Miami Man Zoo Edition Triathlon/Duathlon ~ Results

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Miami Man Zoo Edition Half Iron Triathlon :
Triathlon : Swim 1.2 Miles, Bike 56 Miles, Run 13.1 Miles
Miami Man Zoo Edition Olympic Triathlon :
Triathlon : Swim 1500 Meters, Bike 22 Miles, Run 6.6 Miles
Miami Man Zoo Edition Half Iron Duathlon :
Duathlon : Run 3.1 Miles, Bike 56 Miles, Run 13.1 Miles
  • Race Date: Sunday, November 15, 2015
  • Start Time: 6:45 AM
  • Location:Larry & Penny Thompson Park & Zoo
  • Address: 12451 SW 184th Street - Pavilion #2
  • City/State/Zip:Miami , Florida 33177
  • Country: USA
  

Race Description
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2014 Race Results   2014 Race Video

In the third largest triathlon state in the country, MultiRace has proven that you don't have to be the biggest to be the best! Miami Man was the very first half iron distance race offered in the South Florida region, and has become the pinnacle of all Floridian triathletes annual schedule.  In partnership with Zoo Miami, Miami Man offers participants a unique course unmatched by any other event. 

Starting with the only crystal clear freshwater swim in Miami, followed by a flat ride through rural farm land, and finished by a breathtaking run through Miami Zoo passing animal exhibits form around the globe.  On top of this magnificent course, you can expect to receive countless amount of free "swag," extremely spacious transition areas, and unimaginable race organization. 

Come experience for yourself why Miami Man is considered the best triathlon in Florida.

A special thank you to DeliverLean our official finish line recovery food sponsor! 

WEEKEND SCHEDULE

LOCATION  (for all race events, including Expo)
Larry & Penny Thompson Park
12451 SW 184th Street - Pavilion #2 
Miami, FL 33177

Miami Man Expo, Packet Pickup & Bike Check-In - Saturday, November 14, 2015 - 10am to 4pm

 * Packet Pickup & Bike Check-in - Due to the size of the event, there can be NO RACE DAY PACKET PICKUP-NO EXCEPTIONS! Please bring your bikes on Saturday for check-in.

PER USAT RULES – ALL TRIATHLETES & DUATHLETES MUST PICK UP THEIR OWN PACKET – NO EXCEPTIONS. All relay team members must be present in order to pick up a relay packet. Please bring your receipt from online registration. All triathletes & duathletes must present their annual USAT license at packet pickup along with a photo ID. If a participant does not have an annual USAT license they may purchase an Annual OR one-day license with us at packet pick-up.
$12 Adult One Day (cash or check)
$45 Adult Annual Fee (cash, check or credit card)
$10 Youth One Day (cash or check)
$15 Youth Annual Fee (cash, check or credit card)

* Vendor Expo - Come find some sweet deals on triathlon merchandise

*Bikes are to be checked in at the Expo

WE APOLOGIZE FOR THE INCONVENIENCE, BUT THERE IS ABSOLUTELY NO SWIMMING ON SATURDAY. ANYONE IN THE WATER WILL BE DISQUALIFIED FROM SUNDAYS TRIATHLON.

11:30am - Lee Zohlman
12:30pm - Inspirational Speaker TBD
1:30pm - Lee Zohlman
2:30pm - Inspirational Speaker TBD
11:30am, 1:30pm - Pre-Race Clinic and Q&A Session - Head USAT Race Official will also go over the most commonly violated rules and how to avoid getting a penalty.  An experienced coach will go over training, nutrition, and last minute racing tips.  *This clinic is mandatory for anyone doing the Miami Man for the first time and highly recommended to everyone.

Miami Man Race Day Schedule - Sunday, November 15, 2015

6:45 a.m. - Half Iron Pre-race instructions at the beach
7:00 a.m. - Half Iron Triathlon Begins (see wave schedule below)
7:45 a.m. - International Pre-race instructions at the beach
8:00 a.m. - International Triathlon Begins (see wave schedule below)
9:10 a.m. - Swim Course Closes
10:12 a.m. - Halfway Point on 1/2 Iron Bike Course Closes *Participants will not be allowed to start a 2nd lap after this time.  Anyone unable to start the 2nd lap will be allowed to return to transition on their bike and complete the run, however they will be disqualified from the final results for not completing the entire course.
12:02 p.m. - Bike Course Closes - If anyone remains on the bike course after this point, they may elect to be picked up or to continue, but following all traffic control devices (stop signs, stop lights, etc.)*
1:30 p.m. - Awards ceremony for International at the stage near the finish line.
1:44 p.m. - No starting of run lap #2 after this time.*
1:52 p.m. - Back gate to Zoo Miami closes. This will be mile 7 on the run course.*
3:00 p.m. - Awards ceremony for Half Iron at the stage near the finish line.
3:32 p.m. - Run course closes.
*If you are concerned that you might not be able to make these cutoffs, please contact race management at [email protected] at least 1 week prior to the event and we will make special accommodations for you.


WAVE SCHEDULE

Half Iron Distance

Wave –Time –Divisions- Distance-Cap Color

1-7:00-Pro-Elite, PC, Male 40-44-Half Iron-Silver
2-7:05-Male 30-39-Half Iron-Red
3-7:10-Male 25-29, Male 45-49-Half Iron-Orange
4-7:15-Clydesdales, Relays, Male 24 & Under-Half Iron-White
5-7:20-Male 50+-Half Iron-Gold
6-7:25-Female 35-44-Half Iron-Yellow
7-7:30-Female 45+-Half Iron-Blue
8-7:35-Athena, Female 34 & Under-Half Iron-Green
9-7:45-All Duathlon-1/2 Iron Duathlon-No Cap
*Anyone worried about making the cutoff times on the course may go in the first wave.  Doing so will make you ineligible for Age Group awards, but it is well worth it if it allows you to finish the race.

International Distance

Wave-Time-Divisions-Distance-Cap Color

10-8:00-Pro-Elite, PC, Male 40-44-International-Green
11-8:05-Male 30-39-International-Silver
12-8:10-Male 25-29, Male 45-49-International-Yellow
13-8:15-Clydesdales, Relays, Male 24 & Under-International-Blue
14-8:20-Male 50+-International-Gold
15-8:25-Female 35-44-International-Red
16-8:30-Female 45+-International-White
17-8:35-Athena, Female 34 & Under-International-Orange


AID STATIONS

SWIM - Participants will pass 1 aid station between the swim exit and the transition area.

BIKE - Half Iron participants will hit aid stations at 13 miles, 28 miles, and 43 miles.  International participants should carry enough drink with them to complete their 22 mile bike course.  Participants will hit an aid station before entering transition to get on their bike and immediately after exiting transition starting the run.

RUN - Participants will pass 7 aid stations each 6.5-mile lap on the run course.  One will be immediately after exiting the transition area.

Aid stations will contain:
» Water
» Gatorade
» Hammer Gel
» Power Bars 
» Bananas
» Oranges-run course only 

You need to drink lots of fluids AND EAT!   You must eat to keep from becoming sodium deficient.  Sports drink will definitely help with this versus water, but you still need to eat!  We also highly recommend you take some Endurolytes before the race and periodically throughout the race.  This will keep your electrolyte levels in check and prevent cramping.

All aid stations will have three sections to keep things simple.  You will encounter a table and volunteers with water first,  then a table and volunteers with CytoMax, and lastly a table and volunteers with food (Hammer Gel, bananas, and oranges)

PARKING

Due to the large volume of participants (2000+) in this event, there is no spectator parking at Larry & Penny Thompson Park.  Spectator parking is available at Zoo Miami.  Spectators must carpool with participants if they wish to watch the swim portion of the race as the first tram from Zoo Miami is after the swim has finished.  Foot traffic is not allowed on the tram path and it is too far to go around on foot.

Another great option is to become a race volunteer!  This will get you VIP parking and an up close and personal view of the event that is unavailable to regular spectators.  Plus, it is a lot of fun!  Email [email protected] if you are interested in volunteering for this or any other MultiRace event. 

Staff & Volunteers that need to park at Larry & Penny will receive special passes.

If you are racing with friends, please carpool!!!

PARKING PASSES

You will be given a parking pass at packet pickup on Saturday when you come to our awesome expo and check in your bike. That parking pass is for race morning. You must follow the directions on the parking pass to your assigned entrance to the park. YOUR EXIT OFF THE TURNPIKE WILL BE DIFFERENT THAN HOW YOU CAME ON SATURDAY FOR MOST PEOPLE.  By coming from multiple directions, we can prevent long lines of cars from blocking the roadways on race morning.  You will only be allowed to enter through your assigned entrance. This allows us to quickly and orderly park nearly 2000 cars in the park in less than 2 hours. Not following these rules would create chaos, so please display your parking pass on your dash and use its directions to get to your assigned entrance.

COURSE SIGNS

It is very important that all participants know the course.  It will be very well marked on the run and the bike, but it is your responsibility to pay attention and look for the signs, however large they may be.  There are 2 signs that are the most important as they are positioned when you finish a run and bike lap.  The one at the end of the run lap is pictured below:

When you come out of transition, you will see it immediately.  Stay to the right, then proceed to make your 6.55 mile lap.  When you encounter it a 2nd time, you will have completed 1 lap.  At this point International Distance participants will stay to the left and go through the finish line.  Half Iron Distance participants will stay to the right and complete 1 more lap.

On the bike course, you will encounter the following sign at mile 11:

At this point International Distance competitors should make an immediate U-turn and Half Iron Distance competitors should continue straight.

The Half Iron Bike course goes another 2 miles (13 total) to the aid station, then does two 15 mile loops before returning along the same 13 mile stretch that brought them out for a total of 56 miles.  Once you have completed the first 28 miles you will encounter the sign pictured below:

At this point you will turn left and complete one more 15-mile loop.  Once you have completed both 15 mile loops, you will see this sign for the 2nd time.  At that point you will turn right and return along the 13-mile stretch back to transition.

If you are confused about anything, please consult the race maps.  It is YOUR responsibility to know the course.

RACE NUMBERS

PLEASE DO NOT ALTER YOUR RACE NUMBERS IN ANY WAY (cutting down, display incorrectly, etc.)!  THE USAT OFFICIALS WILL PENALIZE YOU IF YOU DO.  There are three race numbers in your race packet that you are required to display during the event.  The bicycle frame number is the large sticker and should be wrapped around your seat post or frame so that the number is upright and visible from both sides of your bicycle.  The small sticker is the helmet number and must be affixed to the front of your helmet.  The run number must be displayed during the run segment on the front of your body. You will not need any pins for your run race number. In you race packet you will find a custom Miami Man race belt to use for the run.

BODY MARKING (Saturday)

Your race packet includes professional quality race tattoos with your race number. This includes three sets of your specific race number as a temporary tattoo and category/age group tattoos. One race number will be applied on your right bicep, one on your left bicep, and one on the outside of your left leg between your calf and shin. The category/age group ID tattoo will be applied to your right calf. (Note: the category tattoo might not be your exact age; it is used to indicate what age category you are in. For example: a person with a 55 on his/her right calf is in the 55-59 age group). Those competing on Relay Teams, as an Athena or as a Clydesdale will each receive an "R", "C" or an "A" tattoo to wear instead of your race-age number. You have the option to apply the tattoos at packet pickup on Saturday with the assistance of our staff. If you decide to apply the tattoos yourself please read the detailed instructions included in the tattoo packet before applying. Do not apply body lotion or sunscreen until after you have body marked with your tattoos. It is ok to wear your tattoos while sleeping, swimming or showering.  Apply the tattoos to your body the day before the event. This creates a better bond with your skin, and then apply sunscreen on Sunday morning. PLEASE use sunscreen, this is still South Florida! Please remember the tattoos must be applied to clean skin with no oils or lotion and do this before you go to bed on Saturday.

SWIM CAP

The swim cap placed in your race packet must be worn during the swim.  Do not trade your swim cap with another athlete, as the caps are color coded to assist race management in organizing you at the swim start.  The cap must be worn during the entire swim and taken back to the transition area with you.  A variable time penalty will be assessed to anyone leaving their cap on the beach.

BIKE CHECK-IN

Bike check-in on Saturday is MANDATORY.  You may check your bike in anytime between 10 a.m. and  4 p.m.  For security reasons, once your bike is checked in, you will not be able to remove it until race morning.  We will have plenty of guards keeping a close eye on your precious set of wheels!  DO NOT LEAVE ANY OTHER VALUABLES IN TRANSITION, especially small items that can be smuggled out (including power-tap bicycle computers).

TRANSITION SECURITY

Only registered racers that have their custom Miami Man wristband on will be allowed to enter the transition area at any time, before, during, or after the race.  This is for the protection of your equipment, so please obey all of the rules and respect the security guards who are there protecting your stuff!  If you lose your wrist band please go to the information tent for assistance in retrieving your bike.  ANYONE CAUGHT TRYING TO JUMP, CLIMB, OR CROSS THE TRANSITION SECURITY FENCE AT ANY TIME WILL BE IMMEDIATELY DISQUALIFIED-EVEN AFTER THE EVENT!   You may only enter transition at the 2 guarded entrances-NO EXCEPTIONS!  We are serious about securing your valuables!  You should be too!

PRE-RACE CLINIC AND Q&A SESSION:  (11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.)

Head USAT Race Official will go over the most commonly violated rules and how to avoid getting a penalty. Our official Coach will go over training, nutrition, and last minute racing tips. A Miami Man staff member will have a Q&A session following each clinic.

*This clinic is mandatory for anyone doing the Miami Man for the first time and highly recommended to everyone.

SPECTATORS

This is a very family friendly event.  Spectators can watch the swim from a great spot along the nearly 1 mile edge of the lake.  There is even a children's playground right next to the finish line!  Afterwards, they can go on over to Zoo Miami to check out one of the nations best zoos while they cheer on competitors who are on the run course. Zoo Miami will be providing a tram service to transport people back and forth to the zoo.  The tram runs every 90 minutes from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., see schedule below.  The zoo is open from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.  Admission discounts may be available, just ask the tram driver.  Go to www.zoomiami.org for more information on the zoo.

TRAVEL INFO

Let Tri The World's licensed travel agents, who are Marathon Runners and Triathletes themselves, take care of all the travel arrangements for you and your family so you can concentrate on training and race day. Visit www.tritheworld.com and they can create a travel package including airfare, lodging and bike packaging and building. 

 

LOCAL LODGING

HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS
13475 SW 131st ST
Miami, FL 33186
2 night minimum
For Reservations Call 786-837-2100
Must ask for in-house reservations  and refer to:
**Promo Code MMT for group rate $159.00/night + tax.**
Includes full American Breakfast !!!
Please book before October 31 for best rate:
(Miami Man Triathlon Group Number 2101) 
COMFORT SUITES
3901 SW 117th Avenue
Miami, FL 33175Please call for reservations: 305-220-3900
**Must refer to Promo Code Miami Man Triathlon** for special rate
$119.95 for Junior Suites (single or double occupancy) +13% room tax
BEST WESTERN KENDALL HOTEL & SUITES
8560 SW 124th Avenue
Kendall, FL 33183Please call for reservations: 305-271-4848
**Must refer to Promo Code Miamiman** for special rate
$95 for a standard room +13% room tax$115 for a mini suite +13% room tax 

HAMPTON INN DADELAND8200 SW 70th Avenue
Miami, Florida 33143
Reservations must be made diectly with the hotel by calling305-269-0072 ext 2004
**Must refer to group name Miami Man Triathlon**for a special rate
$159 for a double or king non-smoking room +13% room tax
www.hamptoninndadeland.com 

CAMPING ON SITE - please call for prices 
Larry and Penny Thompson Park
12451 SW 184 Street
Miami, Florida 33177
(305) 232-1049
[email protected]

Miami, FL  (January 2013) - It has been said; "Miami Man just keeps getting better and better," and thanks to our valued participants, the results are in! Once again, The Miami Man Half Iron and International Triathlon was voted  "BEST TRIATHLON" in the Southeast by Competitor Magazine. Additionally, the event earned the title "BEST RACE SWAG" as well. Thank you to everyone who took the time to vote!

 

Course Information:

SWIM

Distance: 1.2 Miles - 1/2 Iron | .6 Mile - International

The swim will take place in Larry and Penny's crystal clear lake. The swim portion is open all summer long for swimming. Participants will start on the North side of the beach and swim a .6 mile loop clockwise around the lake. International distance participants will swim 1 lap, while Half Iron participants will swim 1 lap, exit the water, run through the arch and across the scoring line, then re-enter the water and swim a 2nd lap.

Participants will encounter an aid station with drinks and food between the swim exit and the transition area.

The swim course and the crystal clear lake were extremely popular with last year's participants as it was voted the 2nd best thing about the race, just edged out by the run course and followed by our volunteers.

BIKE

Distance: 56 Miles - 1/2 Iron | 22 Miles - International

The bike ride will go through farmland areas of unincorporated Miami-Dade county (the Redlands), all on paved roads of course, and will encounter very little vehicular traffic.  The course will be well marked with arrows at each intersection both as signs on each stop sign and as arrows painted on the pavement.  There will also be police controlling traffic at each intersection where riders would normally stop for a stop sign or traffic light and at each intersection where the course turns.  Last year the event earned high praises for the excellent work by the police keeping the course safe and because there was so little traffic on the course, but remember that it is an open course, so you will see an occasional car on the road. As always, in the rare event of an emergency, riders may need to stop as safety always comes first.  The first mile or two has the most traffic of the entire course, so be especially vigilant from the start through the 2nd stoplight.

International distance participants will follow the same course as the half iron, except they will make a U-turn at the 11 mile point and return along the same course they took out.  This makes the bike a 22 mile course with an aid station at the 11-mile turnaround.  The turnaround is just before Krome avenue for those plotting out the course in advance.  TURN AT THE 4'X8' SIGN ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD THAT SAYS INTERNATIONAL U-TURN!!!

Half Iron distance participants will go out for 13 miles, make 2-15 mile loops, then return along the same route.  There will be an aid station with bottle hand-ups and food as well as restrooms at the Fruit & Spice Park.  Participants will pass this intersection at mile 13, mile 28 and mile 43 of the course.

RUN

Distance: 13.1 Miles - 1/2 Iron | 6.6 Miles - International

We've saved the best for last - the RUN! The first mile includes paved road and some hard packed dirt road that takes you through the back gate into Zoo Miami where you will run by various zoo animal exhibits.

At that point the run course goes down and back the beautiful palm tree lined Zoo Miami main entrance, then re-enters the Zoo at about the 4 mile mark for more animal exhibits. The run then goes through non-public areas of the zoo to another back entrance to Larry and Penny Park and from that point back to the finish area.

The run course in the zoo changes yearly based on construction, breeding programs, and zoo attendance.  PLEASE BE COURTEOUS TO ZOO PATRONS who are sharing the zoo with us.  They did not come to the zoo expecting to see humans running, so please don't drop an F bomb if someone's kid gets in your way.  Just enjoy the zoo and have a GREAT TIME!  That's what it is all about.

International distance participants will do one loop and Half Iron distance participants will do two loops.  The run course was voted the best part of the event by last year's participants.

 

Other Info:



2016 Race Information

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2015 Results:



2015 Results at triregistration.com: Half Iron TriOlympic Tri / Duathlon 

Previous Results:



2014
Results at athlinks.com: Half Iron TriOlympic Tri // Duathlon
2013 Results at athlinks.com: Half Iron TriOlympic Tri // Duathlon
2012 Results at athlinks.com: Half Iron TriOlympic Tri // Duathlon
2011 Results at athlinks.com: Half Iron TriOlympic Tri // Duathlon 

2010 Results at athlinks.com: Half Iron TriOlympic Tri // Duathlon 
2009 Results at athlinks.com: Half Iron TriOlympic Tri // Duathlon 
2008 Results at athlinks.com:
Half Iron TriOlympic Tri / Sprint Tri / Duathlon
2007 Results at athlinks.com: Half Iron TriOlympic Tri 
2006 Results at athlinks.com: Half Iron TriOlympic Tri 
2005 Results at athlinks.com: Half Iron TriOlympic Tri 
2004 Results at athlinks.com: Half Iron TriOlympic Tri 

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