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Spring Sprint Triathlon & Duathlon
The Spring Sprint Triathlon & Duathlon is the first multi sport sprint event of the season in San Diego. With a calm bay swim and a flat bike and run course, the Spring Sprint is the perfect race to kick off your season. Whether you are an experienced triathlete or duathlete preparing for the season, or a first timer looking for a fun race in which to participate, the Spring Sprint Triathlon and Duathlon benefiting the Moores UCSD Cancer Center on Mission Bay is for you! 2010 Personal Best -For those athletes that want to contribute their racing efforts to help cure cancer. Your contribution, in addition to funding cancer research, will also recognize the courage, determination, and strength that cancer patients and athletes alike demonstrate in their daily pursuits to achieve their Personal Best. Please look for this option on the registration form. Race Features
Course Descriptions The Triathlon, Super Sprint and Duathlon all start at South Shores Park located on the south side of Mission Bay, just east of Sea World. Triathlon-The swim is in a protected cove with calm
waters at South Shores Park. Triathletes start and finish at the boat
launch ramp completing a ¼ mile rectangular course. Water temperature
is approx. 60-65 degrees, wetsuits are recommended. The start is in the
water about 50’ in front of the boat ramp-the swim is rectangular.
Swimmers will keep the buoys on their left shoulder, except when
finishing the swim into the boat ramp. Athletes will then bike from
South Shores Park to Fiesta Island and complete one large loop around
the island followed by one small loop that cuts through the middle of
the island and returns to the transition area. The final 2 loop 3 mile
run will be
on walkways and on an off–road dirt trail. The run portion of the race is 2 loops. Please make sure to complete both loops of the run course to prevent disqualification. Duathlon-The duathletes will complete an out-and-back 1 mile run within the park. Athletes will then bike from South Shores Park to Fiesta Island and complete one large loop around the island followed by one small loop that cuts through the middle of the island and returns to the transition area. The final 2 loop 3 mile run will be on walkways and on an off–road dirt trail Mini Sprint Triathlon-Just starting out? Doing your first triathlon? Well the Super Sprint is for you. With a 200 meter swim, a 6 mile bike and 1.5 mile run this race is perfect for the novice or first time triathlete. It's also a good race for kid's looking for a challenge. Only first place awards will be given out in each age group. Sorry no relays are scheduled for this event. The Super Sprint is limited to 250 participants. 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 the office. Registration will also be offered at both the expo the Saturday before and on race morning, as long as space is available. Entry Fees Individuals
Discounts By Mail: 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 Spring Sprint Triathlon & Duathlon, P.O. Box 421052 San Diego, CA 92142. In Person: A $5 discount is also available to those athletes that register in person at Hi Tech (bike shop). Final day to register at Hi Tech is Monday, April 26. This discount cannot be combined with any other discounts. The address for Hi Tech bikes is: Personal Best Option Your tax deductible fee of $50 - Breakfast buffet and commemorative T-shirt, in addition to the VIP Option package which includes reserved bike racks in transition area, supporter bib, swim cap, water bottle, goodie bag and timing chip. Mail Back Option Coming in from out of town or can’t make it to check in on Saturday? For a fee of $15 - Receive your race materials, EXCEPT FOR YOUR TIMING CHIP AND T-SHIRT, in the mail at least 5 days prior to the race. You DO NOT need to attend the pre-race check-in. Your timing chip will be available for you at the VIP booth on race morning. You will need to return a signed waiver by mail and pick up your T-shirt at the finish line. Entries must be received by April 14th. NO EXCEPTIONS! VIP Option 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 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. 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. IT IS MANDATORY FOR ALL ATHLETES TO BRING THEIR ID TO THE EXPO. WE WILL NOT BE ABLE TO GIVE YOU YOUR BIB IF YOU DO NOT HAVE YOUR ID. ALL ATHLETES MUST PICK UP THEIR OWN BIBS. PLEASE PLAN ACCORDINGLY. Check-in is at Hi-Tech Bikes on Saturday May 1, 2010 from 10:30 am to 3:00 pm. Hi-Tech Bikes is located at 7638 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, San Diego, CA 92111 If you are unable to attend, choose the mail back option or VIP check-in. THERE IS A $10 LATE PACKET PICK UP FEE ON RACE DAY Event Time Schedule Saturday May 1, 2010 10:30 am – 3:00 pm: Mandatory Pre-Race Check In at HI-TECH Bikes Sunday May 2, 2010 5:00 am: Parking Lot Opens 5:45 am: Transition area opens / Late Check-In Starts 6:55 am: Final Instructions – Transition Area Closed 7:00 am: DUATHLON WAVE STARTS BEGIN 7:10 am: TRIATHLON WAVE STARTS 10:00 am: Awards presentations (approximate times) 10:30 am: Transition area closes. All bikes must be removed Refund & Transfer Policy
Partial refunds and transfers are available. Cancel by March 15th and receive a refund, minus a $10 cancellation fee. Cancel from March 16th to
April 23rd and receive a refund, minus a $25 dollar cancellation fee. Once the race sells out, refunds will not be offered. You may transfer your entry to the 2011 event or to another person until April 23rd. To transfer your entry to the 2011 event or to another person, you must download a San Diego Triathlon Series Transfer Form. Transfer form must be received or postmarked by the April 23rd deadline. There is a $20 fee for ALL transfers. Race Divisions Awards will be given three deep in each category for the triathlon and duathlon. Athletes may register as a male or female aged:
Special Divisions Include:
Relays- Athletes can register as a relay team for the triathlon. Teams are comprised of three members, each member does one event; the swim, bike or run. Teams can compete in four categories:
Directions / Parking South Shores Park / Boat launch ramp is located just east of Sea World in San Diego. There is ample free on-site parking for the competitors, only yards away from the transition area. Additional parking is across Sea World Drive along the flood control channel. For the safety of the competitors, South Shores Parking Lot will not re-open to allow vehicles to leave until 9 am. From Interstate 5: Exit Sea World Drive and head west on Sea World Drive. Go approximately ¾ mile to South Shores Park Road and turn right. Follow the road into the park. From Interstate 8: Exit interstate I-5 north to Sea World Drive and head west on Sea World Drive. Go approximately ¾ mile to South Shores Park Road and turn right. Follow road into park. Wetsuit Rentals Looking for a wetsuit rental? CLICK HERE to rent your wetsuit from XTERRA Wetsuit Rentals. Hotel Accommodations The Hilton San Diego Resort and Spa is the host hotel for the Spring Sprint Triathlon & Duathlon. A block of rooms have been reserved for May 1 - May 2, 2010. The special room rate of $139 will be available until April 10th or until the group block is sold-out, whichever comes first. The Hilton San Diego Resort and Spa is located at: 1775 East Mission Bay Drive To Reserve your room: CLICK HERE or paste the link below into your browser http://www.hilton.com/en/hi/groups/personalized/SANHIHF-SST-20100501/index.jhtml Beneficiary Net proceeds from this event benefit the Moores UCSD Cancer Center. The mission of the Moores UCSD Cancer Center is to translate promising scientific discoveries into new and better options for the prevention, diagnosis, treatment of cancer, and the amelioration of pain.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
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