Killington Triathlon ~ Results
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| Killington International Triathlon : |
| Triathlon : Swim ¾ mile, Bike 30 miles, Run 8 miles |
| Killington Sprint : |
| Triathlon : Swim 0.35 mile, Bike 15 miles, Run 4 miles |
- Race Date: Saturday, July 4, 2009
- Start Time: 8:00 AM
- Entry Fee:70.00 for Sprint & 95.00 for International Distance
- Location:Killington Resort
- Address: 3690 Killington Road - Base of Snowshed Slope
- City/State/Zip:Killington, Vermont 05751
- Country: USA
- Race Website http://www.piranha-sports.com/...
2009 Killington Triathlon:
Swim, Bike, and Run - then kick back for fireworks and run. Kick off the 4th of July by challenging yourself in the Northeast's toughtest triathlon then relax and enjoy all that Killington has to offer in the summer.
Hike the Appalachian Trail, golf at the Green Mountain National Golf Course, or ride the Alpine Slide wrapping up the day with a spectacular fireworks display at night.
A great tune up race for Lake Placid!
A Greater Atlantic Multisport Series Event
A Greater Atlantic Multisport Club Challenge Race
The Northeast's Toughest Triathlon
Some links for things to do in Killington:
- Town of Killington July 4th Festival - click here
Meet of Champions
Come to Vermont and Race Against the Best in the Northeast
In the spirit of competition and to recognize athletes who have worked hard to reach the top of their sport, Piranha Sports is inviting all triathlon champions to race for free. Piranha Sports is providing free entry to the first 250 triathletes that respond who have won their division or overall race in any certifiable triathlon race within the last 12 months to the Killington Triathlon on July 4th, 2009. This is a great opportunity to race against some of the best in your division in the beautiful green mountian state. Enjoy all that Killington has to offer.
Race results must be veriable through an online source or submitted in hard copy to Piranha Sports. Please forward all requests for complimentary entry to race director, Jim Scesney at [email protected]. You must register for this program by June 20th.
All levels of triathletes are welcomed, including age groupers and novices. This will be an opportunity to toe the starting line with these champions which includes age group champions (your own peers!).
To view further race information and to register, click here.
Course Information:
International Distance Triathlon:
Parking - at Ramshead Ski Lift Area.
Swim - 0.75 mile - 2 lap swim counter-clockwise in Snowshed Pond at base of Snowshed ski area of Killington, VT. Keep buoys to your left.
- Wetsuits - allowed per USAT rules if water temperature is 78 degrees or less. If you need one, go to www.xterrawetsuits.com to rent or purchase.
Bike - 30 Miles - out and back course.
- Leaving transition area (in Snowshed parking lot)
- Head right out onto Killington Road - this road is extremely steep, please keep safety in mind and slow down as necessary.
- Slow down at bottom of Killington Road and make right onto U.S. Route 4
- Stay on Route 4 until the 15 mile mark at Bridtewater Center Road, u turn here.
- At mile 15.5, a bike bottle exchange station is available - Gatorade or Water.
- Head back same way back to transition area.
Run - 8 miles (2 loops of the 4 mile course).
- Water and gatorade at approximately every mile.
- Leaving transition area
- Head right onto Killington Road (stay to the right hand side and run with traffic on shoulder/edge of road)
- Turn right onto Ravine Road
- Right onto Running Brook Road
- Right onto High Ridge Road
- Right onto E. Mountain Road (stay on the right hand side of this road)
- Repeat same lap by turning right onto Killington Road
- After second lap -
- Head back towards transition area bypassing it on the left side and head over the Snowshed Bridge to the finish line at the base of Snowshed Ski area.
Sprint Distance Triathlon:
Parking - at Ramshead Ski Lift Area.
Swim - 0.35 mile - 1 lap swim counter-clockwise in Snowshed Pond at base of Snowshed ski area of Killington, VT. Keep buoys to your left.
- Wetsuits - allowed per USAT rules if water temperature is 78 degrees or less. If you need one, go to www.xterrawetsuits.com to rent or purchase.
Bike - 15 Miles - out and back course.
- Leaving transition area (in Snowshed parking lot)
- Head right out onto Killington Road - this road is extremely steep, please keep safety in mind and slow down as necessary.
- Slow down at bottom of Killington Road and make right onto U.S. Route 4
- Stay on Route 4 until the 7.5 mile mark about half mile before the Skyeship Ski lift area, u turn here.
- Head back same way back to transition area.
Run - 4 miles (1 loop).
- Water and gatorade at approximately every mile.
- Leaving transition area
- Head right onto Killington Road (stay to the right hand side and run with traffic on shoulder/edge of road)
- Turn right onto Ravine Road
- Right onto Running Brook Road
- Right onto High Ridge Road
- Right onto E. Mountain Road (stay on the right hand side of this road)
- Head back towards transition area bypassing it on the left side and head over the Snowshed Bridge to the finish line at the base of Snowshed Ski area.
Directions:
Killington Resort:
Killington Resort is located in central Vermont at the junction of U.S. 4 and VT 100 North in Killington, 11 miles east of Rutland.
From the Killington sign on Route 4 (across from Bills' Country Store), drive 3.6 miles up the Killilngton Road to Ramshead Base Area on the right to park.
Walk your bike and triathlon equipment under the tunnel of Killington Road between Ramshead and Snowshed.
Head to Snowshed for packet pickup.
Address to Ramshead Base Area: 3690 Killington Road, Killington, VT 05751
Address to Ramshead Base Area:
Other Info:
WEEKEND SCHEDULE:
Friday July 3, 2009
Training Program For This Event
Friday July 3, 2009
- 2:00 - 5:00 pm - Early packet pickup at the base of Snowshed Slope adjacent the Snowshed Lodge area of Killington Resort Area.
- 4:00 pm - First Timers Meeting. "Open to all registered participants." This is an opportunity to review logistics of the race with a Piranha Sports staff member. It will involve reviewing packets, chip timing, transition area, rules, and tips.
- BRING YOUR BIKE AND HELMET for optional inspection at early packet pickup.
Saturday, July 4, 2009
- 6:00am - 7:30am - LAST MINUTE BIKE AND HELMET optional inspections.
- 6:45am - Late registration will close at this time.
- 6:00am - 7:30am - Transition area opened in Snowshed Parking Lot. Late packet pickup. Body marking.
- 7:45am - Mandatory pre-race meeting.
- 7:50am - National Anthem.
- Wave assignments are subject to change depending on number of participants.
- 8:00am - Sprint Course Triathlon Starts.
- 8:00am - Wave 1. Swim (1 loop). Sprint Tri Participants.
- 8:05am - Wave 2. Swim. Sprint Tri Participants.
- 8:10am - Wave 3. Swim. Sprint Tri Participants.
- 8:15am - Wave 4 (approximate) - International Distance Starts. International Distance Participants (2 loops).
- 8:20am - Wave 5. International Distance
- 8:25am - Wave 6. International Distance
- 11:15am - Cut off time for bike leg. 14mph average for this flat bike course if started by 8:25am.
- 10:45am - Official/Penalty Report for Sprint Tri Posted.
- 11:00 am - Official Results for Sprint Tri Posted.
- 11:15am - Post race party/awards for Sprint Course Tri.
- 1:30 pm - Official/Penalty Report for International Distance Posted.
- 1:45pm - Official Results for International Distance Posted.
- 1:45pm - Post race party/awards for International Distance
- 2:45pm - Transition area closed.
Race director/management may alter any part or distance of the event as dictated by event day conditions, such as weather
2009 Results:
2009 Results at piranha-sports.com:
2009 Results: International / Sprint
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