Tri the Parks Triathlon, Duathlon, Aquathlon, Aquabike Richard B. Russell State Park
Intermediate Distance Event
Date and Time
August 11, 2012
7:30 am (please note this is 30 minutes earlier than the other Tri the Parks races)
Directions
From Atlanta travel I-85 North for approximately 88 miles. Take the GA-17 exit towards Lavonia/Toccoa, exit 173. Turn right on GA-17 and travel approximately 32 miles. Turn left onto GA-77 and travel approximately 1.2 miles. Turn right onto Ruckersville Road and travel approximately 8 miles. You will see park entrance on your right, follow triathlon signs to parking.
Distances
Triathlon
Swim: 1500 meters
Bike: 22 miles
Run: 6.2 miles
Duathlon
Run: 3.1 miles
Bike: 22 miles
Run: 6.2 miles
Aquathlon
Run: 3.1 miles
Swim: 1500 meters
Run: 6.2 miles
Aquabike
Swim: 1500 meters
Bike: 22 miles
Race Information
Early registration cutoff is July 13, 2012.
Final registration cutoff is August 3, 2012 or when field limit is reached if earlier.
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
Aquathlon
Aquabike
Cool Stuff
Awards in all divisions, awesome/durable technical shirts, cool race packet, post race refreshments, complete results posted on web, awards ceremony with unique awards and door prizes.
Event Timeline
5:30 a.m. Park opens
5:30 a.m. – 7:00 a.m. Check-in
7:00 a.m. Report to the beach for the swim seed positioning
7:15 a.m. Start sequence information and last minute course updates
7:30 a.m. Race starts
Noon 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 July 13, 2012
USAT Member $70
Non-USAT Member Add additional $12
Relay Team $105 (Each Non USAT Member add $12)
Late Registration: Applications postmarked on or after July 13, 2012
up to entry deadline on August 3, 2012.
USAT Member $89
Non-USAT Member Add additional $12
Relay Team $120 (Each Non USAT Member add $12)
Hotel Information
Super 8
925 Elbert Street
Elberton, GA 30635
706-283-4221
Days Inn
706-283-2300
Elberton Inn
706-283-8811
Packet Pick-Up Information
Packet pick-up at All3Sports, August 9th 10:30am – 2:00 pm; at the park
August 10th noon-7pm; and Race Day 5:30 - 7:00am.
Questions
Please direct Tri the Parks questions to tritheparks@gmail.com. Thanks.