Tri the Parks Triathlon Race Series, John Tanner State Park
Registration is Now Closed For This Race! Race is Filled to Capacity!
Date and Time
April 26, 2008
8:00 am
Directions
From Atlanta travel on I-20 West for approximately 37 miles. Take exit 11 towards Carrollton on Hwy 27 South. Follow for approximately 1.5 miles and turn right onto Bowdon Junction Rd (marked by John Tanner State Park sign) and follow for approximately 3 miles. Turn left onto Hwy 16 (marked by John Tanner State Park sign) and follow for approximately 1.5 miles. Turn right onto Tanner’s Beach Road and follow into park. About one hour west of Atlanta.
Distances
Swim: 600 meters
Bike: 11.2 miles
Run: 3.1 miles
Race Information
Registration cutoff is April 20, 2008 or when field limit is reached if earlier.
Field limit is 350.
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
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 athletes completing at least three races are eligible for special series awards. The best three 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 ($10) at check-in.
Entry Fees
Early Registration: Applications postmarked before April 13, 2008
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 April 13, 2008
up to entry deadline on April 20, 2008.
USAT Member $79
Non-USAT Member Add additional $10
Relay Team $110 (Each Non USAT Member add $10)
Hotel Information
Holiday Inn Express
104 S Cottage Hills Road
Carrollton, GA 30117
770-838-0508
Packet Pick-Up Information
Packet pick-up at All3Sports, April 24th 11:00am – 3:00 pm, at the park
April 25th noon-7pm, and Race Day 6:00 - 7:30am.
Questions
Please direct Tri the Parks questions to tritheparks@gmail.com.