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THIS IS A TOWN PARK ACCESS AREA.  PLEASE ADHERE TOWN PARK'S RULES:

ABSOLUTELY NO SWIMMING IN RIVER/BAY 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 77 degrees.

Thank you.

Piranha Sports

• A Greater Atlantic Multisport Series Event
• A Greater Atlantic Multisport Club Challenge Race
• One of the most exciting triathlons to do.  Challenging bike course with  a 7 1/2% grade climb around mile 22!!

To be posted about 1 week prior to event.  Updated on 7/6/12 due to Heat Wave.

Click on PDF above to view the Athlete Guide for the Diamond in the Rough Triathlon.

Also, feel free to view and print out the 2012 Event Guide Outlining all of our Races. Click on image below.

Awards for Sprint and International Distance are Separate:

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.

New Sprint Distance Triathlon Added for 2012:

Swim = 1/4 mile - utilizing similar course as international distance tri below but shorter triangular swim.
Bike = 7.8 miles - Out and back course.

• Exit Transition area and leave park onto Firestone Road (now called IKEA Way).
• Right onto Broad Street (Route 7).
• Right onto Principio Furnace Road.
• U-turn at Mountain Hill Road intersection.
• Head back same direction back to transition area.
   

Run = 2.4 miles - utilize same course as international distance tri below with turn around at first water stop on run course.

Swim - 1 mile - in the mouth of the Susquehanna River and Chespeake Bay.  Typically, it's cal

• Expected water temperature around 76 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. 
• Direction of swim course determined on race morning depending on conditions.

Bike - 27 miles -  through Perryville and heading towards the Conowingo Dam and back to the park.  Hilly and technical bike course.

• Exit Transition area and leave park onto Firestone Road (now called IKEA Way).
• Left onto Broad Street (Route 7).  "Broad Street runs from the Perryville Fire Company to Rogers Tavern."
• Right onto Roundhouse Drive at Rogers Tavern.
• Roundhouse Drive eventually becomes Frenchtown Road.
• Right onto Sumpter Drive.  Sumpter Drive turns into Clayton Street.
• Left onto 222 (get into the right shoulder heading uphill).
• At the Reservoir Road intersection (Perryville Prime Outlets) take a right onto Blythedale Road.
• Go through the underpass of I95 and at the fork in the road, take a -
• Right onto Principio Road (street sign missing).
• Left onto Jackson Park Road.
• At the "T", take a -
• Right onto Craigtown Road (street sign missing).
• Cross Route 276.
• Now on Doctor Jack Road.
• About a 1/2 mile prior to the Intersection of Doctor Jack Road and Moore Road, the steep descent area is labeled as a "NO PASS" zone on the map.  This will actually be a "Pass with caution area".  Any unsafe passing will result in a penalty as determined by USAT officials' observation and discretion.  The penalty will range from a 2 minute penalty to disqualification.  At the bottom of this steep descent, there is a sudden sharp left turn.  Safety is paramount!
• At the bottom of the hill, take a -
• Left onto Moore Road.
• Left onto Susquehanna River Road (Route 222).
• Proceed through Port Deposit and at the end of town, head up the 7 1/2% grade climb.  This is around mile 22.
• Right onto Mt. Ararat Farm Road.  Bike water bottle exchange at top of hill (around mile 21).  Please slow down to retrieve fresh bottle.  Your "old" bottles will not be returned.  Go for about 0.3 mile, and take a -
• Left onto Frenchtown Road (street sign missing).  Go for about a mile and it will merge right at the "Y" intersection of Cokesbury Road and Frenchtown Road (streeg sign missing).  Continue onto Frenchtown Road where it is labeled as a "NO PASS" zone on the map.  This will actually be a "Pass with caution area".  Any unsafe passing will result in a penalty as determined by USAT officials' observation and discretion.  The penalty will range from a 2 minute penalty to disqualification.  At the bottom of this steep descent, there is a sudden sharp left turn.  Safety is paramount!
• You'll be approaching back the same way you came where Frenchtown Road becomes Roundhouse Drive.
• At the "T" where Rogers Tavern is, you will take a -
• Left onto Broad Street (Route 7).
• Right onto Firestone Road (now called IKEA Way).
• Right into Main Entrance of Perryville Community Park.

Run - 5 miles - on paved path/streets along the Susquehanna River.  Out and back course.  Flat course. 

• Stay to the left of each other since this is an out and back course.  Water/sport drink provided approximately every mile. 
• Upon exiting transition area, run along the river, through the VA grounds along "Avenue A" (some signs missing).  Proceed along the river along Avenue A until you leave the main entrance of the VA grounds and -
• Turn left on the walking path at Rogers Tavern located at the intersection of Broad Street and Roundhouse Drive.  Do not run on Roundhouse Drive (the actual road) since bikers are heading back this way.
• Continue to run onto Roundhouse Drive for about another mile and turn at the Route 40 bridge.  Run through the timing mats to record your turn around split.
• Head back in the same direction and finish in the Perryville Community Park near the pavillion.

• Over $80 worth of good for all athletes.
• Technical Shirts to all pre registered individuals that register at least 2 weeks before event - not guaranteed if registered within 2 weeks of event.  $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.

* Please allow at least 1 week after race date as 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. 

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From Philadelphia and North

• Interstate 95 South
• Exit #93 at the Perryville Outlet exit in Maryland (Route 222 South).
• Take 222 South and cross over Route 40 straight into Perryville.
• At the "T", take a left onto Route 7 (Broad St.)
• Right onto Firestone Road (now called IKEA Way) by the Perryville Fire Company.
• Right into Perryville Community Park entrance.
• Parking available in the Park.  You will not be able to leave until the race is over due to the narrow and winding road heading into the park.  This road will be closed to vehicle traffic until the last biker finishes (8am until around 12 noon).  If you need to leave early, please plan accordingly and park at the Perryville Fire Company parking lot located about 2 miles from the park.

From Washington, D.C. and South

• Interstate 95 North.
• Exit #93 at the Perryville Outlet exit in Maryland (Route 222 South).
• Take 222 South and cross over Route 40 straight into Perryville.
• At the "T", take a left onto Route 7 (Broad St.)
• Right onto Firestone Road (now called IKEA Way) by the Perryville Fire Company.
• Right into Perryville Community Park entrance.
• Parking available in the Park.  You will not be able to leave until the race is over due to the narrow and winding road heading into the park.  This road will be closed to vehicle traffic until the last biker finishes (8am until around 12 noon).  If you need to leave early, please plan accordingly and park at the Perryville Fire Company parking lot located about 2 miles from the park.

Friday, July 6, 2012

• There will be no packet pickup on Friday.  However, you may visit the race site to review course, transition area, etc.   

Saturday, July 7, 2012

• Parking available in the Park.  You will not be able to leave until the race is over due to the narrow and winding road heading into the park.  This road will be closed to vehicle traffic until the last biker finishes (8am until around 12 noon).  If you need to leave early, please plan accordingly and park at the Perryville Fire Company parking lot located about 2 miles from the park.
• 6:00am - 7:30am - Packet pickup & Body Marking at the pavillion in Perryville Community Park.   LAST MINUTE BIKE AND HELMET optional inspections.
• 6:00am - 7:30am - Transition area opened.  Located in the Perryville Community Park.  Late packet pickup.  Body marking.
• 7:30am - Mandatory pre-race meeting.  Transition Area Closed - all must clear the transition area.
• 7:45am - National Anthem.
• New this year - sprint distance triathlon.  Limited to 200 for 2012.
• 8:00am - Sprint Distance Triathlon starts.  WAVE 1.  All Sprint Distance Athletes.  Orange Caps.
   
• 8:50am - Official Results Posted for Sprint Triathlon.  This is your opportunity to review your own results.  Once awards ceremony begins, all results are final.
• 9:15am - Awards Ceremony for Sprint Distance Triathlon
• All Sprint Triathletes - please stay and cheer the international distance triathletes.  You will not be able to exit park area until last biker comes in at approximately 12 noon.
• 8:30am - International Distance Triathlon starts.
• 8:30am - WAVE 2 = All Males; Clydesdales in the International Distance.  Blue Caps.
• 8:35am - WAVE 3 = All Females; Athenas in the International Distance.  Green Caps.
• 12:00pm - Official Results Posted for International Distance Triathlon. This is your opportunity to review your own results.  Once awards ceremony begins, all results are final.
• 12:15am - Post race party/awards.  Awards will not be mailed.
• 12:30pm - Transition area closed.

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