Spring Sprint Triathlon, Mini Sprint Triathlon Just starting out? Doing your first triathlon? Well the Mini is for you. With a 200 yard swim, a 6 mile bike and 1.5 mile run this race is perfect for the novice or first time triathlete. It's also a good race for kid's looking for a challenge.
Only first place awards will be given out in each age group and sorry no relays for this event. The Super Sprint is limited to 250 participants.
Duathlon
1 mile run, 9 mile bike, 3 mile run
The Swim
For the Sprint Triathlon and the Mini Sprint there will be multiple wave starts that will be set 5-10 minutes apart. The wave start times that will be posted are APPROXIMATE times. Wave starts may be early or delayed. Please make sure to be at the swim start at least 20 minutes prior to your approximate wave start time. The water temperature will be approximately 64 degrees. Wetsuits are recommended.
The Course
The races start and finish at South Shores Park located on the south side of Mission Bay, just east of Sea World. The swim is in a protected cove at South Shores Park Triathletes start and finish at the boat launch ramp completing a 1/4 mile U-shaped course. Duathletes complete an out-and-back 1 mile run within the park. All athletes bike around Fiesta Island on a double loop, at 9 mile course. The final 2 loop 3 mile run will be on walkways and an off-road dirt trail.
2011 Race Features
The 2011 race features chip timing and a post-race party with refreshments, beer garden, live entertainment and an awards ceremony. NEW FOR 2011: ALL PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE A TECHNICAL T-SHIRT AND "VIRTUAL GOODIE BAG". Awards to the top 3 finishers in each category for the Sprint and Duathlon. Awards to the 1st place finisher in each category for the Mini Sprint. Points for the San Diego Triathlon Series to the top 10 individual finishers in each category.
Mandatory Pre-Race Check-In
All athletes must attend the pre-race check-in to pick up their own race materials. Athletes will sign the waiver and pick up their timing chip, race numbers, swim cap, and t-shirt. We do not allow friends or family members to pick up athlete's materials. ID's are mandatory at the expo.
Check in is at South Shores Park in Mission Bay on Saturday, April 30, 2011 from 10:00am to 3:00pm. If you are unable to attend, choose the mail back option, personal best option or VIP check in.
Entry Fees
Mini Sprint
Jan. 1-Feb 15 $65
Feb 16- Sell Out $75
Race Weekend $85
Sprint & Duathlon Individuals
Jan. 1 - Feb 15 $75
Feb 16 - Sell Out $85
Race Weekend $95
Relays
Jan 1 - Feb 15 $100
Feb 16 - Sell Out $100
Race Weekend $110
Personal Best Option
Your tax deductible $50 fee includes a breakfast buffet and commemorative T-shirt, in addition to the VIP Option package which includes reserved bike racks in transition area, supporter bib, swim cap, water bottle and timing chip.
Mail Back Option
For $15 we will mail you your race numbers (bib, bike, and helmet numbers) swim-cap, and waiver, to be signed and mailed back to us. YOUR TIMING CHIP AND T-SHIRT WILL NOT BE MAILED OUT TO YOU. You will need to pick up your timing chip at the VIP booth on race morning and your t-shirt at the finish line. Packages typically arrive 5 days prior to the race. This option is available until April 14, 2010.
VIP Registration
Be a VIP, for a fee of $30, your race numbers, swim cap and t-shirt will be ready for your pick-up on race morning. All you will need to do is check-in on race morning at the VIP check-in area, where you will sign a waiver and pick up your race materials then go to your reserved bike rack in the transition area and get ready to race!
Late Check-In
Those who do not check-in on Saturday, and did not chose VIP check-in or the mail back option, must pay a $10 late check-in fee on race day.
Refund and Transfer Policy
Partial refunds and transfers are available. Cancel by Feb 15 and receive a refund, minus a $10 cancellation fee. Cancel from Feb 16th to April 15 and receive a refund, minus a $25 cancellation fee. Once the race sells out, refunds will not be offered. You may transfer your entry to the 2012 event or to another person up until April 15th.
Transfer Information
To transfer your entry to the 2012 event or to another person, you must download a San Diego Triathlon Series Transfer Form at www.kozenterprises.com. Transfer from must be received or postmarked by the April 15th deadline. There is a $20 transfer fee for all transfers.
Only first place awards will be given out in each age group and sorry no relays for this event. The Super Sprint is limited to 250 participants.
Duathlon
1 mile run, 9 mile bike, 3 mile run
The Swim
For the Sprint Triathlon and the Mini Sprint there will be multiple wave starts that will be set 5-10 minutes apart. The wave start times that will be posted are APPROXIMATE times. Wave starts may be early or delayed. Please make sure to be at the swim start at least 20 minutes prior to your approximate wave start time. The water temperature will be approximately 64 degrees. Wetsuits are recommended.
The Course
The races start and finish at South Shores Park located on the south side of Mission Bay, just east of Sea World. The swim is in a protected cove at South Shores Park Triathletes start and finish at the boat launch ramp completing a 1/4 mile U-shaped course. Duathletes complete an out-and-back 1 mile run within the park. All athletes bike around Fiesta Island on a double loop, at 9 mile course. The final 2 loop 3 mile run will be on walkways and an off-road dirt trail.
2011 Race Features
The 2011 race features chip timing and a post-race party with refreshments, beer garden, live entertainment and an awards ceremony. NEW FOR 2011: ALL PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE A TECHNICAL T-SHIRT AND "VIRTUAL GOODIE BAG". Awards to the top 3 finishers in each category for the Sprint and Duathlon. Awards to the 1st place finisher in each category for the Mini Sprint. Points for the San Diego Triathlon Series to the top 10 individual finishers in each category.
Mandatory Pre-Race Check-In
All athletes must attend the pre-race check-in to pick up their own race materials. Athletes will sign the waiver and pick up their timing chip, race numbers, swim cap, and t-shirt. We do not allow friends or family members to pick up athlete's materials. ID's are mandatory at the expo.
Check in is at South Shores Park in Mission Bay on Saturday, April 30, 2011 from 10:00am to 3:00pm. If you are unable to attend, choose the mail back option, personal best option or VIP check in.
Entry Fees
Mini Sprint
Jan. 1-Feb 15 $65
Feb 16- Sell Out $75
Race Weekend $85
Sprint & Duathlon Individuals
Jan. 1 - Feb 15 $75
Feb 16 - Sell Out $85
Race Weekend $95
Relays
Jan 1 - Feb 15 $100
Feb 16 - Sell Out $100
Race Weekend $110
Personal Best Option
Your tax deductible $50 fee includes a breakfast buffet and commemorative T-shirt, in addition to the VIP Option package which includes reserved bike racks in transition area, supporter bib, swim cap, water bottle and timing chip.
Mail Back Option
For $15 we will mail you your race numbers (bib, bike, and helmet numbers) swim-cap, and waiver, to be signed and mailed back to us. YOUR TIMING CHIP AND T-SHIRT WILL NOT BE MAILED OUT TO YOU. You will need to pick up your timing chip at the VIP booth on race morning and your t-shirt at the finish line. Packages typically arrive 5 days prior to the race. This option is available until April 14, 2010.
VIP Registration
Be a VIP, for a fee of $30, your race numbers, swim cap and t-shirt will be ready for your pick-up on race morning. All you will need to do is check-in on race morning at the VIP check-in area, where you will sign a waiver and pick up your race materials then go to your reserved bike rack in the transition area and get ready to race!
Late Check-In
Those who do not check-in on Saturday, and did not chose VIP check-in or the mail back option, must pay a $10 late check-in fee on race day.
Refund and Transfer Policy
Partial refunds and transfers are available. Cancel by Feb 15 and receive a refund, minus a $10 cancellation fee. Cancel from Feb 16th to April 15 and receive a refund, minus a $25 cancellation fee. Once the race sells out, refunds will not be offered. You may transfer your entry to the 2012 event or to another person up until April 15th.
Transfer Information
To transfer your entry to the 2012 event or to another person, you must download a San Diego Triathlon Series Transfer Form at www.kozenterprises.com. Transfer from must be received or postmarked by the April 15th deadline. There is a $20 transfer fee for all transfers.