3 Disciplines

Distances: 1.5k swim,23mi. bike, 6.6mi. run, 500m swim, 20k bike, 3.4mi. run,

Date/location: Sunday June 13, 8:00am, Belle Isle, Detroit, Mi. Proceed to the Casino which will be right next to the great fountain. Click here for map Once again serving as Michigan's Best of the U.S. Championship.
Superkidstry - Motor City, Saturday 8:30am

Venue/Area Information:This is thecities greatest asset located a milenorth of down town on the river withWindsor on one side andDetroitscityscape on the other.Bring the kids Saturday for Superkidstry, catch a baseball game, get some great food, grab a great room at the host hotel for the adult race on Sunday. Click here for area amenities.

Course: The swim is always the question in new athletes minds, but is a great reason why this event has grown by 200 athletes each year. At this point in the river the water has been tested to be among the cleanest in the entire state. The reason is it is constantly moving, you can see the bottom 20 feet down. The bike is awesome because it is closed and offers some great scenery with ships, Canada and Detroit on the islands sides, flat and lightning fast is the only way to put it. Same for the run, as this is entirely on the interior of the island and uses the old nature walk which wespend 4-6 hours cuttingback and cleaning each year for the race and our donation to the city.Many athleteshave said it is their favorite pavement run course and had no idea that nature walk was back there. You will be running and riding on much of the Detroit Grand Prix and marathon courses.

Race Tips: first is get out as fast as possible in the swim. I know I tell many to not get caught up in the crazyness of the start of a swim but to take advantage of this course you need to get to the first turn buoy fast. Even though we moved the swim in to lessen the currents play in the event it will still help your swim out. Then on the bike everytime we have rode the island it has had a windy side if you can push 35 - 40mph. do it. When mother nature wants to help like that you must take advantage, we have had our entire staff in their biggest gears, with the flat fast nature of the island you will not burn your legs out. Finally on the bike, for you Olympic distance athletes typically the slowest lap is lap3, so keep that in mind when starting your 3rd lap. You need to push that one.The run is a focus run, meaning you have long stretches where you can pick athletes off. Pick an athlete, focus on him/her, once you catch, pick the next.Try to keep that line of focus at least 50m ahead at all times, this way you will not slow down as you are approaching those closer athletes. Take full advantage of that nature path section, this is heavily shaded and if it is a sunny, warm day this should be where you are running your fastest.

****Note - Please be prepared for traffic issues this year due to the Red Bull Air Race.

Packet Pickup/Registration: Day Before at thecasino on the island12:00pm to 3:00pm Saturday, NO DAY OF REGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT. The casino is the large building next to the fountain at the south end of the island.

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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	$65
April 30, 2010	$75
After May 1, 2010	$85
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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: Please support our Host Hotel, 2901 Grand River Ave. Detroit, Mi. 48201. 313.237.1555 Rate: $129 Code: Motor City

Multi-Sport 101: 3:00pm in transition area 2 next to the finish line.Saturday, weather permitting. Great racing and training tips as well as a step by step conversation going over the entire event. If you are a first timer, a newbie, the goal is to reduce those first race nerves and axiety. We will answer all your questions and make sure you are ready to rock and roll race day.

Transition Area: **READ THIS SEVERAL TIMES** Open at 5:30am. 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 Markingwill be at T-1 near the beach.

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.

Transition area #2 will be on the other side of the Grand Prix pits just in front of the great Fountain. Each athlete will have 2 additional bags in your race bag. They will be marked with your number on them and one T2, one swim.It is yourresponsibility to bagall your swim gearafter the swim. (Race Management will not be responsible for any un-bagged or un-claimed race gear please make sure your bags are marked). Following the last athlete exiting T-1 all gear bags will be taken to the finish gear bag claim area. You must have your race number to claim your gear bag.Sprint athletes, please give support crew time to sort and organize bags. Again Run gear only should be placed at T-2 Sunday morning. Your gear bag must be racked at your designated spot by either tying on the rack or placing below your spot on the rack. Transition areas will open at 5:30am. There will be designated spots according to race numbers and event.YOU MUST PLAN for this accordingly, we will not delay the start for late arriving athletes.

Swim:500m or 1.5k - BOTH COURSES WILL BE MOVED CLOSER TO SHORE THIS YEAR!!
This will be an on the beach start as Belle Isle has a great beach. Olympic distance male/females will start us off at 8:00am. Other waves will be announced Saturday at PPU. Sprint athletes will follow about 30 minutes after. You will be swimming in clear, calm waters between the Island and Detroit heading towards the Belle Isle bridge. Water tempshave traditionally beenin the upper 60's to low 70's this is a shallow section with alittle current. Course will be patrolled by Coast Guard, and several life guards and police marine division.A Triangle style course for both events.
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don't have a wetsuit? Rent a wetsuit at this race. Click logo for rental information.

Bike:20k or23mi. - This will be a 2 loop and 4 loop course. Each loop is 5.8 miles. You will have 2.5 lanes dedicated closed and coned the entire way around the island. This will be the inside 2 lanes and bike lane. SLOWER athletes MUST stay to the right along the cones so faster athletes are not blocked on the INSIDE of the island, this is opposite of what you are use too. The island is flat, fast, and smooth but can obviously have some windy conditions being an island. It will be your responsibility to count your laps. You will enter T-2 right in front of the Fountain making a Left into that area. Make it a point to look at this area on Saturday or before you head to T-1 Sunday morning.

Use caution at all times, you will be sharing the road with vehicular traffic.You must obey officials and emergency vehicles at all times. Failure to do so will result in adisqualification. It will be your responsibility to print maps, and know the courses. It is the athletes responsibility to know and understand the courses. Helmets are a must, no helmet, no race. MP3 players on the bike course are automatic disqualification.

Run:6.6mi. or 3.4 mi. Exiting the transition area you will follow the run chute out of the transition area and around theback side ofthe casino, crossing thecasino bridge. Then you will head down the interior of the island passing many historical land marks on the way before heading back into the nature path. This is an out and back run, super flat, super fast should mean PR's all day long. Water andeletrolyte at each mile. You will return with a long 150m finish chute heading right at the great fountain

COURSE MAPS: Swim 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: 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.

you may print and 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.

Amenities:

Special Thanks: City of Detroit, Belle Isle parks and recreation, Coast Guard, Hammer Nutrition

sponsors:

Proceeds:

Rules: Event management reserves the right to post pone, change format, or cancel the event at any time if safety of athletes, staff, support crew, and officials is or could be in jeopardy. THERE WILL BE NO REFUNDS FOR ANY REASON!!! Event management in NOT responsible for late arrivals, athletes not finding 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 your event 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 10yrs. of age to compete in adult events. A lost chip will be billed directlyto the athlete for a $40 fee and may result in no times for event.