THE LAS VEGAS TRIATHLON®, 12th Annual - 26 Sep 2010

The Bike: Flatest bike course in Las Vegas. No steep climb of 1425' hill at this event. Entirely within the National Park with low traffic.

• Sprint: One loop going west on Lakeshore Drive. Change from last year: Turnaround at 5.2 mile post and continue back to Lakeshore Drive Eastbound. Go past Boulder Beach and the East Toll Booth and turnaround at the Historic Railroad parking lot. Return to Boulder Beach. Tip: This course is relatively flat with some small hills and is now 20K.
• Olympic: One loop on Lakeshore Road. Go West on Lakeshore Drive to all the way to the West Toll Booth and turnaround. Go PAST Boulder Beach turnoff all the way past the East Toll Booth for one mile and turnaround at the Historic Railroad parking lot and then back to Boulder Beach. Tip: This course has rolling hills with one decent hill. There are no water aid stations on the Olympic or sprint bike course. Please bring at least two water bottles with you.
• 70.3 Half: Cut off time for the half swim and bike is 4:45 hous. You will not be allowed to start the run past this time. Follows Lakeshore Drive and turn right onto Northshore Road to the turnaround at mile post 18.1. Course then repeats DIRECTLY back to the transition area. 70.3 Half bike course has two water, food and gatorade station at start of Northshore Rd and the turnaround. 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 the turnarounds and then at the discretion of the police. Please obey the police and safety personnel at intersections and turnarounds.

The Run: A scenic run along beach on packed and paved roads.

• Sprint is almost flat and goes along lakeside and up Hemenway Harbor road for 50 yards and turnaround.
• Olympic continues on the new paved trail almost to the Historic Railroad Trail parking lot and turnaround.
• Half Iron continues onto the historic railroad paved trail . This portion of the run course is on the "Six Tunnels Half Marathon Course". Water aid stations are every 1.4 miles with both water and Gatorade. Race numbers must be worn and visible from the front. Water aid stations every 1 mile. 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. Please obey the police and safety personnel at intersections and turnarounds.

  Special Notes
• 9/24 Early Bird Packet Pick Up: Las Vegas Cyclery from 3:30 to 6 PM. 8221 W. Charleston Las Vegas (702.596.2953). They will accept your bike shipment and assemble for the event and pack it up again afterwards. This is for the convenience to our triathletes who have completed this event and haven't any questions. There are no info sessions, no expo, just a easy and quick pick up and run. Road bikes still available for rental.
• 9/25 Regular Packet Pick Up: Hacienda Hotel & Casino Hwy 93 Boulder City from 2 - 5:30 PM. Expo and Info sessions. We strongly suggest athletes to attend an information session held on Saturday at the Hacienda Hotel, although it is not required. Race day packet pick up is highly discouraged.
• What's For The Kids? Clark County (Las Vegas) Little Kids Triathlon is 9/24 for those 13 and under with a pool swim. More info from Jessica at 702.455.7791.
• Lake Mead National Recreation Area: Race course is within a national park: LMNRA and charges a $5 entrance fee. Full Service Campground: Camp next to the transition area with your tent or RV at LMNRA Campground. More info available at 1.702.293.2540.

"The Las Vegas Triathlon® Race Headquarters" LOCATION: Hotel is only 4 miles North of the Hoover Dam on Hwy 93 and is 4 miles to race site. SUPER DISCOUNT ROOM RATE: For Our Triathletes: $39.95 per night plus tax. Stay Friday and Saturday and Sunday night is FREE. 702.293.5000. WOW! Ask for the "Las Vegas Triathlon" group special. On 9/12 rates increase big time. EXPO: LATE REGISTRATION (cash only), RACE PACKET PICKUP: On Saturday Sept 26 from 2 to 5:30 PM at host hotel banquet room. Q & A Information Sessions are at 3 and 5 PM. Wave starts posted. Topo and satellite maps available. GOODIES: Event specific: No advertising T-shirt, LV bike water bottle, nifty LV finisher medals and insulated travel mug. Also prizes, valuable alabaster sculpture trophies (Overall is $600, Master is $400 each), food, drink and giveaways. AWARDS: Five year age groups with plaques three deep. Sprint awards start at 14 and under, Olympic and Half start at 19 and under to 85+. AWARDS CEREMONY: After each event under the tent. We also mail awards for those who do not attend (but not alabaster sculptures). There is only one Las Vegas Triathlon®.

Fuji Aloha Tri Bike: '09 won by Ryan Barton of LV. '08, bike won by Scott Thurman of Henderson.

CHAMPION CHIP TIMING by Tri-A-Run. USA TRIATHLON This is a USAT sanctioned event. You must be a annual member of USAT and have a valid card with you OR pay a one day event fee of $10 at packet pick up. Buy it on-line at: USA Triathlon. You must have photo ID to pick up your race packet. No one but registered athlete can pick up packet. CANCELLATION POLICY: There are NO REFUNDS. You can cancel up to 15 days prior to event for a TRANSFER to a future MME specific event within the next 12 months. Within 14 days or less, there are NO TRANSFERS. Please check the countdown timer above the pricing schedule. You can switch divisions any time prior to race day for a fee of $5 plus any entry fee differences. Don't you wish all events had this friendly & liberal policy? Entrants List will be available to all registered triathletes only starting 6/25. ON-LINE REGISTRATION with a credit card: MAIL IN REGISTRATION with a check: Print Out Entry

"Thank you for 25 great triathlon years" to all our customers.

	Road bikes still available for rental. Hurry, reserve yours now!