DESCRIPTION:
This Youth distance Triathlon will start and end at Halfway Park in Hagerstown, MD.....just 25 minutes from Frederick, MD and 90 minutes from Baltimore and DC. The entire Youth race is within the park and is overall an easy course.
Race Limit: 150 participants
Start: We will start ages 6 to 9 followed by ages 10 to 13.
Swim Course: The swim is in a 25 meter pool which is only 4 feet deep. Youth racers will have the swim lane to themselves and will complete 4 lengths (2 laps) for ages 6 to 9 and 6 lengths (3 laps) for ages 10 to 13.
Bike Course: The bike course is out and back on the park road with a slight upgrade on the way out and a slight down hill on the way back. One lap for ages 6 to 9 and 2 laps for ages 10 to 13.
Run Course: The run is on a path and is only slightly rolling. Both distances will be an out and back.
Transition Area: There is only one transition area for this event.
Timing: This event is timed. We will be providing race day results and times that will be posted within 24 hours of the event.
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GIVING:
This race supports the Boys & Girls Club of Washington County. Boys & Girls Clubs of America has a lineup of tested and proven nationally recognized programs that address today's most pressing youth issues, teaching young people the skills they need to succeed in life. www.bgcwc.com

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PRICING:
This is not a USAT sanctioned event so there are no additional sanction charges for this race.
Early Registration
Age 9 and under: $25.00
Age 10 and over: $25.00
Regular Registration- beginning January 30
Age 9 and under: $30.00
Age 10 and over: $30.00
Late Registration- beginning May 1
Age 9 and under: $35.00
Age 10 and over: $35.00
There are no refunds, transfers or deferments 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 MultiSports race within 12 months. The coupon value is determined below.
Coupon rules:
-Races not sold out, you will receive 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:
There are no awards based on place as this is a non-competitive event designed to encourage youth athletes to become and stay active. All finishers will receive a finisher medal.
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SCHEDULE:
Race Site:
Halfway Park
17901 Halfway Boulevard
Hagerstown, MD 21740
Saturday: 4:30 - 6PM Packet Pickup
4:30PM Transition Area Open
6:15PM Pre-Race Meeting
6:30PM Race Start
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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. 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. Parents can accompany their child the entire race but must not assist. Caution must be used to not block other athletes.
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LODGING:
Hotel options within 3 miles of race site include:
Country Inn & Suites
Spring Hill Suites
Courtyard Marriott
Ramada Plaza
Holiday Inn Express
Homewood Suites
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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:
See Results Page for race results.
Previous Winners:
Boys Girls
2012 Youth short Alex Muresan 18:33 Kayla Sprincis 21:13
2011 Youth short Jeremy Carter 10:13* Madison Petersen 11:12*
2010 Youth short Camryn Ubert 9:42* Elise Webb 11:05*
2009 Youth short Horah Declan 18:52 Katie Orr 22:00
2008 Youth short Joey Pickens 17:17 Sadie Sanclemente 17:43
2007 Youth short Jacob Fishkin 17:11 Andrea Mayo 18:21
Boys Girls
2012 Youth long Sawyer Estok 27:53 Katie Orr 33:43
2011 Youth long Noah Jenkins 17:05* Maddie Annis 16:07*
2010 Youth long Eric Brabson 9:43* Hailey Hultquist 9:58*
2009 Youth long Clay Smith 28:37 Eve Poetzschke 33:37
*course was shortened due to weather
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RACE PHOTOS:
TBD