Race Details
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What people are saying:
“Just wanted to say thank you for the unbelievably fun event on Saturday. This was my first ever "triathalon" and you guys had the perfect blend of fun and competition built in. Don't change a thing! The canoeing was a blast. As a fellow event planner (I direct the DBCA Doylestown 5k on Memorial Day Weekend) I could really appreciate the effort and the commitment of your volunteers. Everyone was really friendly and really great. It goes without saying that you can see the love with which you are all memorializing your brother’s life.”
“We just want to say thank you for putting on a great event. It was very well organized and so much fun! This was our first time doing anything like it and we had a blast!! We will definately do it again next year (although, next time we will practice steering a canoe since it turned out to not be as easy as we thought!). Even though we didn't know your brother, Noell, he is very lucky to have family and friends like you all that have done so much in his memory. I'm sure he would be very proud of how you've helped and continue to help others too.”
Thanks again and we'll see you next year!
Wow, what a day and what an event. I told someone yesterday that the event was wonderfully enjoyable. This is my second year as a participant and I looked forward to it all year. As one of the many people who were not directly affected with the loss of a loved one or even an aquaintance in the twin tower bombing, it is a way to get a little closer to an event that changed the world's lives forever. As much as I empathize with your tragic circumstances, I thank you for letting all of us share in your loss. I have felt a little more connected with 9/11 as a result of this event. I also love the fact that we are bringing joy to others who are suffering throught the make a wish foundation.
| Race Date: |
2nd Saturday of every September |
| Location: |
Peace Valley Park, New Britian, PA |
| Distances: |
3/4 Mile Run, to Transition into Canoe. Canoe 1.5 miles around buoys back to Ramp. Out of water with canoe into Bike transition, Bike 14 miles, around lake twice. Back to Transition and get into running gear and run for 5k to finish line, which is located right before transition area. |
| Start Time: |
7:30 A.M. |
| Entry Fees: |
See entry form ($175 per team) |
| Registration: |
Registration closes September 1st or until maximum 120 teams is reached. (PLEASE NOTE: THERE WILL BE NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION) |
| Packet pickup: |
Friday the day before the race from 5-8pm at Sailor's Point. Saturday, the morning of the event from 6:00-7:30am at Sailor's Point.
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| Parking Day of Race: |
North side of the Lake by Sailors Point.
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Helmets and Flotation Devices are required:
Approved helmets that are properly fastened are required for all competitors and to be worn during the bike only. All paddling competitors are required to wear a U. S. Coast Guard-approved personal flotation device while on the water (we will supply them). Cyclists must comply with the requirements for protective head gear (helmets). Noncompliance with the above requirements will be ground for disqualification.
Getting your team setup:
Please arrive at least 1 hour before start time (no later than 7 AM) to set up your team transition area.
***Canoes***
Everyone is Required to use the canoes, oars and life jackets provided by Kitinie Canoes
Starting Line:
We will have the pre-race meeting 7:30 A. M.. Participants will walk to the starting line after pre-race meeting and the race will start at 8:00 Sharp. Upon the sounding of the gun you will follow the marked course for a total distance of 3/4 mile. Once you come to the transition area you will have to go to your team section and put on your life jacket and helmet and then proceed to where the canoes will be positioned. There will be volunteers to assist you.
Canoe Transition area:
The canoes will be positioned about 10 yds from the west entrance ramp into the lake and about 50 yds from the transition area. There will be volunteers there to assist each team in grabbing the next canoe (each team will not have an assigned canoe). You will grab your canoe and enter into the lake using the ramp to the right. Once in the water you will paddle clockwise to the first buoy, when circling the buoy it must stay to your right. Failure to keep buoy to your right will result in disqualification. You will then proceed west to the next buoy and circle that one and again keeping it to your right. Once around the buoy your team will paddle to the ramp on the left. Once upon the ramp you will exit with your canoe and carry it over to the area that will be posted CANOES. Volunteers will be at the beach area to ASSIST in moving boats to the boat storage area. Once that is completed you will head over to your teams location and transfer into the bike.
Attention Boaters:
To prevent injuries in case of capsize or while running to and from the lake, teams are required to wear shoes in their canoe.
Canoe/Bike Transition Area:
Once you are at your team transition you will mount your bike and head out onto the bike course by going east back onto the track. You will go twice around the lake and finish the biking right at the Transition area. Teams will have the total responsibility for the care and control of their bicycles while entering the course, Volunteers will be required to stay clear of bicycle rack area during the race and may not assist the team with the bicycles at any time.
Bike Course:
For more information about renting a bicycle or having your bike repaired please click here to visit Cycle Sports website.
Cycle Sports will be on site the day of the race for last minute tune ups!
Drafting will only be allowed among team members. Drafting off of others will not be permitted and will result in a 1 minute “stand down” for the first offense. The second offense will be cause for immediate disqualification. All passing must be done on the LEFT hand side and cyclist doing the passing must alert the cyclist in front that they are passing by shouting “On your Left.” This must be done to ensure the safety of all cyclists.
Fluid Stations on Run:
Water will be available at the transition area as well as on mile 1 and 3 of the run. Cyclists are encouraged to carry their own water on the cycling course. Teams should also arrange for water at the teams transition station.
Finish Line:
Once your team has crossed the finish line stay in the chute until the volunteers have taken down you times and ok’d you to head back to the station area. REMEMBER THE RACE IS STILL GOING ON, STAY CLEAR OF THE COURSE AND TEAMS WHEN HEADING BACK TO THE TRANSITION AREA.
Headquarters and Information:
The headquarters will be located at the entranceway underneath the tent.
Lost and Found:
The lost and found articles will be at the headquarters tent on the day of the race. Call 215-716-3406 for lost and found items after the race. After 30 days unclaimed items will be donated to local charity.
Feedback:
“Just wanted to say thank you for the unbelievably fun event on Saturday. This was my first ever "triathalon" and you guys had the perfect blend of fun and competition built in. Don't change a thing! The canoeing was a blast. As a fellow event planner (I direct the DBCA Doylestown 5k on Memorial Day Weekend) I could really appreciate the effort and the commitment of your volunteers. Everyone was really friendly and really great. It goes without saying that you can see the love with which you are all memorializing your brother’s life.”
“We just want to say thank you for putting on a great event. It was very well organized and so much fun! This was our first time doing anything like it and we had a blast!! We will definately do it again next year (although, next time we will practice steering a canoe since it turned out to not be as easy as we thought!). Even though we didn't know your brother, Noell, he is very lucky to have family and friends like you all that have done so much in his memory. I'm sure he would be very proud of how you've helped and continue to help others too.”
Thanks again and we'll see you next year!
Wow, what a day and what an event. I told someone yesterday that the event was wonderfully enjoyable. This is my second year as a participant and I looked forward to it all year. As one of the many people who were not directly affected with the loss of a loved one or even an aquaintance in the twin tower bombing, it is a way to get a little closer to an event that changed the world's lives forever. As much as I empathize with your tragic circumstances, I thank you for letting all of us share in your loss. I have felt a little more connected with 9/11 as a result of this event. I also love the fact that we are bringing joy to others who are suffering throught the make a wish foundation.