5th annual

ST. PAUL TRIATHLON

Sunday

August 22 , 2010

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.

REGISTER ONLINE

Online registration closes at midnight Wednesday

PRINTABLE ENTRY FORM

There will be raceday registration - fill out form before arriving - Thanks!

Parking Bike course Map Run Course Map

See who is coming

As of Thursday noon. This list will not be updated.

Make sure we have your correct information

Directions to Gear West

Packet Pickup Saturday, August 21 11:00 - 5:00 at Gear West

and

6:15 a.m. - 7:15 a.m. on Race Day at the Park

Here is a map to the Lake Phalen
Entry Fee through 8/18 8/19 - raceday

short course individual

$75.00 $85.00
short course team $100.00 $110.00
long course individual $95.00 $105.00
long course team $125.00 $135.00

 

Dear St. Paul Triathletes,

I’m sure everyone is as excited as I am about the upcoming event.  Here is some additional information.

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 and around 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.

St. Paul Triathlon Schedule

Saturday, August 21

11:00-5:00 p.m.  Packet pickup atGear West, 1786 W. Wayzata Blvd

Gear West is providing all the biking services for Vacation Sports multisport events this year and we encourage you to support them whenever possible.

Sunday, August 22

Transition opens at 6:00 a.m.  Remember, it is still dark at 6:00 a.m.

Bike racks will already be set up and are on a first come basis.

6:15 a.m. Registration opens.  Pick up your number, chip, swim cap, and shirt at the registration area.  Everyone will get their bodies marked with their number.

7:30 a.m. The event starts -

Heat 1 - International Elites, Males 34 and under and International Teams

Heat 2 - International Males 35 and over and International Clydesdales

Heat 3 - All International Females and International Athena

Heat 4 - Sprint Elite, Sprint Males 24 and under and sprint teams

Heat 5 - Sprint Males 25 - 34 and Sprint Clydsdales

Heat 6 - Sprint Males 35 - 44

Heat 7 - Sprint males 45 and up

Heat 8 - Sprint Female 29 and under and Sprint Athenas

Heat 9 - Sprint Females 30 - 39

Heat 10 - Sprint Females 40 and up

Approx. 11:00 a.m. – awards and door great door prizes

All Day- stay and enjoy the park.

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.  No bikes will be allowed to be removed from transition area until all bikes are off the bike course.

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 MyLaps/ChampionChip.  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

We want to provide you wit the best possible results.  You can help us do that by having your number in front and knowing what your race number is in case someone at a timing transition asks.

Minnefota Moments will be taking photos throughout the event. Having your number visible also helps identify your pictures. http:/www.minnefotamoments.com

Music and entertainent by KFult

Results will be available online at http://www.vacationsports.com

Be prepared for any type of weather.  The weather outlook looks good, but still be prepared.  The event will take place rain or shine. It rained last year but still had a great event

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

Thanks for entering the St. Paul Triathlon.  It’ll be a great day!

Randy Fulton .

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.

 

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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