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Missed registering online? 

Click on PDF registration above, print out, and fill out in its entirety.  Bring with you to race site - do not mail or fax.

We have some spots left.  Signing up in person the day before (Saturday, MaY 15th) at Race Site from 2:00pm to 4:00pm is strongly advised.

On race morning, Sunday, May 16th - typically we allow up to 10 sign ups from 5:15am to 6:30am only.

Payment in cash only please.  No credit cards accepted at race site.

Sorry, we do not hold onto slots.  First come, first serve.

THIS IS A PRIVATE LAKE AND PROPERTY.  PLEASE ADHERE OWNER'S RULES:

ABSOLUTELY NO PETS
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 70 degrees.

Thank you.

Piranha Sports

• 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 !!

• 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
• Mid-Atlantic Multisport race belt 

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


$10 Donation to Team in Training.  Help out Team in Training in their cause to fight Leukemia & Lymphoma.

Click on PDF above to view and print out Athlete Guide.

• $30,000 Cash Prizes to be awarded for Individuals and Clubs for the 2010 season - click here for details.
• 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 3 Clydesdale (Male 200+ lbs)   
• Top 3 Athenas (Females 150+ lbs) 
• Top 3 Physically Challenged - please contact race director for a course overview.

Swim - .31 mile - triathlon - in-water start

• Expected water temperature around 66-72. Wetsuits allowed per USA Triathlon Rules.
•   Need a wetsuit to rent or purchase?  Go to our sponsor, Bonzai Sports at www.tribonzai.com or click on logo.  Our exclusive wetsuit, bicycle, and triathlon gear provider.

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 left of each other as if running against traffic.  There is a short steep hill just before the finish.

• Over $80 worth of good for all athletes.
• Technical Shirts to all pre registered individuals.  $20 retail value.
• Running Hats to first 600 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.
• USAT Sanctioned.

Days Inn - mention "Cascade Lake Triathlon" and get a room for $85.00 + tax for up to 4 people (By May 1st).
www.the.daysinn.com/westminster06665
25 South Cranberry Road
Westminster, MD 21157
410-857-0500 / 800-329-7466

Best Western - mention "Cascade Lake Triathlon" and get a room for $85.99 + tax for up to 4 people. 
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 - mention "Cascade Lake Triathlon"  and get a room starting at $65.00 + tax (for 1 bed).
www.thebostoninn.com
533 Baltimore Boulevard
Westminster, MD 21157
410-848-9095 / 800-634-0846
Located about 8 miles from race site

From Baltimore (32 miles to Cascade Lake Triathlon)

• I-695
• Take exit 19 to I-795 toward Owings Mills/Reisterstown
• Take exit 9A off I-795 for MD-140 E/MD-30 N toward Hanover
• Stay right at Butler Rd/MD-128 N
• Turn left at Hanover Pike/MD-30
• Continue to follow MD-30 into Hampstead
• Turn left at Hampstead Mexico Rd/Md-482
• Right on Snydersburg Road, turn right 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/ReisterstownFrom Philadelphia and North
• Take exit 9A off I-795 for MD-140 E/MD-30 N toward Hanover
• Stay right at Butler Rd/MD-128 N
• Turn left at Hanover Pike/MD-30
• Continue to follow MD-30 into Hampstead
• Turn left at Hampstead Mexico Rd/Md-482
• Right on Snydersburg Road, turn right into Lake Cascade

• Interstate 95 South
• Exit onto I-695 N toward Towson
• Take exit 19 to I-795 toward Owings Mills/Reisterstown
• Take exit 9A off I-795 for MD-140 E/MD-30 N toward Hanover
• Stay right at Butler Rd/MD-128 N
• Turn left at Hanover Pike/MD-30
• Continue to follow MD-30 into Hampstead
• Turn left at Hampstead Mexico Rd/Md-482
• Right on Snydersburg Road, turn right 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

• NO PETS ALLOWED.
• 2:00pm-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, May 16, 2010

• 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.
• Waves below are based on last year's and is subject to change.
• 7:00am - 1st Wave.  Duathlon Run's First Leg - Mass Start
• 7:05am - Swim - 2nd Wave. 
• 7:05am - 2nd Wave.  Triathlets.  Men 39 and Under.  Red Caps.
• 7:10am - 3rd Wave.  Triathletes.  Men 40 and Over; Clydesdales.  White Caps.
• 7:15am - 4th Wave.  Triathletes.  All Females; Athenas.  Blue Caps.
• 8:45am - Official Results Posted.  This is your opportunity to review your own results.  Once awards ceremony begins, all results are final.
• 9:00am - Post race party/awards.  Awards will not be mailed.
• 9:00am - Transition area closed.