Happy Spring,

It is that time of year to think about registration for IABT Youth Triathlon/Duathlon Event (Fighting Childhood Obesity) on June 25, 2017.

IABT Youth Triathlon, Duathlon, Splash N Dash - Baltimore Ages 6 – 15

Be challenged in this Swim, Bike, Run event at Druid Hill Park in Baltimore, Maryland at City Park pool; BIKE through City parks and adjoining roads; and RUN through the Park near the Pool.

 Included with the price of your athlete registration:           Well organized and professional event, of course!           Race Technical T-Shirt           Custom Finisher Medal           RACE KIT Swag Bag of goodies           Customized Swim Cap (Keep Sake)           Post Race Food           Satisfaction of finishing a multisport race!           Meeting other athletes and establishing new friends!!! Awards are given to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places in each age group. Race courses are posted at http://theiabt.org/event/iabt-youth-triathlon-duathlon-event/. Register online athttp://www.active.com.  For more information, contact  Ivory Rich at [email protected]. Age Specific Race Distances by Events Triathlon Event 

• Ages 6-10 100yd swim/4m bike/1k run (Tri event)
• Ages 11-15 200yd swim/4m bike/2k run (Tri event)

 Duathlon Event

• Ages 6-15 1K run/4m bike/1K run (DU event)

 Splash N Dash Events

• Ages 6-9 100yd swim/1k run (Splash N Dash)
• Ages 10-15 200yd swim/2K run (Splash N Dash)

**Age as of 12/31/17

Event details and schedule

Race Description: This Multi-Disciplined Event will start and end in Druid Hill Park in Baltimore, MD........just 20 minutes from Downtown, 3 minutes from 83N/83S, 10 minutes from 695 N/695 S and 25 minutes from 95S/95S. The entire Race Series is within the park and is overall an easy course. This is a great event for the kids 6 years to 15 years of age. POLICIES (No Refunds) Why You Should Take Part: IABT’s Youth Triathlon/Duathlon is important because it is designed to take on a cause that near and dear to our hearst, overcoming childhood obesity. The event takes place on a scenic, closed course in the early part of Summer. The weather is perfect, the course is perfect, and enjoyment is guaranteed. It starts at the Community swimming pool, then loops within the park and ends with a scenic course for the run. The support from the crowd is sure to motivate and inspire you even more. This event includes packet pick up within walking distance to the course front door and remains an effort to fight against overcoming childhood obesity. Each race has a participant limit, so register early to ensure a spot. Race Details: Event Date: Saturday, June 25, 2017 Time: 6 am - 10:30 am Parking will be available in the park. (Will be updated closer to race) Waivers & ID: Must bring Photo ID and USAT Membership Info (No exceptions) - Please purchase One Day Membership if you are not an Annual Members Packet pick up times and location: Friday, June 23, 2017 (2-5 pm) Saturday, June 24, 2017 (9- 2 pm) at Druid Hill Park Main Office Timeline of EventsTransition Open: 6 amTransition Closes: 6:45 amNational Anthem: 6: 45 amOpening Remarks: 6:50 am Race Starts:7 am: Triathlon Begins7:15 am: Duathlon Begins9:00 am: Splash N Dash Event BeginsAwards Ceremony: 10:30 am Age Specific Race Distances by Events Triathlon Event 

• Ages 6-10 100yd swim/4m bike/1k run (Tri event)
• Ages 11-15 200yd swim/4m bike/2k run (Tri event)

 Duathlon Event

• Ages 6-15 1K run/4m bike/1K run (DU event)

 Splash N Dash Events

• Ages 6-9 100yd swim/1k run (Splash N Dash)
• Ages 10-15 200yd swim/2K run (Splash N Dash)

Course Info & Maps

Splash N Dash Run  Course After Swim (AGES 6-9):

1. Swim Course (See Map Below)
2. Out of Swim Area

• Head Straight on Pool Service Drive
• Make a Right on East Drive until you reach turn around point,
• Head back in opposite direction on East Drive
• Make a Right on East Coast Driveway then immediate left by Tennis Course
• Head towards FINISHERS Chute 
• Download Course BELOW or View http://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/152255650

Splash N Dash Run Course After Swim (AGES 10-15):

1. Swim Course (See Map Below)
2. Out of Swim Area

• Head Straight on Pool Service Drive
• Make a Right on East Drive
• Make a Right on Red Run Drive
• Make a Right on East Drive  
• (Loop 3 times) 
• On the Final Lap continue on East Drive 
• At the Cone Make a left towards East Coastal Driveway
• Make a turn at the turaround on East Coastal Driveway
• Make a Right at Tennis Courts 
• Continue to FINISHER's Chute
• Download Map Below or View www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/1522589893

DU Bike Course RUN (AGES 6-15):

1. Start on Back Side of Pool
2. Make a Right on to East Drive 
3. Head Straight on East Drive
4. Make a Right of Red Run Drive
5. Make a Right on East Drive
6. Head towards Transition
7. Download Map Below or View http://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/1522715050

DUATHLON EVENT 
DU Bike Course RUN (AGES 6-15):

1. See Run Course START(See Map Below)
2. Out of Transition

• Head straight on East Drive 
• Make a left on Swann Drive,
• Then a right on to Beechwood Drive to the turnaround distance marker (2 miles)
• Repeat Course)
• Then head back to transition area; (See Map Below or View http://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/1522641442

DU RUN Course After BIKE (AGES 6-15):

1. RUN Course Start (See Below)
2. Bike Course Map (See Below)
3. Run Course FINISH

• Out of Transition (Run)
• Head Straight East Drive
• Make a Right on Red Run Drive 
• Make a Right on East Drive 
• At the Cone Make a left towards Tennis Courts 
• Continue to FINISHER's Chute

1. Download Map Below or View http://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/1522732003

TRIATHLON EVENT
 

TRI BIKE Course After SWIM (AGES 6-15):

1. Swim Course (See Map Below)
2. Out of Transition

• Head Straight East Drive
• Make a left on East Drive,
• Make a left on Swann Drive,
• Then a right on to Beechwood Drive
• To the turnaround distance marker 
• Head back towards Transition (2 miles)
• Repeat Course above one more time
• Return to Transition
• Download Map Below or View http://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/1522641442

TRI RUN Course After BIKE (AGES 6-9):

1. Swim Course (See Map Below)
2. Bike Course (See Map Below)
3. Run Course

• Out of Transition (Run)
• Head Straight East Drive
• Make a Right on Red Run Drive 
• Make a Right on East Drive 
• At the Cone Make a left towards East Coastal Driveway
• Make a turn at the turaround on East Coastal Driveway
• Make a Right at Tennis Courts 
• Continue to FINISHER's Chute
• Download Map Below or View http://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/1522732003

TRI RUN Course After BIKE (AGES 10-15):

1. Swim Course (See Map Below)
2. Bike Course (See Map Below)
3. Run Course

• Out of Tansition
• Head Straight on East Drive
• Make a Right on Red Run Drive
• Make a Right on East Drive   
• On the Final Lap continue on East Drive 
• Make a left towards Tennis Courts 
• Continue to FINISHER's Chute
• Download Map Below or View www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/1522589893

ROAD CLOSURES: REOPEN by 10 am

 Included with the price of your athlete registration:

• Well organized and professional event, of course!

• Race Technical T-Shirt

• Custom Finisher Medal

• RACE KIT Swag Bag of goodies

• Customized Swim Cap (Keep Sake)
• Post Race Food

• Satisfaction of finishing a multisport race!

• Meeting other athletes and establishing new friends!!!

Giving: The IABT's Triathlon/Duathlon and Splash N Dash Event will benefit IABT's Overcome Childhood Obesity Through Multi-Disciplined Sports Campaign that is spearheaded by our Junior Athletes. IABT's Junior Athlete kicked off their three year childhood obesity campaign designed to teach low and moderate income, under-served and underrepresented communities youth alternative ways to fight obesity through multi-disciplined sports. www.theiabt.org