DeGray Lake Triathlon

Sprint distance:  500 yard swim, 13.5 mile bike, 3.1 mile run.  Individuals Only.

USA Triathlon High School Championship Rules:

• High School Age Requirement: USAT defines eligibility for high school students as anyone entering their freshman year in fall 2020 to anyone who graduated in Spring 2020.
• School IDs will be required to confirm age.
• USA Triathlon Age-Group National Championship (AGNC) qualifier. For more information and qualification standards follow this LINK
• AR HIGH SCHOOL CHAMPIONSHIP AWARDS AND PRIZES:
• Awards will be presented to the top three overall finishers for both boys and girls. One category for males and one for the females. High School students are eligible for regular event awards in their respective age groups.  Prizes - Competitors who finish in the top 5 of the high school divisions will receive USAT High School Program socks

General Information:

• All competitors are REQUIRED to have a Current USA Triathlon license or purchase a USAT license in order to compete.
• Adults are one-day ($15) or annual ($50), youth ages 17 and under are required to have an annual license ($10).  There are no one day licenses for youth.
• Racing age is calculated as of Dec 31 of the current year.  Please CONFIRM RACING AGE with Registration Volunteers.
• Transition opens at 6 am on race day.
• Use 400 Skyline Dr, Arkadelphia, AR 71923 for directions and watch for event signage.  Google Map - https://goo.gl/maps/Uz7c5ZuonT9pucF18 for specific location.
• Event will be held Rain or Shine.
• Courses are marked, but it's the racer's responsibility to know the courses.
• Well stocked aid station, including water and Gatorade, will be available as each racer finishes.
• Neutral Bike Service will be provided before the race and at Mandatory Bike Check in at Transition.
• Courses are measured with GPS and are not certified.
• Each participant will be issued an ankle chip, issued race day at registration area.  Bring your race bib with you.
• Wet suits will be allowed according to USAT rules.  Announcements on current water conditions will be made before the race. Avg water temp in September is mid-80's.
• All USA Triathlon Rules and Regulations in effect.

Most Commonly Violated Rules 
Note from Head Referee

Sprint Swim Course (500 yards) 
The swim will take place in Lake DeGray and is an in water start.  The course is a clockwise single lap swim.   The start and finish area is on a large concrete boat ramp. First turn is roughly 150 yards.  The swim course will close 60 minutes after the send off of the last wave. Historically the water temp averages is in the 80's.  According to USA Triathlon regulations 4.4 if the water temp is 84F or above, wet suits will not be allowed.

Transition:  A single transition area will be available.

• Only athletes with bib numbers, race officials and race management will be allowed in transition.  NO others will be allowed in the transition area at any time during the event
• NO riding in transition.
• Participants will be allowed to remove their bikes (post race) from the transition area after all participants have returned from the bike portion of the race.
• Please be courteous and aware when removing your items.
• Anyone removing their bike prior to the authorized time or without permission from the Race Director will be disqualified.
• If you have special circumstances, such as work obligations or an emergency, please ask us and we will do our best to assist you.

Sprint Bike Course  (13.5 miles) 
The bike course is out and bike on Skyline Drive.  There is no aid station on this course.

Sprint Run Course (3.1 miles) 
The run course is an out and back using both Skyline Drive and Forestry Circle.  There will be an aid station approximately every mile along the course.

DIRECTIONS AND PARKING

• Use - 400 Skyline Dr, Arkadelphia, AR 71923 for directions and watch for event signage.  Google Map - https://goo.gl/maps/Uz7c5ZuonT9pucF18 for specific location.
• Parking will be adjacent to the Transition area and is a first come, first serve basis on race day.
• There is no fee for parking.
• Volunteers will direct you where to park.

WHAT TO EXPECT ON RACEDAY WORKSHOP

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 at the Spillway Dam Recreation Area from 5 - 6 pm.  Experienced triathletes will discuss race-day preparation, nutrition, key do's and don'ts.  A USA Triathlon official will also be on hand to address USAT rules and regulations.  Bring your questions! 

TIME LIMIT:  Swim – 1 hour; Bike – 2 hours; Run – 1 hour

MAPS
Sprint Swim
Sprint Run Map
Sprint Bike Map
Transition Map

Door Prizes, Race Goodies

• Door prizes will include gift certificates and tons of bike gear.
• Post race meal will be provided by TBA to athletes only following the race.
• Lots of sponsors’ products and services will be in the goody bag for each participant.