Place
Kalispell, MT US 59901
Description
The triathlon around Foys Lake is one of our most challenging, competitive events for beginners or the seasoned competitor. This event includes a ½ mile swim, 12.7 mile bike ride and a 3.1 mile run. The Duathlon consists of a 3.1 mile run, 12.7 mile bike and 3.1 mile run. Computer chip timing will be offered allowing for accurate times, accurate split times and results after you finish the race. Awards for the top three division winners will be presented after the last participant crosses the finish line. Food will be provided. Awards will be presented to the top finishers after the last participant crosses the finish line. Triathlon/Duathlon registration deadline is June 16 2016 at 12pm. No refunds.
Team description: 2 or 3 people make up a team and one person does each of the legs of the race. For example with 2 people one person is going to do two legs of the race and the other will do one part. If there are 3 people one person will swim, one will bike, and one will run). Teams are a great way to take part in a triathlon despite not excelling at one of the 3 legs of the race.
Packet pick-up will be available on the following days:
Saturday, June 18 2016, at The Summit Medical Fitness Center (205 Sunnyview Lane, 751-4100) from 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm.
Race Day: Sunday, June 19 from 6:30 am - 8:00 am at Foys Lake.
Triathlon Course:
The swim takes place in Foys Lake. The bike route leaves Foys Lake and goes down Foys Lake Road to Airport Road with a turnaround at Cemetery Road. The route continues back on same route and ends at Foys Lake. The run route leaves Foys Lake and takes a Right on Rainbow Trail. Than takes a Right on South Foys Lake Road. You will stay on this road until address 661 and than will turnaround and head back down South Foys Lake Road until you meet Foys Lake Road and will than take a Right. You will take this road until you get to high country trails and take a Right. You will stay on this road until Gate 8. You will than turn around and turn left on to Foys Lake Road and head straight back to the transition area to finish.
Duathlon Course:
The bike and run routes are the same as the triathlon bike and run routes (run route will be done twice both before the bike and after the bike).
Pre-Race Meeting: The Pre-Race meeting will be held at 8:00 am sharp on the beach near the dock. All your questions will be answered at this time.
Directions
For directions to the Summit Medical Fitness Center (Packet Pick-up Location) please use map quest and this address:
The Summit Medical Fitness Center
205 Sunnyview Lane Kalispell, MT 59901
Directions to Foys Lake and Herron Park
(Location of Triathlon/Duathlon):
Herron Park is located just south of Kalispell on Foys Canyon Drive. From the South: Go west off of Hwy. 93 onto Rocky Cliff Drive. Go left when the road 'T's into Airport Road. Follow Airport Road which will turn into Foys Canyon Road for approx 3 miles. Herron Park is on your left before you hit Foys Lake. From the Junction of Hwy 93 and Hwy 2: Go west on Hwy 2 to the intersection of Meridian Rd. (at the Fairgrounds) Go left onto Meridian Rd. and follow past Foy's Lake. Herron Park will be on the right about 1 mile past Foy's Lake.
Lodging:Preferred Lodging at the Hampton Inn or Hilton Garden Inn.
All race participants will receive a discounted rate if they mention that they are in the race and show proof upon arrival at the hotel.
Hampton Inn
1140 U.S. 2 W
Kalispell, MT 59901
(800) 426-7866
Hilton Garden Inn
1840 Highway 93 South
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 756-4500
Race Contact Info
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Other Important Information and Tips
• The race routes are listed in detail on the summit website.
• The race begins at 8:30 am sharp on June 19, 2016. There will be two heats. First one being Males and second being Females. Everyone will start waist deep in the water and when the gun goes off you will begin.
• The water temperature will be between 60 and 64 most likely. (unless it begins to warm up in a hurry) That is a bit chilly and I highly recommend wearing a wetsuit. It is doable (but not recommended) without one, but you would be more comfortable with one. We will have EMT and lifeguards watching over you and also boats and kayaks out along the course if you would need assistance.
• The pre-race meeting is promptly at 8:00 am at the boat landing. If you miss the meeting you are going to be responsible for getting the information that was shared from someone.
• You will be given a cap to wear and wearing that cap is required. It will have your number on it and will be either bright green (male) or bright pink (female). Again it is REQUIRED that you wear it. I recommend wearing another cap underneath of it for warmth.
• Booties are optional and are not supplied.
• The transition area will have carpet leading from the lake to the grass area, so you will not need to worry about rocks and such when running out of the water, besides what is in the water before you exit.
• All the bikes and any other transition materials you will have need to be set up and ready to go before the swim line up.
• The swim lineup will begin directly following the pre-race meeting.
• There will be orange buoys in the lake locating the turn points for the swim.
• Directions to both the lake and summit are on the Website as well.
• Packet Pick-up is taking place the day before the race. Packet Pick-up will be at The Summit Medical Fitness Center (205 Sunnyview Lane) from 12pm - 4pm on June 18 2016. If you are unable to get to The Summit Medical Fitness Center during those hours you will be able to pick up your packet the day of the race at Foys Lake.
• Helmets are required. You will not be allowed to participate if you are not wearing a helmet.
• Be sure to label all of your belongings. Know that you are responsible for any last or stolen items.
• Body marking will begin at 7:30 am near the boat landing. Remember to not put on sunscreen prior to marking.
• Don't forget to wear sunscreen.
• Be sure your number is visible at all times when on the bike and the run.
• Remember that where we are running and biking is a residential area. Please respect their property.
• Please do not begin to remove your wetsuit until you are off the path. There will be people exiting right before and after you and you do not want to slow them down.
• Please respect other participants!
• Drafting on the bike is illegal.
• Mountain bikes or road bikes are acceptable
• All bikes must be in working order and there will be a mechanic there prior to the race to help with any minor problems you may have with your bike.
• There will be a water stop at the turnaround for the run.
I hope these tips will help answer any questions and help you be better prepared for race day!
If you have any further questions please feel free to call me (406) 751-4133 or e-mail
Thanks
Krista Rufenach
Race Director
DIvisions
Individual-Triathlon
Males
• 20 & under
• 21-30
• 31-40
• 41-50
• 51-60
• 61-70
• 71-80
• 81+
Females
• 20 & under
• 21-30
• 31-40
• 41-50
• 51-60
• 61-70
• 71-80
• 81+
Team Triathlon
• 1st, 2nd, 3rd
Sponsors
Thank you to all the community businesses that make this event possible each year.
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