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Smith Point Sprint Triathlon
Sunday, August 8th, 2010

Smith Point County Park
Shirley, NY 11967

Swim: 500m, Bike: 20K, Run: 5K
Race Start: 6:45 AM

Official Race Results: Click Here
Official Race Photos: Click Here

 

Online Registration Closed




 

Race Photos: Islandphoto.com

COURSE
The Smith Point Triathlon starts at Smith Point County Park, with a fast 500 meter Narrow Bay swim and continues on to a flat and fast 20K (12.3 mile) bike ride over the Smith Point Bridge to Wertheim National Refuge and back, followed by a scenic 5K (3.1 mile) run over the bridge ending at the Atlantic Ocean.

SWIM- 500m in Narrow Bay 

BIKE- 20k
One fast, flat loop over Smith Point Bridge to Wertheim National Refuge and back.
Bikes allowed: Road bike, time trial, mountain bike, hybrid or beach cruiser.  (Sorry, no tandem or recumbent bikes!) 

RUN- 5k
One scenic, flat loop with water stop at the 1.5 mile mark

PRICING

Before April 15
Individual Participant: $85
Relay Team: $110

On or after April 15
Individual Participant: $95
Relay Team: $125

On or after June 1
Individual Participant: $105
Relay Team: $140

MANDATORY PACKET PICK UP SCHEDULE:

1) Thursday, August 5th, 4:00-8:00 PM: Modell's Sporting Goods. 2000 Hempstead Tpke, East Meadow, NY 11554.
2) Saturday, August 7th, 12:00-4:00: Mastic Beach Property Owners Association Marina #1, 97 Riviera Drive Mastic Beach, NY 11967. 

No packet Pick Up at race site on August 7th or 8th, 2010.

All participants must pick up their own packet. All relay members must pick up their packet together!

For directions see link above.

NOTE:

A photo ID is required for packet pick up.
All participants must pick up their own race packet, including ALL relay team members.
The Smith Point Sprint Triathlon is a USA Triathlon sanctioned event.
All athletes must have a valid USAT Card. If you do not have one or do not bring it with you to packet pick up, then you must purchase a one day card at packet pick up for $10.

RACE START

First wave is at 6:45 AM, waves will be posted at packet pick up.

RACE DAY

Arrive at race site on Sunday, August 8th by 5:30 AM to set up your bike and get body marked.


CUT-OFF TIMES

• Swim - 30 minutes from start of your wave
• Bike - 1 hour 40 minutes from start of race
• Run - 2 hours 30 minutes from start of race

AWARDS

Top three overall Male & Female
Top three Mixed, Female, Male Relays
Top three Athena (150lbs) & Clydesdale (200lbs) Athletes
Top three Challenged Men & Challenged Women
Top three Civic Challenge (Police, Fire and Military Personnel) 
Individual Age Groups; top three in each category.
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+

Following Race:Awards Ceremony and Raffle. All athletes receive a raffle ticket at the ceremony. Athletes are encouraged to stay for the awards or have someone pick up their award. Awards will only be shipped post event if a pre paid postage envelope for 2 pounds is sent to the race organization within one week of the event.

USAT RULES

All participants in events sanctioned by USA Triathlon must be members of USA Triathlon and be able to present a valid annual membership card or must purchase a USA Triathlon single event permit.
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.

REFUNDS AND TRANSFER POLICIES

NO REFUNDS.
Registrations may not be transferred to another person.
Registrations may not be transferred to another race.

NO EXCEPTIONS!

ACCOMMODATIONS

Click here for some suggested Hotels, B&Bs, and Camping.

PARKING
Ample parking at the Smith Point County Park next to the Start/Finish.

RACE PHOTOS

Island Photography is the official race photographer and you can view all photos at islandphoto.com.

BENEFICIARIES

Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
Wounded Warriors of Long Island

Local beneficiares include:

• Brookhaven Volunteer Fire Department
• Colonial Youth and Family Services
• John V Kavanaugh Knights of Columbus Columbiettes
• Mastic Beach Volunteer Ambulance Company
• Mastic Beach Volunteer Fire Department
• Mastic Beach Property Owners Association
• Smith Point Property Owners Association
• Shirley Volunteer Ambulance Company
• St. Jude's Outreach & Food Pantry
• William Floyd Community Summit

REMINDERS

• NO HEADPHONES DURING ANY PART OF THE EVENT or you will be disqualified.
• No helmet, no race.
• Helmet strap must be fastened before taking bike from rack and remain fastened until after bike is replaced.
• No Drafting! Leave three bike lengths unless passing. Stay to your extreme right unless passing.
• Run number must be on front of body during entire run!
• Any unsportsmanlike behavior to other competitors and/or event staff will be dealt with by an immediate disqualification.
• RACE IS RAIN OR SHINE

RACE PREPERATION

TTUniversity.com has a specific program for Sprint Triathlons that will help you prepare for the race. TTU offers a variety of clinics and camps in the Metropolitan area. For questions email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

RENTALS

Race Day Bike & Wetsuit Rentals: Tri-Guy.com. Ship your bike or rent one. You can pick up the bike and/or wetsuit at packet pick up and return at race site. See Tri-Guy.com for more information.