SPONSORS:

 

DESCRIPTION:

This Sprint 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.  This is a great course for the beginner or the experienced triathlete who wants to go fast!  We will host the Hagerstown Youth Triathlon and Hagerstown 5K Run #2 during this weekend. See those pages for details. 
 
Race Limit:    400 participants

Start:  We will start the Open Division first in waves of 12, 2 per lane.  The age group athletes will follow and will be added to the pool in race number order as each half lane clears. 

Swim Course: The swim is in a 25 meter pool which is only 4 feet deep.  Swimmers will complete 12 lengths (6 laps).  Note: we have changed the format slightly to speed up the swimming portion of this race.  We will have two lanes set up for swimmers that want their own half lane (like last year's format).  Those two lanes are considered beginner lanes. The new format will be in the other 4 lanes.  In those lanes we will require rotation swimming and will have 3 to 4 swimmers in those lanes circle swimming.  We consider these lanes a little more advanced and will allow passing if the swimmer in front of you is slower.  You will decide which format you choose on race morning.  The order of swimmers entering the water will remain as before, bib order.    

Bike Course:  The bike course is a loop on public roads.  The course is slightly rolling with no major climbs and has wide shoulders for most of the loop.  

Run Course:  The run is entirely in the park using the path and park road.  We are redesigning the course this year to do an out and back.

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

Timing:  This event will be 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: 

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:

There are no additional sanction charges for this race.

Early Registration
Age Group Participant:    $65.00
Open Division:    $65.00
Relay Team:    $90.00

Beginning April 15, 2010
Age Group Participant:    $75.00
Open Division:    $75.00
Relay Team:    $105.00

After May 1, 2010
This is your final chance to register for this race.  These race entries will support the Boys and Girls Club of Washington county.  Act quickly to secure your spot.  Once the race is full we will collect $150 charity donation entries paid directly to BGCWC.
Age Group Participant:  $100
Open Division:  $100
Relay Team:  $150 

There will be no refunds for this race.  If you are unable to race you can request to transfer your entry to another event if you notify us in writing before registration closes for this event. 

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AWARD CATEGORIES:

Top 3 in each of the following categories:

Open Division Male and Female**
Masters Overall Male and Female (40+)*
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+
Relay Teams: Male, Female, Coed and All Family*

Your race age is based on your age on December 31, 2010.....same ruling as USAT.

*First place only in this category

**The Open Division is designed for experienced or elite athletes.  The Open Division and Age Group Categories will have separate awards.  The Open Division will be the first swim wave.  This division is recommended for men who can complete this Sprint distance in less than 1:05 and women less than 1:15.  If you meet these recommendations yet would rather compete in the age group category you may do so.

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SCHEDULE:

Race Site:
Halfway Park 
Hagerstown, MD 21740

Saturday:    4:30 - 6:00PM                    Packet Pickup
Sunday:      4:30 - 6:00AM                     Packet Pickup   
                4:30 - 6:00AM                     Transition Area Open
                6:15AM                                Pre-Race Meeting
                6:30AM                                Race Start
                11:30AM (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:
 

The Country Inn and Suites of Hagerstown is our official hotel for this event.  Rooms are blocked for a price of $82 (plus tax and fees).  Please mention Racine MultiSports to secure this special price. 

http://www.countryinns.com/hagerstownmd 

(301) 582-5003 

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MASSAGE:

Provided by Synergy Massage!  


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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 the Results page for race results.

Previous Winners:
    
                               Male                               Female 
2009 Sprint           Herb Spicer 50:51        Maria Rubeling 1:04
2008 Sprint           Herb Spicer 52:08        Megan Knepper 57:17
2007 Sprint           Peter Leo 57:04.3         Megan Knepper 58:49

Course Record Holders:

Male                                                 Female                 
Herb Spicer 50:51  (2009)            Megan Knepper 57:17 (2008) 

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RACE PHOTOS:

Anderson Photography was our photographer for this race.  To view photos click here and use "racine" for the code.
  http://www.andersonphotographs.com/photocart/index.php