Races

SHAC Spring Triathlon/ Fall Turkey Triathlon

THERE WILL NOW BE A SPRING AND A FALL RACE
April 18th 2009 for the Spring
November 14th 2009 for the Fall

NEW RACE DETAILS FOR THIS YEARS FALL RACE!!!!!
The Sprint and Beginner will BE COMBINED AND BOTH WILL START at 9:00 am! The Kids Triathlon will begin at noon.

PACKET PICKUP
Will be from 4-9pm at the SHAC 1144 N. Lava Flow Dr., St. George UT, 84770 OR available in the morning before the race from 7:45am till 8:45am!

PARKING
Will NOT BE available at the SAND HOLLOW AQUATIC CENTER ON SATURDAY DUE TO THE RACE USING THE PARKING LOT!! PLEASE PARK AT THE HIGH SCHOOL OR MIDDLE SCHOOL AND RIDE YOUR BIKE OVER

THERE BE A TEAM RELAY DIVISION WHICH WILL BE ABLE TO COMPETE IN THE SPRINT DIVISION ONLY! Team relay can consist of up to 3 athletes, each doing one of the diciplines. Open Men's, Open Womens, and Mixed divisions available for the relay. Top 3 teams in each one of these division will recieve awards.

NEW THIS YEAR WILL BE A KIDS BEGINNER AND SPRINT DIVISIONS!

SWIM (25yds Length) Beginner- 8 Lengths (200yds) Sprint- 16 Lengths (400yds) Kids Beginner = 2 Lengths (50 yds) Kids Sprint = 4 Lengths (100 yds)

BIKE Beginner=1 Loop (5 Miles) Sprint= 2 Loops (10 Miles) Kids Beginner = 1 Mile (1/2 out and back) Kids Sprint = = 2 Miles (1/2 out and back)

RUN Beginner=1 Loop (1.5 Miles) Sprint=2 Loops (3 Miles) Kids Beginner = 1/2 Mile (.25 Miles out and .25 Miles back on same course) Kids Sprint = =3/4 Mile (.375 Miles out and .375 Miles back on same course)

Swim Course: The swim will be in the SHAC city Pool. The swim will take place in heats of approximately 20 racers. There will be two people in each full sized lane. The Sprint Distance will start first at 9:00 am, and be followed by the beginner distance. The pool temperature will be between 81 - 84 degrees.

Bike Course: The bike course is an out and back course. From the pool you will turn right on Lava Flow Drive, left on 2000 North, and turn around at N Red Mountain Rd. The course is a 5 mile loop. One lap for beginner two laps for Sprint. The course is fairly flat with a couple hills. There will be officers holding up traffic at the main intersections, but it is an open road race so be aware of traffic. Helmets must be worn by all participants. If you don't have a helmet you won't be allowed to race.

Run Course: The run course is an out and back 1 - 1/2 mile loop. It will be run on the bike path North of the pool and East of Lava Flow Drive. One lap for the beginner distance two laps for the sprint distance. There will be aid stations at the transition area and the run turn around.

Register at the Recreation Center: 627-4560 or mail it in to the Recreation Center 285 S 400 E

SORRY, THERE ARE NO REFUNDS! (NO EXCEPTIONS)