PBR Off Road Triathlon

 

 

PBR Urban Dirt Off-Road Triathlon
Presented by Mafia Racing
October 10, 2009
Sprint Off-Road Triathlon

INTRODUCTION
Heck yea...get off yer road bike and hit the dirt...forget your skinny tires and aero helmets folks, this is a mountain bike triathlon.  No aero bars either.  This is the 3rd year for the PBR Off-Road Triathlon and we plan on making it even better than last year..come out and race...this is likely the best time you ever had IN spandex...for most of you at least.  Oh and the trophy for the winner is the size of a small child, or Larry Bernstein... 

RACE FEATURES

  • Chip Timed
  • Wicked cool tee (most pronounce with Boston accent for desired effect)
  • Awards 3 Deep Overall
  • Awards 3 Deep for age categories
  • Schwag like you have never seen!
  • Fully stocked aid stations with water, PowerBar and Gatorade
  • Slip-N-Slide finish - don't believe us - check it out...click that YouTube link!
  • Live entertainment - working on this one - know a good, fun cool band?  email mike@redrockco.com

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

This is a sprint distance triathlon, in the dirt.  All athletes will start in Tempe Town Lake, then head out on their mountain bike through Papago Park, after which they will be running on the trails throughout Papago  (there are some hills!).  Just when you think it is all over trudge through the sand and Slip-N-Slide your way to happiness!

  • SITE MAP - shows the transition area for the event.
  • SWIM COURSE (750m/0.50mi) - Tempe Town Lake (north side!!) 
  • BIKE COURSE (12.44mi) - (still subject to change) New for 2009... 2 loop course!  This will have some flat fast riding on SRP land (Thank you SRP!)
    • Want GPS info?  Link to the map on Mapmyrun for more details  
  • RUN COURSE (5k / 3.1mi) Mix of trail and sidewalk run. Plenty of hills, some single track, packed dirt and some rocks to hop over/on and around!! Aid stations will be stocked with water, Gatorade and Powerbar product!

Pre-Ride & Run

Red Rock will be hosting a minimum of 2 pre-rides and runs before the event, dates TBD.  Last year these were a hit...and we dished some schwag out as well.  Meet some cool folks, give us your suggestions and have some fun...early...consider it a pre-party.

Weather - historical weather has high temperatures in the high 80's. Lows around this date are typically in the high 60's.

REGISTRATION - **Limited to 350 Athletes** We sold out last year AND had a waiting list...so SIGN UP or miss out!** We have a longer bike course, and will thus open it up to 350!

Register online by clicking here.


Entry Fees

  • Off-Road Triathlon        $85 til Aug 30, $100 thereafter

*Non-USAT members will have to pay an additional $10 for a 1 day license.

Mail in registration forms

Refund Policy
Red Rock has a strict no refund policy, please review our policy details here.

Athlete list - will post about 2 weeks before the event

RACE DIVISIONS
Age Group 
Age groups are broken down into 5-year increments, based on your age as of December 31, 2009.

Relay Teams
Um, no, no relays...you gotta do this one on your own...its too much fun.  You can do it...

EVENT TIME SCHEDULE (Subject to Change)
Athlete guide will be posted approximately 1 week before the event.

  • Friday October 9, 2009 - Packet pickup - location TBD
  • Saturday October 10,2009
    • 5am-7am packet pickup and registration
    • 7:30am Race start! (Tri)

DIRECTIONS / PARKING
We are racing on the North side of Tempe Town lake.  Start is in the lake, by the boat ramp WEST of the Marina...near the volleyball courts...yea, the sand and the nets...right there...transition...under the overpass...

Spectators and athletes are welcome to park underneath the 202 Freeway in the free public parking spaces. Spectators, please be parked by 7:45 a.m. race morning. Park under the 202 along Lake View Drive and Mill Avenue and walk East along the path or you may park at the far WEST end of the Marina.  Marina is located off of College, take the bike path West to packet Pick Up. 

HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS
Special rates available!

Other...
There is no camping in Tempe Beach Park.  There are several cool folks in Tempe that may help you out with a place to stay, and there are also many awesome hotels in and around Tempe, as well as some off the charts resorts for thos that like spas after a hard race....

BENEFICIARY
This event will benefit those of you that have not been working out.  It will encourage you to swim, dust off your bike and run...and hopefully get fit.  It will also benefit your attitude, cause you are gonna have a good time out there...particularly when you hit the Slip-N-Slide at the finish.  Seriously though, we will be donating a portion of our proceeds to help out various local charities, as we always do...we simply need to give back to the folks that help us help you have a good time.

VOLUNTEER
Can't race but will be happy to help?  Volunteers Help out and get a cool tee, some free goodies, athlete appreciation and our sincere gratitude!  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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