Race Day
The race is split into 4 separate race divisions (Juniors, Seniors, Elites and High School). Please note that your race age is determined by your age as of Dec. 31, at the end of this year, per USAT rules. For example, if you are 10 years old on race day but you turn 11 before the end of December this year, you will be racing the longer Senior distance
1. Juniors (6-8 year olds)-75 Meter pool swim, 2 Mile Bike, .5 Mile Run
2. Juniors (9-10 year olds) – 125 Meter pool swim, 2 Mile Bike, .5 Mile Run
3. Seniors (11-16 year olds) – 125 Meter pool swim, 5 Mile Bike, 1 Mile Run
4. Elites (max age of 16 for award purposes – previous sprint or draft legal race experience recommended) 375 Meter pool swim, 6.2 Mile Bike, 1.55 Mile Run (Please contact race director at j561058@yahoo.com if you are unsure of athlete placement or have questions about this event)
5. High School Triathlon Championship – limited to athletes in high school - 375 Meter pool swim, 6.2 Mile Bike, 1.55 Mile Run. Drafting on the bike is not allowed in this event.
The Junior Race will begin at 7:00am. The Senior Race will follow once all the Junior racers have completed the bike course. The Elites will go off after Seniors have completed the bike course. The High School Championship will start after the Elites are done completing their bike. Please note that the high school championship is a non-drafting event. All racers should make sure they bring some extra warm clothing to wear while waiting to go off. (You won’t be able to get back into transition area once the race starts.)
