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Murray Youth and Family Triathlon: September 1 The Great Basin Youth and Family Triathlon is a race designed especially for young people, families, novice adults and seniors looking to participate in an introductory- level triathlon. The kids, teens, mom, dad, gram, gramps, and friends all have an opportunity to experience the fun of triathlon with this event.
Call 801 566-9727 for 2008 information. Download: Waiver, Application, Information Register Online Please call if you have registration problems.	The race is on! The Great Basin Murray City Youth and Family Triathlon is September 1. NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION. Race starts promptly at 8:00 AM. We will register people as late as Sunday at the pre-race meeting, but there will be a late fee! Please register by Aug. 25 to be assured of a t-shirt on race day Athletes registering later than Aug. 25 will pick up t-shirts after the race or at the Murray City Recreation Office the following week. T-shirts will not be mailed. Registration through SportsBaseOnline. 7-10 years: 75 yard swim, 2.3 mile bike, .6 mile run 11+ years: 150 yard swim, 4.3 mile bike, 1 mile run (adults, seniors, race older children’s distances) Age-groups in 5-year increments after 18 Relays include, youth only, adult only, mixed age-group, and family Medals for all finishers Pool swim starts are staggered approximately every 5 seconds Timing by Runners Card Participants receive splits and overall time following race Helmets required! No racing without a helmet. Race begins promptly at 8:00 AM Race day check-in begins at 6:45 AM $10 late fee if you register from Aug. 25-30, $15 late fee if you register on Aug. 31 Awards for top three in each age group; awards begin approximately one-half hour after last finisher. If you do not stay, winners can pick up awards at the Murray City Recreation Office the following week. Awards will not be mailed. Youth and Adult Tri Clinics at Murray Park Youth (ages 7-14): $20, Aug. 15 8:15 AM - 1:00 PM Adult (ages 15 and over): $25, Aug. 7 and 14 (two part) 6:30-9:00 PM Includes $20 swag package, speed laces and race number belt (youth clinic cost is $25 for those not participating in the race). Meet at 7:45 AM sharp! Athletes will receive coaching in all three sports, transitions, nutrition, hydration and preview the course with coaches – a great opportunity to prep for the race. Pre-Race Meeting Aug. 31 6:00 PM Sunday August 31 or 7:30 AM Monday September 1. Meet at the pavilion next to the Murray Parks and Recreation office in Murray Park. Packet Pick Up Packet pick-up available Sunday, Aug. 31 from 3:30-5:45 PM and from 5:30-7:00 AM on Sept. 1 at pre-race meeting. T-shirts on day of race for all registered by Aug. 25th. All others must pick up t-shirt the following week at the parks and recreation office. We will not mail t-shirts or awards. We strongly encourage participants to pick up packets and attend the meeting on Sunday PM. Race Fees $25 includes t-shirt and finisher medal $40 relay: all relay participants do the long course (t-shirts and finisher medals included for all relay members) Course Map Course Map (450k pdf) Note that the triathlon course was changed in 2007 and remains the same for 2008. The course will be clearly marked on race day and all important turns will be marked and staffed to provide directions. (Link to Course Map in 305k jpeg format.) How to prepare for a Triathlon Race prep information Rules questions: visit USA Triathlon Rules 07 Results available at www.runnercard.com Call 801-566-9727 or for more information.