The City of Portsmouth will host the 4^th annual “SOMC TRI for Your LIFE” brought to you by Southern Ohio Medical Center, as the organization seeks to build on wellness initiatives and grow the multisport community within the greater Southern Ohio region.

On Sunday the Adult TRI will begin with a brief dip in the SOMC LIFE Center pool and then progress to a 9.6 mile 3-lap bike course and finishing with a challenging 5k run up and back down Sunrise Ave. The run will feature a rolling 5k course through the streets of Portsmouth.

New for 2015…the kids races will also be at the SOMC Life Center.
Kids Bike Course
Kids Run Course
Adult Bike Course
Adult Run Course

We hope you will mark your calendars and join us for this exciting event!

Online Registration Closes: August 21, 2015 – 12:00 noon EST

EVENT SCHEDULE

SOMC LIFE Center (NEW LOCATION)

Saturday, August 22 — Kids Triathlon:

Age on December 31st of this year

• (Age 10 & under) 100y Swim — 5k Bike — ½mi Run
• (Ages 11–15) 200y Swim — 10k Bike — 1mi Run

Saturday, August 22 — HFP Course Talk and Preview:

• (2:00pm) for all Sunday courses and races

SOMC LIFE Center

Sunday, August 23 — SOMC Tri for your LIFE:

• 200y Swim — 10mi Bike — 5k Run

START TIMES

Saturday, August 22

• 9:00am — Kids Triathlon (Ages 11–15)
• 9:45am — Kids Triathlon (Age 10 & under)

Sunday, August 23

• 8:00am — SOMC Tri for your LIFE

RACE PACKET PICK-UP

SOMC LIFE Center

• Saturday, August 22 from 7:00am–8:45am (Kids Only)

SOMC Life Center

• Saturday, August 22 from 1:00pm–3:00pm
• Sunday, August 23 from 6:00am–7:30am

There is NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION — packet pickup ONLY!

Welcome to one of America’s longest running multisport series — the 24^th Annual FIT Family Series. Throughout the summer, the FIT Family Series visits six beautiful venues. Each venue features a Kidz Triathlon & Duathlon on Saturday followed by a mini, sprint & Olympic distance triathlon and duathlon on Sunday. So whether you’re racing for an overall title or giving multisport racing a try for the first time, the FIT Family Series is for YOU! It’s ALL ABOUT FUN!

Linwood Park is located on the shores of Lake Erie in Vermilion, Ohio, “A small town on a great lake.”

Also known to mid-west boating enthusiasts as “A great place to drop Anchor.”

The Linwood Park Company was formed in 1883, by a group of Germans inspired by the Methodist Sunday School Assembly at Chautauqua, New York. Land was procured in Linwood Grove, a former picnic grove.

This fantastic venue provides triathletes with spectacular swim courses along the spectacular Linwood Park beach. The Duathlete’s opening run is out and back featuring a run through the Lagoons and downtown Vermilion. The bike courses are demanding, featuring two Vermilion River gorge crossings. The race finishes with an out-and-back run through the Lagoons and downtown Vermilion with breathtaking shoreline views of Lake Erie for the entire course. This race is a must do for northern Ohio multisport athletes.

PLEASE NOTE: Animals, with the exception of service dogs, will not be admitted to the park.

Online Registration Closes: August 14, 2015 – 12:00 noon EST

EVENT SCHEDULE

Saturday, August 15 — Triathlon Swim Clinic — Course Specific

• 12:30–1:30pm / REGISTER

Saturday, August 15 — HFP Course Talk and Preview

• (2:00pm) for Sunday courses and races

Saturday, August 15 — Kidz Triathlon & Duathlon*

Age on December 31st of this year

• (Ages 10 & under) 100y Swim — 5k Bike — ½mi Run
• (Ages 11–15) 200y Swim — 10k Bike — 1mi Run

*Duathlon starts with a ¼mi Run (Ages 10 & under) or a ½mi Run (Ages 11–15)

Sunday, August 16 — Vermilion Harbour Triathlon & Duathlon

• Mini: 250y Swim (2mi Run) — 7mi Bike — 2mi Run
• Sprint: 750m Swim (5k Run) — 20k Bike — 5k Run
• Olympic: 1500m Swim (5k Run) — 40k Bike — 10k Run

START TIMES

Saturday

• 2:00pm — Transition area opens for Kidz races
• 3:00pm — Kidz Triathlon & Duathlon (Ages 11–15)
• 4:15pm — Kidz Triathlon & Duathlon (Ages 10 & under)

RACE PACKET PICK-UP

Linwood Park Beach Area

• Saturday, August 15 from 10:00am–3:00pm
• Sunday, August 16 from 5:30am–7:00am

There is NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION — packet pickup ONLY!

SUNDAY WAVE START TIMES
5:00-7:00am — TRANSITION OPEN
7:00am — ALL women in Mini Triathlon
(two at a time based on estimated swim time)
7:10am — All men in the Mini Triathlon
(two at a time based on estimated swim time)
7:15am — All Duathletes (Mini, Sprint and Olympic)
7:15am — Sprint Triathlon Elite Men, Men 29 & under
7:18am — Sprint Triathlon Men 30-39, Clydesdale
7:21am — Sprint Triathlon Men 40-49
7:24am — Sprint Triathlon Elite Women, Women 39 & under
7:27am — Sprint Triathlon Women 40+, Athena, Aquabike Women
7:30am — Sprint Triathlon Men 50+, Sprint Relay Team, Aquabike Men
7:33am — Olympic Triathlon Elite Men, Collegiate Men, Men 29 & under
7:36am — Olympic Triathlon Men 30-39, Clydesdale
7:39am — Olympic Triathlon Men 40-49
7:42am — Olympic Triathlon Elite Women, Collegiate Women, Women 39 & under
7:45am — Olympic Triathlon Women 40+, Athena, Aquabike Women
7:48am — Olympic Triathlon Men 50+, Olympic Relay Team, Aquabike Men
**Your Age Group wave is your USA Triathlon age based on 12/31/15

HFP Racing NEW Swim Start Procedure (Sprint and Olympic only)
As indicated in the above schedule each division will be called to the start line based on their age or division. We will send off each wave 3 participants at a time every 3 seconds. This will allow for better flow and safety during the swim portion of the race. It will be very important for participants to be ready to entry the start corral when called to the start line so please plan accordingly.

OTHER IMPORTANT LINKS:

• Course Map Links
• Directions on how to get to Linwood Park.
• Lodging in and around Vermilion.
• HFP Racing registration policies.
• FAQ’s for HFP Racing events.
• USA Triathlon common rule violations.
• Race weekend checklist.

GOOD LUCK AND SEE YOU THIS WEEKEND.

Sincerely,

Shannon Kurek, Race Director
HFP Racing
aka HFP Man

Welcome to one of America’s longest running multisport series — the 24^th Annual FIT Family Series. Throughout the summer, the FIT Family Series visits six beautiful venues. Each venue features a Kidz Triathlon & Duathlon on Saturday followed by a mini, sprint & Olympic distance triathlon and duathlon on Sunday. So whether you’re racing for an overall title or giving multisport racing a try for the first time, the FIT Family Series is for YOU! It’s ALL ABOUT FUN! The 4th event rolls into beautiful Alum Creek State Park on August 1-2 and features events for the entire family. Online registration closes on Friday, July 31 at Noon.

Alum Creek’s 3,387-acre reservoir and 4,630-acres of gently rolling span of fields and woodlands provides a hub of recreational activity just minutes from Ohio’s capital city. Quiet coves nestled among shale cliffs await the solitary fisherman in the park’s northern reaches while sunseekers mingle with thousands on Ohio’s largest inland beach.

KIDZ TRIATHLON & DUATHLON

Race weekend kicks off with this super fun event that offers kids up to 15 years old a fun swimming, biking and running event. What kid does not like to swim, bike and run? The Kidz Triathlon & Duathlon features kid friendly point-to-point swim courses (or opening runs for duathletes) in waist deep water along the beach, followed by either a 5k or 10k bike course and finishing with a cross country run within the park. [GET REGISTERED]

MINI TRIATHLON & DUATHLON

The mini distance triathlon will start off with a 250 yard point-to-point swim (in waist deep water along the beach), followed by a 7 mile loop course through the countryside and finishing with 2 mile out and back run within the park. Duathletes will start off with a 2 mile run. [GET REGISTERED]

SPRINT TRIATHLON & DUATHLON

The sprint distance triathlon features a 750 meter counter clockwise rectangle swim along the beach, while the duathletes are running an out & back 5k run within the park, followed by a single loop 20k bike course through  the countryside surrounding the park and finishing with an out & back 5k run within the park before returning for a grand finish overlooking Alum Creek Lake. [GET REGISTERED]

OLYMPIC TRIATHLON & DUATHLON

The Olympic distance triathlon features a 1500 meter 2-lap counter clockwise rectangle swim along the beach, while the duathletes are running an out & back 5k within the park, followed by a 40k bike course through the countryside surrounding the park and finishing with a two lap out & back 10k run within the park before returning for a grand finish overlooking Alum Creek Lake. [GET REGISTERED]

EVENT SCHEDULE

Saturday, August 1 — Triathlon Swim Clinic — Course Specific

• 12:30–1:30pm / REGISTER

Saturday, August 1 — Kidz Triathlon & Duathlon*

Age on December 31st of this year

• (Ages 10 & under) 100y Swim — 5k Bike — ½mi Run
• (Ages 11–15) 200y Swim — 10k Bike — 1mi Run

*Duathlon starts with a ¼mi Run (Ages 10 & under) or a ½mi Run (Ages 11–15)

Saturday, August 1 — HFP Course Talk and Preview

• (2:00pm) for Sunday courses and races

Sunday, August 2 — Alum Creek Triathlon & Duathlon

• Mini: 250y Swim (2mi Run) — 7mi Bike — 2mi Run
• Sprint: 750m Swim (5k Run) — 20k Bike — 5k Run
• Olympic: 1500m Swim (5k Run) — 40k Bike — 10k Run

SATURDAY WAVE START TIMES
KIDZ 11-15
8:00am — Kidz Duathlon (Ages 11–15)
8:05am — Kidz Triathlon (one at a time starting with age 15)

KIDZ 10 & UNDER
9:15am — Kidz Duathlon (Ages 10 & under)
9:20am — Kidz Triathlon (One at a time starting with age 10)

SUNDAY WAVE START TIMES
6:00-7:30am — TRANSITION OPEN
7:30am — ALL women in Mini Triathlon
(two at a time based on estimated swim time)
7:40am — All men in the Mini Triathlon
(two at a time based on estimated swim time)
7:45am — All Duathletes (Mini, Sprint and Olympic)
7:45am — Sprint Triathlon Elite Men, Men 29 & under
7:48am — Sprint Triathlon Men 30-39, Clydesdale
7:51am — Sprint Triathlon Men 40-49
7:54am — Sprint Triathlon Elite Women, Women 39 & under
7:57am — Sprint Triathlon Women 40+, Athena, Aquabike Women
8:00am — Sprint Triathlon Men 50+, Sprint Relay Team, Aquabike Men
8:03am — Olympic Triathlon Elite Men, Collegiate Men, Men 29 & under
8:06am — Olympic Triathlon Men 30-39, Clydesdale
8:09am — Olympic Triathlon Men 40-49
8:12am — Olympic Triathlon Elite Women, Collegiate Women, Women 39 & under
8:15am — Olympic Triathlon Women 40+, Athena, Aquabike Women
8:18am — Olympic Triathlon Men 50+, Olympic Relay Team, Aquabike Men
**Your Age Group wave is your USA Triathlon age based on 12/31/15

HFP Racing NEW Swim Start Procedure (Sprint and Olympic only)
As indicated in the above schedule each division will be called to the start line based on their age or division. We will send off each wave 3 participants at a time every 3 seconds. This will allow for better flow and safety during the swim portion of the race. It will be very important for participants to be ready to entry the start corral when called to the start line so please plan accordingly.

OTHER IMPORTANT LINKS:

• Course Map Links
• Directions on how to get to Alum Creek State Park.
• Lodging in and around Alum Creek.
• HFP Racing registration policies.
• FAQ’s for HFP Racing events.
• USA Triathlon common rule violations.
• Race weekend checklist.

GOOD LUCK AND SEE YOU THIS WEEKEND.

Sincerely,

Shannon Kurek, Race Director
HFP Racing
aka HFP Man

EVENT SCHEDULE

The City of Mason will host a family friendly race with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the construction the Mason Parks & Recreation Foundations vision for Common Ground, an inclusive playground to be located within the city limits. The Mason Tri-umphant is a perfect fit for someone new to triathlons wanting to get their feet wet in their first event. The race has three categories of competition; youth, adult women & adult men. The women’s triathlon and duathlon events begins at 7:30am and the men’s events begin at 9am. Both events begin with a 400 meter pool swim or a 5k run, followed by a 20k bike through the scenic streets of Mason, closing with a 5k run in Pine Hill Lakes and Corwin M. Nixon Park. The youth triathlon events begin at 11am for youth 10 years and older and at 11:30am for youth ages 6–9.

Online Registration Closes: July 24, 2015 – 12:00 noon EST

EVENT SCHEDULE)

Saturday, July 25

• (2:00pm) — HFP Course Talk and Preview for all Sunday courses and races

Sunday, July 26

• Women’s Only Triathlon/Duathlon:
  400y Swim (5k Run) — 20k Bike — 5k Run
• Men’s Only Triathlon/Duathlon:
  400y Swim (5k Run) — 20k Bike — 5k Run
• Kidz Triathlon & Duathlon*:
  Age on December 31st of this year
  (Age 10 & under) 100y Swim — 5k Bike — ½mi Run
  (Ages 11–15) 200y Swim — 10k Bike — 1mi Run

*Kidz Duathlon starts with a ¼mi Run (Age 10 & under) or a ½mi Run (Ages 11–15)

START TIMES

• 6:30am — Transition Area Opens for adults
• 7:30am — Women’s Only Triathlon*/Duathlon
• 9:00am — Men’s Only Triathlon*/Duathlon
• 10:30am — Kidz Triathlon & Duathlon MANDATORY MEETING
• 11:00am — Kidz Triathlon* & Duathlon (Ages 11–15)
• 11:30am — Kidz Triathlon* & Duathlon (Age 10 & under)
  *Time Trial Start – one participant at a time in a serpentine pattern
  (see swim course map)
• COURSE DESCRIPTION: Ladies will get things started on race day with the Women’s Only Triathlon and Duathlon at 7:30am featuring a 400 meter pool swim or a 5k run, followed by a 2-lap 20k bike through the City of Mason and closing with a 5k run in Corwin M. Nixon Park. A Men’s Triathlon and Duathlon featuring the same distances starts at 9:00am and the Kids Triathlon at 11:00am. The Kidz bike course is the adult run course (1 or 2 laps) and the run is out & back in the soccer fields next to transition.
  Course Maps Link

RACE PACKET PICK-UP

Mason Community Center (front lobby)
6050 Mason Montgomery Rd., Mason, Ohio 45040, 513-229-8555

• Saturday, July 25 from 9:00am–2:00pm

Corwin Nixon Park

• Sunday, July 26 from 6:00am–8:30am

There is NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION — packet pickup ONLY!

OTHER IMPORTANT LINKS:

• Course Map Links
• Directions on how to get to Corwin Nixon Park.
• Lodging in and around Mason.
• HFP Racing registration policies.
• FAQ’s for HFP Racing events.
• USA Triathlon common rule violations.
• Race weekend checklist.

GOOD LUCK AND SEE YOU THIS WEEKEND.

Sincerely,

Shannon Kurek, Race Director
HFP Racing
aka HFP Man

EVENT SCHEDULE

The third stop on the FIT Family Series is at the beautiful Caesar Creek State Park on July 11-12. Triathletes will be treated to swim courses in the beautiful Caesar Creek Lake. Duathletes will start off with a fast out and back run within the park. The bike courses are described as rolling on mostly winding country roads surrounding the park. The final run is an out and back run that features a long section across the old dam levy on gravel roads. [GET REGISTERED]

Online registration closes at Noon on July 10th.

EVENT SCHEDULE

Saturday, July 11 — Triathlon Swim Clinic — Course Specific

• 12:30–1:30pm / REGISTER

Saturday, July 11 — HFP Course Talk and Preview

• (2:00pm) for Sunday courses and races

Saturday, July 11 — Kidz Triathlon & Duathlon*

• (Ages 10 & under) 100y Swim — 5k Bike — ½mi Run
• (Ages 11–15) 200y Swim — 10k Bike — 1mi Run

*Duathlon starts with a ¼mi Run (Ages 10 & under) or a ½mi Run (Ages 11–15)

Sunday, July 12 — Caesar Creek Triathlon & Duathlon

• Mini: 250y Swim (2mi Run) — 7mi Bike — 2mi Run
• Sprint: 750m Swim (5k Run) — 20k Bike — 5k Run
• Olympic: 1500m Swim (5k Run) — 40k Bike — 10k Run

START TIMES

Saturday

• 2:00pm — Transition area opens for Kidz races
• 3:00pm — Kidz Triathlon & Duathlon (Ages 11–15)
• 4:15pm — Kidz Triathlon & Duathlon (Ages 10 & under)

Sunday

• 6:00–7:30am — Transition area open
• 7:30am — Mini Women’s start
• 7:40am — Mini Men’s start
• 7:50am — All Duathletes (Mini, Sprint and Olympic)
• 7:50am — Sprint Triathlon Waves
• 8:00am — Olympic Triathlon Waves

RACE PACKET PICK-UP

Caesar Creek State Park Beach Area

• Saturday, July 11 from 10:00am–3:00pm
• Sunday, July 12 from 6:00am–7:30am

There is NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION — packet pickup ONLY!

SATURDAY WAVE START TIMES
KIDZ 11-15
3:00pm — Kidz Duathlon (Ages 11–15)
3:05pm — Kidz Triathlon (one at a time starting with age 15)

KIDZ 10 & UNDER
4:15pm — Kidz Duathlon (Ages 10 & under)
4:20pm — Kidz Triathlon (One at a time starting with age 10)

SUNDAY WAVE START TIMES
6:00-7:30am — TRANSITION OPEN
7:30am — ALL women in Mini Triathlon
(two at a time based on estimated swim time)
7:40am — All men in the Mini Triathlon
(two at a time based on estimated swim time)
7:45am — All Duathletes (Mini, Sprint and Olympic)
7:45am — Sprint Triathlon Elite Men, Men 29 & under
7:48am — Sprint Triathlon Men 30-39, Clydesdale
7:51am — Sprint Triathlon Men 40-49
7:54am — Sprint Triathlon Elite Women, Women 39 & under
7:57am — Sprint Triathlon Women 40+, Athena, Aquabike Women
8:00am — Sprint Triathlon Men 50+, Sprint Relay Team, Aquabike Men
8:03am — Olympic Triathlon Elite Men, Men 29 & under
8:06am — Olympic Triathlon Men 30-39, Clydesdale
8:09am — Olympic Triathlon Men 40-49
8:12am — Olympic Triathlon Elite Women, Women 39 & under
8:15am — Olympic Triathlon Women 40+, Athena, Aquabike Women
8:18am — Olympic Triathlon Men 50+, Olympic Relay Team, Aquabike Men
**Your Age Group wave is your USA Triathlon age based on 12/31/15

HFP Racing NEW Swim Start Procedure (Sprint and Olympic only)
As indicated in the above schedule each division will be called to the start line based on their age or division. We will send off each wave 3 participants at a time every 3 seconds. This will allow for better flow and safety during the swim portion of the race. It will be very important for participants to be ready to entry the start corral when called to the start line so please plan accordingly.

OTHER IMPORTANT LINKS:

• Course Map Links
• Directions on how to get to Caesar Creek State Park.
• Lodging in and around Warren County.
• HFP Racing registration policies.
• FAQ’s for HFP Racing events.
• USA Triathlon common rule violations.
• Race weekend checklist.

GOOD LUCK AND SEE YOU THIS WEEKEND.

Sincerely,

Shannon Kurek, Race Director
HFP Racing
aka HFP Man

EVENT SCHEDULE

The second annual Mohican Endurance Festival will be on Sunday, June 28 and feature a Mini, Sprint, Olympic & Half distance triathlon and duathlon. All events will start and finish at the beautiful Pleasant Hill Lake Park in Perrysville, Ohio. Online registration closes Friday, June 27th at Midnight.

Triathletes will start and finish their swim from the beach at Pleasant Hill Lake while duathletes will be enjoying an opening run within the park. Following the opening swim or run participants will take on bike courses that feature the challenging terrain surrounding the the Mohican State Forest. Participants will finish their epic event with a challenging run featuring breathtaking views of Pleasant Hill Lake Park.

IMPORTANT MOHICAN ENDURANCE FESTIVAL UPDATE – After inspecting the course(s) last week for the Mohican Endurance Festival I’ve decided to change the run course and keep participants on the park roads within the park. This will still provide participants a beautiful rolling run course on mostly shaded park roads. Trail conditions and medical staff accessibility were key factors in the decision to change the course. Due to the run course now crossing over the bike course as it exits the park the opening duathlon run for ALL distances will be 2 miles. Here is the map my run link and the printable map.

There is also a change to the sprint bike course due to a road closure. The distance is now 24k instead of the originally advertised 20k.

EVENT SCHEDULE

Saturday, June 27 — HFP Course Talk and Preview

• (2:00pm) for all Sunday courses and races

Saturday, June 27 — Triathlon Swim Clinic — Course Specific

• 3:00–4:00pm / REGISTER

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Sunday, June 28 — Mohican Endurance Festival

• Mini: 250y Swim (2mi Run) — 7mi Bike — 2mi Run
• Sprint: 750m Swim (2mi Run) — 24k Bike — 5k Run
• Olympic: 1500m Swim (2mi Run) — 39k Bike — 10k Run
• Half: 1.2mi Swim (2mi Run) — 56mi Bike — 13.1mi Run

RACE PACKET PICK-UP

Pleasant Hill Lake Park

• Saturday, June 27 from 12:00pm–5:00pm
• Sunday, June 28 from 6:00am–7:30am

There is NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION — packet pickup ONLY!

MOHICAN ENDURANCE FESTIVAL START TIMES
Sunday, June 28th
7:30am — Mini Triathlon Waves
7:30am — All Women in Mini Triathlon*
7:40am — All Men in Mini Triathlon*
7:45am — All Duathletes Opening 2mi Run (Mini, Sprint, Olympic, Half)
7:45am — Sprint Triathlon Waves
7:45am — Men 39 & Under, Elite Men
7:48am — Men 40-49, Clydesdale
7:51am — All Women, Athena, Women Aquabike
7:54am — Men 50+, Sprint Relay Teams, Men Aquabike
7:57am — Olympic Triathlon Waves
7:57am — Men 39 & Under, Elite Men
8:00am — Men 40-49, Clydesdale
8:03am — All Women, Athena, Women Aquabike
8:06am — Men 50+, Olympic Relay Teams, Men Aquabike
8:09am — Half Triathlon Waves
8:12am — Men 39 & Under, Elite Men
8:15am — Men 40-49, Clydesdale
8:18am — All Women, Athena, Women Aquabike
8:21am — Men 50+, Half Relay Teams, Men Aquabike
*Dual time trial start – two at a time

NUTRITION ON THE COURSE – VERY IMPORTANT
On the bike: For those competing in the Half distance duathlon or triathlon there is ONLY one aid station located at the end of the bike lap just outside the main entrance of the park. These aid stations are “neutral” aid stations and will offer refill (Infinit Nutrition) for your bottles OR bike bottles of water. You may also provide a “SPECIAL NEEDS” bag (ask for bags during packet pick-up) with your specific drink (no glass) or other nutritional requirements. Granola bars, COKE, bananas and pretzels available will also be available. Special Needs bags will not be accepted after 7:00am on Race Day.
On the run: There will be Infinit Nutrition, COKE and Water in cups at Transition Exit, Mile 1 and Mile 1.55 of the out & back run course. Runners will pass by each station twice. Additionally, there will be granola bars, bananas and pretzels at Transition Exit aid station. There will be a Special Needs table at the Transition Exit aid station for your own nutrition.

DIVISIONS

USA Triathlon Rule 3.2a. All age group athletes must participate and compete in the age group division corresponding to the athlete’s age on December 31 of the year of the event.

• Age Group — 14 & under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75+
• Elite Open* — Amateur 15-39 years old, has chance to finish in top 10 overall
• Elite Master* — Amateur 40-49 years old, has chance to finish in top 10 overall
• Elite Grand Master* — Amateur 50+ years old, has chance to finish in top 10 overall
• Clydesdale — Males racing weight groups in two age groups:
  • under 40 & 200+lbs
  • over 40 & 200+lbs
• Athena — Females racing weights group, not age group — 150 lbs+
• Aquabike — racing only the swim and bike portions only (no running)

*The elite divisions are only for the sprint, Olympic distance triathlon or duathlon participants. Those competing in these divisions are not eligible for age group awards.

RELAYS

For those who prefer to race one element of the triathlon or duathlon we offer a relay division for our sprint, Olympic triathlons and duathlons. Relay teams consist of three (3) members (1 swimmer, 1 biker, 1 runner); each member will complete one segment of the race (2 members for duathlon teams). Each team member will exchange their timing chip bracelet at their assigned bike rack. There are NO age groups in this division.

AWARDS

All finishers will receive a handsome finisher buckle and the top three in each division will receive custom awards (including relay teams).

OTHER IMPORTANT LINKS:

• Course Map Links
• Directions on how to get to Pleasant Hill Lake Park.
• Lodging in and around Mohican.
• HFP Racing registration policies.
• FAQ’s for HFP Racing events.
• USA Triathlon common rule violations.
• Race weekend checklist.

The second stop on the FIT Family Series is the beautiful Maumee Bay State Park. This beautiful park comes equipped with a modern resort and golf course. Triathletes will be treated to a swim in a small man-made lake adjacent to Maumee Bay. Duathletes will open up with an out around the man-made lake that provides spectators excellent viewing of the entire race as it unfolds. The bike courses are loop courses on very flat country roads surrounding the park. The final runs are around the man-made lake giving participants spectacular views of Maumee Bay. Online registration closes on Friday, June 20th at Midnight.

EVENT SCHEDULE

Saturday, June 20 — Triathlon Swim Clinic — Course Specific

• 12:30–1:30pm / REGISTER

Saturday, June 20 — HFP Course Talk and Preview

• (2:00pm) for Sunday courses and races

Saturday, June 20 — Kidz Triathlon & Duathlon*

• (Ages 10 & under) 100y Swim — 5k Bike — ½mi Run
• (Ages 11–15) 200y Swim — 10k Bike — 1mi Run

*Duathlon starts with a ¼mi Run (Ages 10 & under) or a ½mi Run (Ages 11–15)

Sunday, June 21 — Maumee Bay Triathlon & Duathlon

• Mini: 250y Swim (2mi Run) — 7mi Bike — 2mi Run
• Sprint: 750m Swim (5k Run) — 23k Bike — 5k Run
• Olympic: 1500m Swim (5k Run) — 40k Bike — 10k Run

SATURDAY WAVE START TIMES
KIDZ 11-15
3:00pm — Kidz Duathlon (Ages 11–15)
3:05pm — Kidz Triathlon (one at a time starting with age 15)

KIDZ 10 & UNDER
4:15pm — Kidz Duathlon (Ages 10 & under)
4:20pm — Kidz Triathlon (One at a time starting with age 10)

SUNDAY WAVE START TIMES
6:00-7:30am — TRANSITION OPEN
7:30am — ALL women in Mini Triathlon
(two at a time based on estimated swim time)
7:40am — All men in the Mini Triathlon
(two at a time based on estimated swim time)
7:45am — All Duathletes (Mini, Sprint and Olympic)
7:45am — Sprint Triathlon Elite Men, Men 29 & under
7:48am — Sprint Triathlon Men 30-39, Clydesdale
7:51am — Sprint Triathlon Men 40-49
7:54am — Sprint Triathlon Elite Women, Women 39 & under
7:57am — Sprint Triathlon Women 40+, Athena, Aquabike Women
8:00am — Sprint Triathlon Men 50+, Sprint Relay Team, Aquabike Men
8:03am — Olympic Triathlon Elite Men, Men 29 & under
8:06am — Olympic Triathlon Men 30-39, Clydesdale
8:09am — Olympic Triathlon Men 40-49
8:12am — Olympic Triathlon Elite Women, Women 39 & under
8:15am — Olympic Triathlon Women 40+, Athena, Aquabike Women
8:18am — Olympic Triathlon Men 50+, Olympic Relay Team, Aquabike Men
**Your Age Group wave is your USA Triathlon age based on 12/31/15

RACE PACKET PICK-UP

Maumee Bay State Park Beach Area

• Saturday, June 20 from 10:00am–3:00pm
• Sunday, June 21 from 6:00am–7:30am

There is NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION — packet pickup ONLY!

DIVISIONS

USA Triathlon Rule 3.2a. All age group athletes must participate and compete in the age group division corresponding to the athlete’s age on December 31 of the year of the event.

• Age Group — 14 & under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75+
• Elite Open* — Amateur 15-39 years old, has chance to finish in top 10 overall
• Elite Master* — Amateur 40-49 years old, has chance to finish in top 10 overall
• Elite Grand Master* — Amateur 50+ years old, has chance to finish in top 10 overall
• Clydesdale — Males racing weight groups in two age groups:
  • under 40 & 200+lbs
  • over 40 & 200+lbs
• Athena — Females racing weights group, not age group — 150lbs+
• Aquabike — racing only the swim and bike portions only (no running)

*The elite divisions are only for the sprint, Olympic distance triathlon or duathlon participants. Those competing in these divisions are not eligible for age group awards.

RELAYS

For those who prefer to race one element of the triathlon or duathlon we offer a relay division for our sprint, Olympic triathlons and duathlons. Relay teams consist of three (3) members (1 swimmer, 1 biker, 1 runner); each member will complete one segment of the race (2 members for duathlon teams). Each team member will exchange their timing chip bracelet at their assigned bike rack. There are NO age groups in this division.

AWARDS

All finishers will receive a handsome finisher medal and the top three in each division will receive custom awards (including relay teams).

AID STATIONS

On the run the Infinit Nutrition and Water with BOOM Energy Gel will be available as you leave transition, at 1mi, 1.55mi, and 2.5mi of the out and back course(s).

COURSE MAPS

ALL Maps

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SPECIAL NOTE: Packet pickup is from 10am to 2:00pm ONLY on Saturday, June 5th. Kidz races starts at 3:00pm (11-15) and 4:15pm (10 & under). It will be very difficult to get into the park during the kidz races. Please arrive very early even if you are racing at 4:15pm. There is a kidz specific course clinic at 2:00pm that ALL kidz are required to attend. There will also be an adult course clinic during this time.

This weekends season opening FIT Family Series at Deer Creek State Park looks to have some great weather for this series opener. We have Great fun and Great racing scheduled for two days on June 6-7.  Online registration closes on Friday, June 6th at Midnight.Located in the heart of Ohio’s agricultural country, Deer Creek State Park is one of central Ohio’s vacation showplaces. A collage of meadows and woodlands surround the scenic reservoir. This 2,337-acre resort park features a modern lodge, cottages, campground, golf course, swimming beach and boating for outdoor enthusiasts.This venue offers courses that are mostly flat and fast with some rolling hills on the bike.Triathletes will be swimming along the beach in Deer Creek Lake. Duathletes opening run is out and back featuring a run across the Deer Creek dam levy. So, don’t forget your cross country legs. The bike courses are on mostly local country roads. The races finish with an out and back run that crosses the Deer Creek dam levy and heads onto a local country road. The run course is almost completely flat but does require extra effort when crossing the grass-covered levy. This race is a perfect “first race of the season” to get you ready for an exciting season of racing.

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Welcome to the American Triple-T Ohio, America’s ONLY Triathlon Tour. You’re in for something special. Shawnee State Park & Forest is the proud host of the American Triple-T Ohio and looks forward to showcasing their beautiful and challenging terrain within their park which makes this event so unique. Shawnee State Park & Forest is located in the Appalachian foothills near the banks of the Ohio River. Shawnee State Park is nestled in the 63,000 acre Shawnee State Forest, once the hunting grounds of the Shawnee Indians.

Regardless of your ability or experience the American Triple-T Ohio will provide you with one of the most challenging weekends of your life – count on it. HFP Racing is proud to be the producers of this event and find it a privilege to serve you.

We’re READY – Are you?

Download the 2015 Participant Guide

2015 Little Smokies & American Triple-T Participants

Shannon Kurek, Race Director

American Triple-T
aka – HFP Man

The 10th annual Miami University Triathlon & Duathlon is Saturday, May 9th and it looks like for the first time in the history of the event we’re going to have Summer-like weather conditions. The forecast is calling for a low of 64′ and a high of 85’…sounds like the middle of July rather than early May. You’ll hear NO complaining on our part as we finally welcome the warm weather to Ohio. We are expecting a field of nearly 400 participants for this Saturday’s triathlon and duathlon. Online registration is still open and will be available until Thursday, May 7th at Midnight.

IMPORTANT RACE WEEKEND DETAILS

Bike Course Map
Run Course Map
Transition Area Map
Parking Garage Location
See who’s racing

EVENT SCHEDULE

• Friday, May 8 — Packet Pickup MU Rec Center (4:00pm–9:00pm)
• Saturday, May 9 — Transition Area open 5:30am–7am in parking lot next to Rec. Center
• Saturday, May 9 — MU Triathlon & Duathlon: 400m Swim/5k Run — 20k Bike — 5k Run

START TIMES

• 7:00am — Time trial start based on estimated 400 meter swim time
• 7:00am — Start of ALL Duathletes

RACE PACKET PICK-UP

Miami University Recreation Center

• Friday, May 8 from 4:00pm–9:00pm
• Saturday, May 9 from 5:30am–6:45am

There is NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION — packet pickup ONLY!

PARKING RATES

Garage parking rates are charged on an hourly basis of $1.00 for the first hour, $.50 for each additional hour with a maximum exit fee of $10.00. Payment options are cash or credit card. Bills larger than $10 are NOT accepted.

OTHER QUESTIONS?????

Go to http://www.hfpracing.com/policies.htm for all of HFP Racing’s policies on our events.

Go to http://www.hfpracing.com/faq.htm for most of the important questions pertaining to the event.

FIRST TIMER OR JUST UNFAMILIAR WITH THE USA TRIATHLON RULES?
Go to http://www.hfpracing.com/race-rules.htm for more information.

ALSO CHECK OUT THIS LINK FOR A HANDY CHECKLIST
http://www.hfpracing.com/checklist.htm

FIRST TIME BRINGING THE FAMILY TO THE RACE?
http://www.hfpracing.com/spectators.htm

GOOD LUCK AND SEE YOU ALL THIS WEEKEND.

Sincerely,

Shannon Kurek, Race Director
HFP Racing