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Distances:
1.2mi. Swim, 56mi. Bike, 13.1mi. Run
500m swim, 12mi. bike, 3.6mi. run
Date/location:
Sunday June 6, Half Start 7:30am Sprint Start 8:00am Sterling State Park, Monroe, Michigan
This is a 3 Disciplines Racing produced event exclusively for Todd Crandle and the Racing for Recovery foundation. This event is owned in it's entirety by Racing for Recovery.
Please see the Racing for Recovery website for all event information here
Venue/Area Information:
Monroe Michigan located on Lake Erie, one of the great lakes is located about 45 minutes from Detroit and 30 minutes from Toledo, Ohio. The transition area is 5k from I-75 just off the beach. Historic downtown Monroe, home of General Custer has some great restaurants as well as other local amenities. Sterling State Park received a government grant of 20 million dollars a few years ago. This has made the park perfect for an event of this type. Big sandy beach, great camping available steps from the transition area right on the beach. A beautiful path circling a lagoon which will serve as the run course and there is plenty of room to accomodate a few thousand athletes and spectators. The host hotel is less than 3 miles from the transition area.
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Course:
The swim we make along the beach most of the way so in most cases you will not be swimming in water deeper than 6 feet. The bike course is probably the flattest half ironman distance bike course you will ever race on. There is not even a overpass for a hill out there. This is the farm land of Monroe, not many trees and has a 3 loop course out at the back end of the course. The run is similar in that there is not even a hickup out there. The best part is the blacktopped path around the lagoons is totally shaded the entire way. that is a two loop affair for half athletes, but is a beautiful loop to get focused and fly on.
Race Tips: Just like Kona, this race has been plaqued by afternoon winds, so it is important to get out of the water and hammer that first loop before they start. When they do start it is important to stay tucked and keep aero. Usually it is not bad on the way back in, just out where you do your three loops. There is nothing to block the wind out there so take advantage when it is behind you and on the side. I would use a disc if you have it. You will fly if they pick up when the winds are in the right position. The run course will be a great spot to pr the 13.1 or 3.6mi. distance. I would recommend you get out there on Saturday and check it out. It will be tough to focus on athletes in front of you as the winding trail around the lagoon is heavily shaded. So get relaxed and comfortable on the first loop then drop the hammer on the second one.You can definitely negative split the two loops.
Packet Pickup/Registration: Day Before Saturday from 2-5pm. Day of Packet Pickup and Registration Sunday 5:30 -7:00am ONLY. 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.
USAT: A $10 one day license fee will be collected AT Registration for all NON USAT members. This was not included in your entry fee and must be paid to USAT, not event management. If pre registered please have a check or cash ready.
(remember the USAT age up rule, meaning you will race at the age you will be at the end of the year)
| January 31, 2010 | $60 Half $150 |
| Feb. 1 - May 1, 2010 | $70 Half $170 |
| May 2 - May 28, 2010 | $80 Half $190 - 2 or 3 Person Relay $320 |
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| On site registration add $10 | |
| Non USAT members must pay $10 onsite at registration. $10 goes directly to USAT! | |
| ***You must be pre registered 14 days in advance to guarantee a shirt. | |
| Online registration closes Thursday 12:00am | |
Accomodations: Holiday Inn, Monroe, I-75 exit.
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!!
Swim: 500m or 1.2mi.- Half Start time 7:30am, Sprint start 8:00am. Wave starts will be postedon Saturday at Packet Pickup/registration.This will be an onthe beach start, sprint athletes will head out about 25m to a left turn following the shoreline all the way to the rock wall, turn around and head back .to the turn in point. The half athletes will head out about 400m, back in and then follow the shoreline. Lifeguards will be placed along the course, you will be able to touch in most spots. Water temps have historically been high 60's low 70's each year.
water temp as of: 6.4 - 73 - 75 it is warm but still wetsuit legal. 
Need a wetsuit for this race? We have one for you.
Bike:12mi. or 56mi.- This entire course has been repaved in the last 4 years, it is smooth, flat and fast with a shoulder almost the entire route. The sprint course will turnaround at the sheriff post just before Dixie hwy. The half course has a 3 loop section at it's furthest point. The aid station will be out at this area with EMS, portajohn, Hammer Heed, Hammer gel, bananas and water, toss a bottle get a bottle. You will also have a set of timing matts out here to count laps. It is YOUR responsibility to count your laps, failure to do so will result in disqualification. After completing your 3rd lap you will head back to 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: 3.6. 13.1mi. - Sprint athletes will make on loop around the big lagoon and head back in on the 6-8 foot wide black topped path. This will be shaded 2.5miles, the first 3/4 and last 3/4 will be wide open heading back towards the beach for the finish. The half athletes will actually circle all the lagoons on he park twice. the first lagoon is not shaded the entire way but this will enable you to see the copetition ahead and accross the lagoon. There will be water, Hammer Heed, bananas, cola, ice, water, and Hammer gel at each spot which are strategically placed around the lagoon so you will hit them several times. They are actually less than a mile apart. Each mile will be marked. EMS on bicycles will be patrolling the course at all times. 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)
COURSE MAPS: Swim Run Transition Area Bike
Finish/Awards: After you have returned your chip and strap you will proceed to the post racefood 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.
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. Special Thanks: State of Michigan -Sterling State Park, Hammer Nutrition, Monroe tourism bureau, Holiday Inn,
Amenities: Custom brushed 60/40 shirt, Custom Finishers Medal, Custom Awards for age group and overall winners, Post race massage at select events, Huge partner supplied post race raffle, Professional Chip Timing with all splits provided, Hammer Nutrition products, Custom Swim Cap, Partner supplied product samples, The best post race snack tent around,
Fraser Bicycles, YMCA Lifeguards, Monroe Hospital, Monroe H.S., Monroe county sheriff,
Proceeds: All proceed's go to Racing for Recovery,
3 Disciplines Racing, the official event management company of Racing for Recovery donates its services in order to make this event possible.
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Rules: Event management reserves the right to post pone, change format, or cancel the event at any time if the safety of athletes, staff, support crew, and officials is or could be in jeopardy. THERE WILL BE NO REFUNDS FOR ANY REASON!!! Event management is NOT responsible for late arrivals, athletes not finding a venue, etc. Late arrivals will NOT be issued a chip and strap and you will not be allowed in the transition area once it is closed. Again, there will be no refunds for any reason. If an event has mandatory bike check in you must check in your bike during the alotted check in times. Failure to do so will mean you are not going to race and again no refunds will be given. These rules are in place for a reason and deviation of them is not fair to the hundreds of athletes that follow the rules. Profanities on the course, directed at support crew, staff, or fellow athletes will not be tolerated and will result in an Automatic Disqualification and could result in further suspension. If you are caught throwing trash on the course you will receive a 5 minute penalty for the first offense and the second will be a disqualfication. There are garbage bins everywhere, use them. Kids 17 and under may not compete in half ironman distance events. Kids must be 10 yrs. of age to compete in adult sprint events. The race director will have final say for anyone racing at any event. Athletes experience will be considered in a personal interview with the race director on site if a question of ability to safely finish is at stake. Failure to comply will result in a change of event or disqualification if there is an un-willingness on an athletes part. Safety will NOT be compromised under any circumstances. A lost chip will be billed directly to the athlete for a $40 fee and may result in no times for event.