Gator Bait Triathlon 2008

09/28/2008 00:00

 

 Photos:  http://www.hillcountryrambling.com/loc/festivals-events-photos/gator-bait-triathlon/

Gator Bait Triathlon

Date: September 28, 2008USAT Sanctioned

Start Time: 8:00AM

Location: Boerne Lake

Distance: 500m swim - 13mile bike - 5K run

 

Race Day -

Check-in and Transition opens up at 6:30AM at the pavilion at Beorne Lake.  You must be body marked before entering the transition area.  The transition area will be located next to the boat ramp.  Athletes only allowed in transition.  Event is chip-timed.

 

Swim -

An out and back swim course of 500M in the open water at Beorne Lake.

 

Bike -

The bike course is a 13 mile out and back on lightly travelled roads.  There is with one serious hill right before you turn around.  This hill goes by the name of "Heartbreak Hill" or even "K2".  After the turn around, the course is downhill most of the way.  Drafting is illegal, you will be penalized if you get caught drafting.  Be aware that the roads are open to traffic - be cafeful and stay to the right.

 

Run -

The 5K run course is an out and back on Upper Cibolo Rd.  There will be one aid station on the run course, at about 1.25 miles.

 

Registration -

NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION.  All race registration fees are non-refundable.

online registration: https://www.signmeup.com/site/reg/register.aspx?fid=PF2V9K7&Source=Calendar29

Mail-in registration form: Registration Flyer

 

Awards -

Awards given to top 3 finishers M/F.  Only one Relay award.  M/F 19 and under, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 and over.

 

Wave Starts -

8:00AM Men#1 and Elite

8:03AM Men #2

8:06AM Women

 

Packet Pickup -

Packet pick-up is Friday, September 26 and Saturday, September 27, 2008 from noon-6pm @ Run Gear Run (18720 Stone Oak Drive, Suite 150, San Antonio, Texas).  Race-Day packet pickup is available for an additional $10 fee, and must be picked up between 6am and 7am.

All participants must have a current USAT membership, or a race-day membership can by purchased at packet-pickup or at the race site for $10 (cash or check only).

 

MAPS - http://redemptionrp.com/sites/default/files/GatorBaitTri2008Maps.pdf

Swim: http://www.mapmytri.com/route/us/tx/boerne%20town%20lake/950471098

Bike: http://www.mapmytri.com/route/us/tx/boerne/652735319

Runhttp://www.mapmytri.com/run/united-states/tx/boerne/18271222

 

SPONSORS -

RoadIDSouth Texas KayakTri-Sition AreaRun Gear Run