TBF Racing: June TRI for Fun

The 27th Annual TRI for FUN #1
& DU for FUN Duathlon

Saturday June 5, 2010

Event Details

Entry fees

The 27th Annual TRI for FUN

June 5, 2010
Rancho Seco Park, Herald
8 am Start time

.5 mile swim – 16 mile bike – 3 mile run

DU for FUN Duathlon
3 mile run – 16 mile bike – 3 mile run

NEW:
Bike course map ...(PDF)
Run course map ...(PDF)

Category:	Before Race Day :	On Race Day:
TRI for FUN	$55	$65
Early bird (before Dec. 1)	$45
TRI for FUN Relay	$120	$140

DU for FUN Duathlon	$55	$65
Early bird (before Dec. 1)	$45
DU for FUN Duathlon Relay	$100	$120

Triathlon or Duathlon 3-Race Series Discount	$140

Registration

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Divisions

For the TRI for FUN Sprint Triathlon the age groups will be:

13-15 youth division
16-19 junior division
20-24, 25-29, 30-34, etc. and ending with 70+ for male and female individuals.
There will be Clydesdale (men over 200 lbs) and Athena (women over 150 lbs) Divisions.

For the DU for FUN Duathlon there will be 10-year age groups beginning with 19 and under, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, etc. and ending with 70+ for male and female individuals.

Youth/Junior Southwest Development Race Series

This race will be part of the Youth/Junior Southwest Development Race Series.

USA Triathlon recognizes that not every junior athlete is ready for or interested in the draft-legal format. Draft-legal racing requires a unique skill-set that takes time to master. Junior Development Races provide athletes a gateway into the developmental pipeline. Athletes will experience triathlon in its traditional, non-drafting format, officiated using USA Triathlon Rules. Junior Development Races are typically sprint-distance and have been selected because of their "junior-friendly" atmosphere and age-appropriateness.

The Southwest Region of USAT is sponsoring a series of developmental sprint races to encourage youth (13-15) and junior (16-19) athletes to participate in triathlons. Ages are determined by USAT rules (age as of Dec 31, 2010). The Southwest region will have a point series with updated divisional rankings throughout the year.

Each event winner will receive an award provided by the region, as well as ranking points. The last event of the season will crown the series champion in the youth (13-15) and the junior (16-19) age catagories. A championship award will be given to the first place female youth and junior and the first place male youth and junior athlete. For more information on these races or the series go to www.usat-southwest.org or contact Sharon Osgood, Regional Athlete Development Coordinator at shozgood@gmail.com.

Awards

First place Overall Male and Female in the TRI for FUN Sprint Triathlon will receive Overall Champion Awards. There will be awards five deep in each five-year age group for the TRI for FUN Sprint Triathlon. Relay Teams awards will be for the top three in each division of Male, Female, and Coed Teams.

First place Overall Male and Female in the DU for FUN Duathlon will receive Overall Champion Awards. There will be awards 3 deep in each 10-year age group for the DU for FUN Duathlon. Relay Teams awards will be for first place in each division of Male, Female, and Coed Teams.

Awards not picked up at the event will no longer be mailed to athletes, but will be available at the next TBF Racing events held at Rancho Seco Park. Athletes can pick up their awards in the Total Body Fitness Booth at any Rancho Seco Summer Event. Awards not picked up by September 13th, 2009 will be recycled.

Course Description and Map

Tri for Fun Swim Start Swim or Run
The race will begin with the .5-mile swim from the swim area. The swim course will be a triangular course in Rancho Seco Lake marked by the large RedBull buoys. Water temperature should be approximately 70 degrees. Wetsuits are allowed. The swim exit will be up the beach and on a grassy path to the transition area located in the parking area.

The first run for the DU for FUN Duathlon will start near the Finish Line area and will run the same course as the second run. After finishing the first run you will cross under the finish line and re-enter the transition area to your bike.

Bike
The bike course is 16-miles. You will exit the transition area and then mount your bike. From there you will exit the park and make a right hand turn on Hwy 104, making a U-turn at the turn around point and returning to the park. Please be careful while on the road. Riders must stay to the right at all times! Riders must not draft other riders: You must maintain at least THREE bike length at all times behind the rider in front of you, and you MUST ride single file while on the Highway. Passing is allowed in a timely manner when it is safe to do so. After passing return to the right side of the road and continue to ride safely. Failure to do so will result in a drafting penalty or disqualification. Crossing the centerline at ANY time will also result in disqualification. Proceed to the turn around on Hwy 104 and return to the park. Traffic has the right-of-way on the road so ride CAREFULLY.

Run
The 3-mile run course leaves transition and runs - aid stations that will be stocked with water, Clif Electrolyte Beverage, and Clif Shot Energy gels. The finish is back at the start area at the Beach.

Bike course map ...(PDF)
Run course map ...(PDF)

Transition Area

The Transition area will be on a first-come basis, with the exception of Reserved Bike Racks for TRI Clubs. The transition area at all TBF Racing events is for athletes only. All non-athletes must remain outside of the transition area at all times on race day. Athletes may choose their transition spot from any of the non-reserved racks - reserved racks will be marked for Tri Clubs. Glass or bottles are not allowed in the transition area.

Bodymarking and Race Numbers

Bodymarking will be take place at the entrance to the transition area and must be completed before you enter the transition area. Athletes will have their race number marked on their legs and arms and have their age division on their calf.

Bike numbers must be attached and be visible on your bike at all times during the ride. Run numbers must be worn on your front when crossing the finish line.

Rules and Regulations

Swim Course - The wave start times and the age groups in each wave will be posted at Registration and the start area on Saturday morning.

Bike Course - ALL athletes MUST wear a helmet the entire time while riding their bikes. Failure to have your helmet on or buckled at any time on the bike will result in DISQUALIFICATION. This includes while riding your bike in or out of the transition area during warm-up and cool down.

Run Course - Run numbers must be worn on the run and when crossing the finish line.

General rules - Numbers must be placed on your bike and worn on the run. Drafting is not allowed on the bike course. Riding your bike WILL be allowed in the transition area. No glass will be allowed in the transition area.

Use of headphones or other listening devices during ALL portions of the race ARE NOT ALLOWED.

Finish Line

After crossing the finish line please take a cold water or Clif Shot Recovery Drink and cool water and continue walking to allow your body to cool down. You should remain active for 10 to 15 minutes while you are drinking and re-fueling your body. If you need medical attention or are feeling unwell please proceed to the TBF Medical Tent or notify a TBF Volunteer that you need medical attention.

Schedule of Events

Saturday

- 6:30 am Transition area and Registration open
- 7:00 am Race announcements begin
- 7:40 am Race information announcement for TRI for FUN Triathlon & DUATHLON
- 8:00 am Start of TRI for FUN Triathlon
There will be 6 waves, each 5 minutes apart:
Wave one: Elite Men and Women, Men 29 and under.
Wave two: Men 30 - 39
Wave three: Men 40+ and Clydesdale athletes
Wave four: Women 29 and under
Wave five: Women 30 - 39
Wave six: Women 40+, Athena athletes and Relay Teams

- 8:00 am Start of DUATHLON (mass start)

- 9:15 am First finisher of TRI for FUN Triathlon

- 10:45 am Awards Ceremony
- 11:30 am - 12:30pm Final Finisher of TRI for FUN

Packet Pick-up

Packets may be picked up the Friday before each TRI for FUN at Fleet Feet Sports at 8128 Madison Avenue in Fair Oaks from 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Race packets will be available race morning from 6:30 am to 7:45 am at the race site. The race will start promptly at 8:00 am. Be sure to give yourself plenty of time for entrance to the park, parking, transition set-up and warm-up. Your entry fee into the park is included in your Race entry fee.

For athletes registering online using Active.com during race week, your race packet will NOT be available at Fleet Feet Sports if you registered on Thursday or Friday and you will need to pick it up at the race on race morning.

If you have already picked up your race packet on Friday you do not need to check in again at registration on Saturday morning. The transition area will be on a first-come basis and will be secured to athletes only. Please ask your family and friends to remain outside the transition area while you set up your transition, the transition area is for Athletes Only.

Accommodation

Parking and Park Entrance Fee

Hotel rooms are available at the Galt INN at 620 North Lincoln Way. Their phone number is (209) 745-9500. There is also the Comfort INN and Suites at 10380 Twin Cities Road in Galt. Their phone number is (209) 744-7800. The Ione Hotel is 10 minutes away, phone (209) 274-6082. Camping is available at Rancho Seco Park (916) 732-4913.

Parking fee is included in your entry fee.

Race for FREE

Spectator Information

Our TBF Racing Athlete Volunteer Program offers you a chance to get involved with events, have fun and earn a $40 TBF Racing voucher good towards entry fees at any of our events - plus free food. Pick up your RACE For FREE Athlete Voucher at the end of your shift. Complete event schedule

Spectators are welcome at the TRI for FUN and all TBF Racing events. Spectator food and drinks will be available for sale and free coffee is available in the morning. Stop by the TBF booth at the expo and find out how you can learn the sport of Triathlon through TBF Training

TRI Clubs

If you are a member of a Triathlon Club that has 10 or more athletes racing with TBF Racing we can reserve transition racks specifically for your club, have your club set up a tent in the expo/athlete area, and hang your banners at the event. Please contact the Race Director for more information.

Refund and Transfer Policy

TBF Racing has a No Refund policy on all of our events. A Refund requested prior to race week will be given a TBF Race credit for the amount of the entry fee minus $25 processing fee. Credits will not be given during race week.

Transfers will be allowed from one TBF Racing event to another within a one-year time frame. There will be a $25 transfer fee. Transfers will not be allowed during race week.

2009 Results

TRI for FUN #1	Div.	Overall
DU for FUN Duathlon #1	Div.	Overall

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