The Tri for Fun Sprint Triathlon & Duathlon for Fun ~ Results
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| The Tri for Fun Sprint Triathlon & Du for Fun : |
| Triathlon : TRI for FUN Triathlon Distance: Swim .5 miles Bike 16 miles Run 3 miles. DU for FUN Duathlon Distance: Run 3 miles Bike 16 miles Run 3 miles |
- Race Date: Saturday, June 2, 2012
- Start Time: 8:00 am
- Entry Fee:Tri for Fun $55 until 11/1/11, $65 until race week, $75 race week, $85 Race day. Du for Fun $50 until 11/1/11, $60 until race day, $70 race day.
- Address: Rancho Seco Park
- City/State/Zip:Herald, California 95638
- Country: USA
- Race Website http://www.tbfracing.com/event...
The ORIGINAL TRI FOR FUN Series with Awards for each five-year age group in it's 28th year! Half mile swim - sixteen mile bike - three mile run. T-Shirt, post race hot food, parking all included. DU for FUN Duathlon option for non-swimmers!
Course Information:
Bike - The bike course is 16-miles. You will exit the transition area and then mount your bike. From there you will exit the park and make a right hand turn on Hwy 104, making a U-turn at the turn around point and returning to the park. Please be careful while on the road. Riders must stay to the right at all times! Riders must not draft other riders: You must maintain at least THREE bike length at all times behind the rider in front of you, and you MUST ride single file while on the Highway. Passing is allowed in a timely manner when it is safe to do so. After passing return to the right side of the road and continue to ride safely. Failure to do so will result in a drafting penalty or disqualification. Crossing the centerline at ANY time will also result in disqualification. Proceed to the turn around on Hwy 104 and return to the park. Traffic has the right-of-way on the road so ride CAREFULLY. The Bike course will Not have an aid station. Water and electrolyte beverage, along with gels will be available in the transition area.
Run - The run course begins directly outside the transition area and is a 3 mile out-and-back course on fire roads and trails within the park. There will be two aid stations with water and electrolyte beverage, plus energy gels on the run course. One at the start of the run, and one at the turn-around point on the run course. ALL athletes must wear their race number on the front of their body during the run and have it when crossing the finish line.
Transition Area - The Transition area will be on a first-come basis, with the exception of Reserved Bike Racks for TRI Clubs. The transition area at all TBF Racing events is for athletes only. All non-athletes must remain outside of the transition area at all times on race day. Bodymarking will be take place at the entrance to the transition area and must be completed before you enter the transition area. Athletes will have their race number marked on their legs and arms and have their age division on their calf. Glass or bottles are not allowed in the transition area.
Aid Stations:
Aid stations will be located in the transition area and at mile one and two on the run course, serving cold water, energy gels, and electrolyte beverage.
Directions:
From Sacramento, take Highway 99 south to the Twin Cities Road/Highway 104 exit. Go east on Highway 104, 15 miles, to the Rancho Seco Park exit. Take the first right after passing the two towers.
From the Bay Area, take Highway 80 towards Sacramento. Take Highway 99 south towards Stockton. Exit on Highway 104 and head east towards Jackson. Turn right into Rancho Seco Park.
From Sunrise Blvd and Highway 50, head south towards Jackson Highway on Sunrise Blvd. Turn left on Jackson Highway and proceed ~4.5 miles to Dillard Road. Turn right on Dillard Road. Turn left on Clay Station Road. Turn left on Highway 104. Turn right into Rancho Seco Park.
Other Info:
Competitor Goodies:
Included for each competitor is a TRI for FUN TriathlonTech-tee Race Shirt, swim cap, athlete goody bag with CLIF Bar and Emerald Nuts product samples.
Divisions/Awards:
First place Overall Male and Female in the TRI for FUN Triathlon will receive Overall Champion Awards. There will be awards five deep in each five-year age group, and for Clydesdale and Athena divisions for the TRI for FUNl Triathlon. Relay Team awards will be for the Top three teams in each Division of Male, Female and Coed.
Equipment:
Expected water temperature for Rancho Seco Park Lake will be 72-76 degrees. Wetsuits are optional. Swim fins and snorkels are not allowed. Helmets must be worn and buckled on the bike at all times. Run numbers must be worn on the run and when crossing the finish line. Listening devices of any kind: MP3, IPod, headphones, etc.. are not allowed.
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