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| PRIVATE LAKE - PLEASE RESPECT RULES |
THIS IS A STATE PARK LAKE AND PROPERTY. PLEASE ADHERE PARK'S RULES:
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 75 degrees.
Thank you.
Piranha Sports |
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| Event Summary |
- A Greater Atlantic Multisport Series Event
- A Greater Atlantic Club Challenge Race
- Swim in the beautiful and clear lake of Marsh Creek State Park
- Scenic bike course in the beautiful Chester County
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| Additional Options |
When signing up online, consider these options:
Help Marsh Creek State Park with a donation. 100% of your donation minus $1 to $1.50 processing fee will go to the state Park. Choose from $10, $20, or $50. If you wish to donate other amount, please contact us at nsemmel@piranha-sports.com.
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 Marshman 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
- Mid-Atlantic Multisport race belt
Cost: $295.00 for 16 week and $195.00 for 8 week |
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| Athlete Guide |
To be posted about 1 week prior to event. |
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| Awards |
- $30,000 Cash Prizes to be awarded for Individuals and Clubs for the 2010 season - click here for details.
- 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.
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| Course |
Swim - 1/4 Mile - Triangle. Lake Swim in the Crystal clear waters of Marsh Creek State Park.
 Need a wetsuit to rent or purchase? Go to our sponsor, Xterra. Click on logo.
Bike - 12.5 Miles. Moderately hilly and scenic. Some technical turns.
- Exit Transition area
- Head out on Park Road.
- Turn right onto Moore Road.
- Right onto Dorlans Mill Road (cauton on descent here as it is fast and has some curves).
- Right onto Creek Road.
- Right onto Marshall Rd.
- Straight through Marshall Road which now becomes Little Conestoga Rd.
- Right onto Little Conestoga at Styler Road intersection.
- Stay straight on Little Conestoga at Milford Road.
- Right onto Park Road.
- Back to transition area.
Run - 2 miles.
- Out and Back course.
- Stay to the right at all times.
- Finish near transition area.
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| Course Maps |
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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 750 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. Hampton Inn Downington/Exton
Mention code: PMM (Piranha MarshMan)
4 N. Pottstown Pike
Exton, PA 19341
(610) 363-5555
Located about 6 miles south of race site
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| Directions |
Mapquest = Marsh Creek State Park, 675 Park Road, Downingtown, PA 19335
From Philadelphia Area
- I-76 West
- Exit 312 towards Pottstown onto N. Pottstown Pike/PA-100 North
- 100 North for about 2 miles
- Left onto Park Road and go for about 1.7 miles
From Delaware and South
- I-95 North
- Route 202 North
- Route 100 North onto N. Pottstown Pike for about 8 miles
- Left onto Park Road and go for about 1.7 miles
BELOW
- Please park in upper parking lots in the park. Do not park or stop on roads as your car will be towed.
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| Race Itinerary |
Saturday, September 18, 2010
- 1:00pm-3:00pm - Early packet pickup in Marsh Creek State Park in field across from Park Office. (675 Park Road, Downingtown, PA 19335)
- 2:00pm - 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 19, 2010
- 5:30am - 7:15am - Transition area opened. Located in Marsh Creek State Park in field across from Park Office. (675 Park Road, Downingtown, PA 19335). Late packet pickup. Body marking. LAST MINUTE BIKE AND HELMET optional inspections.
- 7:15am - Mandatory pre-race meeting.
- 7:20am - National Anthem.
- NO SWITCHING OF WAVES ALLOWED. Doing so will result in a DQ.
- 7:30am - Swim - 1st Wave. Wave assignments to be determined.
- 9:00am - Official/Penalty Report Posted.
- 9:15am - Official Results Posted.
- 9:30am - Post race party/awards. Awards will not be mailed.
- 9:30am - 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 comlete set of rules.
Click here for the $30,000 cash prize giveaway and ranking information for 2010.
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| Spectator Information |
Line the streets of Park Road in Marsh Creek State Park to cheer on your favorite athlete!!! After the race, take a hike or rent a boat and explore the beautiful trails and lake of Marsh Creek State Park.
Parking
Spectator (as well as athlete) parking is available in Marsh Creek State Park in designated parking lots only. Please do not park on park roads.
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 as a reminder, the food and beverages provided by Piranha Sports are for athletes and volunteers only. |
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