| *ONLINE REGISTRATION CLOSED - Register at Race Site* |
Thank you to those who have registered early via online registration. We have now closed online registration as we prepare for this exciting weekend.
If you wish to register in person at race site, please do so this Saturday between 1:00pm and 4:00pm. Registrations will be accepted on a first come, first serve basis, so be sure to arrive early!! Race director/staff may close registration at race site as deemed necessary depending on number of entrants.
Click on the pdf registration form below, print out, fill out entirely, and bring with you to race site. Cash Only.
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| PRIVATE LAKE - PLEASE RESPECT RULES |
THIS IS A STATE PARK LAKE AND PROPERTY. PLEASE ADHERE PARK'S RULES:
ABSOLUTELY NO SWIMMING IN LAKE PRIOR TO EVENT AS NO LIFEGUARDS ARE ON DUTY
If you violate any of these rules, you will be banned from the race and no refund will be issued.
Water temperature in the past has been around 75 degrees.
Thank you.
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| Event Summary |
- A Greater Atlantic Multisport Series Event
- A Greater Atlantic Club Challenge Race
- Open to all participants 15 and older
- Diamondman™"/"Diamondgirl™" is Delaware's longest triathlon in history!
- Bike course combines the famous Escape from Fort Delaware Triathlon and Lums Pond Triathlon/Duathlon courses. Super flat and fast course.
- Every year this race has had over 95% finishers!!
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| Additional Options |
When signing up online, consider these options:
Run Race Belts - Allows you to attach your run bib #s and a quick get away in transition area by affixing number and belt via belt clip. Will be handed out at race packet pickup. Cost: $10.00.
Donation to Lums Pond State Park - Help Lums Pond State Park with a donation. 100% of your donation minus $1 processing fee will go to the state Park. Choose from $10, $20, or $50.
16 or 8 week training program - Designed by our coaching partner Mid-Atlantic Multisport (www.midatlanticmultisport.com), has been created specifically for athletes preparing for the Delaware Diamondman Triathlon.
Includes:
- Detailed daily schedule describing duration and intensity of each training session
- Training sessions designed to simulate the race course conditions
- Web-based training log
- Race-day tips, strategies and nutrition recommendations
- Mid-Atlantic Multisport race belt
Cost: $295.00 for 16 week and $195.00 for 8 week
PX Triathlon Race Suits - Choose from Male or Female Styles as shown. Choose between complete outfits, bottoms, or tops. Upon selecting and paying for this item, PX Triathlon will contact you directly regarding style (Gender preference) and Sizes. Currently available in Female Sizes Small, Medium, Large. Male Sizes are Medium, Large, and XL's.
  
Swim Warm-Up Clinic - Piranha Sports has teamed up with Tri-Guards. Following the first timers meeting on the day before, all participants are offered the opportunity to take a swim clinic with lifeguards. This clinic is designed to provide swimmers with an opportunity to swim in the same water* they will compete in, learn proper etiquette in the water, and learn proper spotting methods. Tri-Guards are lifeguards who are experienced watermen with great knowledge of water safety. The intention of this clinic is to make sure that the swim the next day is as safe as possible, help create confidence in participants, and provide the opportunity to get a feel of the aquatic environment they will be racing in the next day. Cost: $10.00.
*The swim area may be restricted as to ensure proper supervision for everyone’s safety. Lifeguards and race director have full authority to establish swim zones, modify, or cancel as condition(s) and permits warrant.
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| Athlete Guide |
Click on PDF above to view.
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| Awards |
- Each Race has separate awards
- Top 5 Overall Male and Top 5 Overall Female for Half Distance
- Top 3 Overall Male and Top 3 Overall Female for Sprint
- 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.
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| Course |
SPRINT COURSE:
Swim for sprint is 0.6 miles - in water start.
- Expected water temperature around 74 degrees. Wetsuits allowed and optional if water temperature is 78 degrees or less taken on race morning. Come prepared with a wetsuit just in case.
- Swim Cut Off Rule. All participants are expected to be able to complete the swim discipline maintaining a steady consistent stroke and able to maintain on course. Lifeguards are provided for emergency situations and to prevent swimmers from drowning. Any swimmer who is in constant need of aid from lifeguards along the swim is considered to be a hazard to themselves and other swimmers and has not prepared properly for the race (this includes breaks, and redirection on course). If a lifeguard at any point feels an athlete is taking too much attention, the lifeguard reserves the right to remove the athlete from the race. This removal will result in a DNF (Did Not Finish) from the entire race (the athlete will not be allowed to compete in the bike or run) at which point athlete must hand in their timing chip to lifeguard or designated staff person.
- Start and finish at the boat ramp area.
- Special transition area available near swim exit. This area will be available for those who wish to wear sneakers for the 1/4 mile trek from the swim exit to the "regular" transition area. Please lave your sneakers in this designated area and you may not leave anything behind such as wetsuits, goggles, caps in this special transition area. Failure to do so will result in a 4 minute penalty.
Bike for sprint is 16 miles - flat and fast.
- Exit Transition area and head straight onto Route 71 (Red Lion Road)
- Left onto Chesapeake City Road
- Right onto Frazer Road
- Left onto Denny Road. Sharp turn. Slow down!
- Left onto Steele Road
- Left onto Chesapeake City Road
- Right onto Route 71
- Immediately after RR tracks, turn right onto Kirkwood-St. Georges Road
- Bike turn around for SPRINT bike course at Kirkwood/St. Georges Road Overpass of Route 1.
Run for sprint course is 2 miles around campground loop (out and back). Stay to the left of each other throughout run.
HALF COURSE:
Swim for half - 1.2 miles - in water start
Expected water temperature around 74 degrees. Wetsuits allowed and optional if water temperature is 78 degrees or less taken on race morning. Come prepared with a wetsuit just in case.
Swim Cut Off Rule. All participants are expected to be able to complete the swim discipline maintaining a steady consistent stroke and able to maintain on course. Lifeguards are provided for emergency situations and to prevent swimmers from drowning. Any swimmer who is in constant need of aid from lifeguards along the swim is considered to be a hazard to themselves and other swimmers and has not prepared properly for the race (this includes breaks, and redirection on course). If a lifeguard at any point feels an athlete is taking too much attention, the lifeguard reserves the right to remove the athlete from the race. This removal will result in a DNF (Did Not Finish) from the entire race (the athlete will not be allowed to compete in the bike or run) at which point athlete must hand in their timing chip to lifeguard or designated staff person.
Start and finish at the boat ramp area.
Special transition area available near swim exit. This area will be available for those who wish to wear sneakers for the 1/4 mile trek from the swim exit to the "regular" transition area. Please lave your sneakers in this designated area and you may not leave anything behind such as wetsuits, goggles, caps in this special transition area. Failure to do so will result in a 4 minute penalty.
Bike for half - 56 miles - Flat and Fast.
- Exit Transition area and head straight onto Route 71 (Red Lion Road)
- Left onto Chesapeake City Road
- Right onto Frazer Road
- Left onto Denny Road. Sharp turn. Slow down!
- Left onto Steele Road
- Left onto Chesapeake City Road
- Right onto Route 71
- Immediately after RR tracks, turn right onto Kirkwood-St. Georges Road
- Continue past the sprint turn around location.
- Left onto Delaware Street in the small town of St. Georges. Sharp turn. Slow down!
- Right onto Cox Neck Road
- At the light in Delaware City, Right onto Route 9 South
- Cross a small grated bridge just prior to the big Reedy Point Bridge. Be careful here.
- Proceed over Reedy Point Bridge - 1 mile climb over the top
- Right onto Thornton Road
- Left onto Route 9 South and head straight to go through Port Penn and Augustine Beach
- Bike water bottle/sport drink exchange - around mile 22. Throw old and used bottle aside, slow down, and grab bottle while continuing to ride.
- Right onto St. Augustine Road
- Stay right onto Bayview Road
- Left onto Vance Neck Road until you come upon Route 9 again. At this point u-turn and head back the same way until you approach transition area.
- You will pass the the same bike water bottle/sport drink exchange again on the way back at around mile 42.
Run for half - 13.1 miles - Flat. Out and back course along the beautiful C&D Canal.
- The C&D Canal is generally flat, smooth, and wide made mostly of small gravel. Mostly sunny.
- Water/sport drink stations around every mile. HammerGel provided at each station.
- Stay to the left of each other.
- Head out of transition area and run counter clockwise around campground road.
- Leave campground at the main campground exit (on the right side heading out to stay away from bikers heading back in).
- Cross Route 71 onto the shoulder for about 1/2 mile and turn left onto Old Summit Road.
- Stay on Old Summit Road for about 1/2 mile to the end until you approach a cal-de-sac under big power lines. Take right.
- Proceed towards the bottom road along the C&D Canal and heads towards Chesapeake City, MD (on the north side)
- Run along the water for about 5 miles
- Turn around and head back the same way straight back into the campground.
- Once you enter the campground stay to the left and run around the campground road "clockwise" until you approach the finish line.
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| Course Maps |
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| Amenities |
- Over $80 worth of good for all athletes.
- Technical Shirts to all pre registered individuals. $20 retail value.
- Running Hats to first 500 individuals at Packet Pickup. $20 retail value.
- Finishers 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. |
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| Lodging |
Embassy Suites Hotel Newark
Located at Rt. 896 across from University of Delaware Field Houses. About 7 miles from race site. Closest hotel.
654 S. College Avenue
Newark, DE 19713
1-302-368-8-9700
Homewood Suites Hotel Newark
Located at Rt. 896 across from University of Delaware Field Houses. About 7 miles from race site. Closest hotel.
640 S. College Avenue
Newark, DE 19713
1-302-453-9700
Camping at Lums Pond State Park
Campground is located across the pond from transition area (about 4 mile drive around pond)
1-302-368-6989
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| Directions |
From Philadelphia and North
- Interstate 95 South
- Exit #1A onto route 896 South towards Middletown
- SEE BELOW
From New Jersey
- Delaware Memorial Bridge (295 South) - toll bridge
- Interstate 95 South
- Exit #1A onto Route 896 South towards Middletown
- SEE BELOW
From Maryland and South
- Interstate 95 North
- Exit #1 onto Route 896 South towards Middletown
- SEE BELOW
From Seashore of Delaware and Maryland
- Rt 1 and 13 North
- Go over the Senator William V. Roth, Jr. Bridge (Rt 1 Bridge) - Toll bridge
- First Exit after bridge is Exit 152.
- Take Exit 152, left onto Rt 72, West toward Newark
- Go for 1.1 miles and turn left onto Route 71 South (Red Lion Road)
- Go for about 5 miles on Route 71 South
- Right into Campground area of Lums Pond State Park
BELOW
- Stay on Route 896 South for approximatley 6.5 miles (you will cross over Route 40)
- Left onto Red Lion Road (Route 71)
- Go for 2 miles and campground is on left
- For Mapuest purposes, try 3315 Red Lion Road, Bear, DE 19701.
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| Race Intinerary |
Saturday, September 10, 2011
- DO NOT PARK ON ROUTE 71 AS THIS IS A BUSY ROAD. PROCEED INTO CAMPGROUND AREA TO PARK IN DESIGNATED FIELD FOR EVERYONE'S SAFETY.
- 1:00pm-4:00pm - Early packet pickup near campground area at Lums Pond State Park. For Mapuest purposes, try 3315 Red Lion Road, Bear, DE 19701.
- 1:30pm - First Timers Meeting. "Open to all registered participants." This is an opportunity to review logistics of the race with a Piranha Sports staff member. It will involve reviewing packets, chip timing, transition area, rules, and tips.
- 2:30pm - Swim Warm-Up Clinic. Select this option under Additional Options. Piranha Sports has teamed up with Tri-Guards. Following the first timers meeting on the day before, all participants are offered the opportunity to take a swim clinic with lifeguards. This clinic is designed to provide swimmers with an opportunity to swim in the same water* they will compete in, learn proper etiquette in the water, and learn proper spotting methods. Tri-Guards are lifeguards who are experienced watermen with great knowledge of water safety. The intention of this clinic is to make sure that the swim the next day is as safe as possible, help create confidence in participants, and provide the opportunity to get a feel of the aquatic environment they will be racing in the next day.
*The swim area may be restricted as to ensure proper supervision for everyone’s safety. Lifeguards and race director have full authority to establish swim zones, modify, or cancel as condition(s) and permits warrant.
- BRING YOUR BIKE AND HELMET for optional inspection at early packet pickup.
Sunday, September 11, 2011
- DO NOT PARK ON ROUTE 71 AS THIS IS A BUSY ROAD. PROCEED INTO CAMPGROUND AREA TO PARK IN DESIGNATED FIELD FOR EVERYONE'S SAFETY.
- 5:30am - 6:45am - Transition area opened. Located near campground area of Lums Pond State Park, Bear, DE. For Mapuest purposes, try 3315 Red Lion Road, Bear, DE 19701. Late packet pickup. Body marking.
- 6:45am - Mandatory pre-race meeting.
- 7:00am - National Anthem.
- 7:15am - Half Iron Starts.
- 7:15am - Swim - 1st Wave. All Males; Clydesdales; Physiclaly Challenged in Half Iron. Red Caps.
- 7:20am - 2nd Wave. All Females; Athenas in Half Iron. Blue Caps.
- 7:55am - Swim - Approximate Time Sprint Triathlon Starts.
- 7:55am - 3rd Wave. All Males; Clydesdales in Sprint. Green Caps.
- 8:00am - 4th Wave. All Females; Athenas in Sprint. Yellow Caps.
- 9:45am - Official Results for Sprint Competitors posted for purposes of awards. This is your opportunity to review your own results. Once awards ceremony begins, all results are final.
- 10:00am - Post race party/awards for Sprint Competitors. Awards will not be mailed.
- 10:00am - Transition area closed for Sprint Competitors.
- 12:30pm - Cut off time for bike leg. 14mph average for this flat bike course if started by 8:30am.
- 2:00pm - Official Results posted for purposes of awards. This is your opportunity to review your own results. Once awards ceremony begins, all results are final.
- 2:15pm - Post race party/awards. Awards will not be mailed.
- 2:15pm - Transition area closed.
Race director/management may alter any part or distance of the event as dictated by event day conditions, such as weather. |
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| Refund Policy |
No Refunds, No Tranfers, No Deferrals Under Any Circumstances.
absolutely NO refunds will be made for any reason. REFERRED TO AS “ENTRY FEES” ABOVE AND INCLUDES ENTRY FEES, PARTICIPANT SHIRTS, UPGRADED PRODUCTS, ANY OTHER AMENITIES, INSURANCE, AND ONLINE ADMINISTRATIVE FEES. MUST BE PRESENT TO RECEIVE ANY ITEMS as leftovers are distributed on day of race. WE DO NOT SHIP. ENTRY FEES CANNOT BE TRANSFERRED TO OTHER PERSONS OR APPLIED TOWARD future PIRANHA SPORTS EVENTS. Selling your race entry slot is strictly prohibited by piranha sports. If you do sell your race slot, you will be disqualified from the race and you, as well as the entrant who purchased your slot, will be unable to race in another Piranha Sports event for a minimum of 2 years. Piranha Sports reserves the right to reject any entry if a valid photo ID is not presented at race packet pick-up. There is NO rain date for the event. In cases of inclement weather, natural disaster, acts of God, acts of war or other unforeseen extraordinary circumstances, management reserves the right to cancel the event and/or modify the race course for safety concerns. Under such circumstances, there will be absolutely no refunds or transfer of entries to future Piranha Sports events. Each athlete must accept any such risk of their entry fee paid including other amenities paid for such as participate shirts, upgrade products, insurance, and online administrative fees. All monies collected are used to develop and produce the event, including all race supplies, staffing, and administration. We pledge to make every effort to produce a fair, safe and exciting event for all. Management reserves the right to reject or accept a race entry for any reason. By signing up for this race, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to the terms listed on this page. |
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| Rules |
Please see Series Infomation for a complete set of rules.
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| Spectator Information |
The transition area, run start/finish, and bike bike start/finish is in a field along Route 71 of Lums Pond State Park. It is alongside a busy road (Route 71). It offers a large field with ideal spectator areas for watching the swim (about 1/4 mile away), transition, bike start and finish as well as run start and finish. Bring the kids and make plans to spend the day at Lums Pond enjoying activities such as fishing, paddle boats, picnic area and playground.
Parking
DO NOT PARK ON ROUTE 71 AS THIS IS A BUSY ROAD. PROCEED INTO CAMPGROUND AREA TO PARK IN DESIGNATED FIELD FOR EVERYONE'S SAFETY.
Spectator (as well as athlete) parking is available near the campground area. Parking attendants will be available to assist you with parking. Also, please be aware that once the race begins, the road leading in and out of Lums Pond State Park will be used by participants as it is part of the race course.
Athlete Support
Bring your cow bells, noise makers, posters, banners, and other items to cheer on your favorite athlete. Please keep in mind that spectators are not allowed to provide any outside assistance to the athletes. Outside assistance can result in penalties and possible disqualification. Outside assistance can include but is not limited to: transition area assistance, running or riding along with the athlete (pacing), handing off water bottles, etc. The Piranha Sports staff and volunteers will provide assistance as needed and allowed. As well, there will be no time during the event when spectators will be allowed in the secure transition area. If your athlete forgot an item for the transition area, please ask a Piranha Sports Staff member or volunteer to assist you in getting that item to the athlete.
Spectator Control
The Piranha Sports Staff and volunteers have your athlete’s safety and security as their primary responsibility. Therefore, there may be times during the course of the event that we will need to provide directions to spectators if we feel that the athletes do not have a clear and unobstructed path. Please pay close attention to these directions/instructions so that we are able to maintain the safety of every athlete.
Kids and Dogs
The Piranha Sports Staff loves having kids and dogs at the events. The kids are our future and the dogs are just great. If you do bring your children and/or pets, please keep a close eye on them. Do not allow them to venture onto any of the roadways particularly near the mount/dismount area. As well, if your children bring bikes, please ensure that they are wearing helmets at all times.
Post Race Food
Just as a reminder, the food and beverages provided by Piranha Sports are for athletes and volunteers only.
Other Notes
Lums Pond is a State Park and a take-in/take-out policy is in effect. |
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