Huntsville Sprint Triathlon
Welcome to the 33rd Huntsville Sprint Triathlon!
(new triathlon format and spectator friendly course)
Presented by Edward Jones, James Falcon
Charity… Deep Roots of Alabama
Saturday, June 22, 2013
400m swim / 7mi bike / 3.1mi run
Transition opens 5:45am / Race starts 7am
Huntsville Natatorium
2213 Drake Avenue Southwest
Huntsville, AL
The Huntsville Sprint Triathlon, presented by Edward Jones and James Falcon is proud to partner with this year's Title Charity, Deep Roots of Alabama. Deep Roots of Alabama is an educational non-profit corporation coaching individuals, families, and communties how to grow their own food. Deep Roots of Alabama offers "hands and hearts in the soil" learning with committed, educated gardener-teachers who mentor the gift of growing natural fruits and vegetables while developing community relationships and increasing food security throughtout North Alabama.
Come out and participate in a 33 year old Huntsville sporting event tradition and thank Mr. James Falcon for being our Title sponsor.
2012 Race Results
http://resultsarchive.active.com/pages/resultsCalendar.jsp?&orgID=216352
Registration
Online registration on ImAthlete only. Registration begins January 1 and ends on June 17, 2013. There will be no race-day registration.
Pricing information can be found at ImAthlete's website.
Packet Pickup
Thursday, June 20, 12:00pm-6:00pm, Bicycle Cove
Friday, June 21, 10:00am-7:00pm, Fleet Feet Sports
Saturday, June 22, at the Natatorium
Course Description
START: SWIM
The start of the swim will be “criterion” single file entry into the water and requires swimming 8x50m lengths of the pool for a total of 400m. At the end of each 50m length, you must come in contact with the wall, then swim under the rope to switch lanes and continue swimming. Flip turns are acceptable. After completing the swim course, exit the pool, exit the Natatorium and proceed to the Transition area.
TRANSITION TO BIKE
All athletes enter the Transition area thru the “SWIM IN” gate. Team members should proceed to the team area where your Team bicycle is racked and tag up with your waiting bike team mate. Single athletes will run to your rack location and transition to your bike. Change into your cycling gear and WALK your bicycle to the “BIKE OUT” exit gate. NO RIDING PERMITTED. Take note of your location in the transition area, you don’t want to be searching for your rack location when you return. The Transition area is only open to entrants and team members.
BIKE
Triathletes will exit the Natatorium on Ivy
Turn right onto Drake
Turn right onto Leeman Ferry
Turn right onto Johnson
Turn left onto Baywood
Turn right onto Andros
Turn left onto Triana
Ride south, turn around at cones, ride north on Triana
Turn right onto Drake
Turn right onto Ivy into Natatorium
TRANSITION TO RUN
DISMOUNT from your bike and re-enter the Transition area thru the “BIKE IN” gate. NO RIDING IN TRANSITION. Team members should proceed to the team area where you will rack your bicycle and tag up with your waiting RUN team mate. Single athletes proceed to your rack location and prepare for the run. Change into your running gear. Be observant of bicycle traffic in the Transition area, the Transition area will be very busy during this time. Race volunteers will direct you as you exit thru the RUN OUT gate. The Transition area is only open to entrants and team members.
RUN
Proceed onto the run course and pay close attention to course markings and volunteers. The course is rolling with a challenging cross country and pathway type of elevation gain and loss. Again, safety is the most critical element of the run. Always be aware of moving traffic. Pay close attention to traffic control officers and volunteers on the course. The running surface is uneven in places and it is good practice to focus on your footing. There will be one water station on the course and another at the finish area. The race concludes with the completion of the run and all timing will be recorded at the “FINISH” line.
POST RACE
After finishing the race it is important to properly hydrate. Thank the sponsors.... Their generous contributions make all this happen! Go to the Shirt table to receive your finisher's T-Shirt. Food and refreshments will be provided. Awards will be given approximately 30 minutes after the last finisher crosses the finish line... this race is for all the participants to enjoy. That is why we will wait until all athletes have finished racing. Awards will not be mailed to winners.
Schedule of Events
Transition opens at 5:45am and the race starts at 7am in the pool.
Awards are 30 minutes after the last finisher.
Directions
Huntsville Natatorium
Huntsville, AL 91381
Lodging
Embassy Suites, Huntsville, AL
Awards
1st, 2nd, 3rd Overall (male and female)
1st, 2nd, 3rd Masters, Age 40+ (male and female)
1st, 2nd, 3rd Clydesdale, 225lbs +
1st, 2nd, 3rd Athena, 165lbs +
1st, 2nd, 3rd Youth Team, 16 or younger
1st, 2nd, 3rd Youth Individual, 16 or younger
1st, 2nd, 3rd Adult Team, 17 or older
1st, 2nd, 3rd 5-year age groups, starting with the 15 to 19 age group ending with 85+ year olds
Sponsors
Presented by Edward Jones, James Falcon
Bicycle Cove
Fleet Feet Sports
Domino's Pizza
Lore Hislop, Averbuch Realty
Race Director
Suzanne Erickson
Huntsville Sprint Triathlon Race Director