NATHAN TRIATHLON
2009 Nathan Tempe Triathlon
Sponsored by Nathan Hydration Systems
September 27, 2009
Olympic / Sprint Triathlon and Relay
INTRODUCTION
Red Rock proudly announces the fourth year of the Nathan Tempe Triathlon. Come out in compete in either the Olympic, Sprint or Relay (Olympic only) race. The swim is hosted in Tempe Town Lake, the bike course for 2009 will be brand new, and the run is on the multi-use path around the lake.
RACE FEATURES
- Chip Timing (5 splits)
- Gender specific cut Dri-Fit Event T-shirt
- Cool schwag from Nathan Performance Gear
- Awards 3 Deep Overall
- Awards 3 Deep for age categories
- Fully stocked run aid stations
- Race Photos Available On-Line
- Relays
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
All participants start at Tempe Beach Park, on the south bank, just west of the Mill Avenue Bridge.
Notes on the Course - The swim takes place in a man-made lake that is very calm unless there are high winds. The swim course will be a rectangle for both the Sprint and Olympic athletes. Water temperatures will be approximately 80 degrees. We will be monitoring and posting the temperature of the lake right up to the event (note 78 degrees considered wetsuit legal by USAT). The bike portion is a relatively flat, urban, looped course; each loop is approximately 12.1 miles. The run is a 3.1 mile loop around Tempe Town Lake with some great views of ASU and the developing landscape of Tempe! Olympic distance athletes must complete 2 loops of the bike and the run course respectively.
- Transition Area Map
- Swim Course Map
- Bike Course Map - (New Course for 2009!)
- Run Course Map
Weather - historical weather has high temperatures in the low 90's, with low's in the mid 60's. Its a dry heat!
REGISTRATION - *Limited to 1600 athletes - OPEN!*
Register online by clicking here.
Entry Fees
- Olympic $105 until August 17, 2009, $120 thereafter
- Sprint $ 85 until August 17, 2009, $100 thereafter
- Relay - Olympic only $180 until August 17, 2009, $200 thereafter
*Non-USAT members will be required to pay an additional $10, for a 1 day license from USAT.
Mail in form - Individual - Olympic / Sprint
Mail in form - Relay Olympic
More information about USAT is listed here.
Refund Policy
Red Rock has a strict no refund policy, please review our policy details here.
RACE DIVISIONS
Age Group
Age groups are broken down into 5-year increments, based on your age as of December 31, 2009.
Relay Teams
Relay teams consist of two or three members. For 2-person teams, one person must do two of the legs. For 3-person teams, each person does one leg. We have had some creative names, costumes etc...bring it on!
EVENT TIME SCHEDULE (Subject to Change)
Athlete guide will be posted approximately 1 week before the event.
Saturday September 26, 2009
10:00am - 5:00pm: Registration and Packet Pickup at Tempe Beach Park
10:00am - 5:00pm: EXPO officially open!
10:00am - 5:00pm: Bike check-in (mandatory) at Tempe Beach Park
Sunday September 27, 2009
6:30am - Race begins with first wave
~10:30am - Awards begin at Tempe Beach Park
DIRECTIONS / PARKING
Parking is available (limited) for athletes in the US Airways parking garage on Saturday. Parking on Sunday in the US Airways building is free. Once the garage is full you will need to park on city streets OR at other parking logs near Rio Salado and Mill Avenue. Additional directions to the venue can be found here.
HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS
Special rates available!
BENEFICIARY
A portion of all proceeds will benefit Chances for Children, a local non-profit aimed at helping decrease childhood obesity.
VOLUNTEER
Can't race but would like to see what it is all about? Want to get involved in the community and possibly earn some cash for your favorite charity? Contact our volunteer coordinator for more details on how you can get involved! sage@redrockco.com
DISCLAIMER
The race course and timeline can be changed at the discretion of the race organization. All distances are approximate by GPS measurements. The race can be altered, postponed or cancelled with no refunds due to weather, natural disturbances, police activity, acts/threats of terrorism.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Still have questions? Please view our Frequently Asked Questions page for more information.
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