Events
Place
2100 Swetman Street
Seward, AK US 99664
Description
Seward Parks & Recreation is proud to start your race season with our annual Pink Cheeks Triathlon in Seward, Alaska! The Pink Cheeks Triathlon is open to all ability levels.
There are two options to compete in the Pink Cheeks Triathlon:
- Option 1. Compete as a team. Sign up as a team that consists of 3 individuals with 1 individual competing per segment. Team competitors must be over 8 years old.
- Option 2. Compete as a soloist. Soloists must be aged 13 or older. Kids aged 8-12 can only compete as a part of a team.
Additional Race Information
- This year's race will begin with the 5K run, transition to the 10K bike ride, and finish with the 600-yard swim
- 5K Run and 10K Bike Segments: Both the 5K run and 10K bike will start and finish at Seward High School (course will vary). Race terrain inclines as you run and bike, and includes high school cross-country trails, city streets, and minimal gravel roads. At this time of year, snow may still be present on the cross-country trails.
- 600-Yard Swim Segment: Swim segments can be completed early between 8:00 am and 9:30 am; early swimmers must be able to swim 12 laps in 15 minutes or less. For an early swim time, please email sportsandrec@cityofseward.net or call 907-224-4054. Team swimmers will begin their segment at the 10:00 am start time.
Race Rules and Requirements:
- Teams must consist of 3 members
- Bikers are required to wear helmets. Bikers without a helmet will be disqualified.
- Bikers are required to provide their own bike stand in the bike queue.
- No spectators are allowed in the pool area.
- Your bib number will be marked on your right upper arm for officials’ use in the pool.
- Team swimmers MUST be present at bib check-in to have bib number marked on the upper arm.
- No assistive devices are allowed in the pool unless required as an ADA adaptive device as a reasonable accommodation (Please notify us of your needs ASAP at 224-4054 to allow us to plan ahead and smoothly transition you). Goggles and swim caps are allowed. No snorkels, fins, gloves, etc.
- Bikers will need to mount their bike after they have crossed the timing mat at the start of the race, and will need to dismount before crossing the black and red mat for the finish.
- Your transition time will not stop between the run and bike, but transition time will stop during swimming.
Bib Pick Up
There will be two options for bib pick up:
- Option 1: Friday, May 3rd at AVTEC gym located at 519 4th Ave, Seward, AK from 5:00 - 8:00 pm
- Option 2: Race day, Saturday May 4th, at the Seward High School located at 2100 Swetman St, Seward, AK, 99664 from 8:00 - 9:45 am
Race Contact Info
If you have any questions about this race, click the button below.
5K Run Map
The 5K race terrain is on an incline, and includes high school cross-country trails, city streets, and minimal gravel roads. At this time of year, snow may still be present on the cross-country trails. See the map below for the general location and direction of the 5K trail. 2 laps are required for completion of 5K.
10K Bike Map
The 10K bike terrain is on an incline, and includes high school cross-country trails, city streets, and minimal gravel roads. At this time of year, snow may still be present on the cross-country trails. See the map below for the general location of the 10K bike trail. Detailed directions are also listed.
Biker's Route Directions
- After the runners’ return, bike out south heading down Swetmann St
- Follow Swetmann St, which will turn into Resurrection Blvd, make a right on Alice St
- Continue south on Alice St past Phoenix Rd and onto the bike path at Triangle Park
- Make a right up Diary Hill, follow Dairy Hill, which becomes Second (2nd) Ave
- Continue on Second (2nd) Ave to the end of pavement
- Turn right/west at Washington St to Brownell alley
- Turn left/south onto Brownell St, a gravel alley, to Railway Ave
- Turn left/east on Railway Ave, past the Alaska Sea Life Center
- Continue east, past Iditarod Park, and follow the curve left/north onto Ballaine Blvd
- Biker’s turn around in front of the Resurrection Campground/Monroe St
- Return to the Seward High School following the same route up to Dairy Hill
- At Dairy Hill/Seward Hwy take a left/north on bike path to Alice St
- Stay north along Alice St to Resurrection Blvd
- Turn left/west by northwest along Resurrection Blvd
- Follow Resurrection Blvd north to the finish line at the High School and original start area
Frequently Asked Questions
Question. What type of bike is recommended for this course? Road, hybrid, mountain bike?
Answer. Road or hybrid is recommended for this route, but skinny tires are cautioned against. There are several sections of the bike course which can be
muddy and present potholes. There are locations and curves with loose gravel. As with all Alaskan cities, Seward weather is wildly unpredictable the first
weekend of May. We may have snow on race day or snow and ice immediately before the event. We may have days of unending rain prior to race day which
may damage more sections of the paved course. Bikers must come prepared for the muddy, pot-holed course. The race usually notes one or two flat tires
each year.
Question. Is the bike route mostly pavement?
Answer. The bike course is mostly paved. However, there are several sections of the bike course which can be muddy and potholes may be present. There
are locations on the route with curves with loose gravel. As with all Alaskan cities, Seward's weather is wildly unpredictable the first weekend of May. We may
have snow on race day or snow and ice immediately before the event. We may have days of unending rain prior to race day, which may damage sections of
the paved course. Bikers must come prepared for the muddy, pot-holed course. The race usually notes one or two flat tires each year.
Question. Is the 600-yard swim circle swimming or shared lanes?
Answer. Two swimmers share one full lane.
Question. Will showers be available post-race for out of town folks to use?
Answer. Showers in the pool locker room are available for Pink Cheeks racers only. The Harbormaster's Building on Fourth Avenue also provides token
operated showers at about $2 per shower.
Question. Are dogs allowed?
Answer. No. Dogs are prohibited from the race and from start and finish lines. Please leave all dogs at home. Service animals are allowed.
Question. What are the cutoff times?
Answer. Run 90 minutes | Bike 90 minutes | Swim 45 minutes.
Question. Is same day registration allowed?
Answer. No.
Question. How can I volunteer?
Answer. Adult volunteers may sign up using the 2024 Pink Cheeks Triathlon Volunteer form on Sign Up Genius
or contact SPRD at 224-4054 or sportsandrec@cityofseward.net. Thank you in advance!
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