The 2011 race is now sold out as we've reached capacity of 1,000 athletes.  Thank you for registering in advance.  No more registrations are being accepted.  No wait lists, no exceptions. 

To inquire about sponsoring our event, please contact Steve Tanzilli at stanzilli@sportslegendsgroup.com or at 412-400-6844.

To view the sponsorship packages available, please click here for the Sponsorship Packet.  Currently this is a 2010 packet but similar rates and packages still apply.

• Fun for the entire family!!
• All races will take place at the North Shore Riverfront Park/Great Lawn along the Allegheny River between PNC park and Heinz Field.
  Participants and spectators will appreciate the exciting backdrops of the beautiful city over the three vital
  rivers in the area.
• Proceeds of the event benefit Friends of the Riverfront to increase awareness and engagement with the Pittsburgh region's rivers and riverfronts through activities, stewardship and expansion of water and land trails.
• Join us the day before on Sat., July 30th for the EXPO from 10am to 3pm.  Expo will take place at race site at the North Shore Riverfront Park/Great Lawn along the Allegheny River between PNC park and Heinz Field.

For more recent years results for this event, click on Results Tab at Top of Page and select the year you wish to view. 

Click on PDF above to view Athlete Guide.

International Distance Triathlon, Sprint Distance Triathlon, and Adventure Race are all separate awards

• Top 3 Overall Male and Top 3 Overall Female
• Male Age Groups (Top 3 in each)
  • 19 and under, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65+
• Female Age Groups (Top 3 in each)
  • 19 and under, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65+
• Top 3 Clydesdale (Male 200+ lbs) 
• Top 3 Athenas (Females 150+ lbs)   
• Top 3 Physically Challenged - please contact race director for a course overview.
• Relays - First Overall 
  • Male Team
  • Female Team
  • Co-ed Team

EXPO

From 10am to 2pm on Saturday, July 30th.  At race site at North Shore Riverfront Park/Great Lawn along the Allegheny River between PNC park and heinz Field.

International Distance Triathlon Course

1.5K Swim
The swim course will consist of a 1.5K swim along the North Shore in the open waters of the Allegheny River. Swimmers will enter the water and swim towards the Roberto Clemente Bridge where they will make the turn around and head back towards the exit at the boat ramp near Heinz Field.  Participants will then run into  transition area located in the North Shore Riverfront Park/Great Lawn along the Allegheny River between PNC park and Heinz Field.

40K Bike
After leaving transition, participants will head out to complete the 40K bike course consisting of two fast loops.  Mount on bikes on Art Rooney Avenue and North Shore Drive.  Head right onto North Shore Drive, left onto Dorsett, right onto West General Robinson Street, left onto Mazeroski Way, right onto HOV Lane of I-279, u-turn at end of HOV Lane at Perryville exit, head back towards city on HOV Lane, exit straight onto Reedsdale Street, left onto Dorsett, right onto West General Robinson Street, left onto Art Rooney Ave.  After two laps - Dismount off bikes at same location on Art Rooney Avenue and North Shore Drive.

10K Run
The final portion of the race will consist of a scenic 10K run along the Allegheny River. After leaving transition, participants will run north along the Allegheny River to Millvale and back to finish at the North Shore Riverfront Park.

Sprint Distance Triathlon Course

600 Meter Swim
The swim course will consist of a point to point 600 meter swim along the North Shore in the open waters of the Allegheny River. Swimmers will enter the water at same start as the International Distance Tri (above) and swim downstream towards the exit at the boat ramp near Heinz Field.  Participants will then run into  transition area located in the North Shore Riverfront Park/Great Lawn along the Allegheny River between PNC park and Heinz Field.


20K Bike
After leaving transition, participants will head out to complete the 20K bike course consisting of one fast loop.  Mount on bikes on Art Rooney Avenue and North Shore Drive.  Head right onto North Shore Drive, left onto Dorsett, right onto West General Robinson Street, left onto Mazeroski Way, right onto HOV Lane of I-279, u-turn at end of HOV Lane at Perryville exit, head back towards city on HOV Lane, exit straight onto Reedsdale Street, left onto Dorsett, right onto West General Robinson Street, left onto Art Rooney Ave. After one lap - Dismount off bikes at same location on Art Rooney Avenue and North Shore Drive.

5K Run
The final portion of the race will consist of a scenic 3.1 mile run along the Allegheny River. After leaving transition, participants will run north along the Allegheny River just beyond the I-579 overpass and back to finish at the North Shore Riverfront Park.

Adventure Race

2 Mile Paddle
Participants will start with a 2 mile paddle (using either a kayak or a canoe) and will head up the Allegheny to the turnaround RR track overpass at Convention Center around 10th Street. Participants will make their way back down the river to exit the water at the boat ramp near Heinz Field and make their way into transition area.   Athletes must provide their own kayaks or arrange for kayak rentals.  Please see below about Kayak Rentals. NO TANDEM RACING ALLOWED IN KAYAK AND NO INFLATABLE KAYAKS ALLOWED.  NO STAND UP PADDLES ALLOWED.

20K Bike
After leaving transition, participants will head out to complete the 20K bike course consisting of one fast loop.  Mount on bikes on Art Rooney Avenue and North Shore Drive.  Head right onto North Shore Drive, left onto Dorsett, right onto West General Robinson Street, left onto Mazeroski Way, right onto HOV Lane of I-279, u-turn at end of HOV Lane at Perryville exit, head back towards city on HOV Lane, exit straight onto Reedsdale Street, left onto Dorsett, right onto West General Robinson Street, left onto Art Rooney Ave.  After one lap - Dismount off bikes at same location on Art Rooney Avenue and North Shore Drive.

5K Run
The final portion of the race will consist of a scenic 3.1 mile run along the Allegheny River. After leaving transition, participants will run north along the Allegheny River just beyond the I-579 overpass and back to finish at the North Shore Riverfront Park.

Kayak Rentals

Each individual must furnish their own kayaks or make their own arrangements for kayak rentals.  Piranha Sports and/or Friends of the Riverfront will not be responsible and will not provide kayak rentals.   The race fee does not cover the cost of rentals.

~Saltsburg River and Trail:  http://www.rivtrail.com/contact_us.htm 
~Hazelbakers Canoe Outfitters:  http://www.hazelbakerscanoes.com 
~Mon Yough Outfitters, Milvale Riverfront Park.  Call 412-352-5358 or go to www.milvalepa.com/riverfront.aspx.
~Three Rivers Rowing Association (TRRA).  Available through a short term Kayak and Instruction Membership with TRRA. For more information, call 412-231-8772 or 412-231-5347 or go to www.threeriversrowing.org. 
~Kayak Pittsburgh.  Call 412-255-0564 or go to www.ventureoutdoors.org. 
~Exkursion Outfitters.  www.exkursion.com.  Email:  info@exkursion.com.  412-372-7030.  4037 William Penn Highway (Rt 22), Monroeville, PA  15146.

• Over $60 worth of goods for all athletes.
• Technical Shirts to all pre registered individuals.  $20 retail value.
• Finishing Medals to all finishers.
• State of the art chip timing and results.
• Free Digital photos* with results - no "proof" on photos.  Feel free to right click on photo, save picture as, and share with friends and family.  Over a $40 retail value.

* We make every effort to provide finishing photos aligned with your results under results page at www.piranha-sports.com/results.  Due to the flood of athletes coming across the finish line, athletes possibly not wearing bib # on front and/or it is not visable - not all photos are viewable.  However, one may also go to http://photos.piranha-sports.com to browse and find their own photos (this is where swim and bike photos typically are posted).  These photos are also free by "saving" or you may elect to purchase these photos at minimal prices.  There is no guarantee your photos will be taken and posted.  This photo service is a "free" service we provide above and beyond the expected entry fee as there is no other race organization that provides this service without extra charges.  Please do allow up to two weeks for photos to be posted.

Transition, Race Start, and Expo are all located at 100 N. Shore Dr., Pittsburgh, PA  15212

From the East

• I-76 (Pennsylvania Turnpike) WEST towards Harrisburg
• Exit #57 for Pittsburgh onto I-376 West
• Exit 1A toward Fort Duquesne Bridge/North Shore
• Merge onto I-279 North over Fort Duquesne Bridge
• Exit 7A on the left toward North Sore
• Turn slight left onto Reedsdale Street
• Turn left onto Allegheny Ave.
• Allegheny Ave. becones N. Shore Drive
• Transition, race start, and expo near corner of N. Shore Drive and Art Rooney Ave.

From the West

• I-76 EAST towards Pittsburgh
• Exit #28 onto I-79 South towards Pittsburgh
• Exit #72 onto I-279 South towards Pittsburgh
• Exit 7A toward North Shore
• Turn sharp left onto Reedsdale Street
• Right onto Mazeroski Way
• Right onto N. Shore Drive
• Transition, race start, and expo near corner of N. Shore Drive and Art Rooney Ave.

From the North

• I-90 SOUTH
• Exit #54-61 onto I-90 West towards Erie
• Exit #22A onto I-79 South towards Pittsburgh
• Exit 7A toward North Shore
• Turn sharp left onto Reedsdale Street
• Right onto Mazeroski Way
• Right onto N. Shore Drive
• Transition, race start, and expo near corner of N. Shore Drive and Art Rooney Ave.

 From the South

• I-79 NORTH
• Merge onto I-70 WEST / I-79 NORTH via exit on the left
• Exit #18 onto I-79 North towards Pittsburgh
• Exit #59A onto I-279 North towards Pittsburgh
• Exit 7A toward North Shore
• Turn slight left onto Reedsdale Street
• Left onto Allegheny Ave.
• Allegheny Ave. becomes N. Shore Drive
• Transition, race start, and expo near corner of N. Shore Drive and Art Rooney Ave.

Saturday, July 30, 2011

• 10:00am - 2:00pm - Race expo, packet pick-up for age groupers (Sunday racers) and optional bike inspection located at the North Shore Riverfront Park/Great Lawn along the Allegheny River between PNC park and Heinz Field. 
  12:00pm - First Timers Meeting.  Open to all age groupers to become familiar with some basic triathlon rules.
• BRING YOUR BIKE AND HELMET for optional inspection at early packet pickup.

Sunday, July 31, 2011

• 5:00am - 6:30am - Late packet pick-up, body marking, and LAST MINUTE BIKE AND HELMET optional inspections.   No race day registrations.
• Packet pick-up closes at 6:30am prompt!
• 6:30am - Pre-race meeting up on the Great Lawn followed by National Anthem.  TRANSITION AREA CLOSED.  ALL ATHLETES (TRIATHLETES AND ADVENTURE RACERS) MUST CLEAR TRANSITION AREA AT THIS TIME AND WILL NOT BE ABLE TO ENTER UNTIL RACE STARTS (i.e. - when they complete first leg of their event and enter transition).  No exceptions.  Please arrive early to drop off all items and situate yourself for the race.
• 6:45am - First Wave start for International Distance Triathlon.
• 6:45am - 1st Wave.  Men 39 and Under in International Distance Tri. Red Caps.
• 6:48am - 2nd Wave.  Men 40 and Over; Clydesdales in International Distance Tri.  Blue Caps.
• 6:51am - 3rd Wave.  All Females; Athenas; Relays in International Distance Tri.  Green Caps.
• 7:24am - Approximate Start of Sprint Triathlon - will start after last International Swimmer passes the start line of Sprint.  Wave Assignments to be Determined. 
• 7:24am (approximate) - 4th Wave.  Men 39 and Under in Sprint Distance Tri.  Yellow Caps.
• 7:27am (approximate) - 5th Wave. Men 40 and Over; Clydesdales; Females 24 and Under in Sprint Distance Tri.  Orange Caps.
• 7:30am (approximate) - 6th Wave.  Females 25 and Over; Athenas; Relays in Sprint Distance Tri.  Pink Caps.
• 7:55am - Approximate Start of Adventure Race.  Bring your own kayak, pfd's (life jackets), and paddles.  NO TANDEM RACING ALLOWED IN KAYAK AND NO INFLATABLE KAYAKS ALLOWED.  NO STAND UP PADDLES ALLOWED.
• 7:55am (approximate) - 7th Wave.  All Men; Clydesdales in Adventure Race. 
• 7:58am (approximate) - 8th Wave.  All Females; Athenas; Relays in Adventure Race. 
• 10:00am - Musical Performance on the stage by Caleb Lovely until awards begin - www.caleblovely.com . 
• 10:30am - Official results posted.  This is your opportunity to review your own results.  Once awards ceremony begins, all results are final.
• 10:45am - Awards ceremony.  Awards will not be mailed.  
• 10:45am - Transition area closed.

Race director/management may alter any part or distance of the event as dictated by event day conditions, such as weather.

For a full listing of USAT Sanctioning Rules, please review USA Triathlon rules at http://triathlon.teamusa.org/content/index/1684