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• Piranha Sports has taken over the ownership and production of the North East Triathlon.  The race will no longer be under the CGI Racing brand but Piranha Sports will continue the strong tradition of this exciting race.  From the calm swim to the scenic rolling hills to the spectator friendly finish along the water, the North East Triathlon will continue to offer you a great race experience.
  • Register by December 15, 2011 and SAVE
    • The International Distance is just $80
    • The Sprint Distance is $65
• A Greater Atlantic Multisport Series Event
• A Greater Atlantic Club Challenge Race  
• Open to all participants 15 and older

THIS IS A PUBLIC PARK AND PROPERTY.  PLEASE ADHERE TO PARK'S RULES:

ABSOLUTELY NO SWIMMING IN RIVER 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 78 to 84 degrees.

Thank you.

Piranha Sports

PX Triathlon Race Suits - Choose from a variety of outfits available ranging from full race suits to individual pieces. Prices vary depending on outfit and are offered at "Piranha Specials" for as low as $43.95. Free Shipping on All Orders. Upon selection, you will be contacted by PX Triathlon regarding specific size requirements to fulfill your order.

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

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

• 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.

SPRINT COURSE:

Swim for sprint is 750 meters - in water start.

• Expected water temperature around 78 to 84 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 at public boat dock and finish at the southeast corner of the park.

Bike for sprint is 15.6 miles - rolling hills.

• Exit Transition area onto Walnut Street
• Turn right onto S. Main Street
• S. Main Street becomes Route 272 South
• Turnaround on Route 272 (at about 5 mile mark)
• Travel on Route 272 North
• Turn right onto McKinneytown Road
• SPRINT turn LEFT onto Old Elk Neck (INTERNATIONAL Stay straight)
• Turn left onto Irishtown Road
• Turn right (into left lane) onto Route 272
• Turn left onto Walnut Street back to transition

Run for sprint course is 3.1 miles (out and back).  Stay to the left of each other throughout run.

• Exit Transition area onto Cherry Street
• Right onto Route 272 (stay along shoulder on the west side of road at all times)
• Runners should stay to the left of each other on this out and back segment of the course.
• Sprint turn around is at the Little League Fields 
  
  
  

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  INTERNATIONAL COURSE:
  
  Swim for sprint is 1500 meters - in water start.

  • Expected water temperature around 78 to 84 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 at public boat dock and finish at the southeast corner of the park.

  Bike for International is 23.2 miles - rolling hills.

  • Exit Transition area onto Walnut Street
  • Turn right onto S. Main Street
  • S. Main Street becomes Route 272 South
  • Turnaround on Route 272 (at about 5 mile mark)
  • Travel on Route 272 North
  • Turn right onto McKinneytown Road
  • INTERNATIONAL stay straight at Old Elk Neck (SPRINT turn LEFT onto Old Elk Neck)
  • Turn left onto Old Field Pt. Road
  • Turn Left onto Jonas Chapel Road
  • Turn Left onto Old Elk Neck Road
  • Turn Right onto Irishtown Road
  • Turn Right (into left lane) onto Route 272
  • Turn Left onto Walnut Street back to transition

  Run for sprint course is 6.2 miles (out and back).  Stay to the left of each other throughout run.

  • Exit Transition area onto Cherry Street
  • Right onto Route 272 (stay along shoulder on the west side of road at all times)
  • Runners should stay to the left of each other on this out and back segment of the course.
  • Continue straight and past the Sprint turn around which is at the Little League Fields 
  • International turn around is at 3.1 mile mark

• Over $60 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.
• 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. 

GPS Instructions:

Saturday - Church Street and S. Mauldin Ave., North East, MD

Sunday - West Walnut Street and 3rd Avenue, North East, MD

You may park at either of the following lots:

Lot #1 Mauldin Ave. & Church Street (vacant lot)

Lot #2 Carolyn St. and Church St. (vacant lot)

Lot #3 Carolyn St. & Roney Ave. (North East Fire Department lot)

Lot #4 Maryland St. & Church St. (Elementary School lot)

Volunteer Parking lot is closed from 7:15 through 12:30
(you may not bring your cars in or out of the lot during these times)

• Take 95 (north or south) to exit 100 (Route 272 South) in Cecil County, MD.  Follow Route 272 South for 2 miles to the town of North East.
• Remain on 272 South for another .5 miles until you reach Church St.
• Turn LEFT onto Church Street to race parking lots.
  

Saturday, August 11, 2012

• PARK ONLY IN DESIGNATED AREAS AS INDICATED UNDER DIRECTIONS.
• 1:00pm-4:00pm - Early packet pickup at the North East Community Park, North East, MD.
• 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.

Sunday, August 12, 2012

• PARK ONLY IN DESIGNATED AREAS AS INDICATED UNDER DIRECTIONS.
• 5:15am - 7:00am - Transition area opened.  Located at the North East Community Park, North East, MD.  Late packet pickup.  Body marking. 
• 7:15am - Mandatory pre-race meeting.
• 7:20am - National Anthem.
• 7:30am - Swim - 1st Wave.  Sprint Distance Starts.
• 7:30am - Wave 1.  SPRINT.   All Males; Clydesdales.  Orange Caps.
• 7:35am - Wave 2.  SPRINT.  All Females; Athenas.  Yellow Caps.
• 7:45am - Swim - International Distance Swim Starts.
• 7:56am - Wave 3. INTERNATIONAL.  All Males; Clydesdales; Physically Challenged M.  Green Caps.
• 8:01am - Wave 4.  INTERNATIONAL.  All Females; Athenas; Physically Challenged F.  Pink Caps. 
• 10:00am - Sprint Official Results posted for purposes of awards. This is your opportunity to review your own results.  Once awards ceremony begins, all results are final.
• 10:15am - Approximate start of Post race party/awards (sprint). Awards will not be mailed.
• 11:30am - International Official Results posted for purposes of awards. This is your opportunity to review your own results. Once awards ceremony begins, all results are final.
• 11:30am - Approximate start of Post race party/awards (International). Awards will not be mailed.
• 11:30am - Transition area closed.

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