Tri the Parks Triathlon, Duathlon, Aquabike Mistletoe State Park
Date and Time
July 21, 2012
8:00 am
Directions
From Atlanta follow I-20 East. Travel approximately 117 miles and take the GA-150 exit at the State Park sign and turn left onto GA-150. Follow for approximately 8 miles. You will see the sign to turn to the park on your left on Mistletoe Road and follow into the park.
Distances
Triathlon
Swim: 600 meters
Bike: 11.8 miles
Run: 3.1 miles
Duathlon
Run: 3.1 miles
Bike: 11.8 miles
Run: 3.1 miles
Aquabike
Swim: 600 meters
Bike: 11.8 miles
Race Information
Early registration cutoff is June 22, 2012.
Final registration cutoff is July 13, 2012.
Field limit is 500.
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 athletes will be marked with race number, age, and category.
Swim Caps: Swim caps are provided in your race packet and must be worn for the triathlon. Your cap color identifies your swim start heat.
Courses
Triathlon
Duathlon
Aquabike
Cool Stuff
Awards in all divisions, awesome/durable technical technical 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 for Triathlon and Duathlon
•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 June 22, 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 June 22, 2012
up to entry deadline on July 13, 2012.
USAT Member $79
Non-USAT Member Add additional $12
Relay Team $110 (Each Non USAT Member add $12)
Hotel Information
Best Western, White Columns Inn
1890 Washington Rd.
Thomson, GA 30824
706-595-8000
Holiday Inn Express
1893 Washington Rd.
Thomson, GA 30824
706-595-6500
Packet Pick-Up Information
Packet pick-up at All3Sports, July 19th 10:30am – 2:00 pm; at the park
July 20th noon-7pm; and Race Day 6:00 - 7:30am.
Questions
Please direct Tri the Parks questions to tritheparks@gmail.com. Thanks.