| About this Race |
| This race is an ideal race for those looking to do their first triathlon. With a super flat course, short distance, and another great event designed by Piranha Sports. The event is also opened to "regular" triathletes. Come with your friends and family to Tri It. |
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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 |
- An ideal first timers triathlon. Regular and returning triathletes welcomed.
- Counts towards the Greater Atlantic Multisport Series.
- Counts towards the Greater Atlantic Club Challenge.
- Calm water swim. Great for First Timers.
- Beach swim start, fast and flat bike course, flat and fast run - one of the fastest short distance triathlon courses.
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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.
Donation to Lums Pond State Park - Help Lums Pond State Park with a donation. 100% of your donation minus $1 processing fee will go to the state Park. Choose from $10, $20, or $50.
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 Tri-It 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 - triathlon - beach start
- Expected water temperature around 68-70. Westsuits allowed per USA Triathlon Rules.
 Need a wetsuit to rent or purchase? Go to our sponsor, Xterra. Click on logo.
Bike - 10 miles - Flat and Fast.
- Exit Transition area and head out the main entrance of Lums Pond.
- Right out of Main Entrance of Lums Pond onto Howell School Road.
- Right onto Route 71 (Red Lion Road). Sharp turn!! Slow down!!
- Right onto shoulder of Route 896 and stay on for 1/2 mile. Will be traffic monitored with cones and police.
- Right onto Howell School Road.
- Right into Main Entrance of Lums Pond and head back to beach are (area #1) at the Transition Area.
Run - 2 miles - final leg. Out and back course.
- Stay to the right of each other. Some grass and some paved road.
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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 400 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: 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 |
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| Directions |
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 1.4 miles and turn left onto Route 71 South (Red Lion Road)
- Go for 1.2 miles and turn right onto Howell School Road
- Go for 1l8 miles and turn left into Lums Pond State Park
- Stay on main road of State Park for 1.5 miles to Beach Area (Area #1)
BELOW
- Stay on Rt 896 South for approximately 5.5 miles (you will cross over Route 40)
- Left onto Howell School Road
- Go for 0.3 mile and turn right into Lums Pond State Park's main entrance
- Stay on main road of State Park for 1.5 miles to Beach Area (Area #1)
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| Race Itinerary |
Saturday, June 12, 2010
- 6:00am - 7:15am - LAST MINUTE BIKE AND HELMET optional inspections.
- 6:00am - 7:15am - Transition area opened. Located in Area #1 of Lums Pond State Park. Late packet pickup. Body marking.
- 7:15am - Mandatory pre-race meeting.
- 7:30am - National Anthem.
- Waves are subject to change.
- 7:45am - Start of first wave for Triathlon. Wave assignments to be determined.
- 9:30am - Official results posted.
- 9:45am - Post race party/awards. Awards will not be mailed.
- 9:45am - 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 complete set of rules.
Click here for the $30,000 cash prize giveaway and ranking information for 2010.
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| Spectator Information |
Lums Pond State Park ~ Area #1 offers a large field with ideal spectator areas for watching the swim, transition, bike start and finish as well as run start and finish. Bring the kids and make plans to spend the day at Lums Pond enjoying activities such as fishing, paddle boats, picnic area and playground.
Parking
Spectator (as well as athlete) parking is available at Area #1 and Area #2 at Lums Pond State Park. Parking attendants will be available to assist you with parking. Also, please be aware that once the race begins, the road leading in and out of Lums Pond State Park will be used by participants as it is part of the race course.
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
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.
Other Notes
Lums Pond is a State Park and a take-in/take-out policy is in effect. Please be sure to take all trash with you and help keep the park clean.
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