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There are some slots available for this event.  Online has now closed and we will be accepting registration at race site only.  Click on pdf above, fill it out, and bring with you to race site on Saturday from 1 to 4pm or Sunday from 5:30am to 6:45am.

• A Greater Atlantic Multisport Series Event
• A Greater Atlantic Club Challenge Race  
• Open to all participants 15 and older
• Diamondman™"/"Diamondgirl™" is Delaware's longest triathlon in history!
• Bike course combines the famous Escape from Fort Delaware Triathlon and Lums Pond Triathlon/Duathlon courses.  Super flat and fast course.
• Every year this race has had over 95% finishers!!

• Detailed daily schedule describing duration and intensity of each training session 
• Training sessions designed to simulate the race course conditions
• Web-based training log
• Race-day tips, strategies and nutrition recommendations
• Upgraded Dri-Release race t-shirt
• Mid-Atlantic Multisport race belt 

Cost:   $295.00 for 16 week and $195.00 for 8 week

Click on pdf above to print out Athlete Guide

• Each Race has separate awards
• Top 5 Overall Male "Diamondman™" and Top 5 Overall Female "Diamondgirl™" 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.
• Relays - First overall 
  • Male Team
  • Female Team
  • Co-ed Team

SPRINT COURSE:

Swim for sprint is 0.6 miles - in water start.

• Expected water temperature around 72 degrees.  Wetsuits allowed per USA Triathlon rules.
• Start and finish at the boat ramp area.
• Special transition area available near swim exit.  This area will be available for those who wish to wear sneakers for the 1/4 mile trek from the swim exit to the "regular" transition area.  Please lave your sneakers in this designated area and you may not leave anything behind such as wetsuits, goggles, caps in this special transition area.  Failure to do so will result in a 4 minute penalty.
•   Need a wetsuit to rent or purchase?  Go to our sponsor, Xterra.  Click on logo.  

Bike for sprint is 17.5 miles - flat and fast.

• Exit Transition area and head straight onto Route 71 (Red Lion Road)
• Left onto Chesapeake City Road
• Right onto Frazer Road
• Left onto Denny Road.  Sharp turn.  Slow down!
• Left onto Steele Road
• Left onto Chesapeake City Road
• Right onto Route 71
• Immediately after RR tracks, turn right onto Kirkwood-St. Georges Road
• Bike turn around for SPRINT bike course in St. Georges on Kirkwood-St. Georges Road near Route 13 bridge.

Run for sprint course is 2 miles around campground loop (out and back).  Stay to the left of each other throughout run.  

  Need a wetsuit to rent or purchase?  Go to our sponsor, Xterra.  Click on logo. 

Bike for half - 56 miles - Flat and Fast. 

• Exit Transition area and head straight onto Route 71 (Red Lion Road)
• Left onto Chesapeake City Road
• Right onto Frazer Road
• Left onto Denny Road.  Sharp turn.  Slow down!
• Left onto Steele Road
• Left onto Chesapeake City Road
• Right onto Route 71
• Immediately after RR tracks, turn right onto Kirkwood-St. Georges Road
• Left onto Delaware Street in the small town of St. Georges.  Sharp turn.  Slow down!
• Right onto Cox Neck Road
• At the light in Delaware City, Right onto Route 9 South
• Cross a small grated bridge just prior to the big Reedy Point Bridge.  Be careful here.
• Proceed over Reedy Point Bridge - 1 mile climb over the top
• Right onto Thornton Road
• Left onto Route 9 South and head straight to go through Port Penn and Augustine Beach 
• Bike water bottle/sport drink exchange - around mile 22.  Throw old and used bottle aside, slow down, and grab bottle while continuing to ride. 
• Right onto St. Augustine Road
• Stay right onto Bayview Road
• Left onto Vance Neck Road until you come upon Route 9 again.  At this point u-turn and head back the same way until you approach transition area.
• You will pass the the same bike water bottle/sport drink exchange again on the way back at around mile 42.

Run for half - 13.1 miles - Flat.  Out and back course along the beautiful C&D Canal.

• The C&D Canal is generally flat, smooth, and wide made mostly of small gravel.  Mostly sunny. 
• Water/sport drink stations around every mile.  HammerGel provided at each station.
• Stay to the left of each other.
• Head out of transition area and run counter clockwise around campground road.
• Leave campground at the main campground exit (on the right side heading out to stay away from bikers heading back in).
• Cross Route 71 onto the shoulder for about 1/2 mile and turn left onto Old Summit Road.
• Stay on Old Summit Road for about 1/2 mile to the end until you approach a cal-de-sac under big power lines.  Take right.
• Proceed towards the bottom road along the C&D Canal and heads towards Chesapeake City, MD (on the north side)
• Run along the water for about 5 miles
• Turn around and head back the same way straight back into the campground.
• Once you enter the campground stay to the left and run around the campground road "clockwise" until you approach the finish line.

• USAT Sanctioned
• Medals to all finishers
• Official photography by 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

Red Roof Inns
410 Eagle Run Rd (Rt 7 & (I-95)
Newark, DE 19713
1-3-2-292-2870

Hawthorn Suites
410 Eagle Run Rd (Rt 273 & I-95)
Newark, DE  19713
1-302-292-2870

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
• Interstate 95 South
• Exit #1A onto Route 896 South towards Middletown
• 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 Rt 72 West for Newark
• Go for 1.1 miles and turn left onto Route 71 South (Red Lion Road)
• Go for about 5 miles on Route 71 South
• Right into Campground area of Lums Pond State Park

BELOW

• Stay on Route 896 South for approximatley 6.5 miles (you will cross over Route 40)
• Left onto Red Lion Road (Route 71)
• Go for 2 miles and campground is on left
• For Mapuest purposes, try 3315 Red Lion Road, Bear, DE  19701.

Saturday, September 12, 2009

• 1:00pm-4:00pm - Early packet pickup near campground area at Lums Pond State Park.  For Mapuest purposes, try 3315 Red Lion Road, Bear, DE  19701.
• 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, September 13, 2009

• 5:30am - 6:45am - Transition area opened.  Located near campground area of Lums Pond State Park, Bear, DE.  For Mapuest purposes, try 3315 Red Lion Road, Bear, DE  19701. Late packet pickup.  Body marking.  LAST MINUTE BIKE AND HELMET optional inspections. 
• 6:45am - Mandatory pre-race meeting.
• 7:00am - National Anthem.
• Waves based on last year's and is subject to change. 
• 7:15am - Swim - 1st Wave.  Half Iron Competitors.  Men 49 and Under.  Yellow Caps. 
• 7:20am - Swim - 2nd Wave. Half Iron Competitors.  Men 50 and Over, Clydesdales, All Females, Athenas, and All Relays.  Green Caps. 
• 7:50am - Swim - 3rd Wave (Sprint Course) = 0.6 mile.  All Male Sprint Competitors, Clydesdales.  Orange Caps. 
• 7:55am - Swim - 4th Wave (Sprint Course) = 0.6 mile.  All Females, Athenas, and Relays Sprint Competitors.  Pink Caps.   
• 9:30am - Penalty list posted by head official for Sprint Competitors.
• 9:45am - Official Results for Sprint Competitors posted for purposes of awards.
• 10:00am - Post race part/awards for Sprint Competitors.  Awards will not be mailed.
• 10:00am - Transition area closed for Sprint Competitors.
• 12:30pm - Cut off time for bike leg.  14mph average for this flat bike course if started by 8:30am.
• 1:45pm - Penalty list posted by head official.
• 2:00pm - Official Results posted for purposes of awards.
• 2:15pm - Post race party/awards.  Awards will not be mailed.
• 2:15pm - Transition area closed.

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

• Please see Series Infomation for a complete set of rules.