Place
Delaware, OH US 43015
Description
Welcome to the 2016 Subway "Fresh Fit" Triathlon/Duathlon FORMERLY Wendy’s International Triathlon & Duathlon. Beginning in the early 1980's the "Wendy's" is the oldest and most recognized name in Ohio multisport. The only thing new about this event is the name, you can expect the same great race! Mark this event on your multi-sport calendars and join us for a fun morning of swmming, cycling and running. See you June 12th at Alum Creek!
USA TRIATHLON SANCTIONED
We are pleased to announce that the Mideast Multi-Sport Series is sanctioned by USA Triathlon. All rules and regulations set forth by the national office will be enforced on race day. Entrants must show proof of membership at packet pick-up. Membership is offered two (2) ways: 1. ) You may apply for an annual USAT membership ($30) prior to the race by calling USA Triathlon at (719) 597-9090 or by signing-up on-line at www.usatriathlon.org. *NOTE: Applying for an annual membership prior to the event takes 3-4 weeks for processing, so think ahead. 2.) You may apply for a one-day event permit for $12.00. This fee will be added to your entry fee and forwarded to the national office. *Note: Entries are nontransferable.
RACE START TIME:
Triathlon/Duathlon: 7:00am
ABOUT THE RACES:
TRIATHLON: Swim 1/2 mile-Bike 17.69 miles (bike course subject to change)-Run 5K
DUATHLON: Run 2 miles-Bike 17.69 miles-Run 5K
Note: Triathletes and Duathletes can enter as a single participant or as a "relay team"
SWIM/RUN: Triathletes: Swim 1/2 mile Duathletes: RUN 2-mile
Triathletes will begin with a 1/2 mile swim along the beach front of Alum Creek State Park. Wet suits are permitted unless the water is too warm as determined by USA Triathlon. Water temperature is typically in the low 80's/high 70's. Swim caps will be provided. Expect about 6-8 separate "wave" starts grouped according to age group. Swim "wave" information will be included in the race confirmation packet and on race day.
Duathletes will start about 10 minutes before the first "swim heat" with a 2 mile "out and back" run.
BIKE: 17.69 miles (bike course pending due to road construction)
Triathletes and duathletes will merge together inside the "transition" area to begin a scenic 17.69 mile bike race . Bike helmets are ALWAYS MANDATORY and drafting rules enforced. No headsets please. Roads are well paved with a few gently rolling hills.
RUN: 5K
Athletes will cycle back to the transition area to begin a 3.1 mile run. The race finishes along the beautiful beach front of Alum Creek State Park.
NOTE: USA Triathlon rules will be strictly enforced to assure the safety and wellness of each competitior. PLEASE be familiar with all of the rules and regulations of drafting, passing, and bike helmet standards.
RACE DIVISIONS: YOU WILL COMPETE BASED ON YOUR AGE AS OF 12/31/2016 AND NOT YOUR AGE ON RACE DAY.
AGE GROUP: 16-17, 18-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+
RELAY (MEN/WOMEN/MIXED): Athletes will compete as a "team".
CRUISER/ATHENA: 190LBS/MEN 150LBS/WOMEN (honor system)
AWARDS: AGE GROUP/CLYDESDALE/ATHENA: Top 3 per division. All award winners must contact linda@ultrafit-usa.com by June 13th. Awards will be sent by first class mail. Make sure you leave your name, current address as well as what division and place when placing your email request.
CHIP TIMING: Electronic timing chips will be issued on race day for fast and accurate results.
NO TRANSFER POLICY IS STRICLY ENFORCED. If you can not make the race please notify Linda (linda@ultrafit-usa.com) for entry into next year's race.
RACE PACKETS: Your Wendy’s race packet will include a colorful technical shirt with the official race logo, EAS Sports Nutritional product, swim cap, race number, bike frame number, finish line food and beverage. All finishers will receive a medal to commerate their great accomplishment.
PRE-REGISTRATION AND PACKET PICK-UP: Tri-Tech Multi-Sport (6185 N Huntley Rd, 614-846-1516). Beginning June 4th thru June 11th. Hours: Monday through Friday 11-7pm Sat 11-6 Closed Sunday. Walk in registration is available....cash check credit card. Click here for directions.
RACE DAY REGISTRATION AND PACKET PICK-UP: Alum Creek State Park starting at 5:30am. Please arrive early for race day registration.
SWIM LESSONS: Swim like a pro with individual swim lessons from English Channel swimmer and Kona Ironman Jeff Sheard. Call (614) 332-5205 or email jeff@ultrafit-usa.com.
ENTRY FEES:
USAT MEMBER:.....................$65-2/28...........$70-3/31...........$75-4/30............$80-5/31...........$85-6/11.......$90 Race day
NON-USAT MEMBER:......... $77-2/28............$82-3/31...........$87-4/30............$92-5/31...........$97-6/11.......$100 Race day
ALL RELAYS........$150 ($50 per relay member)
USAT NO TRANSFER POLICY: Rules regarding the NO TRANSFER policy are strictly enforced and could result in disqualification. Please contact UltraFit with questions at 614-332-5205.
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ALL ABOUT THE RACE
Welcome to the SubwayTriathlon & Duathlon, formerly the Wendy's Triathlon and Duathlon. Beginning in the early 1980's the "Wendy's" is the oldest and most recognized name in Ohio multisport. We're thrilled to welcome our new event sponsor Subway and the Subway "Fresh Fit" Triathlon and Duathlon Series to our event calendar. So make sure you mark this event on your multi-sport calendars and join us for a fun morning of swmming, cycling and running! We can't wait to see you June 12th at Alum Creek State Park!
USA TRIATHLON SANCTIONED
We are pleased to announce that the Mideast Multi-Sport Series is sanctioned by USA Triathlon. All rules and regulations set forth by the national office will be enforced on race day. Entrants must show proof of membership at packet pick-up.
RACE START TIME:
Triathlon/Duathlon: 7:00am
ABOUT THE RACES:
TRIATHLON: Swim 1/2 mile - Bike 17.69 miles (bike course subject to change) - Run 5K
DUATHLON: Run 2 miles -Bike 17.69 miles - Run 5K
Note: Triathletes and Duathletes can enter as a single participant or as a "relay team".
SWIM/RUN: Triathletes: Swim 1/2 mile Duathletes: RUN 2-mile
Triathletes will begin with a 1/2 mile swim along the beach front of Alum Creek State Park. Wet suits are permitted unless the water is too warm as determined by USA Triathlon. Water temperature is typically in the low 80's/high 70's. Ultrfit will provide swim caps which will be provided to at packet pick-up or on race day when you get your body marking. You can expect 6-8 separate "wave" starts which will be grouped according to age group. You will see you swim wave in your packet and it will also be posted on race morning.
Duathletes will start about 10 minutes before the first "swim heat" with a 2 mile "out and back" run.
BIKE: 17.69 miles
Triathletes and duathletes will merge together inside the "transition" area to begin a scenic 17.69 mile bike race . Bike helmets are ALWAYS MANDATORY and drafting rules enforced, including no ear buds. The roads on the course are well paved with a few gently rolling hills.
RUN: 5K --- Athletes will cycle back to the transition area to begin a 3.1 mile run. The race finishes along the beautiful beach front of Alum Creek State Park.
NOTE: USA Triathlon rules will be strictly enforced to assure the safety and wellness of each competitior. Please be familiar with all of the rules and regulations of drafting, passing, and bike helmet standards.
RACE DIVISIONS: Please note that you will compete based on your age as of 12/31/2016 AND not your age on race day.
AGE GROUP: 16-17, 18-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+.
RELAYS (MEN/WOMEN/MIXED): Athletes will compete as a "team".
CRUISER/ATHENA: 190LBS/MEN ----- 150LBS/WOMEN (honor system)
AWARDS issued for AGE GROUP & CLYDESDALE & ATHENA DIVISIONS: Each participant that places in the top 3 of their division will be awarded a personalized plaque. If you are a winner, please contact linda@ultrafit-usa.com by Sunday, June 20th. Upon production of the award, Central Ohio winnters will be notified so they may pick up their awards at Tri-Tech Multi-Sports, while winners outside of Central Ohio will have their plaques mailed. All finishers will recieve a custom medal as they cross the finish line!
CHIP TIMING: Electronic timing chips will be issued on race day for fast and accurate results.
NO TRANSFER POLICY IS STRICLY ENFORCED. If you can not make the race please email linda@ultrafit-usa.com for instructions on deferring your race until 2017.
RACE PACKETS: Your Subway "Fresh Fit" race packet will include a colorful technical shirt with the official race logo, swim cap, race number, bike frame number, finish line food and beverage.
PRE-REGISTRATION AND PACKET PICK-UP: Packet pick-up will open on Saturday, June 4th and continue through Saturday, June 11th at Tri-Tech Multi-Sport located at 6185 N Huntley Rd, Columbus. Tri-Tech is open Monday - Friday from 10am - 7pm and on Saturday from 10am - 3pm, they are closed on Sunday. Walk-in registration is available via cash, check (payable to Ultafit-USA) or credit card payments are accepted.
RACE DAY REGISTRATION AND PACKET PICK-UP: Alum Creek State Park starting at 5:30am. Please arrive early for race day registration.
SWIM LESSONS: Swim like a pro with individual swim lessons from English Channel swimmer and Kona Ironman Jeff Sheard. Call (614) 332-5205 or email jeff@ultrafit-usa.com.
USAT NO TRANSFER POLICY: As earlier stated USAT regulations strictly enforce the NO TRANSFER policy. Failure to adhere to this policy will result in disqualification. Please contact Jeff at UltraFit with questions at 614-332-5205.
RACE HOTLINE:
For any questions not answered here or for any clarifying questions, please call us at (614) 332-5205.
STORM ALERTS AND BAD WEATHER CONDITIONS: The race start (7am) is based on safe weather conditions according to the National Weather Center in Wilmington, Ohio. Storms and/or lightening could delay or possibly cancel the event. Please try to monitor race day conditions and dress accordingly. No refunds will be issued upon cancellation of the race but robut discounts will be honored in 2017. (Please note that in 25+ years of the event we have never had to cancel, but poor weather/water conditions are outside of our control)
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