Date: |
August 26, 2012 - Rain or Shine. See inclement weather policy. |
Race Start Time: |
7:30 AM |
Packet Pick Up: |
Saturday, August 25th
Time - TBD
Day of Race - 5:45 to 7:00 AM (Check-in will close 30 minutes before the start of the race.) |
Course Maps:
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Olympic: 1500m swim, 24.8 mile bike, 6.2 mile run
Olympic Bike Course - Turn by Turn (Bulleted) and Narrative Descriptions
Half Bike Course - Turn by Turn (Bulleted) and Narrative Descriptions
Half: 1.2 mile swim, 56 mile bike, 13.1 mile run
Aquabike: 1.2 mile swim, 56 mile bike |
Race Venue: |
Big Portage Lake, Waterloo Recreation Area, 20 miles west of Ann Arbor, MI
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| Park Info: |
A State Park permit is needed to enter Waterloo Recreation Area.
- The Recreation Passport is your $10 ticket to Michigan's state parks and outdoor adventures!
- Out-of-state residents will still be required to purchase a $8 daily permit or a $29 annual Motor Vehicle Permit.
- Michigan residents CANNOT purchase a one day, you must do the Recreation Passport.
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| Transition Info: |
Everyone must be finished setting up and out of the transition by 7:15 AM SHARP |
TGT Half-Distance Registration Fee: |
USAT Member |
Non-USAT Member |
Deadline |
| $150 |
$162 |
Nov. 1 - Dec. 31, 2011 until 12 AM |
| $175 |
$187 |
Jan. 1 - August 1, 2012 until 12 AM |
| $185 |
$197 |
August 2 - August 24, 2012 until 8 PM |
Entry Fee Includes: T-shirt, finisher medal, swim cap, sponsor product samples, festive post race lunch after the race, and more...
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TGT Olympic Registration Fee: |
USAT Member |
Not A USAT Member |
Deadline |
| $75 |
$87 |
Nov. 1 - Dec. 31, 2011 until 12 AM |
| $85 |
$97 |
Jan. 1 - August 1, 2012 until 12 AM |
| $95 |
$107 |
August 2 - August 24, 2012 until 8 PM |
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TGT Half-Distance Aquabike Registration Fee: |
USAT Member |
Not A USAT Member |
Deadline |
| $120 |
$132 |
Nov. 1 - Dec. 31, 2011 until 12 AM |
| $140 |
$152 |
Jan. 1 - August 1, 2012 until 12 AM |
| $148 |
$160 |
August 2 - August 24, 2012 until 8 PM |
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Identification: |
USAT Members must present a current USAT card or it will be necessary to pay the one day license fee.
Non-USAT members who paid a one-day license fee need not present proof of membership.
All participants MUST PRESENT PHOTO ID.
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Non-USAT $12 Fee Explanation: |
The $12 fee for non-USAT members is for USAT insurance. The entire $12 fee is paid to USAT. USAT is the governing body for the sport of triathlon. |
Schedule of Race Day Events: |
- 5:45 a.m. Packet Pick-Up
- 5:45 a.m. Transition area opens
- 7:00 a.m. Packet Pick-Up closes
- 7:15 a.m. Transition area closes
- 7:15 a.m. Mandatory meeting on beach
- 7:30 a.m. Race begins
- 10:00 a.m. Post-race celebration and athlete lunch, finish area
- 2:00 p.m. Awards ceremony (approximate time)
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Wetsuit Rule: |
Each participant shall be permitted to wear a wetsuit without penalty in this event up to and including a water temperature of 78 degrees Fahrenheit. |
Race Divisions: |
15-18, 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+; NO RELAYS |
Awards: |
Triathlon - Top three overall, top master (40 yrs. and over), top grand master (50 yrs. and over), top five in each age division.
Finisher award to all finishers.
Aquabike - Top ten overall, top master (40 yrs. and over), and top grand master (50 yrs. and over)
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Medical Services: |
American Red Cross will be on site and handle all race related medical problems. Jackson Valley Ambulance will be on pull-out alert for our event. |
Rules and Policies: |
USAT rules apply. Click here for rules. Click here for policies. |
| How to get there: |
11500 Seymour Road, Grass Lake, MI 49240 - Take I-94 to the Grass Lake exit, exit 150 - Mt. Hope Rd. Go north 2.3 miles to Seymour Road. Turn west (left). Go 1.75 miles to the park entrance. Directions |
Lodging: |
Chelsea Comfort Inn and Village Conference Center
1645 Commerce Park Dr.
Chelsea, MI 48118
Phone: 734.433.8000
Special Rate: $94
Holiday Inn and Suites
3155 Boardwalk Drive
Ann Arbor, MI 48108
Phone: 734.213.1900
Special Rate: $89
Weber’s
3050 Jackson Road
Ann Arbor, Michigan 48103
(734) 769-2500
(800) 443-3050
Special Rate: $119-$139
25 Miles from race site
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Camping: |
There are two options for reservations at the Waterloo/Portage Lake campground, (1) visit Pure Michigan and click on the "Book at Waterloo Recreation Area Now " hyper link in the middle of the page. Then click on "Campsite go>>" and then choose Portage Lake Campground or (2) call 800.447.2757 and specify Waterloo Recreation Area Portage Lake Campground. |
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