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Eagle River Triathlon Race Information:
Race Day Schedule:
7:00 - 7:45 AM Adult check in, swim warm ups
7:45 - 8:00 AM Final instructions & questions
8:00 AM Adult race begins
2:30 PM Kid's Tri check in and swim check
3:00 PM 10-12 year old kid's race begins
3:30 PM 6-9 year old kid's race begins
Ceremony will begin approximately 4:30 PM
Registration forms must be postmarked no later than May 15, 2008 to ensure entry into race. IF RACE QUANTITY HITS CAPACITY PRIOR TO MAY 15, 2008, MAIL-IN REGISTRATION FORMS WILL BE RETURNED AND PARTICIPANTS NOT REGISTERED.
BIB PICK-UP (MANDATORY)
All team members must pick up their bib; one team representative cannot pick up bibs for all team members.
Chain Reaction Cycles
12201 Industry Way (off of Huffman)
June 3, 2008 5:00 – 7:00 PM
Chain Reaction Cycles
12201 Industry Way (off of Huffman)
June 5, 2008 5:00 – 7:00 PM
Chugiak High School parking lot
June 7, 2008 3:00 – 5:00 PM
ONLY out-of-town racers will be able to pick up bibs the morning of the race after 7 AM at VOLUNTEER tent, unless otherwise arranged with Race Directors.
Race Distances:
Adult: 500 yd swim in Chugiak pool, 20K bike (12.2
miles), and a 5K run (3.1 miles)
Kids: 10-12 years old: 100 yd swim, 4 mile bike, 1 mile run
Kids: 6-9 years old: 50 yd swim, 4 mile bike, 1/2 mile run
RACE RULES AND INFORMATION
WELCOME to the 2008 Eagle River Triathlon! In order to ensure everyone has a fun and safe triathlon experience, we need your cooperation by following the rules below. PLEASE READ THESE RULES BEFORE STARTING THE EVENT!!
General Information
• RACE STARTS AT 8:00 A.M. There will be 12 swimmers in the pool at a time.
The average time for a swim is about 10 minutes. Your start time can be
roughly calculated by estimating that 12 swimmers will go through the pool
every 10 minutes (about 70 per hour).
• Top 12 seeded women will go out first this year. Once all 12 are out of
the pool the top 12 seeded men will go out next. Rotation of all other
athletes in the pool will start as each of the top seeded men exit the pool.
The first 12 men and 12 women were seeded based on prior years results.
Remaining racers were seeded at the Race Director's discretion, with
preference/priority going to volunteers and parents with kids registered in
the kids event. If you have any questions or concerns you may contact Missy
Anderson at missya@alaska.com. Emails will be limited as race time drawers
near. Teams will follow the last solo adult. You
should be ready to go at least 1 hour before your estimated start time.
• WE NEED VOLUNTEERS! Please see the volunteer coordinator or call Lyn at
830-3890, or e-mail at lyn.thes411@gmail.com. You can volunteer after you
race. Just go to the Volunteer tent.
• Please leave your dogs at home.
• Label all your gear with your race number.
• We will have an awards banquet after the event near the finish area if it
is nice, or in the school cafeteria if the weather is bad.
Parking
Parking is limited. You will be able to get in and out of the general
parking areas, but PLEASE BE CAREFUL OF RACERS! Overflow parking is at
Birchwood Elementary School, an easy walk just down the road. If you are
volunteering, or plan to stay all day, there are some parking spots
available next to the fence along the ball field. Once there, you will not
be able to leave until about 3:00 pm.
General Rules
• This is a USAT sanctioned event. All USAT rules apply. See
www.usatriathlon.org.
• No bike handlers permitted.
• Adult participants (13 and over) shall not accept assistance of any kind
(such as food, drink, equipment, or pacing) from any person except a race
official.
• Adult participants must display their race number at all times. Racers are
responsible for making sure the timers are aware of their number. Solo
racers have different colored numbers than teams.
• It is YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to know the course and transition areas. Review
the maps.
• No headphones allowed.
Transition Area
• THERE ARE NO ASSIGNED SPACES IN THE TRANSITION AREA! You are responsible
for providing your own bike stand. There will be ten, 10' bike racks
provided in the transition area. Each rack can hold about 8 bikes. These are
available on a first come, first served basis, BUT THERE WILL NOT BE ENOUGH
RACK SPACE FOR ALL BIKES! Bring your own stand to make sure. Solo racers
must return their bike to the same spot before starting the run.
• You may not mount your bike in the transition area.
• Please remove your bike and gear from the transition area as soon as
possible after you finish.
• Only racers with a number will be allowed in the transition area, with the
exception of the kid’s race.
• RELAY TEAMS ONLY: Swimmer must tag the biker at the bike mounting area,
and biker must tag the runner at the bike dismounting area. If one person
does two events, the person must follow all the transition rules as if you
were a solo.
Swim Rules
• When your number is about ready for start, line up in the pool area near
the diving boards to wait for an available lane. Your number will be drawn
on your arm and leg before you get in line. A volunteer will direct you to
an available lane to start your race.
• A lap counter will be provided for each swimmer, but you are responsible
for knowing how many laps you have swam! Lap counters will indicate when you
are on your last lap, but can make mistakes.
• Only two swimmers per lane at any time.
• No flotation devices, fins, paddles, or other propulsion devices of any
kind, except during the kid’s race. USAT rules allow goggles, face masks,
and snorkels.
• No walking along the bottom or pulling along lane dividers.
• Life Guards will be on site.
• Emergency medical personal will be available and on site.
Bike Rules
• OBEY ALL TRAFFIC LAWS! This is not a closed course. You will be sharing
the road with traffic. Ride smart and pay attention!
• You must wear an ANSI or SNELL approved helmet (with chin strap buckled)
whenever you are on a bike, even during warm-up.
• You are responsible for knowing the bike course. We will try to mark any
potentially confusing intersections with white arrows.
• STAY AS FAR TO THE RIGHT AS PRACTICAL.
• YOU MUST OBEY THE VOLUNTEER=S DIRECTIONS OR BE DISQUALIFIED!
• No drafting. You must stay at least 10 meters (30') behind the bike in
front of you. When passing, move to the left when you get within 30' and
pass safely.
• No riding 2 abreast except during the kids race.
• You are solely responsible for ensuring your bike is in safe mechanical
condition.
Running Rules
• All adult (13+) participants must run or walk the entire course. The
course will be marked with arrows, and there will be volunteers to help
direct you.
• Make sure your bib number is visible to the timers when you finish. Wear
your bib on the front.
Kid’s race
The kid’s race will start about 30 minutes after the last adult has exited
the pool. 10-12 year old kids will go first, followed by the 6-9 year olds.
The kid’s race is not timed. We want all kids to experience and enjoy the
event in a relaxed and safe manner. The 10-12 year old kids will swim two
laps, bike 4 miles, and run 1 mile. 6-9 year old kids will swim one lap,
bike 4 miles, and run 1/2 mile. Check the maps for the bike and run courses.
Kids may accept assistance from parents and other helpers to ensure the kids
are safe, follow the right course, and have a good time. ALL PARENTS WHO
RIDE A BIKE WITH THEIR KIDS MUST WEAR A HELMET. ALL KIDS AND PARENTS MUST
STAY TO THE RIGHT OF THE WHITE LINE. AVOID RIDING TWO ABREAST WHEN POSSIBLE.
NO TRAINING WHEELS ALLOWED.
Race Results
We will do our best to have complete and accurate race results available on
our web site, www.eaglerivertri.com, as soon as possible. And yes, we will
make some mistakes. Please be patient with us, and report any errors to the
Race Directors. We are doing this for fun, and we want everyone to have a
good time.
This event is brought to you by the Eagle River Triathlon,
Inc., a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation organized under Alaska law. All
proceeds from this event will go to 501(c)(3) charities selected by the
Board of Directors. This event is made possible by you and our sponsors.
Please thank our sponsors appropriately. Donations are greatly accepted and
tax deductible in accordance with IRS rules and regulations.
Eagle River Triathlon, Inc.
P.O. Box 243743
Anchorage, AK 99524
www.eaglerivertri.com
Race Directors:
Missy Anderson
Shareen Crosby
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