August 14th, 2010 - Boerne City Lake, Boerne, TX
General Information
| Distances: |
500 meter Swim / 13 Mile Bike / 4 Mile Run |
Start Time: | 7:30 AM |
| Location: | Boerne City Lake | Phone: | 210-912-8874 |
| Address: |
Lake Blvd Boerne, TX 78006 |
Contact: | Race Director: Brian Shmidt bbschmidt37@yahoo.com |
| USAT: | Sanct/Certif. RD | Results: |  |
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Entry Fee: |
$60.00 on or before July 14, 2010 |
Timing Chip: | This event is chip-timed |
Description
The Triathlon features a 500 meter Lake Swim, a 13 mile out and back bike course with one monster hill at the turnaround, and a 4 out and back mile run with a little bit of off-road terrain to mix things up. USAT Sanctioned Trivia: The original name for this event was the Gator Bait Triathlon, however during the permit process in 2008 someone killed the 7ft Alligator that swam in Boerne Lake. This 2nd annual Triathlon will honor the memory of the Alligator with a special T-shirt and awards. Field limited signup early. Signup before 7-14-2010 to guarantee a t-shirt and race discount... Tech T-shirts run a little big. This is the 4th race in the TRI-SITION Alamo Race Series. Race capped at 300.
Course Info
- Swim - An out and back swim course of 500M in the open water at Beorne Lake.
- Bike - The bike course is a 13 mile out and back on lightly travelled roads. There is with one serious hill right before you turn around. This hill goes by the name of "Heartbreak Hill" or even "K2". After the turn around, the course is downhill most of the way. Drafting is illegal, you will be penalized if you get caught drafting. Be aware that the roads are open to traffic - be cafeful and stay to the right.
- Run - The 5K run course is an out and back on Upper Cibolo Rd. There will be one aid station on the run course, at about 1.25 miles.
Packet Pickup
Packet pick up is Thursday August 12th @ Trisition Area ( 2602 NW Loop 1604 Suite 106, San Antonio) from 10-7pm. Friday Packet pickup from 10-7pm. Race day packet pickup is an additional $10 cash or check only: 6:00am-7:00am in the park at the pavilion
All participants must have an annual USAT membership or a single day permit If you do not have your annual USAT card, you will be required to purchase a one day $10.00 pass, cash or check only.
Nobody is allowed to pickup someone else’s packet. You must pickup your own packet in person.
Schedule of Events:
- 6:00 Transition Opens.
- 7:15 Pre-Race Meeting.
- 7:30 Race Starts.
- 9:30 Awards
Entry Fees
- Age Group- $70
- Fat Tire- $70
- 2 Person Relay- $130
- 3 Person Relay- $170
- DU1- $60 (Swim/Bike) $70
- DU2 - $60 (Swim/Run) $70
- DU3 - $60 (Bike/Run) $70
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Race caps out at 300 participants.
Directions
Volunteer
- To volunteer please contact Brian Schmidt by e-mail at bbschmidt37@yahoo.com or call 210-912-8874, please include name, contact info and shirt size with email.
- By becoming a volunteer you will be helping to unsure that our athletes have the best race possible. You will also gain insight to the behind the scenes workings of a triathlon. This information can be invaluable to your next race.
Awards
- Individual - This is where the real competion is located! The fastest times come from this division, and it has the most awards. Awarding the top three in each age group M/F: 19 and under, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+.
- Fat Tire - This division is reserved for individuals who will be completing the bike course on a mountain/commuter bicycle with big-wide-fat tires. If you are competing with a mountain bike, you can elect to compete in the regular individual division. Awarding the top 3 M/F.
- DU1 - Swim/Bike - This division is for those who hate to run. You will start the swim in the wave groups, and progress from there. Rack your bike after your ride, and then head straight to the finish line. Awarding the top 3 finishers, M/F.
- DU2 - Swim/Run - This division is for those participants who do not like to cycle. You will start the swim in the wave groups, and then head out on the run after passing through transition. Awarding the top 3 finishers, M/F.
- DU3 - Bike/Run - This division is for all of you who are afraid of the water. You will start your bike ride after the first swimmer leaves transition for the Ride. Awarding the top 3 finishers, M/F.
- Relay (2-person and 3-person)
- Relay teams is where it is at! Go all out on your leg, and then pass the timing chip to your partner in transition. All relay teams are in the same division. Awarding the top 3 teams.
Race Instructions:
- Park inside the park as directed…………
- The race is chip timed: timing chips are available race morning at the pavilion.
- Check-in/Body marking starts at 6:00am.
- Before you enter the transition area you must have your race number and be body marked.
- Please firmly attach the bike number to your bike. You will not be allowed to remove your bike from the transition area without matching your bike number with your bib number or body marking number.
- Swim is out and back 500 meters.
- Bike is a 13 mile out and back course open to traffic. Always keep to your right and use caution especially on the fast downhill after the turnaround on Ranger Creek Road. These are rural roads with narrow shoulders and the occasional pothole. Route will be marked with white arrows.
- Run is a out and back 4 mile course inside and outside the park on asphalt with a little bit of off road trail. Route will be marked with arrows, please keep to your right.
- Awards shortly after the last person has finished.
- Race Day Packet pickup 6:00am-7:00am, $10 additional cash or check only.
Other Info
- No Refunds
- All registrants after July 28th will not be guaranteed a goody bag or specific shirt size.
- Must show USAT member card and photo ID at packet pick-up.
- All relay members must come pick up packet together.
- $10 USAT one day permit, payable at packet pickup only.
- Do not send USAT permit fee with entry fee.
- Sign up early for race fee discount and guaranteed t-shirt.
- Event is chip-timed. We will provide the chip, please leave personal timing chips at home.
- Refreshments provided. A variety of food and drinks will be available after the event.
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