Sea to Summit Triathlon 2.0 ::
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| Sea to Summit Triathlon 2.0 : |
| Triathlon : 1.5 swim, 95 bike ,5.5 trail run |
- Race Date: Saturday, June 25, 2016
- Start Time: 5:00 AM
- Location:Maine and NH
- City/State/Zip:South Berwick , Maine 03908
- Country: USA
- Race Website http://www.s2striathlon.com
- Telephone: 207-451-7438
- Email: [email protected]
The Sea to Summit Triathlon is an Iron-caliber/ partially self supported race consisting of a 1.5 mile swim, 95+ mile bike ride and strenuous 5.5 mile run up the “most dangerous” mountain in the Eastern Seaboard of the United States, Mt. Washington. The race starts at 5:00AM on Saturday, June 25th, 2016 at scenic Vaughn Woods State Park adjacent to Hamilton House in South Berwick, Maine.
This is not a race for beginners. Participation of a minimum of one half ironman distance race or equivalent race is required for entry into Sea to Summit 2.0. Athletes must have completed a 1/2 IM event in under 6 hours or an Iron-distance event in under 13 hours. The Race Director has the ability to let others in if he feels they have a good chance of making the cut off times.
Sea to Summit 2.0 was developed for those looking for a new and unique challenge. It's about standing at sea level and 10-12 hours later standing at the top of the highest point in the Northeast. This is an intimate race, with a limited field size pre-qualified athletes. We also give a portion of the proceeds to charity.
There is no rain date and race managment reserves the right to modify or shorten the race course in case of inclement weather or unforeseen circumstances; and to accept or reject any entry. No transfers or substitutions will be allowed. There will be no teams allowed and the mininum age of entry is 18.
Course Information:
SWIM
Athletes will start with a 1.5 mile cold water swim in mild tidal current in the lower part of the Salmon Falls River, 12 miles inland from the Atlantic Ocean. Wetsuits are recommended. The water is roughly 12% salt and 88% fresh at this point in the river and is very clean although braxish and not clear, especially with low light. The water temperature should be 60-65 degrees. The swim will be an out and back with just one wave. The exit to the swim will be through muddy, rocky and rooty terrain (the third picture down). Management (Jeff Donatello) will not take any complaints about this muddy section post race. :)
RUN / HIKE
After leaving the Wildcat Ski Area parking lot, you will travel south on Route 16 obeying all traffic. Hiking poles are recommended but not needed. Traffic on Route 16 will not be stopped so negotiate it as you would if you were a general pedestrian. In half a mile you will enter into the Pinkham notch visitor center and follow the signs for the 4.2 mile Lions Head Trail. The pack you will be carrying will have at a minimum.
1. A wind breaker jacket, hat and gloves.
2. A base layer (wicking material, cotton is not recommended) for your upper body (lower body not mandatory but recommended)
3. 24-36 ounces of liquid
4. A food source of some kind.
5. A flashlight or headlamp.
This is a popular trail in the summer and athletes will be sharing the trail with hundreds of other hikers. This is a good thing as traditionally, once the hikers start to understand they are in the middle of a race they become your biggest fans. This is not a super technical trail but it is very steep as you climb the headwall of the ravine half way up. You will then finish at the Rock Pile on top. Race cut off time is 12 hours or 5PM. This is great article on the history of Mt. Washington from a winter standpoint. For safety, we will have a 3-4 teams of 2 strong, experienced hikers sweeping the run course from Wildcat to the summit via Lions Head trail. They will be there for aid if you need them. The trail is well marked but there are some small side trails along the way. If you take one by mistake you are on your own.
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Previous Results:
http://www.s2striathlon.com/updated-info.html
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