2011 Nathan Tempe Triathlon
Sponsored by Nathan Hydration Systems
September 25, 2011
Olympic / Sprint Triathlon and Relay

INTRODUCTION
Red Rock proudly announces the Fifth year of the Nathan Tempe Triathlon. Come out in compete in either the Olympic, Sprint or Relay (Olympic AND Sprint) race. Nathan will be the fourth event in the Red Rock Co Arizona Triathlon Series.  The swim is hosted in the calm waters of Tempe Town Lake, followed by the best Olympic bike course in Tempe, and a run along the multi-use path around the lake.

RACE FEATURES

• Chip Timing (5 splits)
• Gender specific cut Dri-Fit Event T-shirt
• Cool schwag from Nathan Performance Gear
• Awards 3 Deep Overall
• Awards 3 Deep for age categories
• Fully stocked run aid stations
• Race Photos Available
  
• Relays - Olympic AND Sprint (new for 2011)
• Pre-race Clinics
• Pre-Ride / Run Dates

Training Camps, Training Packages and Training Plans available

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
All participants start at Tempe Beach Park, on the south bank, just west of the Mill Avenue Bridge.

Notes on the Course - The swim takes place in a man-made lake that is very calm unless there are high winds (ie storm force). The swim course will be a rectangle for both the Sprint and Olympic athletes. Water temperatures will be approximately 80 degrees. We will be monitoring and posting the temperature of the lake right up to the event (note 78 degrees considered wetsuit legal by USAT). The bike portion is a relatively flat, urban, looped course; each loop is approximately 12.3 miles. The run is a 3.1 mile loop around Tempe Town Lake with some great views of ASU and the developing landscape of Tempe! Olympic distance athletes must complete 2 loops of the bike and 2 loops of the run course respectively.

COURSE MAPS COMING SOON! 

Weather - historical weather has high temperatures in the low 90's, with low's in the mid 60's. Its a dry heat!

REGISTRATION
Entry Fees

*Non-USAT members will be required to pay an additional $10, for a 1 day license from USAT. More information about USAT is listed here.

Mail in form - Coming Soon!

Athlete list - will be updated starting in September.

RACE DIVISIONS

Age Group
Age groups are broken down into 5-year increments, based on your age as of December 31, 2011.

Relay Teams
Relay teams consist of two or three members. For 2-person teams, one person must do two of the legs. For 3-person teams, each person does one leg. We have had some creative names, costumes etc...bring it on!

EVENT TIME SCHEDULE (Subject to Change)
ATHLETE GUIDE- will be available about 1 week before the event.

Saturday September 24, 2011
10:00am - 5:00pm: Registration and Packet Pickup at Tempe Beach Park
10:00am - 5:00pm: EXPO officially open!
10:00am - 5:00pm: Bike check-in (mandatory) at Tempe Beach Park

Sunday September 25, 2011
6:30am - Race begins with first wave
10:00am - Awards begin at Tempe Beach Park

DIRECTIONS / PARKING
Parking is available (limited) for athletes in the US Airways parking garage on Saturday. Parking on Sunday in the US Airways building is FREE! Once the garage is full you will need to park on city streets OR at other parking logs near Rio Salado and Mill Avenue. 

HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS
Information Coming Soon!! 

BENEFICIARY
A portion of all proceeds will benefit local charities and non-profits through out the valley.

VOLUNTEER
Can't race but would like to see what it is all about? Want to get involved in the community and possibly earn some cash for your favorite charity? Contact our volunteer coordinator for more details on how you can get involved! 

DISCLAIMER
The race course and timeline can be changed at the discretion of the race organization. All distances are approximate by GPS measurements. The race can be altered, postponed or cancelled with no refunds due to weather, natural disturbances, police activity, acts/threats of terrorism.