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Special Note:  7:00am - NO ACCESS TO PARK AS PARK ROAD WILL BE CLOSED TO TRAFFIC 30 MINUTES PRIOR TO RACE AND REMAIN CLOSED FOR THE DURATION OF THE RACE.  Spectators and Athletes - arrive before 7:00am.  

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.

Piranha Sports

• A Greater Atlantic Multisport Series Event
• A Greater Atlantic Club Challenge Race
• Swim in the beautiful and clear lake of Marsh Creek State Park
• Scenic bike course in the beautiful Chester County

Click on PDF above to view the Athlete Guide for the Marshman Triathlon.

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

• 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.

• Exit Transition area
• Head out on Park Road.
• Turn right onto Moore Road.
• Right onto Dorlans Mill Road (cauton on descent here as it is fast and has some curves). NEVER CROSS THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD AS THESE ARE COUNTRY ROADS - SOME ROADS DO NOT HAVE LINES.
• Right onto Creek Road.
• Right onto Marshall Rd.
• Straight through Marshall Road which now becomes Little Conestoga Rd.
• Right onto Little Conestoga at Styler Road intersection. 
• Stay straight on Little Conestoga at Milford Road.
• Right onto Park Road.
• Back to transition area.

Run - 2 miles.  

• Out and Back course. 
• Stay to the right at all times.
• Finish near transition area.

• Over $80 worth of good for all athletes.
• Technical Shirts to all pre registered individuals.  $20 retail value. Shirts are not available if you register within 2 weeks of the event.
• 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. 

Mapquest = Marsh Creek State Park, 675 Park Road, Downingtown, PA  19335

From Philadelphia Area

• I-76 West
• Exit 312 towards Pottstown onto N. Pottstown Pike/PA-100 North
• 100 North for about 2 miles
• Left onto Park Road and go for about 1.7 miles

From Delaware and South

• I-95 North
• Route 202 North
• Route 100 North onto N. Pottstown Pike for about 8 miles
• Left onto Park Road and go for about 1.7 miles

BELOW

• Please park in upper parking lots in the park.  Do not park or stop on roads as your car will be towed.

Saturday, September 15, 2012

• DO NOT PARK ON BIKE/RUN ROUTE AND ON PARK ROADS AS THIS IS A BUSY ROAD. PROCEED INTO DESIGNATED PARKING AREAS/FIELDS INSIDE THE PARK FOR EVERYONE'S SAFETY.  IF YOU PARK ALONG PARK ROADS, YOUR VEHICLE WILL BE TICKETED AND/OR TOWED AT OWNER'S EXPENSE.
• 1:00pm-3:00pm - Early packet pickup in Marsh Creek State Park in field across from Park Office.  (675 Park Road, Downingtown, PA  19335)
• 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 and/or our Series Coaching Sponsor, Bricks MultiSport Coaching.  It will involve reviewing packets, chip timing, transition area, rules, and tips.
• 2:30pm - Swim Warm-Up and Safety Clinic -

Presented by: and   
Sign up for this under Additional Options. Piranha Sports has teamed up with Triton Water Rescue, our lifeguard team, AND Bricks Coaching, our Series Coaching Sponsor. Rick Lill, certified lifeguard of Triton and Jess Manning, a Level II USAT Certified Coach of Bricks will be conducting this Swim Warm-Up and Safety Clinic. Following the first timers meeting on the day before, all aprticipants are offerred the opportunity to swim in the same water* they will compete in, learn proper etiquette in the water, and learn proper spotting methods. 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: $15.00

• BRING YOUR BIKE AND HELMET for optional inspection at early packet pickup.

Sunday, September 16, 2012

• DO NOT PARK ON BIKE/RUN ROUTE AND ON PARK ROADS AS THIS IS A BUSY ROAD. PROCEED INTO DESIGNATED PARKING AREAS/FIELDS INSIDE THE PARK FOR EVERYONE'S SAFETY. IF YOU PARK ALONG PARK ROADS, YOUR VEHICLE WILL BE TICKETED AND/OR TOWED AT OWNER'S EXPENSE.
• 5:30am - 7:15am - Transition area opened.  Located in Marsh Creek State Park in field across from Park Office.  (675 Park Road, Downingtown, PA 19335).  Late packet pickup.  Body marking.  LAST MINUTE BIKE AND HELMET optional inspections.
• 7:00am - NO ACCESS TO PARK AS PARK ROAD WILL BE CLOSED TO TRAFFIC 30 MINUTES PRIOR TO RACE AND REMAIN CLOSED FOR THE DURATION OF THE RACE.  Spectators and Athletes - arrive before 7:00am.
• 7:15am - Mandatory pre-race meeting.
• 7:20am - National Anthem.
• NO SWITCHING OF WAVES ALLOWED. Doing so will result in a DQ.
• 7:30am - Wave 1.  Males 44 and Under.  Orange Caps. 
• 7:35 am - Wave 2.  Males 45 and Over; Clydesdales.  Yellow Caps.
• 7:40am - Wave 3.  Females 44 and Under.  Green Caps.
• 7:45am - Wave 4.  Females 45 and Over; Athenas.  Pink Caps.
• 9:15am - Official Results Posted. This is your opportunity to review your own results.  Once awards ceremony begins, all results are final.
• 9:30am - Post race party/awards.  Awards will not be mailed.
• 9:30am - Transition area closed.

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

*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. Any athlete who ignores the lifeguards', coach's, or race director's directions, will forfeit their race entry with no refunds.