Tri the Parks Triathlon, Duathlon, Aquabike, Blalock Lakes
Date and Time
June 2, 2012
8:00 am
Directions
From Atlanta, take I-85 South to Exit 41 (Moreland/Hwy. 29). Turn right and travel one-half mile. Take first left onto Pine Road (Dollar General Store on corner). Continue 1.1 miles until Pine Road dead-ends into New Corinth Road. Turn left onto New Corinth and go 5.5 miles. The entrance to Blalock Lakes is just past New Hope Church on the right.
Distances
Triathlon
Swim: 600 meters
Bike: 14.7 miles
Run: 3.1 miles
Duathlon
Run: 3.1 miles
Bike: 14.7 miles
Run: 3.1 miles
Aquabike
Swim: 600 meters
Bike: 14.7 miles
Race Information
Early registration cutoff is May 4, 2012.
Final registration cutoff is May 25, 2012 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 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
Aquabike
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. Site 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
•Male and Female Overall (1st, 2nd, 3rd)
•Male and Female Masters (1st, 2nd, 3rd)
•Male and 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, 85-89, 90+
•Clydesdale (1st, 2nd, 3rd), Athena (1st, 2nd, 3rd), Physically Challenged
•Masters Clydesdale (1st, 2nd, 3rd), Masters Athena (1st, 2nd, 3rd)
•Male, Female, and Mixed Teams (1st Place)
Series Awards
All triathletes completing at least four races are eligible for special series awards, duathletes completing at least four races are eligible for special series awards. The best four races count towards series standings.
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 ($12) at check-in.
Entry Fees
Early Registration: Applications postmarked before May 4, 2012
USAT Member $60
Non-USAT Member Add additional $12
Relay Team $95 (Each Non USAT Member add $12)
Late Registration: Applications postmarked on or after May 4, 2012
up to entry deadline on May 25, 2012.
USAT Member $79
Non-USAT Member Add additional $12
Relay Team $110 (Each Non USAT Member add $12)
Hotel Information
Hampton Inn
50 Hampton Place
Newnan, Ga
Phone: 770-253-9922
Howard Johnson
1310 Highway 29S
Newnan, GA
Phone: 770-683-1499
Days Inn
1344 S Hwy 29 I85 Exit 41
Newnan, GA
Packet Pick-Up Information
Packet pick-up at All3Sports, May 31st 10:30am – 2:00 pm; at the race site
June 1st noon-7pm; and Race Day 6:00 - 7:30am.
Questions
Please direct Tri the Parks questions to tritheparks@gmail.com
