DQ 12th Annual Medford Lakes Colony Sprint Triathlon, Duathlon, & Aquabike *#
Sun August 27, 2023 Medford Lakes, NJ 08055 US Directions
Medford Lakes, NJ US 08055
Waves are 3 minutes apart: TBD
Waves will be determined and listed 1-2 days before race day and a Pre-Race email will be sent with general instructions at the same time
*Caps are for swimmers only
Water Temperature Saturday 8/26: TBD
Water Temperature Race Day 8/27: TBD
- USAT rules state that competitors are REQUIRED to wear wetsuits if the water temperature is 60.8 degrees and lower.
- USAT rules state that competitors may wear wetsuits if the water temperature is between 60.9 and 78.0 degrees.
- USAT rules also state that if the water temperature is between 78.1 – 83.9 degrees, competitors may wear wetsuits but will NOT be eligible for awards.
- If the water temperature is 84.0 degrees or above, competitors may NOT wear wetsuits.
Last Year - Day Before Water Temperature: 82F
Last Year - Race Day Water Temperature: 78F
Thank You for 20 Amazing Years!
DQ Events put on their first race on Saturday, August 31, 2002, Labor Day Weekend. The Marlton Lakes Triathlon/Duathlon was a short 1/4 mile swim, 11 mile bike, and a 5k run. It was a great community event and led to the start of the company you all know today.
The front of the shirt is the 20th Anniversary logo and the back will be the list of all of the races DQ Events has put on over the past 20 years, including a new one from October 2022, the Halloween Trick or Treat 10 Miler & Frightening 5k!
If you ‘re looking a great gift for that someone special or even for yourself, look no further! Visit our STORE and get our Special 20th Anniversary T-Shirt and help celebrate 20 years that DQ Events has been around! Don’t miss out! We will NOT be restocking once they are gone. The price is $25 (includes shipping) and limited quantity is available. Sizes range from Small-XXL.
PACKET PICKUP / REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS
Registration is digital. There are no paper applications nor is cash accepted. Everyone must sign up online. Online registration closes at the start of the race. Please have the following items easily accesible to maintain the efficiency and speed of Packet Pickup:
- Required: Proof of ID
- Required for Annual Members Only: USAT Membership ID
- Optional: Email Confirmation Bar Code per registrant (Printed or Digital) to scan
WHERE AND WHEN
The race will take place Sunday, August 27th, 2023 - 7:30 a.m. sharp.
All events start and finish at 89 Tabernacle Rd., Medford Lakes, NJ.
PARKING
There is parking available at the PJ's down the street at 61 Stokes Rd, Medford, NJ 08055. It is easy to access the transition area from this lot.
RACE SERIES 2023 - Pending Potential Updates
This event is part of the DQ Events Grand Prix and DQ Events Club Challenge.
You are scored for an overall placement, an age group placement, and for finishing the event. At the end of the series there will be prizes for free entries into 2024 and more!
To be scored in the Grand Prix all you have to do is place in the Overall, Age Group, or finish the race!
To be scored in the Club Challenge you need to select your club during registration and then place in Overall, Age Group, or finish the race!
Please click the links above to learn more.
SWAG
Custom T-Shirts
Custom Finishers Medal
ITINERARY
Sunday
6:30 am - 7:15 am - Check-in, Packet Pickup, and Race-Day Registration online only if available (prices increased)
7:15 am - Pre-race briefing at Beach, after the briefing we will require ALL SWIMMERS to cross over the Finish timing mat before we can start the race
7:30 am - Races start (waves based on # of entrants)
DISTANCES
The swim is in a clean lake with a private beach, the bike is 2 loops, and the run is out and back.
Triathlon Distances
1/4 mile Swim, 17.2 mile Bike, & 5k Run
Duathlon Distances
2 mile Run, 17.2 mile Bike, & 5k Run
Aquabike Distances
1/4 mile Swim & 17.2 mile Bike
AWARDS
No double-dipping or duplicate awards
Triathlon Awards & Divisions
Overall: Top 3 Male & Female Overall Individuals
Age Group*: Top 3 Male & Female Individuals in the Age Group Division
14 & Under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75 & Over
Clydesdale* & Athena*: Top 3 Male(220+ lbs) & Female(165+ lbs) Individuals in the Clydesdale/Athena Division
PC Open*: Top 1 Male & Female Individual in the Physically Challenged Open Division
* You can either compete in the Age Group, Clydesdale/Athena, or PC Open division.
Overall Non-Binary: Top 1 Non-Binary Overall Individual
Relay Teams: Top 1 Male, Female, & Co-Ed Team
Duathlon Awards & Divisions
Overall: Top 3 Male & Female Overall Individuals
Age Group*: Top 3 Male & Female Individuals in the Age Group Division
14 & Under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75 & Over
Clydesdale* & Athena*: Top 3 Male(220+ lbs) & Female(165+ lbs) Individuals in the Clydesdale/Athena Division
PC Open*: Top 1 Male & Female Individual in the Physically Challenged Open Division
* You can either compete in the Age Group, Clydesdale/Athena, or PC Open division.
Overall Non-Binary: Top 1 Non-Binary Overall Individual
Relay Teams: Top 1 Male, Female, & Co-Ed Team
Aquabike Awards
Overall: Top 5 Male & Female Overall Individual
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Refreshments will be provided at the end of the race
- Split results will be available on website on race day
- Race scored by DQ Events
- Event promoters have the right to alter or cancel events for any reason
- All races will be held rain or shine under guidance of local safety protocol
- Absolutely no refunds
- Transfers and Deferrals are only allowed through Runsignup as specified, no exceptions
USAT INFORMATION
This is a USAT Sanctioned event. All participants must have an active USAT Membership that has not expired before the conclusion of the event and must follow all USAT rules and guidelines.
Membership Types (click for more information)
- One Day Membership: $15 Adult
- One Year Membership: $50 Adult, $36 Young Adult, $10 Youth
Most Common Rules Violation (click for more information)
- ALL athletes are required to show photo ID. NO ID, NO RACE, NO EXCEPTIONS!
- Youth (17 and under) athletes without an ID must be accompanied by a parent/guardian with a photo ID
- Annual members are required to bring their membership card every time they compete in a USAT Sanctioned event.
- You can download and print out a temporary mebership card: https://membership.usatriathlon.org/Member/ViewMemberCard
- Athletes may only pick up their own packets. Under no circumstances may an athlete pick up a packet for another person.
- No drafting: a maximum of 15 seconds will be allowed to complete a pass through the draft zone of another athlete
- Headphones are prohibited
- No riding in transition at any time
- Helmets/Chin straps must be worn securely fastened at all times while in possession of your bike. This means before, during, and after the event. This also means from the time you remove your bike from the rack at the start of the bike leg, until after you have placed your bike on the rack at the finish of the bike leg.
- Verbal or physical abuse of others is not acceptable or tolerated. Participants shall refrain from unsportsmanlike conduct at all times while at the event and during competition, including the use of abusive language; violent acts; intentional misconduct; or any intimidating behavior directed toward, including but not limited to participants, officials, event staff, volunteers and spectators.
If you have any questions about this race, click the button below.
WE NEED YOUR HELP! Races require volunteers to happen!
If you have a friend or family member accompanying you to this event, please ask them if they would help while waiting for you to finish.
If available they will receive a souvenir T-shirt, post-race food and refreshments, and sincere thanks from the staff and competitors.
Please notify us in advance if possible at dqevents@dqevents.com
Clean Lake Private Beach
Out and back fast and flat
2 Loops
Right on Trading Post Way, Right on Tabernacle Road (532) right on Bearhead road which becomes
Mckendimen Road then rignt on OakShade Road, right on Tuckerton Road and right on Stokes road.
After second loop go back into transition area. 17.2 miles
Right on to Mckendimen road, go 1.55 miles turnaround and return to finish
Transition
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FROM PHILADELPHIA:
Take Ben Franklin Bridge to US-30 East for 2.2 miles follow signs for route 70 East Cherry Hill, Take rt 70 East for 14 miles turn right on county rt 541 Main St for 2.3 miles and make slight right on Stokes rd stil rt 541 for 1 mile turn left at PJ Whelihans onto Tabernacle rd go .25 miles race is there.
GPS 1 Aetna Way, Medford Lakes, NJ 08055
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