Greater Nashua Sprint Triathlon 2017 ~ Results

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Sprint Triathlon :
Triathlon : Swim .3 Mile, Bike 16 Miles, Run 3.1 Miles
  • Race Date: Sunday, June 11, 2017
  • Start Time: 9:00am
  • Entry Fee:$85-Individual
  • Location:Camp Sargent - YMCA Merrimack
  • Address: 141 Camp Sargent Rd.
  • City/State/Zip:Merrimack, New Hampshire 03054
  • Country: USA

Welcome to the eighth annual Greater Nashua Sprint Triathlon presented by the YMCA of Greater Nashua and The Center for Physical Therapy and Exercise. Whether you’re a first time triathlete or a veteran you will enjoy our clean lake, rolling hills, smooth run, as well as our hospitality and convenient race venue. You will also be racing to help good causes.

Many athletes will have their friends and families at the race cheering them on. This support is an important part of the race. We will have activities for the kids and food vendors at the race for your “support crew”. Come join in the fun!

Course Information:

Swim:

Length:
0.3 miles (580 yards)

Description:
A swim in a clean fresh water lake. The route is roughly triangular.

Map: Download PDF

Support:
There will be several lifeguards on the water during the swim. They will assist any swimmers. Swimming assist devices (tubes, noodles, floats) will be available to any swimmer that requests or needs them. Volunteers will also be available to help strip off wet suits.

Water temp:
May 31, 2016: 73°
June 3, 2016: 74°
June 6, 2016: 73°

Previous Year’s Temps:
June 12, 2015, 73°
June 4, 2014: 71°
June 22nd, 2013: 74°
May 30th 2012: 73°
June 9th, 2011: 77°
June 2nd 2010: 75°

Wet Suits:
Because the water temperature will be above 70°, wet suits are not needed, but are allowed. Visit Xterra and use coupon code R-NASHUA for a discount. Click here for rental information if you're not ready to purchase.

Route Markings:
Large colored buoys

Waves:
The waves will be by age and gender and based on the distribution of registered athletes. They are 2 minutes apart. The list of waves will be available at the packet pick-up.
3 special waves (sign up during online registration):

  1. Elite - 1st wave of the race. If you choose to race in the Elite Wave you will only be eligible for Overall Placing. You will not be eligible for Age Group Awards.
  2. Competitive - 2nd wave of the race. For those who are fast competitors but not wishing to compete in Elite.
  3. Beginner - Wave(s) toward the end of the race. You do not have to be a beginner to participate. This wave is for newbies and slower competitors.

Swim Caps:
All athletes will be required to wear a swim cap. Latex swim caps will be provided in the race packet/goodie bag.

Special Swim Caps:
Red caps will be gladly issued to anyone who would to be watched more closely in the water.

Taking a Break / Noodles:
A participant may rest by holding an inanimate object such as a lifeguard boat, rope or floating object/noodle. If you need a break, lifeguards are available to provide assistance. Participants must stay still while using the noodles or resting on boats, and must move out of the way of active swimmers. Participants may not make forward progress while using a noodle or resting on a boat.

Goggles:
Recommended but not required. Not provided.

ATTENTION: During the swim swimmers may come into contact with plant life and lily pads. Due to the warm temperatures the lily pads and grass at the bottom of the lake have grown fast. Under water plants may be felt when swimming and some lily pads have reached the surface. Please note you can swim right over and through the plants. If you have any concerns please raise your arm and a lifeguard will be there to help.

Bike:

Length:
9.6 miles

Description:
The route is relatively flat and follows a roughly clockwise lollipop route. We will return to the 16 mile double loop when the bridge construction project on Manchester Street is completed.

Map:
Map My Ride

Helmets:
All athletes are required to wear a bicycle helmet during the bike event. In addition, all helmets must be securely buckled prior to leaving the transition area. Riders will not be allowed to exit the transition area unless their helmet is buckled.

Traffic:
LOCAL TRAFFIC WILL BE ALLOWED ON THE RACE ROADS DURING THE RACE. Please be safe and watch for traffic at all times.

Police Support:
Police will monitor the crossing of all major roads and at other locations. In addition, police on motorcycles will monitor the bike route and escort the lead cyclist.

Route Markings:
The course will be generously marked and all turns will have extra markings.

Support on Course:
There will be volunteers at several locations. A vehicle provided and staffed by Goodale’s Bike Shop will travel the course and assist any racer and follow the last racer.

Number:
All racers will need a number on their bike. All numbers are included in the registration bag.

Bikes:
Only upright bikes are allowed in this race. Recumbent bikes or bikes with fairings will not be permitted to race. Bikes should be in good mechanical condition.

Drafting:
Drafting is NOT allowed.

Water:
There will be no water on the course; riders are strongly urged to carry a water bottle on their bike.

Repair:
A repair tent is anticipated near the transition area to assist with any minor fixes or tire inflation.

Run:

Length:
3.1 miles

Description:
Flat run on local roads west of Camp Sargent.

Map: Download PDF

Traffic:
LOCAL TRAFFIC WILL BE ALLOWED ON THE RACE ROADS DURING THE RACE. Please be safe and watch for traffic at all times.

Route Markings:
The course will be generously marked.

Numbers:
All racers will need a number on shirt. Numbers are included in the race packet.

Support:
There will volunteers at the water stations.

Water:
There will be two water stations on the course.

Directions:

Merrimack is a one hour commute from Boston, one hour from the seacoast, and one hour from the mountains, placing this thriving community of approximately 27,000 people right in the heart of it all. It is a town rich in history. For example, Matthew Thornton, one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence, called Merrimack home.

Handicap parking is available at Camp Sargent. General parking is available at Veterans Park and Thorntons Ferry Elementary School - both adjacent to the park. Camp Sargent Road closes at 8:15am, so please plan accordingly with parking. Visit Event Info for a map of the venue.

Other Info:

2017 Results:


2017 Results at: millenniumrunning.com 

Previous Results:


2016 Results at: millenniumrunning.com
2015 Results at: raceresult.com
2014 Results at archive.org: Overall / Relay 
2013 Results at archive.org: Overall / Age Group / Relay 
2012 Results at: archive.org 
2011 Results at: active.com or archive.org 

2010 Results at: archive.org 

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