4th annual

ST. PAUL TRIATHLON

Sunday

August 23 , 2009

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.

Printable Entry Form Packet Pickup Information Map to Race Site
Register Online - Short Course

 

Parking Bike course Map Run Course Map

Directions to Lake Phalen

The park and beach is located on the Northwest section of St. Paul.  Arcade Ave, which is also Hwy. 61, borders the west side of the park.  Wheelock Parkway borders the south side.  The entrance to the park is on Wheelock Parkway.  See attached map.

Parking

There should be enough parking within the park for all competitors.  The Phalen Rec Center is located across the Wheelock Parkway and is also available.  If for some reason you do not park in the park, please do not cut across the golf course.  The golf course will be open on Sunday morning. When the parking lots are full, the best place is street parking south of Lake Phalen.

 

Event Information:

Transition Area – For safety and security, only competitors are allowed in the transition area.  Riding your bike is not allowed in the transition area.  Everyone must wear an approved bike helmet.  Bike helmets must always be buckled. 

Team Area in transition area – There will be a specific location in the transition area for team members to exchange their chip. Please do it safely

The Swim- The swim will be a clockwise rectangle.  Buoys will be on your right.  International distance participants will do 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.  Wetsuits are allowed.

The Bike- The bike course is out and back to Lake Como using Wheelock Parkway.  The course is closed to traffic but still use all the caution you would use on an open course.  All corners will have volunteers and police for directions and safety.  Drafting is not allowed.  Helmets must be worn.

The Run- the 3.1mile run circles Lake Phalen clockwise.  International distance participants do two loops.  There is one water stop on the 5K run. International course participants will have 3 water stops.a water stops.  Where there are two paths, use the outside path.

Results and awards- Results will be available as quickly as possible after the event.  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.  Since there will be 11 different waves, we ask that you be patient while we wait for everyone to finish.

Timing is being done by Pickle Events.  All chips must be returned at the finish line.  If for some reason you do not finish, please leave your chip with the people at the finish line. You will be charged $30 if your chip is not returned

If you have any other questions feel free to call Vacation Sports at (651) 653-7401 or email me directly at rfulton@vacationsports.com

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.

Entry Fees NO REFUNDS

Individual short Course Individual Olympic Course Team Short Course Team Olympic Course
December 1/2 Price - $32.50 December 1/2 Price - $42.50 December 1/2 Price - $45.00 December 1/2 Price - $57.50
January 1 - July 19 - $65.00 January 1 - July 19 - $85.00 January 1 - July 19 - $90.00 January 1 - July 19 - $115.00
July 20 until August 14 - $75.00 July 20 until August 14 - $95.00 July 20 until August 14 - $100.00 July 20 until August 14 - $125.00
August 15 - Race day - $85.00 August 15 - Race day - $105.00 August 15 - Race day - $110.00 August 15 - Race day - $135.00

Please come to our other 2009 events

Resolution Solution 5K

January 1

Chisago Lakes 5K

January 31

Yukon Days

February 7

White Bear Winter Frolic 5K

February 21

Jump To It 5K and 10K

May 2

Oakdale Duathlon

May 9

Armed Forces 5K

May 16

New Bri Tri

June 6

Manitou Days 5K

June 19

Lakewood Hills

July 11

Paul Bunyan Triathlon

July 25

Stockyard Days 5K

August 8

St. Paul Triathlon

August 23

Square Lake Triathlon

September 12/13

Trees and Trails 5K

September 19

Homecoming 5K

October 3

Run For The Apples 5 Mile

October 17

Dash and Dine 5K

November 26


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