Saddle up for a roll through Hades! Yep, it'll be July in Central Virginia and that means one thing - the finish line will have ice-cold refreshments waiting for you. While this course plays no favorites and has plenty of rollers to keep you guessing, you'll have shade on your run as you traverse the scenic trails at Walnut Creek Park.
TIME:
7:30 AM
DATE:
Sunday, July 22, 2012
PLACE:
Walnut Creek Park - Charlottesville, VA
DISTANCE:
1500 Meter Swim
23 Mile Bike
10K Run (trail)
STATUS:
Open
OPEN TILL:
Thursday, July 19, 2012 7:30 AM
PARTICIPANT LIST: View Participant List
REGISTER HERE
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Description
This event is produced and directed by the Charlottesville Triathlon Club.
Click here for Course Maps
Goody Bags with Bike Bottles!
****For the ladies, we have technical t's that are women specific sizes. Please keep in mind when choosing size of shirt
Technical T-Shirt with New Design!
Prizes
Food
Great Sponsors
Blue Ridge Cyclery
Affiliated Charities
This event benefits:
Please consider making a donation during the registration process to one or both of these worthwhile causes.
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Directions
From Charlottesville, take 29 South approximately 6 miles (from the intersection of I-64) to Route 708 (Red Hill Road). Turn left and go approximately 3 miles to Route 631 (Old Lynchburg Road). Turn right, and proceed 0.5 miles to the entrance of Walnut Creek Park. Turn left into Park.
From Lynchburg, take 29 North to Route 692 (Plank Road). Note the Crossroads Corner Shops. Turn right and continue on Plank Road (it turns into Route 712). Go approximately 4.5 miles to Route 631 (Old Lynchburg Road). Turn left, and proceed 2.6 miles to the entrance of Walnut Creek Park. Turn right into Park.
From either Staunton (I-81) or Richmond (I-95), Take I-64 to Exit 118-A for 29 South (Lynchburg) and continue with the directions from Charlottesville.
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Pricing
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Before Friday, June 01, 2012:
Individual Participant: $75.00
Relay Team: $105.00
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Before Wednesday, July 04, 2012:
Individual Participant: $85.00
Relay Team: $115.00
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Before Thursday, July 19, 2012:
Individual Participant: $95.00
Relay Team: $125.00
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Before Sunday, July 22, 2012:
Individual Participant: $105.00
Relay Team: $135.00
Note: On-line Registration for this event closes on 07-18-2012 at 7:30 AM. On-site registration MAY be available during normal packet pick up hours. Please review this event site for more details regarding on-site registration.
There is a $12.00 one-day license fee for each non-USAT registrant. [what's this? - click here to read more about USA Triathlon licensing and membership benefits.]
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Event Safety
Be advised: Most of the run course is on trails. There is only one transition at the beach parking lot. Traffic will be supervised by police but it is still your responsibility to be aware of motorists.
Race-day Schedule
Park opens : 5:30am : Transition opens
Chip pickup & body marking : 5:30am to 6:45am
Pre-race meeting (mandatory) : On the beach, 7:15am sharp
Start of Race: 7:30am sharp : Waves will be 4 minutes apart. Number of waves to be determined based upon number of entries.
Swim Practice
There will be a swim practice on Friday, July 20 at 5:30 pm for members of Charlottesville Tri Club (insurance issues limit it to members, but you can sign up on our web site for just $25 a year).
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Packet Pickup
Packets can be picked up at Blue Ridge Cyclery, 1043 Millmont Street, Charlottesville, VA, the day before the race, Saturday July 21, 2012 from 12:00-5:00 pm and on race day 7/22/2012 at Walnut Creek Park from 6:00 - 7:00 am, and we mean 7:00 am. The first 100 racers picking up at Ragged Mountain will receive a free give-away. For directions and more information to the shop click here.
1) USA Triathlon mandates that ALL athletes must pick up their OWN packet prior to racing. Packets may not be mailed to athletes prior to the race. Packets may not be picked up by anyone other than the competing athlete. Every athlete must have a photo ID and a current USAT annual membership card or proof of a one-day license before they can be given their packet. There will be NO EXCEPTIONS to this. No ID, No Race.
2) Every athlete to bring their membership card. If an athlete forgets their annual membership card, they will be given four options:
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Go back and get their card
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Print a temporary card from www.usatriathlon.org
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Buy a one-day membership
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Renew their annual membership
3) NO REFUNDS OR TRANSFERS WITHIN TWO WEEKS OF THE RACE. Please see rule 3.5a, b of the USAT Competitive Rule Book regarding unregistered athletes and the implications of such actions.
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Lodging Information
Best Western Cavalier Inn
434.296.8111
Holiday Inn - Monticello
434.977.5100
Hampton Inn & Suites
434.923.8600
Boars Head Inn
434.972.2232
KOA Campground
w/in 1 mile of Walnut Creek Park
3825 Red Hill Rd.
800.562.1743
434.926.9881
charlottesvillekoa@yahoo.com
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Policies and Refunds
2012 Refund Policy:
In order to receive a refund, you must fill out the "Refund Form" (link below) and e-mail the form to us (e-mail address on form).
You will receive an e-mail confirmation. If you do not receive an e-mail confirmation - we didn't receive your refund request (for whatever reason). If this is the case - please try again.
Refund Specifics:
50% of the registration fee will be refunded until July 8, 2012 or until the race has filled - WHICHEVER COMES FIRST. There will be no refunds after this date for any reason.
Race registrations are non-transferable between races, individuals or years.
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Overall Results
2012
Results by Category