Sunday 11/09/08
Triathlon, 9th Annual
Long & Relay 1k 53k 8k 7:45AM
Sprint
.6k
15k
4k
8:10 AM
Triathlon is in both CA & AZ with two crossings of the Colorado River: Parker Dam & Colorado River Bridge!

Course Description: We have the warmest climate in the entire USA ! Everything happens at the Resort with expected temperatures of 80°. Swim in Moolvayla Lake, ride next to the Colorado River both in California and Arizona and run on the campus of Blue Water. You are never more than a stones throw away from the water. Location: Parker, Arizona is on the banks of the beautiful Colorado River separating Arizona and California. For more details, check the map below. Check out BlueWater Resort & Casino!

THE SWIM: This is the very best part. Lake Moovalya is formed by the Headgate Dam blocking the Colorado River (see center picture below). The cleanest water in the Southwest. We start North and swim with the very slight current. What a blast! Fast times. Water temp for 2006 was 75° and 2007 was 74°.


The Blue Water beach with wave #4 ready to start.


The Headgate Dam in the background of this picture creates our swim course: Lake Moolvayla

Overview of Parker Dam, Lake Havasu and the Colorado River. Pretty nice, huh?

THE BIKE: Air Temperature for '04 at START was 68° F. Bike from dam to dam always along the Colorado River in both Arizona and California. We actually cross the Colorado River twice and the Parker Dam once. Check race maps below for more detail and elevation gains. Race numbers must be worn and visible from the FRONT. Cyclists are personally responsible for the proper working condition of their bike. Bike helmets are required. No drafting. Athletes must remain a minimum of two bike lengths behind competitor unless passing. Violation results in disqualification. Traffic will not be stopped for this event, except at intersections and then at the discretion of the police or safety personnel. Bike maps below.

Bikers approach the Parker Dam from the California side of the Colorado River.

Bikers actually cross the mighty Colorado River on the Parker Dam.

Ariel shot with Lake Havasu in the background.

THE RUN: Run along the rivers edge. Race numbers must be worn and visible from the front. Water aid stations at transition area and every 1.5 miles. Run defensively and follow all instructions of safety personnel. Remember, the runner always has the right of way. Traffic will not be stopped for this event. Only the Mountain Man and Blue Water Resort can give you another Dam Triathlon. Run Maps below.

  • WATERFRONT ROOM SPECIAL: $69 plus tax per night Friday, Saturday or Sunday. Must mention "Blue Water Triathlon" to receive this rate by calling: 888.243.3360 ext 7656. Cut-off of special room rate is Oct 27 with no exceptions.. Other Hotels in Parker. Also, Lake Havasu City AZ is only 36 miles from Parker: Lodging in Lake Havasu City: Havasu Hotel/Motels
  • LATE REGISTRATION & PACKET PICK UP: Blue Water Resort on Saturday Nov 8 from 2 to 5 PM @ Captain Jack's Tequila Ranch right next to the river. You can also pick up on event morning prior to start.
  • AWARDS: 5 year age groups with plaques 3 deep. Sprint 14 and younger and Long is 19 and younger. Overall and Master alabaster sculptures. Awards Ceremony: Sunday noon.
  • Entertainment free concert Saturday evening. Pasta Feed. Boating. Gaming. Event T-shirt, water bottle and finisher awards. We mail plaques to those who cannot attend, excluding alabaster trophies.
  • Campground for RV's ONLY on premises: 928.669.2433.
  • No race day registration.

Everything happens at the Resort." The - roll - out - of - bed - and - walk - 40 - feet - to - the - transition - area - triathlon"!

Entry Information
By 10/07 @ 11:59 PM
By 11/07 @ 7 PM
At Packet Pick up 11/09
NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION
Regular
Don't Be Late
CASH ONLY
Sprint
80
85
95
Long
85
90
100
Long Relays
120
125
135
  • Event specific T-shirt, bike bottle, finisher medal and swim cap. Free concert entertainment on Sat evening, boating, pasta feed and Indian Pow-Wow.
  • I want to register online and pay with credit card:
  • I want to register by mail and pay with a check: Flier
  • USA Triathlon: You must be a annual member of USAT and have membership card with you OR pay a one day event fee of $10 at packet pickup. Buy it online at USAT.
Cancellation Policy: There are NO REFUNDS. You can cancel up to 15 days prior to MME event for a TRANSFER (less any Active.com charges) of funds to another MME event within the next 12 months. With 14 days or less before event, there are no transfers. You can switch divisions at any time prior to race day for a $5 adm fee +/- any entry fee differences. Don't you wish other events had this liberal policy?

Alabaster Trophies for overall (value $550 each) and master (value $350 each) in each division.

 

Blue Water Resort

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Parker Tourism

Grand Canyon

USA Triathlon

Parker Chamber of Commerce

 

 

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