Chisago Lakes Half Iron & Sprint Triathlon and Kid's Triathlon

Date

Start: Sunday, July 24, 2011 @ 7:00 AM

Additional Date Information

7:00AM

Address

Paradise Park, Chisago City, Minnesota
11031 Stinson Avenue Chisago, MN

Fees

Sprint $55; Sprint Relay $35/ea.; Half $110; Half Relay $55/ea. Kid's $15; to July 23

Registration Closing Date

Saturday, July 23, 2011 @ 1:59 PM PST

Brief Description

Sweden is closer than you think! The 6th Annual Triathlon will again feature the friendly Swedish communities of the Chisago Lakes Area. Paradise Park offers an eagle eye’s view of the swim course. The Swedish influence abounds throughout the event as you finish under the Swedish Flag. The swim is at beautiful Paradise Park on Chisago Lake. The bike heads along scenic Chisago County roads. Enjoy friendly neighborhoods as you run through Chisago and its surrounding cities.

Minnesota State Championship Series

The Chisago Lakes Half Iron is the 2011 Minnesota State Championship Series Long Distance Triathlon Championship. For more information CLICK HERE

USAT Certified Event

All participants must have have an annual USAT membership or purchase a one-day license for $10. The results will be scored and posted in the annual national rankings.

Registration Fees Increase On-Day

On-Day: Sprint $70; Sprint Relay $40/ea.; Half $125; Half Relay $65/ea. Kid's $20

Kid's Triathlon

Kid's Registration: Saturday, July 23 from 7:30-9a.m. at Paradise Park. Event Start: 9:00 a.m.

Each age group has very achievable distances. The swim course is parallel to the shore and never over waist deep. Swim caps are OPTIONAL. Helmets are MANDATORY.

All kids receive a t-shirt, goody bag, finishers' medal, food and fun after their event! Awards to the top 3 male and female winners for each age 3 - 12.

Health Expo, Registration & Packet Pick-Up

Location: Paradise Park Friday, July 22 from 4 pm to 8 pm and Saturday, July 23 from 11 am to 5 pm. Clinic & Course Talk Schedule will be posted on midwestsportsevents.com three weeks before the event. Registration will also be available the morning of the race at Paradise Park from 4:45 - 6:40 a.m.

RACE MORNING DETAILS

STINSON AVENUE SHUTS DOWN AFTER 6:10 am. PARKING AVAILABLE ON STREETS AROUND PARK. PARKING FOR HALF IRON ONLY ACROSS FROM PARADISE PARK AT CHUCKIE LINDQUIST PARK.

Distances

Half: 1.2 mile swim, 56 mile bike, 13.1 mile run Sprint: 1/4 mile swim, 22 mile bike, 3.1 mile run

Swim Course

The swim is at Paradise Park on Chisago Lake. Plenty of buoys on the course and available to use as resting points. Large and colorful balloon arch at the swim finish. Wetsuits may be worn. Swim caps are MANDATORY and will be provided by Midwest Sports Events.

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Bike Course

The bike route heads west out of Paradise Park traveling north on Hwy 30 and then on quiet Chisago County roads. There are a few rolling hills, but is mainly a flat course. Mile markers are every 5 miles.

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Run Course

Enjoy friendly neighborhoods who come out to support the event with water, Hammer Gel, sprinklers, music and much more! Every mile will be marked.

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Awards

Over $5000 to the top 5 overall male and female winners in the Half Ironman! Unique Swedish Glass awards to the top female and male and age group winners in both distances in 5 year age categories 14 and under to 95 plus. Awards to the top 3 relay teams and Athena & Clydesdale. Participation Medals to all individuals who complete the Half Ironman!

Midwest Sports Events Amenities

All participants receive a dri wick shirt, goody bag, swim cap, chip timing and plenty of entertainment! Finishers' medals for the Half Iron. Post event buffet complete with Swedish pancakes and ice cream!

Hotel Lodging

Americinn North Branch is offering a special rate for athletes. Call 1-651-674-3267 to reserve your room!

Camp Ojiketa is overlooking Green Lake and has a variety of options from camping to cabins (sleeps up to 14 people). For details: ci.chisago.mn.us or call 651-257-4162.

FREE Training Rides

Forest Lake Cycle & Skate is offering free training rides June 11, 25 & July 9 starting at Paradise Park in Chisago City at 8:00 SHARP! Both long and short courses will be ridden. Both rides will be SAGGED. Maps will be provided with mileage to turns. Riders responsible to make the proper turns as the corners will not have volunteers.

Midwest Sports Events Refund Policy

There will be NO REFUNDS issued for ANY reason. There are absolutely NO EXCEPTIONS to this policy.

TRANSFER FROM 2011 TO 2012 EVENT There will be NO TRANSFERS from this year's event to future year events.

RACE FEE TRANSFER There will be NO TRANSFER OF FEES from one race to another.

Additional Information

For lodging go to: chisagolakeschamber.com.

Sanctioning

USA Triathlon is the national governing body for the sports of triathlon, duathlon, winter triathlon and aquathlon in the United States. Participation in a USAT sanctioned event means the event director has the proper permits in place, liability and athlete excess medical insurance coverage and the event plan has met the standard of organization required. USA Triathlon provides rules, guidance and governance to set the standard for safe and fair multi-sport races. For more information on USA Triathlon and fueling the multi-sport lifestyle, visit our website at http://www.usatriathlon.org.

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