This year we are going digital. We are not having paper applications nor are we accepting cash. Everyone must sign up online. Online Registration closes when the race starts.
Please have the following items easily accesible to maintain the efficiency and speed of Packet Pickup:
The race will take place Sunday September 10th, 2023 - 7:00 a.m. sharp.
All events start and finish at Mary Barness Community Pool, 2501 Freedoms Way Warrington, PA 18976.
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! Kayak and Non-Multisport events do not gain points.
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.
All finishers will receive finishers certificate!!!
If registered by 8/5, guaranteed shirt size for all paid registrants.
6:00 am - 7:00 am - Check-in, Packet Pickup, and Race-Day Registration online only if available (prices increased)
6:45 am - Pre-race briefing at Transition Area
7:00 am - Races start (time trial for swim, mass start for duathlon)
Outdoor pool swim triathlon
300 meter pool Swim, 10 mile Bike, 5k Run
2 mile Run, 10 mile Bike, 5k Run
300 meter pool Swim, 10 mile Bike
No double-dipping or duplicate awards, awards may vary based on event, category, attendance, etc.
Overall: Top 3 Male & Female
Age Groups: Top 3 Male & Female
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 and over
Overall: Top 3 Male & Female
Age Groups: Top 3 Male & Female
19 and Under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 and over
On site with overflow parking at Warrington Fire Company, 2310 Freedoms Way, Warrington, PA 18976.
Bananas, granola bars, soft pretzels and water
Please visit and like our Facebook page Warrington Cares Sprint Triathlon/Duathlon/Aquavelo
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.
If you have any questions about this race, click the button below.
Duathlon first run course
Bike Course map
Run Course Map
Thanks for registering for The Seventh Annual Warrington Cares Sprint Tri/Du/Aqua. We have been planning and preparing for this race since January. The race was created to bring a local triathlon to Warrington and to raise money for Warrington Township’s employee charity, Warrington Cares.
To keep everything safe and on time, we limit the size of the race. Once again, all spots have been filled.
Thank you!
RACE DATE SEPTEMBER 10. START 7AM MARY BARNESS COMMUNITY POOL. 2501 FREEDOMS WAY
WARRINGTON PA
Packet pickup will be available Friday September 8 from 9AM -4pm and Saturday September 9 from 9am- 12pm at The Warrington Township Building (852 Easton Rd Warrington, Pa). Packet pickup will also be available race day from 5:30am to 6:30am next to the transition area. Packet will include a Velcro strap and your race chip, and your race number to wear on the run and a race number to put on your helmet and a few other nonessential race goodies.
You may NOT pick up any other athlete's bag. This is because of insurance coverage and liability.
It is NOT OK to pick up your friend’s packet, as per USAT policy.
If you are not a usat member and did not purchase a one day license, you will need to do so. Cost is $15—cash or check only. There are only 2 participants who do not have a one day license or usat number.
Same with USAT cards – if you registered and provided a USAT membership number you MUST bring your USAT card with you to packet pick-up. If you forget, you MUST purchase a $15 – 1 day license. If you are already a member and forgot your card, then this $15 charge will apply towards your next year's USAT membership.
If you registered on-line and purchased a 1 day USAT license, then this will be indicated on your Athlete packet and you are good to go.
The chip goes on the Velcro strap and around the ankle (usually the left ankle since bike gears are on the right). You must wear the chip the whole race. No chip, no time. The small peel off race number goes on your helmet. The race bib needs to be worn on the run. You can attach it to a race belt or use pins to attach to a shirt.
*** There will be a finishers certificate in each race packet!! That is your finishers award!!
Since there are many first timers, I am going to review how the triathlon works. For the experienced, I still recommend reading this. The order of the race is swim-transition 1-bike-transition 2-run. Your time starts when you cross the first timing mat just before entering the pool. After you do the swim, there is a short run to the transition area. You will cross another timing mat just before entering transition. In transition, you put on your bike shoes or sneakers and your helmet (You must have a helmet). You will run/walk through transition (thru the middle aisle) and cross a third timing mat as you exit transition. You will run with your bike about another 50 yards until you get to the road. At that point, there will be a sign to mount your bike. Mounting prior to that is a cause for penalty/disqualification. Follow the 10mile bike course. Dismount your bike at the dismount sign. Run your bike back to transition. Cross the fourth timing mat. Re-rack your bike in the same location. Change your shoes (if your wear cleats) and remove your helmet (somebody will forget, but we will have someone there to remind you). Put on
your race number on if it is not already on your shirt. Cross the fifth timing mat and follow the 5k run course. You will cross a sixth timing mat at the finish.
Same as above except after you enter transition for the second time, you are done.
Instead of swimming first, substitute a 2mile run and everyone starts at the same time.
Same as triathlon except you need to transfer the chip from the swim leg to the bike leg in transition and then again from bike to run leg in transition.
Parking is about 600 yards from the start. So, I recommend using a back pack to carry your stuff. This should include the following:
I recommend packing your car the night before and leaving your chip on the driver’s seat. You will be amazed how easy it is to forget something.
Personally, I like to ride my bike from the parking lot to the start with my back on helmet on. That allows me to make sure my bike is ready. And if needed, bike support will be at transition.
NO PARKING AT THE MARY BARNESS COMMUNITY POOL!!!!
Parking is right off of Easton Rd. On the west side is The Warrington Firehouse (2310 Freedoms Lane Warrington, Pa.). On the east side is a small strip mall with BB/Truist Bank and Casablanca Dance Club (1111 Easton Rd. Warrington, Pa.) If you park at the strip mall, you need to cross Easton Rd. and head onto Freedoms Way. It is less than a half mile from parking to the start and you will be on the race course.
Unfortunately race day bike support will not be available
The transition area will be open around 5:30am. Before entering transition, you need to get body marked (volunteers will be available). Your number goes on your arms and your age on your right leg. Your bike handles must not be open. Place your bike on any rack. There will be plenty of rack space. Place your helmet and shoes under your bike. Remember you must have a helmet!! Transition will be closing by 6:40.
There will be a prerace meeting at 6:45 am by the pool.
The Duathlon will start at 7am and is near transition. The 2mile run is out and back and is flat.
Bathrooms- Several indoor bathrooms. Since start times vary, lines should be minimal.
The Swim: Your race number is also your swim number. Longer estimated times will be swimming first (for those used to a serpentine swim, this is opposite of that format). There are 6 lanes and there will be 2 swimmers per lane. You will swim up and back in the same half lane. Numbers 1 through 12 will cross the timing mat one at a time, go to a lane, jump (not dive) and swim 12 lengths/6laps- 300 meters. There will be lap counters to assist you in counting. After you swim 12 lengths exit the pool and head towards transition. Once a lane opens up the next person will cross the timing mat and go to the open lane.
****Very important- the timing mat is very sensitive. The area will be marked with yellow paint and/or cones. Stay that distance away from the timing mat!!
Please use the guide below and be ready to swim around that time. I also slightly adjusted the estimated start times. I will be calling out numbers as the swim progresses, so you will have plenty of time to get ready. Order does not have to be exact, and I will be there monitoring.
If you need to use a ladder to get in /out of the pool, wait for that lane to open up. Remember, your time does not start until you cross the timing mat.
The pool is NOT heated. If the water temperature is below 78 degrees, you can use a wetsuit. If water temperature is above 78 degrees but below 84 degrees, you can use a wetsuit, but will not be able to win an award (age group or overall).
You can wear goggles and a swim cap. Swim mask, fins, buoys, are all NOT allowed. You can do any stroke and you are allowed to walk. You must stay in your half of the lane.
Based on estimated OVERALL times your approximate swim start time is as follows (start times are estimates, but we are usually pretty close!!)
For Aquabikes—add 35 minutes to your overall estimated time (race numbers will be assigned and finalized and sent next week!!)
Remember these are estimates and you don’t have to be in exact order.
Bike Course: After you exit the pool, follow the course/arrows to transition which is about 50 yards away. This is also the same entrance for the duathletes after the first run. Cross the timing mat. Put your helmet and shoes on (you do not have to wear your bib on the bike) and head out to the other end of transition. Do not mount your bike in transition. You will cross a second timing mat. Run/walk your bike out to the road (about 75 yards). Then mount your bike.
Follow the course—there will be markings on the road and course marshals. There will be auxiliary police at all major intersections. Most roads are not closed. Pickerton Road which is about mile 1-4 AND about mile 5.5-8.5 SHOULD be closed. So stay to the right at all times except to pass. No drafting!
At about the 3 mile mark, Pickerton Rd curves to the right (shortly after the firehouse on the right and over the bridge), and there is a blind uphill. It is not long but is steep. There will be note on the ground to get in low gear.
Elbow Lane which starts at about the 8 mile mark, has 3 small speed humps. You shouldn’t need to slow down. They are smooth. I’ve ridden over them at 35mph (nice long slight downhill) with no problems).
Turn by turn bike:
R on liberty-0.1 R on Freedom- 0.4 R on Greensward N-0.3 R Elbow La-0.3 L Pickerton- 2.5 R Scarlett Oak Dr- 0.4 R Pin Oak Dr-0.4 L 2nd Red Oak Dr-0.3 R Scarlett Oak Dr-0.4 L Pickerton-2.5 R Elbow Lane- 0.8 (3 speed humps) L Greenward Rd S-0.1 L Golf Dr-0.4 R Greensward N-0.1 L Freedom Way-0.4 L Liberty-0.1
As you approach the bike finish, you will need to get ready to dismount. Dismount at the same area that you mounted the bike. Run/walk with your bike back to transition. Cross the timing mat. Place your bike back on the rack from the same area that you were before. Change your shoes if needed, put onelo your race bib and head out the other end of transition. Cross the timing mat and start the 5k run.
Aquavelo—once you cross the timing mat at the end of the bike, you are finished. Please remember to turn in your timing chip!
RUN COURSE: The run course is out and back. First 1⁄2 mile is a slight uphill. Next 1⁄2 mile is a slight downhill. Next mile (including turn around) is mostly flat. There will be a 1 and 2 mile mark on the ground. Water stop is at the turnaround. Just before the 1 mile mark you will need to get to the left side of the road. Cyclists will be on the other side of the road. Sorry- no IPODS, phones, etc.
Remember that time in transition counts. Your time starts when you cross the mat to enter the pool (or at the start of the du run) and ends at the end of the 5k. No break time for transition!
Results: Results will be posted around 10am, maybe before. Duathlon results will start to be available around 8:15. All results will be available at dqevents.com later in the day.
Awards: Duathlon award ceremony will be around 8:45. Triathlon award ceremony will be around 10:00. Overall awards will be done first, followed by age group awards (in no specific order). You do not need to stay for awards. You can pick yours up once results are posted.
Finisher Awards- *** There will be a finishers certificate in each race packet!! That is your finishers
award!!
Food: Food will be available as soon as you finish!
General race photos for review will also be available on the Warrington Township (warringtontownship.org)and Warrington Cares (warringtoncares.org) website.
Race is held rain or shine. If the police or township cancels something an email will be sent.
Remember to thank the volunteers. No race can exist without them!
If you still have questions, feel free to email.
Ira Meyers, DPM Race Director
1.From 611 North (Easton Road): Head South on 611 (Easton Road) and turn right onto Freedoms Way.
Follow the road until you come to the intersection of Freedoms Way and Liberty Lane.
2.From 611 South (Easton Road): Head North on 611(Easton Road) and turn left onto Freedoms Way.
Follow the road until you come to the intersection of Freedoms Way and Liberty Lane.
3.From business route 202 North (W. Butler Ave.): Head South on BR202 and turn left onto County Line Road.
Follow the road until you come to the intersection of County Line Road and 611 (Easton Road) and turn left.
Proceed to follow instructions form #2.
4. From business route 202 South (W. Butler Ave.): Head North on BR202 and turn left onto County Line Road.
Follow the road until you come to the intersection of County Line Road and 611 (Easton Road) and turn left.
Proceed to follow instructions form #2.
5. From 309 North (Bethlehem Pike): Head South on 309 (Bethlehem Pike) and turn right onto BR202. Proceed to
follow instructions from #4.
6. From 309 South (Bethlehem Pike): Head North on 309 (Bethlehem Pike) and turn right onto BR202. Proceed to
follow instructions from #4.
7. From I-95 South: Head North on I-95 and take the Bensalem Exit. Head North/West on Route 152 (Street Road).
Follow the road until you come to the intersection of 152 (Street Road) and 611 (Easton Road). Turn right onto 611
(Easton Road) and follow instructions from #2.
8. From I-95 North: Head South on I-95 and take the Bensalem Exit. Head North/West on Route 152 (Street Road).
Follow the road until you come to the intersection of 152 (Street Road) and 611 (Easton Road). Turn right onto 611
(Easton Road) and follow instructions from #2.
9. From 276 West: Head East on 276 and take the Willow Grove Exit. Follow instructions from #2.
10. From 276 East: Head West on 276 and take the Willow Grove Exit. Follow instructions from #2.
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