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AFLAC IRON GIRL COLUMBIA WOMEN'S TRIATHLON - Race Information August 22, 2010 - 0.62mi swim- 17.5mi bike - 3.3mi run |
Welcome to the Aflac Iron Girl Columbia Women's Triathlon. This event is produced in cooperation with Howard County Recreation and Parks and the Columbia Triathlon Association. Special Notice to athletes in regard to
USAT CARDS FOR REGISTRATION
The duplicate membership option on the USAT one-day forms for USAT sanctioned events has been deleted. Athletes MUST bring proof of annual membership or purchase a one-day permit. Athletes who do not bring/show proof of membership must purchase a one-day OR will not be allowed to race. If you purchased the one day license when you registered (you would have said "no" to being a USAT member and paid $120 instead of $110), your name will be on a list we have and you do not need to bring anything other than photo ID. Athletes who forget their membership cards will have four options. Note all CTA events have the one day option as a part of the race entry fee structure should you select that form of payment. If you Do forget your card, you have the following choices this year:
Please remember to pack your USAT membership card. Don’t leave home without it!
THANKS FROM ALL OF US: We wish to thank all who will enter and will compete this year from across the USA. We wish you nothing but success and fun. This is your “Turn” to be on “Stage” and Be More than you may have ever thought you could be. We at CTA, know you will be Great and have this locked in your Memory of Life’s success for ever. Train Smart!
SWIM: 1K /1100 yd. USAT wetsuit rules will be in effect (no wetsuits allowed if water temps exceed 78' F). The water will exceed 80’F and has been recorded in the summer at 86’F. BIKE: The scenic 17.5-mile route traverses the rolling countryside and farmlands of Howard County including 4 climbs along well maintained and paved two lane roads. There is a "Round About" at Sheppard Lane and Folly Quarter Rd. There is professional motorcycle support. Please note the bike course is not closed to traffic. Numerous police and support staff monitor the route. (See maps). The yellow centerline rule is always in effect. This course Will Challenge You. RUN: The 3.3 mile run course will take place entirely inside the park. A special feature will be the "Wall Climb" to spice up the run. There are 3 Aid Stations on the run course. TIME LIMITS: SWIM: 1 hour from the start of your wave. TOTAL (Time to complete the triathlon): 4 hours, 30 minutes from the start of your wave. DIRECTIONS: The Aflac Iron Girl Columbia Triathlon is held in Columbia, MD, which is located amidst rolling hills between Baltimore, MD and Washington, D.C. and is about 15mi. from the BWI Airport. View Travel Directions-From Airport and Local, Local Map, PDF Format Directions- Best for printing (download the free PDF viewing software Adobe Acrobat Reader ) LODGING/TRAVEL: The Sheraton Columbia Hotel, located 2 miles from Centennial Park (the race site) is the host hotel for the Aflac Iron Girl Columbia Triathlon and is offering a special triathlon rate. For Reservations call: 1-800-325-3535 (local- 410-730-3900). There is also a FREE shuttle on race day that runs from the Sheraton Columbia Hotel to the race site approximately every ten minutes. Shuttle service begins at 4:30am and runs continuously until 2:30pm and is available for participants, family members and spectators. It's a great option to avoid the race day traffic and parking!
ON COURSE AMENITIES: Spring Water, Ironman Perform, Power Gel PRE-EVENT COURSE TALK: The Sheraton Columbia Hotel, Friday Aug 20, at 5:30pm and Saturday, Aug. 21 at 1pm and 5pm. See the marquee as you enter the hotel. This talk will include key pointers about the race and include a question/answer session. You should plan to be there for one of these!MANDATORY PRE-EVENT BIKE SAFETY CHECKS: AVOID THE CROWD AND GET YOUR BIKE CHECK DONE EARLY. Checks can be done any time from May 13, 2010 to Saturday, August 21 at the Official Race Bike Support, Princeton Sports and Travel, (410) 995-1894, 10730 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia, MD 21044, or at their Baltimore location. Visit their website here. You must bring your CPSC-certified helmet and your race day bike. The age of your helmet does not matter as long as it is ANSI or CPSC approved and in good condition. You may also have your bike inspected at the race site prior to racking your bike in the Centennial Lake transition area beginning at noon on Saturday, August 21, after you complete the registration process at the hotel. However, we strongly advise against waiting until the day before the race, as the lines tend to be long, the weather could be inclement, your bike could need parts unavailable at the park, or repairs could take longer than just a few minutes. MANDATORY PRE-EVENT BIKE RACKING: When you are ready on Saturday, August 21 (11am to 8pm only, at Centennial Park), all bikes must be racked at Centennial Lake. To enter transition for racking, you must be wearing the security wristband received at packet pickup. Please note that the transition area is RESTRICTED TO ATHLETES ONLY. Any accompanying friend, spouse, parent, or child WILL NOT BE ALLOWED into the transition area. Please make appropriate arrangements to have children supervised while you are racking your bike. Once racked, your bike cannot be removed. Full security is provided overnight. NO exceptions!
Aflac Iron Girl Columbia Triathlon Womens Triathlon CASH AWARDS: PROFESSIONAL OVERALL: Top 3 - Special Awards AMATEUR OVERALL:
Top 5 Overall - Special Awards The Mary Ann Rains FEMALE MASTERS Award: Top Female 40+ TOP FIRST TIME TRIATHLETE, (First time means your very first triathlon.) MOTHER / DAUGHTER TEAMS - Top 3 (No relays allowed - must compete individually) RESULTS AND AWARDS: Official race results will also be posted on our web site (www.tricolumbia.org) within 12 hours after the race and also at www.sommersports.com. If you qualify for an award and are unable to attend the Awards Presentation, either have someone pick it up for you or please send us a check in the amount of $10.00, made payable to The Columbia Triathlon Association, Inc., 9130-G Red Branch Road, Columbia, MD 21045 (P&H) and we will mail your award to you. PROBLEMS/CONCERNS: The CTA office: 410-964-1246/443-542-9124(FAX) |