San Diego International Triathlon

San Diego International Triathlon June 29, 2008 Distances International: 1K Swim, 30K Bike, 10K Run Sprint: .5K Swim, 20K Bike, 6K Run Click Here for course map SOLD OUT!! Click Here to download paper entry form REGISTRATION WILL OPEN JANUARY 1, 2008

San Diego International Triathlon is SOLD OUT!!!

There will be a "Last Chance to Enter Event" at Nytro in Encinitas on Thursday, June 5th. We will arrive and begin sign-ups at 10:00am. Numbers will be given out to the first 100 people in line on a first-come first serve-basis. One entry per person!!
(Last year, people started standing in line around 6:00 am)

NYTRO's address: 940 S. Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas, CA 92024

Introduction

We are excited to welcome you to the 25th annual San Diego International Triathlon. This race is one of the longest standing triathlons in the country and hopefully a favorite. There are two courses to choose from an international course and a sprint course, which ever you choose you’re guaranteed a great ride. Both races take place at the Spanish landing Park located on Harbor Drive across from the San Diego International Airport. This event has said to be simple, competitive and scenic; fun for you, your family and your friends. We look forward to providing you a safe and challenging race course. Register now; this race will sell out at least two weeks prior to race weekend.

Sponsors

Race Features

• Chip Timing (5 splits)
• Colorful Cotton T-Shirt
• Continental Breakfast
• Beer Garden
• Entertainment
• On-Line Results
• Awards 3 Deep for Triathlon & Duathlon
• Awards 5 Deep for Categories with 100 or more participants
• Points for San Diego Triathlon Series
• Race Photos Available On-Line
• Results Booklet Mailed After the Event

Course Descriptions

The International course and the sprint course both start at the western end of Spanish Landing Park and end at Embarcadero Marina Park North, just behind Seaport Village.

International Course- A calm 1,000 meter swim at Spanish Landing Park on San Diego Bay. Water temperature will be approximately 64-68 degrees. Wetsuits are recommended. The bike portion is a "hilly" 30K ride to Cabrillo National Monument and back. Last is a flat 10K point-to-point run along Harbor Island and the Embarcadero.

Sprint Course- A calm 500 meter swim at Spanish Landing P ark on San Diego Bay. Water temperatures will be approximately 64-68 degree. Wetsuits are recommended. The bike is a "hilly" 20K ride to Cabrillo National Monument and back. Last a flat 6K point-to-point run on the Embarcadero.

Registration

Athletes have the option to register various ways; on-line, print out a downloadable entry form off this website, request an entry form via mail or by completing an entry form from Race Place Magazine and mailing it to St. Vincent De Paul Village, Attn: SDIT at 3350 E Street San Diego, CA 92102. Please do not mail entries after May 23. There is no event weekend registration. This event will sell out in advance. Register Early!

"Last Chance to Enter"- For all you last minute athletes who went to register and found that the event was sold out; Nytro, the official bike shop of the San Diego International Triathlon is hosting the “Last Chance to Enter” event on Thursday, June 5. The last remaining 100 entries will be available first come, first serve. Numbers will be passed out starting at 10 am. Nytro is located at 940 S. Coast Hwy 101 in Encinitas.

Entry Fees

International Course:

Jan. 1 - May 2	$125
May 3 - Until Sell Out	$150
Sprint Course
Jan. 1 - May 2	$100
May 3- Until Sell Out	$110
Relay (International Distance Only)
Jan. 1 - May 2	$125
May 3- Until Sell Out	$150

Discounts

A $5 discount is available to Triathlon Club Members, Active Military, Students 19 & Under and Seniors 60+. These discounts are valid with mail-in registration only. Mail a printed entry form with proof of discount (copy of club membership card, active military ID, Student ID or driver’s license) to St Vincent De Paul Village, Attn: SDIT at 3350 E Street San Diego, CA 92102

MAILBACK OPTION

Coming in from out of town or can't make it to check in on Saturday? For a fee of $15 we will mail you your race numbers (bib, bike and helmet) swim-cap, timing chip and waiver, to be signed and mailed back to us. You can pick up your t-shirt and goodie bag at the finish. We do not guarantee your size since we have run out of sizes at other events. To guarantee that your finishers t-shirt in the size you requested and goodie bag is available for you to pick up on race day, you can sign up for the VIP Check-In. Packages typically will arrive one week prior to the race. Entries with the mail back option selected must be received by June 11, 2008. NO EXCEPTIONS!!

VIP Check-In

For a fee of $30 your race numbers, swim cap, goodie-bag and t-shirt will be ready for your pick-up on race morning. Pre-race check in and bike drop off is not mandatory, you will check-in on race morning at the VIP check-in table. You will sign a waiver and pick up your race materials. VIP athletes have reserved bike racks with their names in the transition area. VIP athletes also receive a free 5 minute sports massage from Cassidy’s Massage Clinic at the finish line.

Refund & Transfer Policy

Partial refunds and transfers are available. Cancel by May 2 and receive a refund, minus a $10 cancellation fee. After  May 3 receive a refund, minus a $25 dollar cancellation fee. There will be no refunds once the race is sold out. If the race is not sold out then refunds will be available up to one week prior to the race. No transfers will be allowed 72 hours prior to race weekend. There will be NO EXCEPTIONS to these rules.

Wetsuit Rentals

Looking for a wetsuit rental? CLICK HERE to rent your wetsuit from XTERRA Wetsuit Rentals.

Race Divisions

Awards will be given three deep in each category (five in categories with 100 or more participants) for the international and sprint courses.

Athletes may register as a male or female aged:

• 14-15
• 16-19
• 20-24
• 25-29
• 30-34
• 35-39
• 40-44
• 45-49
• 50-54
• 55-59
• 60-64
• 65-69
• 70-74
• 75+

Special Divisions Include:

• Pro
• Challenged
• Military
• Clydesdale
• Clydesdale 40+

Relays- Athletes can register as a relay team for the International distance. Teams are comprised of three members, each member does one event; the swim, bike or run. Teams can compete in five categories:

• Men
• Women
• Military
• Mixed (both men and women)
• 120+ (ages of all athletes =120+)

Pre-Race Check In

All athletes must attend the mandatory race check-in to pick up their race materials. Athletes will sign the race waiver and pick up their timing chip, race numbers, swim cap and t-shirt. Athletes also need to turn in their bikes at this time. Bikes will be zip tied to bike racks and guarded by security overnight. Race course information will be presented throughout the day.

Check-in is at Spanish Landing Park on Saturday June 28, 2008 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm.

If you are unable to attend, please register for the VIP check-in.

THERE IS A $10 LATE PACKET PICK-UP FEE ON RACE MORNING

Event Time Schedule

Saturday June 28, 2008

10:00 am – 3:00 pm: Mandatory Pre-Race Check In at Spanish Landing Park

10:30 am – 3:30 pm: Bike Drop at Spanish Landing Park

Sunday June 29, 2008

5:15 am: Parking Lot Opens

5:45 am: Transition Area Opens / Body Marking Starts / Late Pick-up Opens

6:40 am: Competitors to Swim Staging Area for Final Race Instructions

6:45 am: INTL- PRO Wave Starts

6:50 am- 7:40 am: INTL- Age Group Wave Starts

7:45 am: Sprint- Wave Starts

8:00 am: Swim Course Closes

8:00 am: Bus Shuttles to Finish at Seaport Village Commence

9:30 am: Bike Course Closes

10:30 am: Awards Presentation (approximate time)

11:00 am: Run Course Closes

11:50 am: Last Bus Shuttle from the Finish to Spanish Landing Park

12:00 pm: Transition Area Closed, All Bikes Must be Removed

Directions / Parking

Pre-Race Check-In / Expo

The expo and pre race check-in is located at the Cancer Survivors Park located at the eastern end of Spanish Landing Park (just off N. Harbor Dr.).

From I-5 take the SD International Airport exit and follow the signs to the airport (located on Harbor Dr). Turn left on Harbor Island Dr. Turn right into the large dirt parking lot. Park and follow signs to the expo.

Event Day Directions & Parking

The transition area / start is located at the west end of Spanish Landing Park. There is NO parking allowed on Harbor Drive on event day. Cars will be towed. There are two free lots servicing the San Diego International Triathlon.

The first is located at the corner of Harbor Dr. and Harbor Island Dr. It is located across from the SD Int’l Airport. From I-5 take the SD Int’l Airport exit and follow the signs to the airport (located on Harbor Dr). Turn left on Harbor Island Dr. Turn right into the large dirt parking lot. Park and follow the signs to the west end of the park.

The second free lot is located at the corner of Harbor Dr. and Nimitz Blvd. It is located about 1/3 mile west of the transition area. Take I-8 west to Nimitz Blvd. Take Nimitz Blvd south to Harbor Dr. Turn left on Harbor Dr. Stay in left lane. Turn left at the first signal and follow the signs to the event parking areas at the ASW/NTC. Please do not walk across Harbor Dr. Use the pedestrian bridge.

There is a pay parking lot across the street from Spanish Landing Park and the transition area. The cost may range between $5 and $10.

Bus Shuttle Service

A free bus shuttle service will be provided for both competitors and spectators. The shuttle begins at 8:00 am to take spectators to the finish line. It will continue to transport competitors and spectators between Seaport Village and Spanish Landing Park until 11:50 am. The shuttle will not transport participants or spectators from the finish line to the start line prior to the start of the race.

DO NOT WALK ACROSS HARBOR DRIVE BUT USE THE UNDERCROSSING OR CROSSWALK AT THE WEST END OF THE TRANSITION AREA.

NYTRO BIKE TUNE-UP

Nytro is offering a tune-up special at the pre-race expo on Saturday, June 28, 2008 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Register online before the expo receive a discounted $20 price. At the expo, the special tune-ups will be available for $25 on a first-come first-served basis; subject to availability.

The tune-up will include: lube and adjust drive train, adjust front and rear brakes, adjust headset, adjust bottom bracket if needed, tighten skewers and bolts if needed, inspect tires and tire pressure, and if during the inspection parts are found that need to be replaced, all new parts will be discounted 10% off the regular retail price! (subject to parts availability).

Hotel Accommodations

The Holiday Inn Bayside is located ½ mile from the start. Hotel info is available at www.holinnbayside.com. Book by by calling (800) 345-9995.

Beneficiary

The race benefits St. Vincent de Paul Village, a member of Father Joe’s Villages, America’s #1 rehabilitation center for homeless and needy. For more information visit www.svdpv.org

Volunteer

If you are interested in volunteering for this event please send an email to info@kozenterprises.com. Please include your name, organization and contact information.

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 of terrorism and threats of terrorism.

Information

For race related questions email info@kozenterprises.com or call 858.268.1250.