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• A Greater Atlantic Multisport Series Event
• A Greater Atlantic Club Challenge Event 
• Join the 52 escapees of this Civil War Prison located on Pea Patch Island!  Boat shuttle out to Fort Delaware...jump into the river thru re-enatctment soldiers' gun arch, swim back to "land" for your bike and run.  A cannon swim start!  Historic, scenic, beautiful...finish on historic Clinton Street.
• Swim 1500 meters from Fort Delaware on Pea Patch Island situated in the middle of the Delaware River.  Challenging swim - wetsuits mandatory!!
• Scenic flat and fast run and bike course through Delaware City and surrounding wetlands
• Beautiful transition area located at the Battery Park in Delaware City

• 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
  • Male Teams
  • Female Teams
  • Co-ed Teams

Swim - 1500 meters - swim directly across the river to mainland.

• Wetsuits mandatory!!!  If you need one, go to www.wetsuitrental.com and rent directly from them for $35 plus $6 shipping.
• Expected water temperature around 70 degrees.

Bike - 40 K.  Flat and Fast.  Scenic!!

• Exit Transition area towards onto Clinton Street. 
• Left onto Rt 9 Sourth at the light
• Over grated bridge (use caution) and then over the (big) Reedy Point Bridge
• Right onto Thorntown Road
• Left onto Rt 9 again
• Go through Port Penn, pass Augustine Beach
• Stay right to Bay View Road
• Left onto Vance Neck Road
• Left onto Route 9 South
• Right onto Bay View Road (Route 9 South)
• Left onto Route 9 South and through Augustine Beach and Port Penn
• Right onto Thornton Road
• Left onto Route 9 South
• Proceed over Reedy Point Bridge
• Right onto Clinton Street to Transition Area

Run - 10K. 

• Note:  Stay to the far right at all times on the way out and then to the far left on the way back to the finish line to avoid bicyclists.
• Head out onto Clinton Street and continue south which becomes Cox Neck Road
• Turn around point near Clarks Corner Road
• Head back to Finish line near Transition Area

• USAT Sanctioned
• 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 #4 onto Rt 1 and 7 south by the Christina Mall
• Stay on Rt 1 South towards Dover/Seashore points for 7.3 miles
• Exit #152 onto Rt 72 South for Delaware City/St Georges
• SEE BELOW

From New Jersey

• Delaware Memorial Bridge (295 South) - toll bridge
• Interstate 95 South
• Exit #4 onto Rt 1 and 7 south by the Christina Mall
• Stay on Rt 1 South towards Dover/Seashore points for 7.3 miles
• Exit #152 onto Rt 72 South for Delaware City/St Georges
• SEE BELOW

From Maryland and South

• Interstate 95 North
• Exit #4a onto Rt 1 and 7 South by the Christina Mall
• Stay on Rt 1 South towards Dover/Seashore points for 7.3 miles
• Exit #152 onto Rt 72 South for Delaware City/St Georges
• 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 East for Delaware City/St Georges
• SEE BELOW

BELOW

• Stay on Rt 72 East towards Delaware City/St Georges for about 3.8 miles until you reach Washington Street (Citgo gas station)
• Turn left onto Washington Street at the gas station 
• NOTE:  this left onto Washington Street is just 1 block before Clinton Street
• Parking available at the end of and along Washington Street as well as surrounding streets. 

 ABSOLUTELY NO PARKING ON CLINTON STREET

Friday, June 27, 2008

• 5:00pm-8:00pm - Early packet pickup at the Gazebo in the park at the end of Clinton Street (45 Clinton Street, Delaware City, DE  19706) in Delaware City.
• 6:00pm - 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. 

Saturday, June 28, 2008

• 6:00am - 6:30am - LAST MINUTE BIKE AND HELMET optional inspections.
• 6:00am - 6:30am - Transition area opened.  Located at the Gazebo in the park at the end of Clinton Street, Delaware City, DE.  Late packet pickup.  Body marking.
• 6:30am - Mandatory pre-race meeting.
• 6:45am - National Anthem.
• FERRY SCHEDULE BELOW:  Ferry takes 20 minutes round trip.  We need to get everyone over by 8:10am.  This is a suggested schedule assigned by bib #s.  Last minute changes may be made in order to get everyone over to the island in time.  Your cooperation is appreciated.  No switching your assigned ferry schedule.  If you miss it, you miss the race, no refunds.  No wetsuit - no swim.
• 7:00am - 1st Ferry to Island.  Bib #s 1-100.
• 7:20am - 2nd Ferry to Island.  Bib #s 101-200.
• 7:40am - 3rd Ferry to Island.  Bib #s 201-300.
• 8:00am - 4th Ferry to Island.  Bib #s 301+.
• You may bring your towel, flip flops, and last minute rituals with you to island.  We will transport back to Delaware city for you in a designated area near transition area.  Please label your own bags.  Items not to forget for the island trip - wetsuit (mandatory), goggles, old sneakers/flip flops.  Do not bring your racing flats.  We will not set this up for you in transition area.
• Water, sports drink, and porta potties (2 or 3) available on island. 
• 8:30am - Swim - 1st Wave.  
• 8:32am - Swim - 2nd Wave.  
• 8:34am - Swim - 3rd Wave.  
• 9:30am - Swim cut off time.
• 11:30am - Official/Penalty Report Posted.
• 11:45am -  Official results Posted.
• 12:00pm - Post race party/awards.  Awards will not be mailed.
• 12:00pm - Transition area closed

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

Line the streets of Delaware City to cheer on your favorite athlete!!!  After the race, stop in at Crabby Dick’s for a relaxing lunch, enjoying the view of Fort Delaware and the Delaware River.

Parking
Spectator (as well as athlete) parking is available in the parking lot behind Crabby Dicks on Washington Street as well as the streets of Delaware City.  There is no parking along Clinton Street.  In order to promote a race, we ask that you use extreme caution when driving through Delaware City.

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 course and athletes.

Kids and Dogs
The Piranha Sports Staff loves having kids and dogs at the events.  The kids are our future and the dogs are just great.  If you do bring your children and/or pets, 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 a reminder, the food and beverages provided by Piranha Sports are for athletes and volunteers only.