2016 Huntsville Rocketman Triathlon:

The Rocketman Triathlon is a USAT Sanctioned Olympic Distance Triathlon hosted by Team Rocket Tri-Club. 2016 marks the 23rd year for the Rocketman Triathlon. Proceeds from the event are donated to the Madison County Special Olympics.

Rocketman also has an Aquabike (Swim/Bike) and Cyclorun (Bike/Run) Category.

The event takes place at 7:00 am on Sunday, August 28, 2016, at Ditto Landing, Huntsville Alabama.

All online entries must be received by August 25, 2016.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Saturday, August 27, 2016 (Fleet Feet Huntsville)
Address: 2722 Carl T Jones Dr SE B2, Huntsville, AL 35802

12:00 - 6:00 Packet Pickup

Sunday, August 28, 2016 (Ditto Landing)
Address: 293 Ditto Landing Rd SE, Huntsville, AL 35803

5:00 - 6:30 Packet Pickup and Timing Chip pickup in the Pavilion closest to the campground
6:00 - 6:30 Sunrise Service provided by FCA Endurance
6:45 Transition Area Closes
6:45 Final Instructions
7:00 Race Start
11:30 Awards Ceremony

Cancellation and Refund Policy: You may cancel and receive a full refund for your registration and service fee if you notify the Race Director no later than August 1, 2016. After August 1st, your registration fee will be deferred for Rocketman 2017.

Cut-Off Times: We encourage race participants at all levels, however ALL participants must complete the event in under 4 hour 30 minutes. The swim must be completed in no more than 1 hour from the time the participant started. The bike must be completed in no more than 3 hours from the time the participant started. Event officials reserve the right to pull a participant off the course if it appears as though that participant will not be able to meet the above time requirements.

Relay Teams that are registered and later change team members, will be required to cancel and re-register, and pay the registration fees at the time they re-register.

Collegiate and Military Categories for Awards and Low Registration Fees.

Collegiate: Must be a Full Time Student

Military: Currently serving Uniformed Personnel (Active, Guard, Reserve). Does not apply to Military Retirees, spouses or children of Active or Retired Military Personnel.

Training:
The Rocketman Triathlon is the Goal Race for Fleet Feet Huntsville's Tri 201 Training Program. The TRI 201 training program is geared towards athletes that are trying to complete their first Olympic distance triathlon or are looking to improve their current Olympic distance training. Learn more about Fleet Feet’s Tri 201 Program here http://www.fleetfeethuntsville.com/training/tri-201

Lodging:
The Hilton Garden Inn Huntsville South/Redstone Arsenal is our Host Hotel. Located 7.5 miles from the race venue, they have discounted rates to $89+ tax for Rocketman participants. To receive the discounted rate, reservations for the Hilton must be made by August 1, 2016.
See link below for reservations.
Address: 301 Boulevard South SW, Huntsville, Alabama, 35802, USA
TEL: 256-881-4170
Click on link below to make reservations.

Other hotels can be found here http://www.huntsville.org/visitors/stay/

Camping is available at Ditto Landing. Visit their website here: http://www.dittolanding.com/DIT.land_fun.htm

Awards:
1st, 2nd, 3rd Overall (Male and Female)
1st Masters, Age 40+ (Male and Female)
1st Grand Masters, Age 50+ (Male and Female)
1st, 2nd, 3rd Clydesdale and Athena
1st, 2nd, 3rd Military (Male and Female)
1st, 2nd, 3rd Collegiate (Male and Female)
1st, 2nd, 3rd 5-year age groups, starting with the 15 to 19 age group ending with 85+ year old.
1st, 2nd, 3rd Relay Teams (Male, Female, Mixed, and Mixed Masters). For Mixed Masters, all team members must be Age 40 or over.
1st, 2nd, 3rd Aquabike (Male and Female)