Murray
Youth and Family Triathlon: September
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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.
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Call 801 566-9727 for 2008 information.
Download:
Waiver,
Application,
Information
Register
Online
Please call if you have registration problems.
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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.
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