibilty to print maps, and know the courses, they will not be available at the events. Aid stations will be stocked with Hammer Nutrition products, Coke, Ice, Water, Bananas, vaseline/aquaphor, if extremely hot ice cold towels. Run Cut Off 3:30pm

Duathlon Run 1 - heading out starting at the finish line, to mile 2 and simply return to the 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)

Transition Area

downtown across from the lake in the main city parking lot behind Marions Ice Cream and G's Pizza. Open at 6:00am closes at 7:30am. 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.

Race Tips

I wish I had better racing tips for you for the swim, but honestly in the 40 plus half distance events I have done I don't think I have ever had a strategy other than getting out as fast as I can. Pretty lame aey? One thing, it is easy to get comfortable at this distance behind someone, Don't,  before you know it you could be off by 50m. Keep your stroke cadence the entire time. Bring the disc and aero helmet for this one on the bike, after you get out of the city drop the hammer. You ask why so early, because you can, pick a gear on the way out that you can maintain your cadence smoothly all the way to the aid station at mile 13 or so. Turn onto river road and keep it up. You can take a little break on the downhill when you see the campground along the Ausable river on your left. That will give you plenty of time to recover, turnaround and be able to grind out the climb. Again with the campground on your right now. When you get to the top hammer again to your right turn, it is a fast descent all the way to the damn. Use caution you can reach speeds over 40mph. and there is a lot of wild life down here. You can make up a lot of ground if you get into climbing mode,put your hands onthe top of your bars,move the hands close together, bend your elbows slightly, move your butt to the back of the seat, open your lungs, tighten your shoe strapsand repeat push, pull, push, pull, push all the way to the top. Do not look around, do not worry about anyone else, just repeat that all the way to the top. Once back on Monument road get aero and stay aero all the way home. I like to put the half course in sections of 5ks. Depending on how you feel, one on and one off, not totally off, but not as focused I guess you can say. If you feel good, two 10ks. If you feel great after the first 5k, all bets are off and run your fastest 10miler. You need to make a plan for all 4 scenerios in your head before the race or during the bike. The new run course should afford you plenty of cheering from residents in the downtown area as it will wind you on an out and back course, mostly tree lined but flat and fast.

Packet Pickup/Registration

Day Before: 4pm - 8pm Friday ONLY
NO Packet Pickup/Registration on Saturday!
Located at the city park on the corner of Newman and 23 between the city campground and Tawas bay beach resort under the tent. You must plan accordingly with travel to ensure you are on location Friday. Those coming from out of state that will not make that deadline must make arrangements with event management to pick up packets Saturday between 6 & 7AM ONLY!!  Do not arrive late. Registration will close.

Day of Registration will close promptly 30 minutes before the scheduled start time of each event unless otherwise noted.

Will be located in most cases under the white tents, please follow the registration signs and look for the purple “Registration” flags.

 ITEMS YOU MUST BRING: USA Triathlon member card and drivers license. You will not be permitted to race without your drivers license. NON USA Triathlon members will be required to proceed to the USA Triathlon registration table to fill out a one day member license and pay the USA Triathlon $10 fee. This entire fee is sent directly to USA Triathlon following the event along with the event results. If you are not familiar with the multi-sport governing body please see their website at: www.usatriathlon.org

Upon completing the initial registration process you will be issued a race bib number, it is YOUR responsibility to check your personal information for correct spellings, age changes, etc. at this point. Wrong information can cause issues with your race timing and scoring. If you registered by the 14 day pre-registration cut-off date you will receive your T shirt, then proceed to the partner supplied sample area where you may pick one sample of each product.

  Note: Kids participating 17 and under must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian to sign event waivers.

USAT

A $12 one day USAT license fee is required for all NON - USAT members. Relays are required to pay $12 per relay member.  Youth 17 and under is a $5 fee for the year.
Pre registered athletes your fee was collected online this fee goes directly to USA Triathlon NOT 3D.    
Remember the USAT age up rule, meaning you will race at the age you will be at the end of the year.

Timing/Scoring

We provide all the timing and scoring services for each and every event we host. This will be with ChampionChip or Chrono Track timing systems.

Proceed to the “Chip Pick Up” flag typically near the transition area entrance. You will be issued a neoprene strap with a plastic chip. This must be securely fastened to your ankle for the entire event. It is recommended you put this around your ankle immediately.

 You will NOT be issued a chip and strap without your race bib number. There are no exceptions so do not forget this when picking up your chip and strap.

Throughout the event there will be sets of timing mats or gators, typically under structures indicating finish, bike in, run out, swim finish etc. You must cross over these areas. Do not avoid them or attempt to jump over them. Finally every effort will be made to supply you with a swim, bike, run, transition 1, transition 2 and finish times. However it is explicitly expressed the electronic timing systems are not fool proof. They are electronics and computers outside in the elements and they are not perfect systems. We along with any other timer out there can only score what is captured in a system.

PRELIMINARY results will be posted on and in results kiosks typically located in and around the post event areas. Results are rarely 100% final at the time of the awards ceremony, due to post race corrections.

Your results will be posted on the event website under the “Results” tab located on the home page as well as event page. Every effort is made to post these by the following morning or within 24 hrs. of the event.

 You are responsible for that chip and strap once it is handed to you. If you lose this at any point, meaning you do not turn it in at the finish line you will be responsible for the $40 replacement cost. There are no exceptions to this.

Body Marking

After picking up your chip and strap the “Body Marking” flag is typically located near this area. Please proceed to the body marking area. Event support crew will be marking race numbers on your swim caps, biceps, tops of hands, and quadriceps. You will also have your event code marked on one calf. T= long course, S= sprint, D= duathlon, R = relay, H = half. On the opposite calf will be your USAT Age Up. Meaning your age for that year.

Accommodations

Athletes we greatly encourage you to book ASAP, the many private motel/hotel/resorts on Lake Huron from Augres to Oscoda. Please click here for additional lodging opportunities

Camping - East Tawas City Park, basically a stones throw away fromthe transition area, right downtown or East Tawas State Park, 4 miles from the transition area and a beautiful park on Tawas Point.

Friends, Family and Spectators

You to have some rules to follow to ensure your safety and the safety of the athletes. You cannot be in the transition area for any reason at any time. This is absolutely OFF LIMITS. All fenced areas are fenced for a reason, it is not to see where you can get around or crawl over or under. These are athlete only areas and are fenced for their safety and yours. Fenced areas will be taken down before raffle and award ceremonies. Athlete post race snack tent areas are off limits. This is simply because some out there find it very difficult to resist the delicious snacks for the athletes. Unfortunately we do not have enough to feed everyone, if you are taking it there will not be enough for the athletes following their finish. So we have been forced to fence this area, therefore it is off limits. “Hot Spots” which are always the swim exit, bike in/out and finish chutes are high priority areas in terms of safety and caution. At our events these areas are always fenced and flagged and typically patrolled by crew. Please do not lean on, or over in order to get a picture. Please make sure you have all pets on short leashes. Please make sure you have all your kids close by your side, a small child running across a chute in front of athletes running full speed is not a good thing. Finally if you would like to help out the support crew on the course please feel free to ask them or please see the race director before the event. We are ALWAYS looking for additional assistance on the course and you will receive access to the post race snack tent with your athlete as well as receive a support crew shirt.

Support Crew

if interested in receiving a shirt and food please email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or report to the finish line at 7:00am. 

If you would like to be a part of the event and receive a support crew shirt and access to the post race snack tent we will never turn down help. The more help on the course just means it is that much better for the athletes. We can ALWAYS use your assistance.

Distances

1.5k swim, 40k. bike, 10k run
500m swim, 20k bike, 5k run
5k run, 40k bike, 10k run

Date/location

Sunday September 16, 9:00am BELLE ISLE, Detroit, MI. on a CLOSED COURSE
Day Before/Day Of registration OPEN.
Venue/Area Information

We recognize the importance of hosting a Closed Course for the state Championship, we could not achieve that at Stony Creek through several meetings and a professional safety engineering plan so to ensure your safety for such a race, one of the final open water swims of the year and the mmsps state championship we will host the event at Belle Isle.  Those that race in our Motor City event know how fast the course is and how awesome the race is.  It will be party time, for most this is your final event of the year and we will make it special for you.  Open to anyone and everyone - "just do it" 

MultiSport 101

3:00pm starting at Transition 2. 

We have been told by many athletes from across the country that our 101 is the best anywhere. 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.

Amenities:

Unless otherwise noted 2011 events will include a custom event shirt, custom finishers medal, custom latex swim cap, sponsor supplied samples, professional chip timing with results available online, awards to top three in each age group, a great sponsor supplied raffle and awards ceremony following the last finishers and the best post race snack table out there.

 In order to be guaranteed a custom event shirt you absolutely MUST be pre-registered 14 days in advance.  Please understand if you don’t know you are doing the event a week or two out how are we to know?  If a shirt is important to you please pre-register. Due to increasing costs with shipping and shirts orders are kept tight.

Finish/Awards

We will crown the states fastest male and female as well as award the series winner his/her lifetime free entry pass in the series. 

Please CLICK HERE for awards mail form.
Awards are provided at all events except ACT and TRI.  They will be awarded in 5 yr. increments beginning at 20-24, 25-29, etc.  Before that they will be in 2 yr. increments based on registrations within those categories.  Top 3 Men, Top 3 Women overall in each event are taken OUT of his/her age group.  An overall win is an overall win, therefore you cannot win two awards.  In most events unless otherwise noted top 3 men and women in Clydesdale and Athena categories will be awarded.  Also in Long courses the top overall Master female and male will be awarded to the top 40 year plus male and female.

 Awards will in NO circumstances be given out early, or individually before the awards ceremony.  If you must depart for the awards ceremony you may opt to pay the $10 shipping and processing fee and have the award mailed to you.

 You MUST send this form in within 2 weeks following the event with a check or money order for $10 per award in order to receive your award.  Please understand we have NO control over the US postal service.

Course Info

The swim course has worked really well with Motor City in the past so that will be unchanged.  The bike is lightning fast, arguably one of the fastest courses in the country as you get the wind either on the Canada side of US side of the island which enable you to reach speeds over 30 mph. It is closed to traffic with coned lanes around the entire island. The difference will be you will enter after completing your laps on the corner of Picnic Way and Riverbank across from the old boat house.  The run course is completely different than the June Motor City race but very cool, fast and flat.    

Swim | Run | Bike | Transition Area

Swim: 1.5k & 500m

 Belle Isle Beach, Detroit river at the edge of lake st. clair.  Contrary to popular belief this is some of the cleanest tested water in the entire state because of the current.  there is a constant "flush" here with currents 7 plus mph.  Crystal clear water with the modified triangle swim.  We keep you right on the edge of the current so you will have a pretty fast swim, but the key is to navigate that final turn heading to shore properly.  Water temp has typically been between 65 and 75.  Wetsuits will be allowed.

Bike: 40k & 20k

As many know if you want a pr on the bike this is the place to do it.  2 loops for the sprint course, 4 for the Olympic distance. A flat course that almost always has a slight head wind on one side and big tail wind on the other.  depending on what end of the island you are on you will have 2-4 lanes closed to traffic for you.  So plenty of space to spread out, get tucked and put the hammer down. 

 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

The run course is completely different and very cool as you exit the transition area south across the foot bridge through the old grand prix pit area, on the sidewalk on Sunset around the great fountain to the foot bridge behind the casino across the next foot bridge onto Loiter way. This is about 800m straight out to a left at the zoo, a right at the zoo on Central to the turnaround, then back to a right on Picnic way into the very cool finish line.  Super fast course.  2 loops for Olympic distance athletes which will take you right next to the finish line and back out so all the spectators can cheer you on for lap 2.

Duathletes: 5k run, 40k bike, 10k run - your first run will start next to the beach area, you will head south back to towards T-2 before entering T-2 to complete your first run of 5k.  You will follow Orange cones around.  Duathletes you MUST LEAVE ALL YOUR GEAR at T-2.  Do not take your bike to T-1.   

Relays

Transition Area

This is a TWO transition area event.  Triathletes RUN GEAR ONLY at T-2!  Swim and Bike gear at T-1.  You are responsible to put your swim gear in your transition bag before exiting T-1 after your swim.  We will take that bag to T-2 for you for your retreival after your finish.  Do not put valuables in that bag and we are not responsible for gear not put in your bag.  Open at 7:00am. 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.

Race Tips

See Motor City race

Packet Pickup/Registration

Saturday 1:00pm - 3:00pm ONLY    Sunday Day Of: 7:00am to 8:10am only.  Registration will close at 8:10am! 

Day of Registration will close promptly 30 minutes before the scheduled start time of each event unless otherwise noted.

Will be located in most cases under the white tents, please follow the registration signs and look for the purple “Registration” flags.

 ITEMS YOU MUST BRING: USA Triathlon member card and drivers license. You will not be permitted to race without your drivers license. NON USA Triathlon members will be required to proceed to the USA Triathlon registration table to fill out a one day member license and pay the USA Triathlon $10 fee. This entire fee is sent directly to USA Triathlon following the event along with the event results. If you are not familiar with the multi-sport governing body please see their website at: www.usatriathlon.org

Upon completing the initial registration process you will be issued a race bib number, it is YOUR responsibility to check your personal information for correct spellings, age changes, etc. at this point. Wrong information can cause issues with your race timing and scoring. If you registered by the 14 day pre-registration cut-off date you will receive your T shirt, then proceed to the partner supplied sample area where you may pick one sample of each product.

  Note: Kids participating 17 and under must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian to sign event waivers.

USAT

A $12 one day USAT license fee is required for all NON - USAT members. Relays are required to pay $12 per relay member.  Youth 17 and under is a $5 fee for the year.
Pre registered athletes your fee was collected online this fee goes directly to USA Triathlon NOT 3D.    
Remember the USAT age up rule, meaning you will race at the age you will be at the end of the year.

Timing/Scoring

We provide all the timing and scoring services for each and every event we host. This will be with ChampionChip or Chrono Track timing systems.

Proceed to the “Chip Pick Up” flag typically near the transition area entrance. You will be issued a neoprene strap with a plastic chip. This must be securely fastened to your ankle for the entire event. It is recommended you put this around your ankle immediately.

 You will NOT be issued a chip and strap without your race bib number. There are no exceptions so do not forget this when picking up your chip and strap.

Throughout the event there will be sets of timing mats or gators, typically under structures indicating finish, bike in, run out, swim finish etc. You must cross over these areas. Do not avoid them or attempt to jump over them. Finally every effort will be made to supply you with a swim, bike, run, transition 1, transition 2 and finish times. However it is explicitly expressed the electronic timing systems are not fool proof. They are electronics and computers outside in the elements and they are not perfect systems. We along with any other timer out there can only score what is captured in a system.

PRELIMINARY results will be posted on and in results kiosks typically located in and around the post event areas. Results are rarely 100% final at the time of the awards ceremony, due to post race corrections.

Your results will be posted on the event website under the “Results” tab located on the home page as well as event page. Every effort is made to post these by the following morning or within 24 hrs. of the event.

 You are responsible for that chip and strap once it is handed to you. If you lose this at any point, meaning you do not turn it in at the finish line you will be responsible for the $40 replacement cost. There are no exceptions to this.

Body Marking

Will be located just outside Run In at T-1 by the beach.

After picking up your chip and strap the “Body Marking” flag is typically located near this area. Please proceed to the body marking area. Event support crew will be marking race numbers on your swim caps, biceps, tops of hands, and quadriceps. You will also have your event code marked on one calf. T= long course, S= sprint, D= duathlon, R = relay, H = half. On the opposite calf will be your USAT Age Up. Meaning your age for that year.

Accommodations

Sorry we do not have a host hotel for this event

Friends, Family and Spectators

You to have some rules to follow to ensure your safety and the safety of the athletes. You cannot be in the transition area for any reason at any time. This is absolutely OFF LIMITS. All fenced areas are fenced for a reason, it is not to see where you can get around or crawl over or under. These are athlete only areas and are fenced for their safety and yours. Fenced areas will be taken down before raffle and award ceremonies. Athlete post race snack tent areas are off limits. This is simply because some out there find it very difficult to resist the delicious snacks for the athletes. Unfortunately we do not have enough to feed everyone, if you are taking it there will not be enough for the athletes following their finish. So we have been forced to fence this area, therefore it is off limits. “Hot Spots” which are always the swim exit, bike in/out and finish chutes are high priority areas in terms of safety and caution. At our events these areas are always fenced and flagged and typically patrolled by crew. Please do not lean on, or over in order to get a picture. Please make sure you have all pets on short leashes. Please make sure you have all your kids close by your side, a small child running across a chute in front of athletes running full speed is not a good thing. Finally if you would like to help out the support crew on the course please feel free to ask them or please see the race director before the event. We are ALWAYS looking for additional assistance on the course and you will receive access to the post race snack tent with your athlete as well as receive a support crew shirt.

Support Volunteers

If you would like to be a part of the event and receive a support crew shirt and access to the post race snack tent we will never turn down help. The more help on the course just means it is that much better for the athletes. We can ALWAYS use your assistance.

Distances

1000m swim, 22mi. bike, 10k trail. run
500m swim, 11mi. bike, 5k trail run

Date/location

Sunday, September 23, 2011, 9:00am The park is located about 12 miles south of South Bend, Indiana. 
25601 St. Rd. 4, P.O. Box 908 North Liberty, IN 46554

Venue/Area Information

This venue came recommended over the past 3 years by athletes as well as parents from the area that make the trek to Michigan to compete in many of our events.  We have been working on the venue for some time and we are excited to bring this one to you.  It's gonna be a season ending party at Potato Creek folks, and trust us, you will not want to miss it.  Just a 20k ride from South Bend Indiana, so a ton to do and see, super close to Chicago and Indianapolis as well as the west side of Michigan.  Maybe a three state challenge?  There is a TON of camping opportunities here folks, over 200 sites and 17 cabins that sleep 8.  So no excuses crap the team and make the trek from where ever you are coming.  Could be a PERFECT season ending team challenge?  Throw down the challenges out there, who does have the fastest team?

Click here for park information | Click here for area information

MultiSport 101

 Not for This event.

We have been told by many athletes from across the country that our 101 is the best anywhere. 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.

Amenities:

Unless otherwise noted 2011 events will include a custom event shirt, custom finishers medal, custom latex swim cap, sponsor supplied samples, professional chip timing with results available online, awards to top three in each age group, a great sponsor supplied raffle and awards ceremony following the last finishers and the best post race snack table out there.

 In order to be guaranteed a custom event shirt you absolutely MUST be pre-registered 14 days in advance.  Please understand if you don’t know you are doing the event a week or two out how are we to know?  If a shirt is important to you please pre-register. Due to increasing costs with shipping and shirts orders are kept tight.

Finish/Awards

Please CLICK HERE for awards mail form.
Awards are provided at all events except ACT and TRI.  They will be awarded in 5 yr. increments beginning at 20-24, 25-29, etc.  Before that they will be in 2 yr. increments based on registrations within those categories.  Top 3 Men, Top 3 Women overall in each event are taken OUT of his/her age group.  An overall win is an overall win, therefore you cannot win two awards.  In most events unless otherwise noted top 3 men and women in Clydesdale and Athena categories will be awarded.  Also in Long courses the top overall Master female and male will be awarded to the top 40 year plus male and female.

 Awards will in NO circumstances be given out early, or individually before the awards ceremony.  If you must depart for the awards ceremony you may opt to pay the $10 shipping and processing fee and have the award mailed to you.

 You MUST send this form in within 2 weeks following the event with a check or money order for $10 per award in order to receive your award.  Please understand we have NO control over the US postal service.

Course Info

at least for the first year or two the entire race will be held inside Potato Creek State Park.  The reason I say it like that is IF we out grow the park we do have several great options outside the park for future bike courses.  But for now to keep things as safe as possible as well as logistically easier while putting less impact on area roads everything will be contained inside the park.  A rectangle swim in a clear relatively shallow lake, a flat and fast bike course, 2 loops for long course athletes, and a great 8 foot wide groomed trail run on the hiking nature paths around the lake.  We have a great finish line set up as you come back off the nature trail between the lake/beach and transition area.

Swim:

This will be a rectangle course, sprint course indicated by the large yellow triangle buoys.  Orange for long course.  A beach start and a clear lake swim.  The lake is averages 7-15 feet deep, so it should hold its warmth pretty well.  Temperature in South Bend the last 5 years on this date has averaged 74 high and 56 low.  Wave starts will be posted at Packet Pickup/registration.

Bike: 11mi. & 22mi.

Keeping things as simple as possible here, Exit the transition area in the parking lot to an immediate Right.  We are taking you this way first for one reason, there is a nice short climb about a tenth of a mile up the road, this will create some seperation right out of the gate.  Then a quick jaunt past the nature center and simply following the park road around to the other side of the lake, then heading back.  Long course athletes you get to do it again.  Simple, flat course, very few spots and very little traffic inside the park.

 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.:

Both runs will take place on a very well groomed 8 foot wide walking nature path the goes along the lake and park property.  A much improved out and back course this year.  A rolling mostly tree lined beautiful nature trail.  Water and Hammer Heed at each aid station.

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)

Transition Area

Open at 7:00am closes at 8:30am. 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.

Race Tips

Packet Pickup/Registration

Day Before Saturday TBA.
Day of: 7-8:30am Sunday.

Day of Registration will close promptly 30 minutes before the scheduled start time of each event unless otherwise noted.

Will be located in most cases under the white tents, please follow the registration signs and look for the purple “Registration” flags.

 ITEMS YOU MUST BRING: USA Triathlon member card and drivers license. You will not be permitted to race without your drivers license. NON USA Triathlon members will be required to proceed to the USA Triathlon registration table to fill out a one day member license and pay the USA Triathlon $10 fee. This entire fee is sent directly to USA Triathlon following the event along with the event results. If you are not familiar with the multi-sport governing body please see their website at: www.usatriathlon.org

Upon completing the initial registration process you will be issued a race bib number, it is YOUR responsibility to check your personal information for correct spellings, age changes, etc. at this point. Wrong information can cause issues with your race timing and scoring. If you registered by the 14 day pre-registration cut-off date you will receive your T shirt, then proceed to the partner supplied sample area where you may pick one sample of each product.

  Note: Kids participating 17 and under must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian to sign event waivers.

USAT

A $12 one day USAT license fee is required for all NON - USAT members. Relays are required to pay $12 per relay member.  Youth 17 and under is a $5 fee for the year.
Pre registered athletes your fee was collected online this fee goes directly to USA Triathlon NOT 3D.    
Remember the USAT age up rule, meaning you will race at the age you will be at the end of the year.

Timing/Scoring

We provide all the timing and scoring services for each and every event we host. This will be with ChampionChip or Chrono Track timing systems.

Proceed to the “Chip Pick Up” flag typically near the transition area entrance. You will be issued a neoprene strap with a plastic chip. This must be securely fastened to your ankle for the entire event. It is recommended you put this around your ankle immediately.

 You will NOT be issued a chip and strap without your race bib number. There are no exceptions so do not forget this when picking up your chip and strap.

Throughout the event there will be sets of timing mats or gators, typically under structures indicating finish, bike in, run out, swim finish etc. You must cross over these areas. Do not avoid them or attempt to jump over them. Finally every effort will be made to supply you with a swim, bike, run, transition 1, transition 2 and finish times. However it is explicitly expressed the electronic timing systems are not fool proof. They are electronics and computers outside in the elements and they are not perfect systems. We along with any other timer out there can only score what is captured in a system.

PRELIMINARY results will be posted on and in results kiosks typically located in and around the post event areas. Results are rarely 100% final at the time of the awards ceremony, due to post race corrections.

Your results will be posted on the event website under the “Results” tab located on the home page as well as event page. Every effort is made to post these by the following morning or within 24 hrs. of the event.

 You are responsible for that chip and strap once it is handed to you. If you lose this at any point, meaning you do not turn it in at the finish line you will be responsible for the $40 replacement cost. There are no exceptions to this.

Body Marking

After picking up your chip and strap the “Body Marking” flag is typically located near this area. Please proceed to the body marking area. Event support crew will be marking race numbers on your swim caps, biceps, tops of hands, and quadriceps. You will also have your event code marked on one calf. T= long course, S= sprint, D= duathlon, R = relay, H = half. On the opposite calf will be your USAT Age Up. Meaning your age for that year.

Accommodations

Potato Creek State Park has 17 cabins that sleep 8, as well as over 270 camp sites.

Friends, Family and Spectators

You to have some rules to follow to ensure your safety and the safety of the athletes. You cannot be in the transition area for any reason at any time. This is absolutely OFF LIMITS. All fenced areas are fenced for a reason, it is not to see where you can get around or crawl over or under. These are athlete only areas and are fenced for their safety and yours. Fenced areas will be taken down before raffle and award ceremonies. Athlete post race snack tent areas are off limits. This is simply because some out there find it very difficult to resist the delicious snacks for the athletes. Unfortunately we do not have enough to feed everyone, if you are taking it there will not be enough for the athletes following their finish. So we have been forced to fence this area, therefore it is off limits. “Hot Spots” which are always the swim exit, bike in/out and finish chutes are high priority areas in terms of safety and caution. At our events these areas are always fenced and flagged and typically patrolled by crew. Please do not lean on, or over in order to get a picture. Please make sure you have all pets on short leashes. Please make sure you have all your kids close by your side, a small child running across a chute in front of athletes running full speed is not a good thing. Finally if you would like to help out the support crew on the course please feel free to ask them or please see the race director before the event. We are ALWAYS looking for additional assistance on the course and you will receive access to the post race snack tent with your athlete as well as receive a support crew shirt.

Support Volunteers

If you would like to be a part of the event and receive a support crew shirt and access to the post race snack tent we will never turn down help. The more help on the course just means it is that much better for the athletes. We can ALWAYS use your assistance.