| AquaBike - New Addition |
New This Year
- AquaBike for Half Lite 50. This is Swim and Bike Only. Finish inside Transition Area after the Bike Portion.
- Top 3 Overall Male and Top 3 Overall Female for 39 And Under
- Top 3 Overall Male and Top 3 Overall Female for 40 and Over
To sign up for AquaBike - select this when signing up online.
Important notice to all participants. If you were signed up for the Half Lite 50 Full Triathlon and you decide during the race to switch to AquaBike, you will not be eligible for awards. It would be considered a DNF. Any status changes such as switching from the full triathlon to the AquaBike must be decided before packet pickup closes. |
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| LATE REGISTRATION AT RACE SITE |
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, July 24th between 1 and 4pm OR on race morning, Sunday, July 25th between 5:30am and 6:45am.
Payment in cash only please. No credit cards accepted at race site.
Sorry, we do not hold onto slots. First come, first serve.
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| PRIVATE LAKE - PLEASE RESPECT RULES |
THIS IS A PRIVATE LAKE AND PROPERTY. PLEASE ADHERE OWNER'S RULES:
ABSOLUTELY NO PETS
ABSOLUTELY NO SWIMMING IN LAKE WITHOUT PRIOR PERMISSION
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 75 degrees.
Thank you.
Piranha Sports
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| Event Summary |
- A Greater Atlantic Multisport Series Event
- A Greater Atlantic Club Challenge Event
- Fresh water swim, gently rolling bike course, semi-shaded run.
- The perfect race at the foothills of the Poconos!! Mostly shaded course!!
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| Additional Options |
When signing up online, consider these options:
Run Race Belts - Allows you to attach your run bib #s and a quick get away in transition area by affixing number and belt via belt clip. Will be handed out at race packet pickup. Cost: $10.00.
16 or 8 week training program - Designed by our coaching partner Mid-Atlantic Multisport (www.midatlanticmultisport.com), has been created specifically for athletes preparing for the Patriot's Triathlon.
Includes:
- 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
Cost: $295.00 for 16 week and $195.00 for 8 week
PX Triathlon Race Suits - Choose from Male or Female Styles as shown. Choose between complete outfits, bottoms, or tops. Upon selecting and paying for this item, PX Triathlon will contact you directly regarding style (Gender preference) and Sizes. Currently available in Female Sizes Small, Medium, Large. Male Sizes are Medium, Large, and XL's.
  
Swim Warm-Up Clinic - Piranha Sports has teamed up with Tri-Guards. Following the first timers meeting on the day before, all participants are offered the opportunity to take a swim clinic with lifeguards. This clinic is designed to provide swimmers with an opportunity to swim in the same water* they will compete in, learn proper etiquette in the water, and learn proper spotting methods. Tri-Guards are lifeguards who are experienced watermen with great knowledge of water safety. The intention of this clinic is to make sure that the swim the next day is as safe as possible, help create confidence in participants, and provide the opportunity to get a feel of the aquatic environment they will be racing in the next day. Cost: $10.00.
*The swim area may be restricted as to ensure proper supervision for everyone’s safety. Lifeguards and race director have full authority to establish swim zones, modify, or cancel as condition(s) and permits warrant. |
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| Athlete Guide |
Click on PDF above to view and print out Athlete Guide.
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| Awards |
- $30,000 Cash Prizes to be awarded for Individuals and Clubs for the 2010 season - click here for details.
- Separate Awards for both Races
- Top 5 Overall Male and Top 5 Overall Female in Half Lite
- Top 3 Overall Male and Top 3 Overall Female in 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.
- New This Year
- AquaBike for Half Lite 50. This is Swim and Bike Only. Finish inside Transition Area after the Bike Portion. Do not continue outside of Transition over other timing mats at this point.
- Top 3 Overall Male and Top 3 Overall Female for 39 And Under
- Top 3 Overall Male and Top 3 Overall Female for 40 and Over
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| Course |
Sprint Swim - 650 meters (1 lap) - in water start. In the beautiful freshwater Evergreen Lake.
Half Iron Lite Swim - 1300 meters (2 laps) - in water start.
- Expected water temperature around 68-70. Westsuits 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.
Sprint Bike - 13.5 miles - gently rolling hills with a few technical turns. Open course (not closed to vehicular traffic).
- Exit Transition area and turn right onto Benders Drive.
- Right onto E. Scenic Drive.
- Left onto Smith Gap Road.
- Left onto Point Phillips Road @ Points ... Hotel
- Right onto Mountain View Dr. (946 West)
- Right onto Mink Road by the Church (you will ride immediately in front of this church between church and cemetary).
- Right onto W. Scenic Dr.
- Left onto Moser Road
- Right onto Delps Road.
- Left onto Mountain Road.
- Head back to Benders Junction (Benders Drive).
- Head into Transition area.
Half Lite Bike - 38 miles - gently rolling hills with a few technical turns. Open course (not closed to vehicular traffic).
- Exit Transition area and turn right onto Benders Drive.
- Right onto E. Scenic Drive.
- Left onto Smith Gap Road.
- Left onto Point Phillips Road @ Points ... Hotel
- Right onto Mountain View Dr. (946 West)
- Right onto Mink Road by the Church (you will ride immediately in front of this church between church and cemetary).
- Right onto W. Scenic Dr.
- Left onto Moser Road
- Right onto Delps Road.
- Left onto Mountain Road.
- Right onto Copella Road
- Right onto E. Scenic Drive.
- Repeat this "smaller" lap 2 more times as listed below:
- Left onto Point Phillips Road @ Points ... Hotel
- Right onto Mountain View Dr. (946 West)
- Right onto Mink Road by the Church (you will ride immediately in front of this church between church and cemetary).
- Right onto W. Scenic Dr.
- Left onto Moser Road
- Right onto Delps Road.
- Left onto Mountain Road.
- At the intersection of Mountain Road and Copella Road and After final "smaller" lap (you would've done total of 3 laps (1 of the first big loop and 2 of the smaller loops):
- Head back to Benders Junction (Benders Drive).
- Head into Transition area.
End of first big loop:
AquaBike for Half Lite 50. This is Swim and Bike Only. Finish inside Transition Area after the Bike Portion. Do not continue outside of Transition over other timing mats at this point.
Sprint Run - 3 miles - flat out and back course. Semi-shaded course and all roads.
- Stay to the left of each other.
- Right out of transition area onto Benders Drive.
- At end, u-turn and head back to transition area/finish line.
Half Lite Run - 7 miles - slightly rolling out and back course. Semi-shaded course and all roads.
- Stay to the left of each other.
- Right out of transition area onto Benders Drive.
- Left onto E. Scenic Drive
- Left onto West End Road
- Right onto Bushkill Drive for about 3/4 mile, u-turn and head back to transition area/finish line.
- Left onto Old Grade Road for approximately another mile and near end, u-turn and head back to transition area/finish line.
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| Course Maps |
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Swim & Transition Map
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Bike Map
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Run Map
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| Amenities |
- Over $80 worth of good for all athletes.
- Technical Shirts to all pre registered individuals. $20 retail value.
- Running Hats to first 300 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.
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| Lodging |
Preferred Hotel:
Four Points Sheraton Hotel & Suites
3400 Airport Rd
Allentown, PA 18109
610-266-1000
"mention Patriots Triathlon"
Camping at Evergreen Lake
Call Evergreen Lake at 610-837-6401 to make reservations.
2375 Benders Dr.
Bath, PA 18014. |
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| Directions |
From Pennsylvania Turnpike:
- For mapquest purposes - address is 2375 Benders Dr., Bath, PA 18014.
- Take Highway 22 East (near Allentown)
- Exit to Highway 512 North toward Wind Gap
- Go about 7 or 8 miles North on Highway 512 and turn left onto 946 West
- Go for about 1/2 mile on 946 West
- Turn right onto Copella Road (Salem United Church of Christ - white church)
- Continue onto Copella Road for about 2 miles
- Cross over E. Scenic Dr.
- Go another 1/4 mile and turn right onto Benders Dr.
- Go for another 1/4 mile and Evergreen Lake is on the right. Do not park on the road. Your car will be towed. Please park in field on left across from the Lake.
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| Race Itinerary |
THIS IS A PRIVATE LAKE AND PROPERTY. PLEASE ADHERE OWNER'S RULES:
ABSOLUTELY NO PETS
ABSOLUTELY NO SWIMMING IN LAKE WITHOUT PRIOR PERMISSION
If you violate any of these rules, you will be banned from the race and no refund will be issued.
Saturday, July 24, 2010
- PRIVATE PARK - NO PETS ALLOWED.
- 1:00pm-4:00pm - Early packet pickup at Evergreen 2375 Benders Drive, Bath, PA 18014. No Status Changes made be made after this time. For example, switching from Half LIte 50 Tri to the Half Lite 50 AquaBike.
- 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, July 25, 2010
- PRIVATE PARK - NO PETS ALLOWED.
- Evergreen Lake, 2375 Benders Drive, Bath, PA 18014.
- 5:30am - 7:30am - LAST MINUTE BIKE AND HELMET optional inspections.
- 6:45am - Late registration will close at this time.
- 5:30am - 7:15am - Transition area opened. Late packet pickup. Body marking. No Status Changes made be made after this time. For example, switching from Half LIte 50 Tri to the Half Lite 50 AquaBike.
- 7:15am - Mandatory pre-race meeting.
- 7:20am - National Anthem.
- Waves below are based on last year's and is subject to change.
- 7:30am - Sprint Course Triathlon Starts.
- 7:30am - Swim (1 loop) - Sprint Tri. All Males & Clydesdales. Blue Caps.
- 7:35am - Swim (1 loop) - Sprint Tri. All Females & Athenas. Yellow Caps.
- 8:00am - Swim (2 loops) - Half Lite Starts. All Half LIte 50 participants; Aquabikes. Green Caps.
- 9:45am - Official/Penalty Report for Sprint Tri Posted. This is your opportunity to review your own results. Once awards ceremony begins, all results are final.
- 10:00am - Post race party/awards for Sprint Course Tri. Awards will not be mailed.
- 12:30pm - Official/Penalty Report for Half Lite Tri Posted. This is your opportunity to review your own results. Once awards ceremony begins, all results are final.
- 12:45pm - Post race party/awards for Half Lite Tri. Awards will not be mailed.
- 12:45pm - Transition area closed.
- 7:45am - Mandatory pre-race meeting.
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.
Click here for the $30,000 cash prize giveaway and ranking information for 2010.
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| Spectator Information |
NO PETS ALLOWED. THIS IS A PRIVATE PARK.
Parking
Parking available across street from Evergreen Lake. Please park in appropriate location.
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 at 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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