16th Annual John Masterson Memorial Rocketman Triathlon
Events
| Rocketman Triathlon : |
| triathlon : Swim ½ mile, Bike 20.4 miles, Run 4.6 miles |
- Race Date: Sunday, August 23, 2009
- Start Time: 8am
- Location:Redstone Arsenal
- Address: Col. Hudson Recreation Area
- City/State/Zip:Huntsville, Alabama 35808
- Country: USA
- Race Website http://teamrockettri.org/club%...
2009 Rocketman Triathlon Race Info:
The Team Rocket Tri Club invites you to participate in the 16th Annual John Masterson Memorial Heart Center Rocketman Triathlon at 8:00 AM on August 23, 2009 at the Col. Hudson Recreation Area on beautiful Redstone Arsenal.
This race benefits USMCR Toys for Tots Program. All participants and spectators are URGED to bring a new toy to the race. The toys should be turned in at packet pickup.
Course Information:
Triathlon Race Course:
Swim:
One half mile in the Tennessee River point to point on two sides of triangular cours. Swimmers will enter the water in a time trial format one at a time with a short interval. Swimmers will be seeded based upon their estimated swim times provided on entry form. Estimated times are as follows: Advanced (under 15minutes); Intermediate (15-20minutes); Beginner (20+minutes).
Bike:
20.4 mile course out and back on paved asphalt. The course has a couple of rolling hills, but primarily flat and fast. No water on the bike course. It is recommended that you carry at least one bottle on the bicycle. Please check your bike to ensure that all bar ends are capped.
Run:
4.65 mile course on a combination of asphalt roads, gravel roads and smooth gravel trail. The run will be challenging due to heat and several gradual hills. There will be several water/Gatorade stations on the course. Please stay hydrated!!!
Important:
Due to increased security on Redstone Arsenal from the events of September 11 you are reminded that all adults must have picture ID with them while entering. Also, all cars entering must have proof of current insurance. Weapons to include knives, guns, etc. are NOT ALLOWED on base. All vehicles are subject to be searched. Please do not complain to the guards on the gates if you and your vehicle are searched or delayed, but please thank them as you pass through. Please get to the gate early we have worked with the guards and moved the race start time to 8 am we will not delay the start. (If the race is cancelled for any reason, partial refunds
Swim:
One half mile in the Tennessee River point to point on two sides of triangular cours. Swimmers will enter the water in a time trial format one at a time with a short interval. Swimmers will be seeded based upon their estimated swim times provided on entry form. Estimated times are as follows: Advanced (under 15minutes); Intermediate (15-20minutes); Beginner (20+minutes).
Bike:
20.4 mile course out and back on paved asphalt. The course has a couple of rolling hills, but primarily flat and fast. No water on the bike course. It is recommended that you carry at least one bottle on the bicycle. Please check your bike to ensure that all bar ends are capped.
Run:
4.65 mile course on a combination of asphalt roads, gravel roads and smooth gravel trail. The run will be challenging due to heat and several gradual hills. There will be several water/Gatorade stations on the course. Please stay hydrated!!!
Important:
Due to increased security on Redstone Arsenal from the events of September 11 you are reminded that all adults must have picture ID with them while entering. Also, all cars entering must have proof of current insurance. Weapons to include knives, guns, etc. are NOT ALLOWED on base. All vehicles are subject to be searched. Please do not complain to the guards on the gates if you and your vehicle are searched or delayed, but please thank them as you pass through. Please get to the gate early we have worked with the guards and moved the race start time to 8 am we will not delay the start. (If the race is cancelled for any reason, partial refunds
Directions:
Directions To Race Site:
Entrance to this race for vehicles that do not have an Arsenal sticker/pass must be from Redstone Arsenal Gate 1, which is located on Martin Road, West of South Memorial Pkwy, Hwy 231. Coming from the North on Hwy 231, turn right, which is west, onto Martin Rd. Coming from the south on Hwy 231, turn right and loop over South Memorial Pkwy onto Martin Rd. and continue west. Redstone Arsenal Gate 1 is approximately 2 miles west down Martin Rd. Continue approximately 2 miles on Martin Rd to the intersection of Patton Rd South. Continue South on Patton Rd. and follow the signs to the triathlon, which is at Col. Hudson Recreation area. All vehicles entering the base without a sticker or pass must exit the Gate 1. If you do have access to the Arsenal please try to use another gate if possible to reduce congestion at Gate 1.
Entrance to this race for vehicles that do not have an Arsenal sticker/pass must be from Redstone Arsenal Gate 1, which is located on Martin Road, West of South Memorial Pkwy, Hwy 231. Coming from the North on Hwy 231, turn right, which is west, onto Martin Rd. Coming from the south on Hwy 231, turn right and loop over South Memorial Pkwy onto Martin Rd. and continue west. Redstone Arsenal Gate 1 is approximately 2 miles west down Martin Rd. Continue approximately 2 miles on Martin Rd to the intersection of Patton Rd South. Continue South on Patton Rd. and follow the signs to the triathlon, which is at Col. Hudson Recreation area. All vehicles entering the base without a sticker or pass must exit the Gate 1. If you do have access to the Arsenal please try to use another gate if possible to reduce congestion at Gate 1.
Other Info:
Special Instructions:
All adults attending the race must have a valid form of ID to enter Redstone Arsenal, such as drivers license. This applies to spectators as well as competitors. No cameras will be allowed onto Redstone Arsenal. If you do not pick up your packet on Saturday August 23, you must get to the race site early and pick up your packet there. Make sure you have your USAT card with you or be prepared to buy a one day pass.
All adults attending the race must have a valid form of ID to enter Redstone Arsenal, such as drivers license. This applies to spectators as well as competitors. No cameras will be allowed onto Redstone Arsenal. If you do not pick up your packet on Saturday August 23, you must get to the race site early and pick up your packet there. Make sure you have your USAT card with you or be prepared to buy a one day pass.
2009 Results:
2009 Results at: besttimescct.com
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