To

August 8 2010

taste the flavor of the

26th Annual Mountain Man Triathlon

 
August 8
Olympic: Individual & Relay
goggles 1.5
helmet 40k
shoe 10k
06:40
August 8
Half: Individual & Relay
goggles 1.9k
helmet 90k
shoe21k
06:10

Discription/Location: This is the 5th oldest triathlon West of the Mississippi River. And here is why: It is The most beautiful course in the entire Southwest. Right after the monsoon season with flora in full bloom. Our 26th annual event with fun, prizes and a great course. Nine miles south of Flagstaff, AZ on Lake Mary Road at mile post 333. Locate via Mapquest. ChampionChip Timing by Tri-A-Run

goggle THE SWIM: This is the City of Flagstaff reservoir: Upper Lake Mary. Average lake temperature for the last 8 years has been exactly 71° F. Wetsuits OK. Wave starts. To increase tourism, the City of Flagstaff now supplies it citizens with well water rather then depleting this beautiful lake.
helmet THE BIKE: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. Is there a more beautiful bike course in the West? Out and back course on paved roads with wide bike shoulders. Olympic and half courses has three consecutive hills near the turnaround. Beautiful vistas with lake views the whole way. Sprint course is relatively flat. 70.3 Half: Hilly course with nothing steeper than 395 feet and great views of San Francisco Peaks. Race numbers must be attached to your bike frame. Cyclists are personally responsible for the proper working condition of their bike. Bike helmets are required. elevations.
shoe THE RUN: Out and back run on paved roads along beautiful Lake Mary. Olympic course climbs a decent hill (385') and sprint course is flat. 70.3 Half course climbs the same hill and then is flat for 10 miles. Race numbers must be worn and visible from the front. Water aid stations are every 1.2 miles. Run defensively and follow all instructions of safety personnel. Traffic will not be stopped for this event, except at the intersections and turnarounds and then at the discretion of the safety personnel. elevations.
THE WEATHER: Warm and sunny. Could be a little cool in the early morning. The Flagstaff monsoon season should also be through, but check the local weather forecast for rain. Check below under "links" for current weather conditions. USA Tri Membership: This is a USAT sanctioned event. You must be an annual member and have your membership card with you OR pay a one-day event fee of $10 at packet pickup.You may also purchase it on line through USAT an annual membership for $39.
Packet Pick Up: Friday 8/06 Absolute Bike 202 E. Route 66 in downtown Flagstaff from 3 to 5:30 PM. No info sessions, no maps just a quick pick up and run. Saturday 8/07 Late Registration EXPO & Race Packet Pick Up is at race site from 2PM to 5:30 PM. All athlets must present a picture ID to pick up their packet. You can only get your own packet, not any other competitors packet. Information session is at 3:30 PM. For the very few who can't make it, please get your packet on event morning at least 45 minutes prior to the start of your event. Your triathlon club is welcome to set up a tent next to the transition area.
Hotel/Camping: Host Hotel: Little America Hotel at exit #298 on I-40. Super discounted rate of $119. Call 800.865.1401 and mention "Mountain Man Triathlon" when booking. Check out other accommadations at: Flagstaff Hotel/Motels. Several US Forest Service campgrounds are located on the course. They don't take reservations and are on a first come first serve basis. Also, camping is allowed anywhere in the Coconino National Forest but not in the transistion area.

No Race Day Registration
By 8/05 @ 11:59 PM
At Packet Pick Up
Posted to web: 01/01/10
 
Olympic
100
110 CASH
Olympic Relay
150
160 CASH
Half
190
200 CASH
Half Relay
290
300 CASH
  1. GOODIES: Event specific no advertising T-shirt, water bottle,finisher medal, insulated travel mug, swim cap, food & drink.
  2. CHIP TIMING: by ChampionChip Tri-A-Run
  3. AWARDS: Best awards in the business. Overall (it's jumbo sized) and Master in all divisions get alabaster sculptures (photo at right). Valued at $650 & $350 respectively. Age group and relay awards are plaques 5 year age groups from 19 and under to 80+. All finishers get finisher medals.
  4. Register On-Line with a credit card: Closes on 8/05.
  5. Register By Mail with a check: Print Out Entry Form. Must be postmarked by 30 July.
  • Cancellation Policy: There are NO REFUNDS. You can cancel up to 15 days prior to event for a TRANSFER to a future specific MME 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?
  • Entire entrants list revised daily for registered participants only starting 05/07.
  • No Race Day Registration

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