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Qualifier for the 70.3 Series World Championship June 8, 2008 Cambridge, MD.
Welcome to The EAGLEMAN Ironman 70.3. This is a true test of both your physical and mental toughness. We wish you much fitness and success! Please do not consider entry unless you have properly prepared and trained for this challenging event. The conditions are both demanding and challenging, so please train accordingly.
Sunday, June 8, 2008 at 06:45 (depending upon tidal flow) from Great Marsh Park, Cambridge, MD. The minimum age to compete is 16. There is NO Saturday or race day sign-up. Field limit: First 2000 There is NO rain date, We Go
Rain or Shine. In case of inclement weather, management reserves
the right to alter/modify the race/course for safety concerns.
In the case of a " Natural Disaster"/Local Incident/Terrorist Act,
there will be No Refunds of race entry fees. Each athlete must
except any such risk of their entry fee paid. There is no complementary
race entry to a future race. All monies collected are used to develop
and produce the event, including all race supplies, staffing, and
administration. We pledge to make every effort to produce a fair,
safe and exciting event for all. Any decision we make to go forth
with the race is based on the overall event safety. Management
further reserves the right to reject or accept any race entry.
Eagleman will utilize a "wave" start format. The swim: 1.2 mile rectangular loop in the brackish Choptank River, well-marked by bright orange buoys. There will be motorized craft, kayak support and a dive team to assist. The water temp in June can range from 67-76'F. Wetsuits are allowed and encouraged. Multi Wave start. Senior triathletes will start in wave two. The bike is 56 miles, mostly through the scenic, windy terrain of The Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge. Winds have been clocked at 30+ mph! There will be professional motorcycle support and sag vehicles. The run is a flat out and back 13.1 mile loop on mostly rural, unshaded roads. There are 5 aid stations on the bike and 12 on the run. Note: All entry fees will increase $25.00 after November 1, 2007. EAGLEMAN COMMUNITY SLOTS: The Fund is administered by The Columbia Triathlon Association, Inc, a 501c-3 non profit organization. There will be limited # of these slots at $500 each. We support a number of local and regional causes including The Blazeman Foundation, The Lance Armstrong Foundation, and several local and worthy charities. Checks Only please, payable to, "CTA/Community". Your contribution is tax deductible to the extent permitted by law. Check with your tax specialist for further details. There are no refunds at all given to community/charity slots since this money is allocated directly toward charity. All Entrants will start in their own wave, and will finish the event Up from the
EagleMan Bike Finish Line. There will be No Run for Fun! Finisher Medals will be distributed as you finish and your timing chip will be collected by race staff. Overall Awards will be given based on entries received. Special bike racking will be allocated. A refund of your race entry fee, less a $50 administrative charge, will be made by check upon receipt before April 1, 2008, of a written or emailed request. After April 1, 2008, no refunds will be available for any reason. There are No Race Transfers or substitutions. Selling
of your race entry slot is strictly prohibited. If you do sell your race slot, you will be disqualified
from the race and you, as well as, the entrant who purchased your
slot will be unable to race in another TriColumbia/GTG event for
a minimum of 2 years. Selling of race entries jeopardizes our race
insurance coverage, and can change the placement status of other
athletes that have trained hard to complete the race. Entry fees are not transferable to another person or to another race. There are no refunds at all given to community/charity slots since this money is allocated directly toward charity. If you are registered as relay, substitutions to your relay team may be made up to one month prior to the race. You may not switch from a relay team to the individual category. RACE AMENITIES: Expo, Zorrel Technical T, imprinted
swim cap, 28 oz water bottle, custom finishers medallion, commemoratives,
custom awards, post race pasta gala, complimentary post-race
massage, great music,
boat, motorcycle, & full medical and radio support, great
volunteer staff, accurate and safe race course.
CASH Prizes: EagleMan Ironman 70.3 2008 Pro Purse Distribution: Largest in the 70.3 Championship Race Series!! Amateurs, Overall Top 5, M/F: Cash $3000.00 Total - Plus Special Awards
Eagleman Ironman 70.3 Triathlon Primes:
Top M/F Top Male: 60+ "The James Ward Memorial Award", Top Female: 50+ Overall Champion; Top 5, 39 & under, top 5, 40+, Overall Champion; Top 3, 39 & under and top 3, 40+ Top 3, Male/ Female/Coed The Pat Tillman Spirit Award Do you know of an individual participating in the 2008 Eagleman Ironman 70.3 who has learned to overcome obstacles, inspires others to become a better person, leads by example, and has a passion for the journey of life? If so, then please Nominate that individual for the Blazeman Spirit Award. Friday, June 6, 3-7 pm, and Saturday, June 7, 10 am - 7 pm. All pre-registered entrants are expected to attend packet pick up in person due to insurance purposes.. At this time, you will be issued a unique wrist band which will be affixed and is to be worn thru to the end of the race Sunday. All participants must show a photo ID. No exceptions. Friday June 6, 2-7pm, Saturday, June 7, 10-7pm. We will NO Longer require a Mandatory Bike Inspection. It is Your responsibility to have a road bicycle in good working order and Ansi-Snell/CPSC certified helmet with you. Any inspections or repairs must be performed prior to the race. TriSpeed will offer a bike ship program for the 2008 event. First you must complete this waiver form and note the service option you desire. You can read more about each option here: 1.) Full Service, 2.) Unpack and Assemble only, or 3.) Break down, Pack-up, and ship out . Mandatory Bike Racking: Saturday, June 7, Great Marsh Park. 3 pm -9 pm . No Exceptions. Bikes Only. You will be allowed into the transition area on race morning to set up the rest of your transition, but will NOT be allowed to remove your bike from the transition area. EAGLEMAN 70.3 HOMESTAY and CAMPSITE PROGRAMS: Homestay Each year many local families open homes to competitors who may have difficulty finding race accommodations. This is not to be considered a source of free accommodation, and we try and limit it to competitors and close traveling companions. There is obviously a limit on the number of host beds available and they will be allocated on a “first come, first served basis”. There is a $20 fee per person. For further information and an application, please visit the Homestay website. Applications for Homestay must be submitted separately from race entry application. No reservations will be final until full payment and completed application is received. Once your application has been received and acknowledged, please be patient as the organizers find Homestay Hosts. Allocations may not be made until April 2008. Camping Campsites will be available only at the Cambridge South Dorchester High School grounds about 3 miles from the race site at Great Marsh Park. The school is at the corner of Route 16 (Church Creek Rd., the same road the bike course traverses) and Maple Dam Rd. Full bath facilities including showers in the locker rooms are provided. The cost is $20 per tent or camper. For further information and an application, please visit the Camping Information website. GETTING AROUND CAMBRIDGE: Great area map here. TRAVEL AND LODGING: HOTELS: The Official host Hotel is the all new Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Golf, Resort and Spa, on the northern banks of the Choptank River. This is a spectacular facility that will appeal to the whole family. A very special room rate for EagleMan entrants will apply but rooms are limited. Please call 410-901-1234 A special EagleMan rate will be in effect. Do not miss out as space is very limited. The Waters Edge Grill at the Hyatt will be offering a dinner buffet for Saturday night. Click here for more information. Lodgecliffe on the Choptank B&B - (410) 228-1760 Dorchester County Tourism: 410-228-1000 or 800-522-TOUR Dorchester County WebPage: www.tourdorchester.org Eastern Shore Vacation Rentals 866-398-2722 The Holiday Inn Express, Cambridge: 410-221-9900 Days Inn & Suites, 2917 Ocean Gateway. Cambridge, MD 21613-3427, Phone 1-410-228-4444 Comfort Inn & Suites 410-901-0926 Bed & Breakfast (along bike route) Tobacco Stick Inn Talbot County Tourism: 410-822:4606 Talbot County WebPage:www.talbotchamber.org Econo Lodge, Easton: 410-822-6330 Hampton Inn, Easton: 410-822-2200 The Days Inn, Easton: 410-822-4600/800-638-9146 The Comfort Inn, Easton: 410-820-8333 The Holiday Inn Express, Easton: 410-819-6500 The Inn at Easton, 410-822-4910 Best Western/St. Michael's Motor Inn: 410-745-3333 Tidewater Inn (up-scale), Easton: 410-822-1300/800-237-8775 Wicomico County Visitors Bureau, Salisbury (about 35 min. from race site): 410-548-4914 Quality Inn - Seaford Delaware: 1-800-551-2409 Queen Anne County Tourism: 1-888-400-7787 or 1-410-604-2100 Queen Anne County Webpage: www.qac.org Comfort Inn-Kent Narrows (Premier Hotel): 1-800-828-3361 Comfort Suites (Gold Award Winning): 1-410-810-0555 Holiday Inn Express-Kent Narrows: 1-888-877-4454 or 1-410-827-4454 Hillside Motel: 1-800-705-2270 or 1-410-758-2270 Sleep Inn (Gold Award Winning): 1-410-827-5555 Annapolis Area Hotels: Best Western Annapolis 800-528-1234/local 410-224-2800 The Radisson 800-333-3333/local 410-224-3150 Annapolis Holiday Inn 410-224-3150 Days Inn Historic Annapolis 410-224-0215 Econo Lodge Annapolis 410-224-4317 Salisbury Area Hotels PROBLEMS/CONCERNS: The CTA office: 410-964-1246/2274(fax), or EMAIL: info@tricolumbia.org |
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