.8K (.5 mile) SWIM, 25K ( 15.5 mile) BIKE, 5K (3.1 mile) RUN

The course runs entirely along the Martin Luther King Drive side of Fairmount Park. The start area is located just off Martin Luther King Drive near Parking Lot #4 The transition area is also located just off Martin Luther King Drive, near the base of Black Road, and the race finishes on Martin Luther King Drive near the base of Black Road.

SWIM

The .8K swim is a modified rectangle in the Schuylkill River. The swim starts at the north end of the Transition Area which is just off Martin Luther King Jr. Drive near the bottom of Black Road. Athletes swim upstream toward the Columbia Bridge for 300 meters (the equivilent of a little less than 13 laps in a 25-yard pool). After swimming under the bridge, the course moves across the river for 50 meters (a little more than 2 laps) before swimmers head downstream along the Kelly Drive side. After swimming for 350 meters (a little more than 15 laps) downstream, swimmers will make a right turn toward the swim exit, which is located at the south end of the Transition Area. The final leg of the swim course is a 100 meter (a little less than 5 laps) stretch back across the river to the Martin Luther King Jr. Drive side and into the Transition Area.

BIKE

After exiting the Transition Area, participants will ride a two-loop bike course through Fairmount Park that takes place on roads that are completely closed to traffic. The loop contains some fast and flat sections on Martin Luther King Drive as well as some small, short hills.

RUN

The 5K run is an out and back, starting from the Transition Area and running toward the Philadelphia Museum of Art on Martin Luther King Drive. The run finishes just before arriving back at the Transition Area.

Race Site Directions and Parking

Parking for the race will be on Lansdowne Drive and Avenue of the Republic (formerly North Concourse Drive), the roads in front and behind the new Please Touch Museum. The address for the Please Touch Museum is 4231 Avenue of the Republic, Philadelphia, PA 19131. PLEASE ANGLE PARK. Also note that on Sunday morning, you will only be able to access the parking area from two intersections: 1) Memorial Drive on Parkside and 2) Avenue of the Republic/North Concourse off of Belmont. From parking, it is a 5-10 minute walk down Black Road to the event and transition area.

Directions to the race site are as follows:

From Center City & Points East:
76 West to Girard Avenue exit
Left on Girard
Right on Parkside
Enter parking on East Memorial Drive
Park car on an angle

From Valley Forge & Points West:
76 East to Montgomery Avenue exit
Right at bottom of ramp
Left on Belmont
Enter parking on South Concourse Drive
Park car on an angle

From Washington, Baltimore and Points South:
95 North to 676 West (Vine Street Expressway, left exit)
676 West to 76 West
Follow directions above from Center City & Points East

From New York & Points North:
95 South to exit for 676 West (Vine Street Expressway)
676 West to 76 West
Follow directions above from Center City & Points East

SheROX Mentor Program
The purpose of the SheROX Mentor Program is to ensure that participants have a positive event experience, from the time they start training until they cross the finish line on race day. The program is designed to address the needs of first-timers, but anyone who wants a mentor can register for one. This program provides female triathletes with information and support so that every SheROX Triathlon participant will feel a sense of personal satisfaction, accomplishment and empowerment about their SheROX Triathlon experience. The program is designed to help women feel comfortable about what to expect during training and on race day. In the process, the SheROX Mentor Program will create a network of female triathletes who share the common bond of participation in a premier womens athletic event.

In each SheROX location, we hand picked a group of experienced, enthusiastic, compassionate female triathletes who are passionate about the sport of triathlon and are committed to providing ongoing support to their mentees. Your mentor will be available to answer your questions via e-mail and will proactively send you regular tips and suggestions to address your needs and concerns. The SheROX Mentor Program also includes regular e-newsletters, group workouts, informational meetings, clinics and social get-togethers. Your mentor is there to listen to your concerns and questions, and help address them so you will feel comfortable about training and the event.

To register for a mentor, please indicate that you would like to sign up for the SheROX Mentor Program as part of the registration process. The SheROX Mentor Program in Philadelphia will begin on or around April 1, 2010.