| IMPORTANT NOTICE |
Triathletes and Duathletes:
This is a private facility. Please respect private property and do not visit prior to race weekend by jumping fences or transpassing to view lake and venue.
Water temperature on 5/28/08 was 69.5 degrees.
Thank you.
Piranha Sports |
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| LATE REGISTRATION FORMS |
If you still want to race and haven't signed up, click on pdf logo above, print out, and bring with you to race site all filled out.
May sign up in person day before from 1 to 4 or race morning from 5:15am to 6:30am. Race morning is limited to 10 walk ons if space still available.
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| Event Summary |
- A Greater Atlantic Multisport Series Event
- A Greater Atlantic Club Challenge Event
- In water swim start, hilly rural bike course, rolling run course – a challenging short distance triathlon and duathlon course !!
Only 32 miles from Baltimore and 60 miles from Washington DC !! |
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| Athlete Guide |
Click on logo for pdf
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| Awards |
- Each race has separate awards
- 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 Masters Male and Top Masters Females
- Top 3 Clydesdale (Male 200+ lbs).
- Top 3 Masters Clydesdale (Males 200+ lbs).
- Top 3 Athenas (Females 150+ lbs).
- Top 3 Physically Challenged - please contact race director for a course overview.
- Relays - First Overall
Co-ed Teams |
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| Course |
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Swim - .31 mile - triathlon - in-water start
- Wetsuits - If you need one, go to www.wetsuitrental.com and rent directly from them for $35 plus $6 shipping.
- Expected water temperature around 66-72. Wetsuits allowed per USA Triathlon Rules.
Run – 1.86 miles - duathlon's first leg – Rolling out and back paved course.
- Start near swim start.
- Stay to the right of each other.
- Run into Transition Area
Bike - 15 miles – Hilly and scenic rural roads of Carroll County.
- Exit transition area in park and bike out west park exit.
- Turn left at Snydersburg Rd.
- Right at Hampstead Mexico Rd/MD-482. Sharp turn!! Slow down!!
- Right at Leisters Church Rd.
- Right at Old Manchester Rd.
- Turn left to stay on Old Manchester Rd.
- Right at Manchester Rd/MD-27.
- Turn right at Westminster St.
- Sharp right at Park Ave. Sharp turn!! Slow down!!
- Continue on Old Fort Schoolhouse Rd.
- Turn left at Albert Rill Rd.
- Left at Snydersburg Rd.
- Straight at intersection of Cape Horn Rd.
- Left into Cascade Lake’s west park entrance. Downhill turn!!
- Take park road to Transition Area.
Run - 3 miles - final leg for both duathlon and triathlon. Out and back course.
- Stay to the right of each other. There is a short steep hill just before the finish.
Run course is all paved except finishing sprint. |
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| Course Maps |
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Swim (1st Leg) TRI
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Run (1st Leg) DU
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Bike (2nd Leg)
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Run (3rd Leg)
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| Amenities |
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| Lodging |
Days Inn - mention "Cascade Lake Triathlon" and get a room for $99.00 + tax for up to 4 people.
www.the.daysinn.com/westminster06665
25 South Cranberry Road
Westminster, MD 21157
410-857-0500 / 800-329-7466
Located about 7 miles from race site
Best Western
www.bestwesternwestminster.com
451 WMC Drive
Westminster, MD 21158
410-857-1900 / 800-780-7234
Located about 8 miles from race site
The Boston Inn
www.thebostoninn.com
533 Baltimore Boulevard
Westminster, MD 21157
410-848-9095 / 800-634-0846
Located about 8 miles from race site |
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| Directions |
Attention: If you google or mapquest the directions, please be aware that Route 30 south of Hampstead is closed. Follow directions as listed below.
From Baltimore (32 miles to Cascade Lake Triathlon)
- I-695
- Take exit 19 to I-795 toward Owings Mills/Reisterstown
- Take exit 9B off I-795 for MD-140 West towards Westminster (go 11 1/2 miles)
- Turn right at MD-27/Manchester Rd (go 2 1/2 miles)
- Slight right at Hampstead Mexico Rd/MD-482 (go 2 1/2 miles)
- Turn left at Cape Horn Rd (go 3/4 mile)
- Right on Snydersburg Road, turn left into Lake Cascade
From Washington DC (60 miles to Cascade Lake Triathlon)
- Take MD-295 N
- Exit onto I-695 N toward Towson
- Take exit 19 to I-795 toward Owings Mills/Reisterstown
- Take exit 9B off I-279 for MD-140 West toward Westminster (go 11 1/2 miles)
- Turn right at MD-27/Manchester Rd (go 2 1/2 miles)
- Slight right at Hampstead Mexico Rd/MD-482 (go 2 1/2 miles)
- Turn left at Cape Horn Rd (go 3/4 mile)
- Right on Snydersburg Road, turn left into Lake Cascade
From Philadelphia and North
- Interstate 95 South
- Exit onto I-695 N toward Towson
- Take exit 19 to I-795 toward Owings Mills/Reisterstown
- Take exit 9B off I-279 for MD-140 West toward Westminster (go 11 1/2 miles)
- Turn right at MD-27/Manchester Rd (go 2 1/2 miles)
- Slight right at Hampstead Mexico Rd/MD-482 (go 2 1/2 miles)
- Turn left at Cape Horn Rd (go 3/4 mile)
- Right on Snydersburg Road, turn left into Lake Cascade
From Frederick and Hagerstown
- Take I-70 E
- Take exit 68 for MD-27 N toward Mt. Airy
- Turn left at MD-27 N/Ridge Rd
- Continue to follow MD-27 N through Westminster
- Turn right at Hampstead Mexico Rd/MD-482
- Turn left at Cape Horn Rd
- Right on Snydersburg Road, turn left into Lake Cascade
Address to Cascade Lake is 3000 Snydersburg Road, Hampstead, MD 21074.
Attention: If you google or mapquest the directions, please be aware that Route 30 south of Hampstead is closed. Follow directions as listed above. |
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| Race Itinerary |
Saturday, May 31, 2008
- NO PETS ALLOWED.
- 1:00pm-4:00pm - Early packet pickup at transition area at Cascade Lake, 3000 Snydersburg Rd., Hampstead, MD 21074.
- 3:00pm - 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.
- BRING YOUR BIKE AND HELMET for optional inspection at early packet pickup.
Sunday, June 1, 2008
- NO PETS ALLOWED.
- Lake Cascade, 3000 Snydersburg Rd., Hampstead, MD 21074.
- 5:15am - 6:30am - Transition area opened. Late packet pickup. Body marking. LAST MINUTE BIKE AND HELMET optional inspections.
- 6:30am - Mandatory pre-race meeting.
- 6:45am - National Anthem.
- 7:00am - 1st Wave. Duathlon Run's First Leg, including Duathlon Relays - Mass Start
- 7:05am - Swim - 2nd Wave "first for tri's". Men 39 and Under. Red Caps.
- 7:10am - Swim - 3rd Wave. Men 40 and Over. White Caps.
- 7:15am - Swim - 3rd Wave. Femals and Triathlon Relays. Yellow Caps.
- 8:30am - Official/Penalty Report Posted
- 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. |
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| Refund Policy |
| 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 Information for complete set of rules. |
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| Spectator Information |
Parking
Free Parking available on the Cascade Lake grounds.
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
NO PETS ALLOWED IN THIS PARK. The Piranha Sports Staff loves having kids at the events. The kids are our future. If you do bring your children, 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. |
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