This race is sanctioned by USA Triathlon. All RULES apply.

 

SPRINT TRIATHLON

750 Meter Swim | 10 Mile Bike | 3 Mile Run

 

OLYMPIC TRIATHLON

1500 Meter Swim| 23 Mile Bike |  6 Mile Run

 

Sunday, May 17 at Lums Pond State Park​

5:30 AM - Athlete Check In & Transition Area Opens for bike racking and body marking.

7:00 AM – Wave 1, Sprint - Men 44 yr and under all Male Relays 

7:02 AM - Wave 2, Sprint - Men 45 yr and older 

7:04 AM - Wave 3, Sprint - Women 44 yr and under AND all Female/Coed Relays 

7:06 AM - Wave 4, Sprint - Women 45 yr and older 

Break

7:25 AM - Wave 5, Olympic – Men 44 and under, all Male Relays 

7:27 AM - Wave 6, Olympic – Men 45 and older 

7:29 AM – Wave 7, Olympic – Women 44 and under, all Female & Coed relays 

7:31 AM – Wave 8, Olympic – Women 45 and older

9:00 AM- Sprint Award Ceremony (subject to change)

10:15 AM – Olympic Award Ceremony (subject to change)​

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RACE START

Athletes will be called onto the starting line (inflatable arch at swim start) by assigned wave number. It is the athlete’s responsibility to know their starting wave number. Each wave will start on land under the inflatable arch and walk/run into the water when prompted to begin.  

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Triathlon Relay Teams - Athletes who are participating in a relay may remain in the transition area to wait for their swimmer to exit the water. Athletes will exchange race bib and timing chip with their partner in the transition area only. Only one team member is allowed on the course at any given time. Only one team member may start the race and cross the finish line.

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SWIM COURSE

Triathlon - The swim course will be in Lums Pond. This race will use a beach entry wave start. Participants will keep the inflatable course markers on their left shoulder at all times. Participants can expect the water temp to be between 68-70-75 degrees. Historically, this race has permitted wetsuits every year. 

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USAT Wetsuit Temperature Policy:

• 78 F or below - wetsuits ARE allowed.

• 78.1 F to 83.9 F - participants may wear a wetsuit at their own discretion; however, wearing a wetsuit in this temperature range will mean that an athlete is ineligible for awards.

• 84 F and above: wetsuits are NOT permitted—this is for your own safety.

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Required Distances:

Sprint Race – 750 Meter Swim (one loop)

Olympic Race – 1500 Meter Swim (two loops)

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To view the swim course map, click HERE.

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BIKE COURSE

The bike course is flat along well-maintained and paved roads. The route is marked with signage and there will be police support at every turn. Please familiarize yourself with the route, as it is the athlete’s ultimate responsibility to know the course. There are no water stations on the bike course.​

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The bike course is open to vehicle traffic during the race. All competitors are required to follow the prescribed course. Cutting the course is an obvious violation and going outside the course is a safety issue. Cyclists shall not cross a solid yellow center road line for ANY reason. Cyclists must obey all applicable traffic laws/officers at all times.​

Please remember that local community members use the bike course roads. You are an ambassador for the sport and the event. While on the course, always be courteous to local residents.

 

Required Distances:

Sprint Race - Bike ONE loop - 10 mi

Olympic Race -Bike THREE loops - 23 mi

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To view the bike course map, click HERE.

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Bike Mechanic & Bike Leg Support

All participants should have working bike on race morning and carry their own flat tire kit. This race will have one race support vehicles roving the bike course that can assist with changing of flat tires but will not be able to fix bike major issues. Race support vehicles will be able to transport cyclists to the venue if they are unable to proceed on the bike course.

 

RUN COURSE

The run course will be on both asphalt and natural surface. The natural surface portion of the run course if very tame and easy to navigate. It is a mixture of grass and packed dirt. Standard running shoes are appropriate. There are two aid stations on the triathlon course offering water and sports drink. Athletes will pass through each aid state twice per loop. The course is marked on race day with signage. Please familiarize yourself with the course, as it is ultimately the athlete’s responsibility to know all courses.

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Required Distances:

Triathlon Sprint Race- Run ONE loop - 3 mi

Triathlon Olympic Race- Run TWO loops - 6 mi

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To view the run course map, click HERE. ​​

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WATER STATIONS

There will be two water stations on the run course, one near the Transition Area and one at mile 1.5.