Due to a mechanical failure in the Chugiak H.S. Pool the kids Triathlon has to be switched to a Duathlon. We are just as bummed as you, but it is our mission is still host an event regardless of the current circumstances.

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The Eagle River Kids race is a fantastic way to get your young athlete into the adventure that is multi-sport! We really wanted to make the kids race something special, so in 2023 we are giving the kids their very own day/race.

 

The race is sanctioned as competitive so it will be timed but make no mistake, fun is what it's all about! Why timed you ask? Everyone likes seeing a time for their effort be it for personal improvement or seeing how you did compared to the rest of the field. Kids are no exception to that rule just ask the timer how many "what was my time" questions they get after each kid's race. We hope that by offering the full experience of a "completive" event the kids will feel like their race was the main event and not just an add on. After all, these events are very important to the developing athlete and they deserve the full attention.

 

 

SWIM – 50 yards, split lane.

Chugiak High School pool.

 

Key swim details:

• NOTE: Due to construction in the main entry way: All racers must enter the pool through the northeast side door just before the main pool entrance. This door is for racers only. Only one adult on the pool deck per racer. Contruction is going to limit our space so we cannot have the whole fam on the pool deck. Pool spectators must enter via the side doors near the end of the transition/over by the volunteer tent.

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• Swim Test: each racer will complete a short swim test in the warm up section of the pool before receiving their timing tag. A lifeguard will be present and may ask a racer to wear a life vest if not proficient enough during the test. IT'S NOT A NEGOTIATON if the guard says an athlete must wear a vest that's the law of the land.

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• Life Vest are welcome and may be required for some racer that struggle during the pre-swim test. We will have a limited number of available life vests so if you know your athlete will need one bring your own. 

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• Timing Chips: ankle straps assigned on pool deck. Place the strap on you left ankle - before you start your swim. DO NOT take off your ankle strap chip until you cross the finish line. These are not disposable chips and must be removed at the finish line and placed in the chip bucket. Find Yoda.

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• GEAR: Racers will not be allowed to put any gear (i.e. bike helmet, race belt/bib, etc) on the pool deck. All gear must be left in the racer's transition area. No fins, snorkels or wetsuits allowed.

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BIKE – ~2 miles

The bike course has been redesigned due to a construction project on Birchwood Elementary which rendered it not available for rent. The new course will be 4 laps around Chugiak H.S which will make the event very spectator friendly and we believe it will be a keeper. The course does have a small section of gravel road on the back half of the school but it's in pretty good shape so no real concerns. Riders should be a little more caution on the gravel section. Spectators are the biggest concerns safety wise so please be very aware when crossing any section of the course. We will do our best to provide dedicated areas to cross but just like you taught your kiddos, look both ways before crossing!

 

Key bike details:

• Bike drop off begins race morning at 11:00 a.m. There is no drop off prior to that time or the day before.

• All participants must wear an undamaged and unaltered helmet, which meets or exceeds the safety standards of the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), and which is clearly labeled by the manufacturer as satisfying such standards.

• Helmets must be worn whenever on the bike including when transporting bike to and from your vehicle from the event area. 

• The chin-strap must be fastened at all times.

• Obey all directions of volunteers and traffic officials. 

• Do not get on your bike in the transition area. Walk/run your bike through the transition area to the “mount” line before getting on your bike.

• When returning back to the transition area, get off of your bike at the “dismount” line before entering the transition area. 

 

View Bike Course Map

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RUN – ~.8 miles

The run course also had to be redesigned due to the Birchwood Elementary construction so it will now be an out and back skirting the edge of the grass practice field just west of the stadium/track. Again, this drastically increases the racers visibility from a spectator's point of view so we are optimistic is will in a lot of ways be an improvement over the old course. There will be plenty of room for spectators just use caution when crossing the course where racers exit T2.

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• Obey all directions of volunteers and traffic officials. 

• You are responsible for knowing the run course. Any potentially confusing intersections will be marked.

• Wear your bib in the front. Make sure your bib number is visible to the front when you cross the finish line. 

• The timing chips are not disposable chips and must be left at the finish line and placed in the chip bucket. A volunteer will assist you in taking your timing chip off.

• Once you complete your race hang out and enjoy some snacks on us!

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View Run Course Map

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TRANSITION AREA

There are two transition areas for the kids race this year T1 & T2. Bikes will be set up in T1 prior to the swim start. Once the racer has completed 4 laps of the bike course, they will enter into T2 and drop their bike off and begin the run.

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• T1 and T2 are not the same so please review the map before the race.

• Transition set-up/bike drop-off begins race morning at 11:00 a.m. Once the race starts at noon everyone must be out of transition.

• Only racers and ONE adult are allowed in the transition area during set up. 

• You are responsible for providing your own bike stand for your transition slot. Stay within your own space and do not intrude on others space.

• You must use a bike stand. Kickstands are not allowed in transition, they are not reliable and can cause other bikes to fall (think dominoes). 

• Bikes are NOT allowed to be laid down or positioned upside down.

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View Transition Area Map