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If you still want to race and haven't signed up, click on pdf log above, print out, and bring with you to race site all filled out.

May sign up from 6:30am to 7:30am prompt on race morning.  Space may be limited so please arrive early.

• Opened to kids only aged 7 to 14
• Fun run follows triathlon for all kids and adults of all ages 2 to 99
• 3rd race in the Escape from School Youth Series

• Boys Age Groups (Top 3 in each)
  • 7-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14
• Girls Age Groups (Top 3 in each)
  • 7-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14

Swim - 100 yards - out and back swim course.  Beach start.

• Swim out to a buoy about 50 yards out and back

Bike - 2.4 miles.  On controlled road.

Run - 0.4 mile - on grass 

"Fun Run" - same run course immediately following the triathlon 

• USAT Sanctioned
• Official photography br www.sportography.com

Preferred Hotel:  Newark Sleep Inn.  Mention code "LTRIAT" and get the triathlon rates of $69.00 plus tax.  Sign up early before all rooms are sold out.
Located at Rt. 896 across from University of Delaware Field Houses.  About 7 miles from race site.  Closest hotel. 
630 S. College Avenue
Newark, DE  19713
1-302-453-1700

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

Hilton - Wilmington/Christiana
100 Continental Drive (Rt 7 & I-95)
Newark, DE  19713
1-800-348-3133

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
• 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 North Korean Bridge (Rt 1 Bridge) - Toll bridge
• First Exit after bridge is..
• Exit 152 onto Route 72 West towards Newark
• Go for 1.4 miles and turn left onto Route 71 South (Red Lion Road)
• Go for 1.2 miles and turn right onto Howell School Road
• Go for 1l8 miles and turn left into the main entrance of Lums Pond State Park
• Stay on main road of State Park for 1.5 miles to Beach Area (Area #1)
• Will have to pay entrance fee per vehicle

BELOW

• Stay on Route 896 South for approximatley 5.5 miles (you will cross over Route 40)
• Left onto Howell School Road
• Go for 0.3 mile and turn right into main entrance of Lums Pond State Park
• Stay on main road of State Park for 1.5 miles to Beach Area (Area #1)
• Will have to pay entrance fee per vehicle

Saturday, August 16, 2008

• 6:30am - 7:45am - BIKE AND HELMET optional inspections.
• 6:30am - 7:45am - Transition area opened.  Located at area #1 on grass.  Packet pickup.  Body marking.
• 8:00am - Mandatory pre-race meeting.
• 8:05am - National Anthem.
• 8:15am - Swim - 1st Wave.  13-14 year olds.  Blue Caps.
• 8:18am - Swim - 2nd Wave.  11-12 year olds.   Green Caps.
• 8:21am - Swim - 3rd Wave.  9-10 year olds.   White Caps.
• 8:24am - Swim - 4th Wave.  7-8 year olds.   Yellow Caps.
• Fun run follows triathlon for all kids and adults of all ages 2 to 99
• 8:45am - Official results posted.
• 9:00am - Post race party/awards.  Awards will not be mailed.
• 9:00am - Transition area closed.

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

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.