3rd annual

ST. PAUL TRIATHLON

Sunday

August 17 , 2008

Sprint Course - 1/2 Mile Swim • 20K Bike • 5K Run

International Course - 1 Mile Swim • 40K Bike • 10K Run

Lake Phalen, St. Paul , Minnesota

7:30 a.m.

Directions to Lake Phalen

Event Information

The Swim – The swim will be out and back.  The course is a 1/2 mile clockwise loop. The International Division will complete two loops. Swim caps are provided and color coded for each wave.  Lifeguards will be on kayaks and there for your safety.  If you need to rest, let a lifeguard know.  You will not be penalized for resting on a kayak.

The Bike - The Bike course is a 20 Kilometers out and back from Lake Phalen to Lake Como on Wheelock Parkway.  International Distance makes two laps. The bike course is closed to traffic and will have Police, Volunteers and/or barracades at every intersection. Although the course is closed to traffic, still use causion throughout.   Drafting is not allowed.  Helmets must be worn throughout the entire bike course.

The Run – The 3.1 mile run circles Lake Phalen clockwise.  International Distance make two loops. There is a water stop at each mile on the run.

Awards - will be presented to the top three in each age group, Elite, Clydesdale, Athena and team. Age Groups( men and women): 19 and under, 20-24, 25 -29, 30-34, 35 -39, 40-44, 45 - 49, 50-54, 54 - 59, 60-64, 65 - 69, 70 and above. Teams include male, female and coed.

Teams - Teams are always welcome and encouraged. Find some friends that will compliment your strengths. Teams can be mixed(at least one female), male or female. If you don't have a team, let us know and we will try to help you find one.

Clydesdale/Athena - Men weighing 200 lbs. plus and women weighing 145 lbs. plus are qualified to enter the Clydesdale/Althena Division.

Elite and Clydesdale/Althena division athletes are not eligible for age group awards. Elite Athletes will be the first wave to start the race

The phone number for Vacation Sports is (651)653-7401.

Timing is being done by Minnesota ChampionChip. 

The sprint course is race #4 of the Doggone Triathlon Series

Entry Fees

Sprint Individual	Until July 17- $60.00 July 20 - - August 14- $70.00 August 15 - race day - $85.00
International Individual	Until July 17- $80.00 July 20 - - August 15- $85.00 August 16 til race day - $100.00
Sprint Team	Until July 19- $85.00 July 20 - - August 15- $105.00 August 16 til race day - $115.00
International Team	Until July 19- $110.00 July 20 - - August 15- $120.00 August 16 til race day - $130.00