Course Map  

Transition Information 

Transition area 

The transition area maps will be provided online and at registration. There will be large maps with course experts to help athletes and parents understand the courses.  The transition area will be set up in the drop off circle for the pool and the first line of parking spaces.  

When selecting a spot and setting up your transition area, there are a few things to keep in mind:  

1) Select the best rack for your bike.  We will have spaces for hanging bikes, wooden wheel in racks and an area for kickstands.   

2) Make your space small.  We have many athletes that need to set up their equipment and space for everyone to travel in and out without road blocks. 

3) Alternate the direction of your bike.  If participants alternate the direction that their bikes face, it will help maximize space. 

4) Know the flow.  Become familiar of where you enter transition from the swim or first run, where you exit and enter from the bike and where you exit for the final run.  

Transition Time 

This time will be counted towards your overall race time, though there is no time limit.    

Course Marking/Volunteers 

The bike and run course will be marked so the athletes will know what direction to go, but we will also have volunteers out on the course to help along the way.   

DUATHLON -Run #1 Information 

The FIRST run segment will take place on the same run loop as the final run loop. They will start at the Transition Run exit and run the loop all the way back to where the swimmers are entering the transition area.  ALL DUATHLETES will run .6 mile.  Once the DUATHLETES complete the first run and return to the transition area they will do the same Bike and Run course as listed for their age group.   

Walking/Resting on the run course Athletes may walk or stop to rest on the run course, but again this time will be counted towards their final time.   

TRIATHLON -Swim Information 

The swim will be in the indoor pool at the high school.  The flow will be in a snake pattern with athletes swimming down, back, down and back.  For the older age groups, they will swim this pattern twice.  At the end of the first loop, they will get out of the pool and walk back to the start point to swim a second round. The first wave will begin at approximately 9:30am.                

7-10 Age Groups

One Loop

11-14 Age Group                 

Two Loops  

Bike Safety 

The bike course is a closed course in that no vehicles will be traveling on any of the course’s roads. Off Duty Police Officers and Volunteers will be stationed along the course and at all turns.   Bike Equipment In keeping with USAT regulations for all youth races, NO AEROBARS OR AERODYNAMIC HELMETS are permitted.  These result in automatic disqualification.   

“Fat-Tire” Bikes 

Yes.  Fat tire bikes are allowed at this race.

Bike Information for all athletes 

Bike Course 

After walking their bikes out of transition, the athletes will mount their bikes and ride out to Sharpe Rd.  They will ride this south and pick up the bike path along side of Bloor Ln.  From this bike path, they will turn right onto another bike path that goes parallel to Ford Rd.  Athletes will turn right onto another bike path that travels along side of Mulberry St.  The athletes will travel back to Sharpe Rd where they will turn right to head back to transition.    The course will be totally closed to car traffic. The 7 – 10 year olds will complete one loop while  the 11 – 14 year olds will complete 2 loops. Athletes are responsible for counting their own laps.  After the athlete has completed the bike leg of the triathlon, they will then dismount the bike and walk/run it back into the bike to run transition area.      

Helmet 

YES!!!!  This rule is strictly enforced by both the USAT and the race organizers. This is one of three ways to be disqualified by not wearing a helmet.  You MUST wear a helmet correctly and the chinstrap must be buckled ANYTIME you are on your bike. We have had athletes put their helmets on backwards.  For safety, athletes need to wear their helmets properly and we will stop any racers who are not wearing their helmet correctly.   This includes before, during, and after the race.  If you are riding your bike from your car to the transition area, you MUST have your helmet properly on and buckled.  Same for after the race. Parents, you too! Set a good example!  You might be disqualified if you do not properly wear a helmet! You are responsible for providing your own helmet.    

Bike Selection 

Bike selection is a personal thing.  Any kind of bike can be used, as long as it meets safety requirements, but no training wheels are allowed. It must be in working order, and handlebar ends must be plugged.  A volunteer will be checking bikes when you enter the transition area to insure that your bar ends are plugged.  

Kickstand 

Bike racks will be provided. Athletes will have the option of using a bike rack or a kickstand. Athletes who have kickstands must position their bikes in the kickstand area of the transition area.    

Run Information Run Course 

The run segment will be run counter clockwise on the south side of the building and around the track.  The course surfaces will consist of concrete sidewalks, pavement and track surface.  The 7-10 Age Group will run one .6 mile lap while the 11-14 Age Group will run two laps for a total of 1.2 miles.  A water station will be available as they exit transition where the second lap starts.  The athlete must wear their bib number on their front for the run.

Walking/Resting on the run course 

Athlete may walk or stop to rest on the run course, but again this time will be counted towards their final time.   

Course Marking/Volunteers 

The run course will be marked so the athletes will know what direction to head, but we will also have volunteers out on the course to help along the way. Keep the course markers on your left throughout the course.  

Additional Information 

Water/Aid Stations 

Water/ aid station will be located immediately after you exit the transition area on the run. At the finish, all athletes will receive a yummy snack and there will be water available.  There will be certified First-Aid/CPR personnel available throughout the competition.   

Parking 

Parking is located in the parking lot on the south side of the property and east of the transition  

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