Tour De Scott Triathlon

TOUR DE SCOTT TRI DAT

 300m Open Water (Pond) swim – 13mi bike – 5K run

 August 11, 2018 at 7:30 AM

 

Brief Description

The Tour De Scott is a triathlon geared for all levels of participants ranging from beginners to experts. The first leg of the triathlon is a 300 meter pond swim, the bike is about 13 miles through the heart of the city as well as its beautiful scenic roads, and 3 miles on foot down and back on the frontage road in front of some of Scott’s newest businesses. This event is guaranteed to test the seasoned veterans and also give the beginners a great “TASTE” of what the Tour De Scott Triathlon is all about.

Race Limits

 The field is limited to 100, including relay teams. 

Relay Teams

Relay teams can consist of any combination of male and/or females. Each team member will compete in one of the individual sports.

Individual Entry Fees

Individual:    

Through June 30th - $45          July 1st – July 16th - $55           July 17th – Aug. 2nd - $65             Aug. 3rd – till RACE DAY - $80

Relay Entry Fees

Relays:

(per teams of 2-3) June 30th - $105     July 1st  – July 16th -$135         July 17th – Aug.2nd - $165          Aug. 3rd – till RACE DAY - $200

Race Shirts

Please register before July 26th 2018 to insure that you'll get the size race shirt that you want. We cannot guarantee availability and/or size after that date! 

USA Triathlon Sanctioned Race

This race is being sanctioned with USAT. You, including all relay team members, must be a licensed USA Triathlon member at the time of registration or buy a one-day license to participate for $15.00. For more information on USA Triathlon and to join, see www.usatriathlon.org or call 719/597-9090. USAT rules shall be enforced. You are responsible for knowing the USAT race rules.

Refunds & Race Delays

There are no refunds. The race will take place rain or shine BUT the race director reserves the right to modify the course or change the start time of the race for the safety of the participants. 

PLEASE BE AWARE THAT PARKING AREAS MAY CHANGE WITH INCLEMENT WEATHER!!!!

Packet Pick-Up & Race Day Registration

NO EARLY PACKET PICKUP!!! ALL PACKETS WILL BE READY ON RACE DAY from 6:00 a.m. - 7:00 a.m. at the race site. There will be limited registration at the Saturday packet pick up assuming registration is still open.  UNCLAIMED PACKETS WILL NOT BE MAILED.

Directions to the race site

From Baton Rouge: I-10 west to exit 97 (Scott/Cankton).  At light take a left and cross over I-10 on Hwy 93. Take a left on the frontage road in front of McDonalds. Continue on frontage road all the way till it ends. At the stop sign, take a left on to MILLS ROAD.  Cross over I-10 and look for the race area on the right hand side DIRECTLY at the bottom of the bridge. Please DO NOT DROP OFF BIKES OR OTHER RACE BELONGINGS!!! Please walk your bike to race area!! THANKS!!

From Lake Charles: I-10 east to exit 97 (Scott/Cankton).  At stop sign take a right on Hwy 93.  Take a left on the frontage road in front of McDonalds. Continue on frontage road all the way till it ends. At the stop sign, take a left on to MILLS ROAD.  Cross over I-10 and look for race area on the right hand side DIRECTLY at the bottom of the bridge. Please DO NOT DROP OFF BIKES OR OTHER RACE BELONGINGS!!! Please walk your bike to race area!! THANKS!!

The SWIM – 300 meters

This is an open water pond swim. WET SUITS NOT ALLOWED. There will be canoes, kayaks, boats, and other water safety aid available during the swim. You should be able to swim at least 300 meters before deciding to enter this event.   

THE BIKE – 13 miles

This is an out and back course. The course has 2 overpasses early in the route. The roads are paved and, under Louisiana standards, have reasonably good surfaces. There are some potholes and areas that we will mark to call your attention to them but you are required to keep your attention to your ride and your surroundings. All turns will be marked. Volunteers will be on the course but you are to stay aware of the surroundings and to know the course! A race map is included below.  HELMETS MUST BE WORN!!!

THE RUN – 5K 

The run will start and finish at the transition area near the swim. Unfortunately with the out and back format, each runner will cross over the overpass within the first half mile and the last half mile of the race. The course will be on the Scott Frontage road. The course will be marked and volunteers will be on the course. There will be 1 water station on the run that you will pass twice. The finish line will be in front of the bike transition area.

AWARDS

The top overall male and female, will win authentic Tour De Scott Triathlon awards. Awards will also be given to the top 3 male and female triathletes in 19 and under age group and 10 year age groups from 20-50+. Awards will be given to the top 3 relay teams. Unclaimed Awards WILL NOT BE MAILED.

Post Race Party and Awards Ceremony

Be sure to hang around and enjoy some of Scott’s hospitality at the post race party.  Cajan’s Eatery in Scott will provide the food.  The awards ceremony will be held after all racers have finished. Unclaimed awards will not be mailed.

CONTACT Information

For further information, please email Dustin Lamartina @ cap22usafitness@yahoo.com, or call him @ 337-288-8151, or mail to 551 Anderson Rd. Duson, La. 70529

Accommodations

Scott has a couple hotels that are very close to the race site.  We also have a great selection of Cajun restaurants within walking distance from the race site.  Please visit our sponsors.

Parking

PLEASE PARK ALL VEHICLES IN THE DESIGNATED AREAS AND WALK TO THE RACE SITE. NO EXCEPTIONS!! This area is on the property of the swim course.  If the parking area is wet, ALL VEHICLES WILL BE PARKED on the sides of the FRONTAGE ROAD.  We will have volunteers directing parking.  Please respect our volunteers.