Green Lake Kids Triathlon for ages 12 and under-Saturday Aug 8th
Register at this link for the kids tri
https://runsignup.com/Race/MN/Spicer/GreenLkKidsTriathlon
ADULT TRIATHLON - SUNDAY, Aug 9th
Green Lake Triathlon for ages 13 and up
Events:
Individual Sprint or Olympic course and Sprint or Olympic Relays.
Relay teams may be made up of any combination of 2 or 3 people, male or female.
Course:
The race starts off with a nice swim in sandy Green Lake. The bike ride takes a path of gently rolling hills around the Green Lake area, with a smooth run to the finish. The course is well marked with distances clearly posted. To view images of the course maps, click the button at the top of this page.
Sprint Course: 1/4 mile swim, 14 mile bike, 3 mile run
Olympic Course: 3/4 mile swim, 22 mile bike, 6 mile run
Packet pick-up:
Packet pick-up options will be:
Option # 1 Aug 8th, 5-7 pm North Door of Zorbaz
Option # 2 Aug 9th, 6:30 am - 7:45 am (tent in parking lot next to Zorbaz)
Transition area:
Location: Parking lot next to Zorbaz
You can bring in your bike starting at 6:30am and you MUST be set-up and out of the transition area by 7:45 am
Bib Number:
You should have your bib number attached on the front of your shirt just above the waist to get the best read-rate. Bibs located anywhere else will have a lower read-rate. Bib numbers need to be visible when you cross the finish line.
Body Markings:
Large bib number on right bicep, large bib number on right calf and wave number on top of right hand. Volunteers will be available at packet pick-up to help with body markings.
Start Time: 8:00am
Once you have your equipment set-up in the transition area we ask that you move to the deck behind Zorbaz for pre-race announcements. Plan to be at the starting line ten minutes ahead of your start time.
Start Location:
Beach area behind Zorbaz.
EXAMPLE of Wave assignments
1 Olympic Male (8:00am)
2 Olympic Female & Olympic Relay (8:03am)
Estimated times below......
3 Sprint Male 39 and Under (8:25am)
4 sprint Male 40 and over (8:28am)
5 Sprint Female 39 and under (8:31am)
6 Sprint Female 40 and over and All Sprint Relays (8:33 am)
Swimmers must wear swim caps provided.
When the water temperature is 78 degrees or less, participants may wear a wet suit.
Water Stops:
Water stop locations: at 1.5 and 3 mile marks which are also the Sprint and Olympic turn around spots. Trash cans will be spaced along the course. Please DO NOT drop cups on the course.
Two utility vehicles will be patrolling the course. Extra water will be available on the carts.
Finish:
After you finish the timing chip should be removed and place the timing chip in a bucket at the finish. All non-returned chips will be billed at a rate of $30.00 per chip. Volunteers will be there to remind the participants.
Upon finishing the race, refreshments will be available for each participant.
Zorbaz will be open at 10:00am.
Awards:
Times will be available on-line at www.pickleevents.com. The award winners will be posted on-line as well.
Awards presentation behind Zorbaz following the race.
Other notes:
If you are concerned that you cannot finish the swim, PLEASE DO NOT enter the water. A relay would be best for your participation. You can run or bike. If you must wear a life jacket or tow a flotation devise you must line up at the back of the pack away from the other swimmers. You will also not qualify for awards when using assistive swim devices.
E-bikes will NOT be allowed. Any participant with an electric assisted bike will be disqualified.
No outside assistance.
No drafting.
Special instructions for the relays:
Each relay packet will contain a single bib number and a timing chip. Your last runner should be wearing the bib and each participant will hand off chip (ankle bracelet) to the next team mate.
VERY IMPORTANT! All chips MUST be returned. All non-returned chips will be billed at a rate of $30.00 per chip. Volunteers will be there to remind the participants.
Race Day Registration Pricing:
Individual: $115
2-Person Relay: $220
3-Person Relay: $330
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