The 4th annual TOUGHTEEN Triathlon will take place in Croton Point Park Sunday September 13, 2015 as part of the Toughman Triathlon weekend festival.

Race Distance

Swim 300 yards

Bike 6 miles

Run 2.5 miles

Insurance

You must have USA Triathlon insurance coverage to compete in the race. You can choose from an annual membership ($15 for ages 15-17, $45 for ages 18-19) or a 1-day license ($10 youth, $12 adult). You have the option of purchasing membership during your registration.

Fees

Individual $65

No Relays available for the TOUGHTEEN race.

No race day registration.

Entry Fee Includes

• athlete entry

• race T-shirt

• goodie bag

• aid station products

• post-race refreshments

• swim cap

• finishers medal

• timing chip with splits

Rules

The race is a USAT sanctioned race so USAT rules are in effect. You must wear an ANSI-approved helmet during the bike portion of the event.

Age Requirements

You must be at least 15 years old and under 20 years old to participate in this race. Ages will be determined based on your age on December 31st, 2015, so if you turn 15 later this year you are still eligible to race.

Packet Pick-Up

Athlete check-in and chip distribution will take place on Wednesday 9/9 (NYC),  Saturday 9/12 from 1:30-6:30 PM (Croton) or Sunday 9/7  5-6am. A parent or guardian must sign the USAT waiver at pick up if you are under 18 years old and you must bring your USAT Card (if a member) or you will pay $12.

Refund Policy

There are no refunds. Please contact us prior to Sept 1st with issues of registered teens that cannot complete.

Awards

Awards will be presented to:

• Top 3 Overall Men
  

• Top 3 Overall Women
  

• High School Challenge Team

High School Challenge

Athletes in the Challenge will depart with their age group wave and be timed and ranked within their age group. They will also be ranked on a point system depending on where they place in their age group. The school with the highest total points wins the Challenge.

Points are based on the following scale:

1st place: 10 points

2nd place: 8 points

3rd place: 6 points

4th place: 4 points

Non-place finisher: 2 points

Directions

From Saw Mill River Pkwy - take exit 26 for Taconic Pkwy toward Albany (north)

Take Taconic 6.2 miles to the exit onto Briarcliff Peekskill Pkwy/100/9A north

Follow Briarcliff Peekskill Pkwy/9A north to the Croton Point exit.

Turn left at Croton Point Ave and follow signs and marshal directions

Event details and schedule

Date and Time

Sunday September 13th, 2015 6:40AM

Start Times

Transition opens at 5:00AM on Sunday morning. TOUGHTEEN athletes will be in the first wave at 6:40AM. The awards ceremony will begin at approximately 8:30AM and we will allow cars to exit the park immediately afterward.