Start:  The race will be separated into waves with the Sprint going first.  Then 30 minutes later the Olympic Distance Race begins with the Open Division going first followed by the age groups.  This will be an in water start.

Swim Course: The swim course will be in Lake Royer and will be a 750 meter course.  The Sprint race will be one lap. The Olympic race will be 2 laps.  After lap one the Olympic participants will exit the lake, run across a small beach (wave to your fans), run down the pier and jump back in for lap 2.  The Open Division will be the first Olympic wave into the water followed by sperate waves every few minutes.  Waves will be identified by swim cap color. 

Bike Course:  The bike course leaves Fort Ritchie and navigates through hills and valley on wide shoulders and low traffic country roads.  The first section of the course is fast with a nice long down hill section.  At the bottom the Olympic distance will turn and navigate through the valley.  The Sprint will u-turn and head back to Fort Ritchie.  After the valley section the Olympic course will also u-turn and head back to Fort Ritchie.  The final section for both courses is a long gradual up hill. 

Run Course:  The run course is a 5K course which is a loop and navigates through Fort Ritchie.  Being on private property, vehicular traffic will be minimal if at all.  The course has some some elevation but is not difficult.  The Sprint course is one loop.  The Olympic course will be 2 laps so wave to your fans after lap one.

Transition Area:  There is only one transition area for this event. 

Timing:  This event is chip timed!  We will be providing race day results as well as split times that will be posted within 24 hours of the event.



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GIVING:

The Fort Ritchie Triathlon will help support the Fort Ritchie Community Center.  The Center strives to create and provide healthy lifestyle and leisure activities, foster community traditions, and promote cultural development through the arts, education, sports, technology, and natural resources to enhance the quality of life for the residents and users of Fort Ritchie and surrounding communities.

www.fortritchiecommunitycenter.org/




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PRICING:



We are pleased to announce that this event is now a USAT sanctioned event.  Please note that the entry fees below do not include the USAT membership fees.  During registration you will be required to buy a one day membership if you are not a current member.  During packet pick up you will be required to show your membership card and a vaild photo ID.  We hear that USAT pricing is going up slightly in 2012.  Register before 2012 to save a few bucks! 

Early Registration-1st 100 entries
                            Olympic          Sprint
Age Group:        $75.00            $60.00
Open Division:   $75.00           N/A
Relay Team:       $120.00         $90.00  

Beginning after the 1st 100 entries 
                           Olympic          Sprint
Age Group:        $85.00            $70.00
Open Division:   $85.00            N/A
Relay Team:       $150.00          $120.00

Late Registration beginning July 1, 2012
                                Olympic          Sprint
Age Group:        $95.00            $80.00
Open Division:   $95.00            N/A
Relay Team        $150.00          $120.00

There are no refunds for this race.  If you are unable to race you can automatically cancel your registration on imATHLETE.com and receive a coupon to use towards another Racine MutliSports race within 12 months.  The coupon value is determined below.   

Coupon rules:
    -Races not sold out, you will recieve a 75% coupon credit until 7 days prior to the event.
     -Races sold out or within 7 days of the event, there is no coupon offer for cancelations.
     -Coupons do not cover any registration fees that are higher than the value of the coupon.



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AWARD CATEGORIES:

Olympic Awards:
Top 3 in each of the following categories:
Open Division Male and Female**
Age Groups Male and Female
16 and under, 17-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+

First place Relay Teams (one Category)
First place Masters Overall Male and Female (40+)

**The Open Division is designed for experienced or elite athletes.  The Open Division and Age Group Categories will have sperate awards.  The Open Division will be the first swim wave.  This division is recommended for men who can complete an olympic distance course in less than 2:30 and women less than 2:50.  If you meet these recommendations yet would rather complete in the age group category may do so.


Sprint Awards:
Top 3 Overall Male and Female
Top 3 in the follwing Age Groups Male and Female
16 and under, 17-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+

First place Masters Overall Male and Female (40+)

Your race age is based on your age on December 31, 2012.....USAT ruling.

Medals and Awards will be handed out at the awards ceremony following the race.  No award or medal will be mailed automatically.  For a fee of $10 we will mail your medal or award upon your request.

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SCHEDULE:

Race Site:
Fort Ritchie Community Center 
14421 Lake Royer Drive
Cascade, MD 21719

Saturday:    3 - 6PM                               Packet Pickup
Sunday:      4:30 - 6:30AM                     Packet Pickup   
                4:30 - 6:30AM                     Transition Area Open
                6:45AM                                Pre-Race Meeting
                7:00AM                                Sprint Race Start
                    7:15AM                                Olympic Race Start              
                11:00AM (approx.)             Awards Ceremony  
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EVENT RULES:

All athletes must have an approved helmet with the chin strap fastened before entering the bike course.  Your local bike shop can provide you with assistance to ensure your helmet meets approval.  Drafting is prohibited on the bike course.  You must keep 4 bike lengths from the cyclist in front of you.  Bikers and runners must obey all traffic rules/laws and race official instructions.  Roads will not be closed to vehicular traffic.  Volunteers will be placed in key areas to help direct race traffic.  No outside assistance is allowed and no one other than the athletes are permitted in the transition area.

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LODGING:

Options include:
    
    Camping at the race site.....no cost

    Indoor camping in the Fort Ritchie Community Center gym.....fee is $20 per person.  Must confirm by August 1 by contacting Bob Spence at 301-241-5085 or   bspence@thefrcc.org 
    
    Hotels:
    Thurmont, MD about 15 minutes from the race site
    Hagerstown, MD about 20 minutes from the race site
    Waynesboro, PA about 10 minutes from the race site

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MASSAGE:

TBD

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VOLUNTEERS:

Want to have some fun and get a t-shirt?  Become a volunteer for this event!  As with all multi-sport events the volunteers are a critical part to make the race enjoyable for the athletes.  Please contact us at kcracine@myactv.net if you are available to help us with this event.

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RESULTS:

Posted after the event HERE

Previous Winners:
    
Olympic       Male                                 Female 
2011            Rick Fesler 2:05:08       Megan Martin 2:21:27
2010            Rick Fesler 2:04:14       Megan Martin 2:27:59

Sprint           Male                                     Female 
2011            Paul Tournemine 1:17:07  Maureen Baran 1:24:53
2010            Geoffrey Irwin 1:16:10        Lexa Gass 1:26:11


Course Record Holders:

Olympic Male                                  Olympic Female                 
Rick Fesler 2:04:14 (2010)           Megan Martin 2:21:27 (2011) 

Sprint Male                                      Sprint Female
Geoffrey Irwin 1:16:10 (2010)       Maureen Baran 1:24:53 (2011)


       
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RACE PHOTOS:

We are excited to announce that Hypnotic Imagery will be photographing this event.  Details will be provided soon after the event on the link to use to find your photos.