Description
The Alameda waterfront features panoramic views of the bay and a flat, fast bike and run course. Keeping the distances short make the Mermaid an ideal event for the first time triathlete, as well as provides a fun, fast race for the seasoned veteran.
Participants Receive:
•Stylish Participant Shirt
•Custom Finisher Pendant
•Lifeguarded swim
•Post Race Food
•Finisher Awards
**********NEW FOR 2013**********
Take part in our Mermaid Fitness Expo on Saturday, June 8th. Pickup your race packet, rack your bike, practice the swim, attend the race briefing, and take part in our Mermaid vs. Merman 5k Fun Run. The perfect chance for Mermaids and Mermen to run together!
FOUR WAYS TO PICK UP YOUR RACE PACKET (THURS, FRI, SAT & SUN)
Thursday, June 6th at Sports Basement Sunnyvale
4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Athletes must bring a photo ID in order to pick up race packet
Friday, June 7th at Sports Basement Walnut Creek
4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Athletes must bring a photo ID in order to pick up race packet
Saturday, June 8th at the Mermaid Fitness Expo (Harbor Bay Ferry Terminal)
2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Athletes must bring a photo ID in order to pick up race packet
Sunday, June 9th at Race Expo (Harbor Bay Ferry Terminal)
6:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m.
Athletes must bring a photo ID in order to pick up race packet
SATURDAY, JUNE 8TH - MERMAID FITNESS EXPO AND 5K FUN RUN
2:00 pm - Expo and Packet Pickup Open
2:00 pm - Transition Open to Rack Pre-Rack
3:00 pm - Practice Swim on the Course
4:00 pm - Race Briefing
5:00 pm - Mermaid vs. Merman 5k Fun Run
7:00 pm - Packet Pickup & Transistion Close
8:00 pm - Expo Closes
SUNDAY, JUNE 9TH - TRIATHLON & DUATHLON
Triathlon: .25mile (400m) Swim, 12mile Bike, 2.5mile Run
Duathlon: 1.5mile Run, 12mile Bike, 2.5mile Run
Event schedule and times
TENTATIVE START WAVES
7:30 a.m. Wave #1 - Duathlon [40 & Over]
7:32 a.m. Wave #2 - Duathlon [39 & Under]
7:35 a.m. Wave #3 - Tri Family & Friends
7:55 a.m. Wave #4 - Tri 40 & Over
8:05 a.m. Wave #5 - Tri 30 to 39
8:15 a.m. Wave #6 - Tri 29 & Under, Athena, Relay
10:00 a.m. mini mermaid girls dash
Saturday, Family 5k Fun Run
5:00 p.m. - Start
