Tri the Parks Triathlon Race Series, All Female Event,
Indian Springs State Park
Triathlon and Duathlon
Date and Time
May 10, 2008
8:00 am
Directions
From I-75 Southbound from Atlanta, take exit #205 (turn left) to Jackson on Hwy 16. Proceed through Jackson take the right where Hwy 16 and GA 42 split and stay on GA-42 to the park. From I-75 northbound, take exit #188. Proceed north to GA-42. Approximately 15 miles from exits.
Distances
Triathlon
Swim: 600 meters
Bike: 12.8 miles
Run: 3.1 miles
Duathlon
Run: 3.1 miles
Bike: 12.8 miles
Run: 3.1 miles
Race Information
Only Females May Enter This Event
Early registration cutoff is April 27, 2008.
Final registration cutoff is May 4, 2008 or when field limit is reached if earlier.
Field limit is 600.
Transition Area: Bike racks are coordinated to match with your assigned race number. Bike racks will be marked on both ends for easy identification. Place your bike in the rack corresponding with your number.
Body Marking: All triathletes and duathletes will be marked with race number, age, and category.
Swim Caps: Swim caps are provided in your race packet and must be worn. Your cap color identifies your swim start heat.
Courses
Triathlon
Duathlon
Cool Stuff
Awards in all divisions, awesome/durable t-shirts, cool race packet, post race refreshments, complete results posted on web, awards ceremony with unique awards and door prizes.
Event Timeline
6:00 a.m. Park opens
6:00 a.m. – 7:30 a.m. Check-in
7:30 a.m. Report to the beach for the swim seed positioning
7:45 a.m. Start sequence information and last minute course updates
8:00 a.m. Race starts
10:45 a.m. Awards ceremony begins
Awards Categories
•Female Overall (1st, 2nd, 3rd)
•Female Masters (1st, 2nd, 3rd)
•Female Age Groups (1st, 2nd, 3rd) 14 & Under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85+
•Athena (1st, 2nd, 3rd), Physically Challenged
•Masters Athena (1st, 2nd, 3rd)
•Female (1st Place)
Series Awards
All triathletes completing at least three races are eligible for special series awards, duathletes completing at least two races are eligible for special series awards. The best three races count towards series standings for triathletes and best two races for duathletes.
Rules
All Tri the Parks races are USAT Sanctioned. All USAT rules are in effect. Approved helmets only, no drafting, and no blocking. All rules will be enforced to ensure a safe and fair competition. All participants, including relay team members, must be a USAT member or purchase a one-day license ($10) at check-in.
Entry Fees
Early Registration: Applications postmarked before April 28, 2008
USAT Member $65
Non-USAT Member Add additional $10
Relay Team $95 (Each Non USAT Member add $10)
Late Registration: Applications postmarked on or after April 28, 2008
up to entry deadline on May 4, 2008.
USAT Member $79
Non-USAT Member Add additional $10
Relay Team $110 (Each Non USAT Member add $10)
Hotel Information
Plantation Lodge and Hotel
385 Macon Ave.
Jackson, GA 30233
770-504-8811
Days Inn
625 East 3d Street
Jackson, GA 30233
770-504-8100
Days Inn
343 N. Lee St.
Forsyth, GA 31029
478-994-2900
The Village at Indian Springs
1834 Hwy 42 South
Flovilla, GA 30216
Phone: 770-775-5350
Fax: 770-775-5358
Email: info@thevillageatindiansprings.com
Packet Pick-Up Information
Packet pick-up at All3Sports, May 8th 11:00am – 3:00 pm, at the park
May 9th noon-7pm, and Race Day 6:00 - 7:30am.
Questions
Please direct Tri the Parks questions to tritheparks@gmail.com