Tri the Parks Triathlon and Duathlon, High Falls State Park
Triathlon and Duathlon
Date and Time
June 6, 2009
8:00 am
Directions
From Atlanta travel on I-75 South for approximately 45 miles. Take exit # 198 towards High Falls Road. Turn left off of the exit onto Barnesville Road/High Falls Park Road. Travel approximately 1.8 miles. Park will be on your left. Follow triathlon signs to parking.
Distances
Triathlon
Swim: 600 meters
Bike: 13.4 miles
Run: 3.1 miles
Duathlon
Run: 3.1 miles
Bike: 13.4 miles
Run: 3.1 miles
Race Information
Early registration cutoff is May 21, 2009.
Final registration cutoff is May 29, 2009 or when field limit is reached if earlier.
Field limit is 450.
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
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
•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+
•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 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 May 22, 2009
USAT Member $60
Non-USAT Member Add additional $10
Relay Team $95 (Each Non USAT Member add $10)
Late Registration: Applications postmarked on or after May 22, 2009
up to entry deadline on May 29, 2009.
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
Comfort Suites
343 Harold G Clarke Pkwy
Forsyth, GA, 31029
478-994-9494
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, June 4th 10:30am – 2:00 pm, at the park
June 5th noon-7pm, and Race Day 6:00 - 7:30am.
Questions
Please direct Tri the Parks questions to tritheparks@gmail.com