2020 Pigman Triathlon - NEW DATE --

Events

Sprint Triathlon :
Triathlon : Swim 500 Meters, Bike 15.5 Miles, Run 3.1 Miles
Olympic Triathlon :
Triathlon : Swim 1500 Meters, Bike 24.9 Miles, Run 6.2 Miles
  • Race Date: Sunday, July 26, 2020
  • Location:Pleasant Creek State Recreation Area
  • Address: 4530 McClintock Road
  • City/State/Zip:Palo, Iowa 52324
  • Country: USA

The Pigman Sprint Triathlon is a favorite for top pros, serious amateurs, recreational racers, and first- time triathletes. This .5K swim, 25K bike and 5K run sells out very quickly.  The Pigman Sprint Triathlon is the perfect way to start your summer triathlon racing season.

$4,000 in Cash Prizes

A total prize purse of $4,000 will be divided amongst the overall winners, the first person crossing the finish line bonus and the fastest mixed club.


$250 Cash Prize for Club Winners

Clubs consisting of a minimum of 5 individual finishers will race for a $250 cash prize. Club members race as individuals and are also scored via cross-country style for their club.

See Prize and Awards for more details.


Relay Teams

Relay teams are welcome at the Pigman.  Top Male, Female or Coed teams will win awards.

See Prize and Awards for more details.


Race Free Next Year

We are doing it again in 2018. Win your age group and you also win a free entry into the next year’s Pigman Sprint Triathlon.

See Prize and Awards for more details.


Technical Tee Shirt

Short sleeve 100% microfiber polyester technical tee shirt will be given to each entrant.  Unisex and women sizes available.


Free Gifts and Door Prizes

There will be lots of free gifts, giveaways and raffle drawings this year worth thousands of dollars. Thanks to the official bike and triathlon sponsor, Gear West Bike and Triathlon, each participant will have a chance at winning a Trek 3700 Mountain Bike, a Blue Seventy Swim Skin, the popular Gear West Pack and much more.

See Post Race Activities for more details.


Time-Trial Swim Start Format

Elite athletes and teams will start in waves beginning at 7:30am. All other athletes will start in a Time-Trial format. For the Time-Trial start, athletes will line up according to their respective age group wave (USA Triathlon age is based on your age as of 12/31/18). One person will start every 3 seconds by crossing over the chip timing mat on the beach before entering the water.


Official Energy Drink & Gel

The official drink for the Pigman Triathlons is Gatorade. GU branded Energy Gel will be the official Gel of the Pigman Triathlons.


USA Triathlon Sanctioned Event

The Pigman Triathlon is a USA Triathlon sanctioned event. More details can be found at www.usatriathlon.org.


Timing Method

The Pigman Sprint Triathlon will be chip timed using the J-Chip.


Chiropractic and Massage Services

There will be free chiropractic and massage services for participants of the Pigman Triathlon.

Iowa Age Group State Championships & Iowa High School State Championships!

The USAT Iowa Age Group State Championship races qualify the top 25 percent or top five (whichever is greater) competitors of each age group for the 2019 Olympic-Distance Age Group National Championships in Cleveland, Ohio, on August 10.

USAT’s Iowa High School State Championship race will be held as part of the Pigman Sprint Triathlon, allowing young triathletes to showcase their talent against a competitive high-school field, while enjoying the support of the wider multisport community. 

Course Information:

Swim

Wave starts begin at 7:30am sharp. The .5K (547 yard) course is an out-and-back swim from Pleasant Creek State Park swimming beach. Buoys will be to the right. Boats and safety personnel will be on the lake at all times. Water temperature is typically between 60 and 72 degrees. Wet suits will be allowed according to USA Triathlon rules (less than 78 degrees).

Time-Trial swim start format

Elite athletes and teams will start in waves beginning at 7:30am. All other athletes will start in a Time-Trial format. For the Time-Trial start, athletes will line up according to their respective age-group wave (USA Triathlon age is based on your age as of Dec 31st). One person will start every 3 seconds by crossing over the chip timing mat on the beach before entering the water.


Bike

Our 25K (15.5 mile) bike course will take you through Iowa’s scenic countryside. Course marshals will be located throughout the route. Major intersections will have law enforcement personnel.

The course is T shaped.  It will be marked with arrows, caution signs and mile markers every 5 miles. There will be no aid stations along the bike course for the Pigman Sprint Triathlon.

All bikers must wear an ANSI approved or equivalent helmet and USA Triathlon rules will be strictly enforced. Bikers without helmets will not be allowed on the course. No drafting allowed; officials will patrol the entire course.


Run

The 5K (3.1 mile) run is a flat and fast 2 loop course and is totally within the confines of the park on paved roads.  There will be a water station. This water station will be on both sides of the road, and will be passed four times along the course.

Directions:

Pleasant Creek State Park is located 12 miles northwest of Cedar Rapids in eastern Iowa. To reach the park: From I-380 take exit #24 (Blairs Ferry Road) and head west to Palo (approximately six miles), turn north on County road W36 and follow signs. Closest airport to the park is the Eastern Iowa Airport. It is located about 30 minutes from the race site.

Other Info:

The transition area will be located in the parking lot of the beach area. It will be enclosed with fencing and or barricades. For the protection of you and your equipment, only participants are allowed into the transition area.

The transition will open at 6:00am on race morning. Bikes will be racked according to age group or division wave start designations. For safety reasons, riding bikes in the transition area is not allowed.

During the event, the transition will remain closed to everyone except athletes who are still in the process of racing.  No one including athletes who have already completed their event will be allowed into the transition area until it is reopened.  The transition will remain closed while bikes are on the course.

-) 2020 race registration? • Registration Information

Previous Results:

2019 Results at: truetimeracing.com 
2018 Results at: truetimeracing.com 
2017 Results at: racetecresults.com or jmsresults.com 
2016 Results at pigmantri.com: Overall / Age Group / Relay // Menu 
2015 Results at: pigmantri.com 
2014 Results at: pigmantri.com 
2013 Results at: pigmantri.com 
2012 Results at: pigmantri.com or active.com 
2011 Results at: pigmantri.com or active.com 

2010 Results at: pigmantri.com or active.com June 6, 2010 
2009 Results at: pigmantri.com or active.com June 7, 2009 
2008 Results at: pigmantri.com or active.com June 1, 2008 
2007 Results at: pigmantri.com or active.com June 3, 2007 
2006 Results at: pigmantri.com 
2005 Results at: pigmantri.com 
2004 Results at: pigmantri.com 
2003 Results at: pigmantri.com 
2002 Results at: pigmantri.com 
2001 Results at: pigmantri.com 

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