<b>Akron Women's Only Triathlon</b>

 

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Address

Portage Lakes State Park
5031 Manchester Rd.

Fees

Prices go up August 27th!

Registration Closing Date

Thursday, September 03, 2009 @ 11:59 PM

Brief Description

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Additional Information

Akron Women’s ONLY Triathlon Brief Description This race is for WOMEN ONLY. Men need not apply. A perfect venue for those ladies wanting to take on their first triathlon in a very non-competitive environment. Description The triathlon starts off with a 250 yard swim along the beach in chest deep water, followed by a 7 mile bike on a two lap closed to traffic course within the park and finishing with a 2 mile two lap run next to the main staging area. Awards and Divisions The top three overall ladies will receive special awards. In addition, the top three in all age groups (15-19, 20-24…75+), Athena, Mountain Bike, and all relay teams divisions will receive awards. Race Packet All participants will receive a custom technical race t-shirt, HFP water bottle, sponsor goodie bag, and post race food and beverages. Registration & Packet Pickup Saturday from 6:00am - 8:45am at the park beach area. Race starts at 9:00am. Directions From Columbus: Travel I-71 North to I-76 East. I-76 will merge with SR 224. Take SR 224 East to the Manchester Road Exit/SR 93. Take SR 93 South (follow park signs) approx. 5 miles to the park entrance. From Cleveland: Travel I-77 South to I-76 west to SR 224 East. Take SR 224 to the Manchester Road Exit/SR 93. Take SR 93 South (follow park signs) approx. 5 miles to the park entrance. Lodging Hampton Inn South 3235 South Arlington Rd Akron, OH 330-644-6579 Knights Inn Akron 3237 South Arlington Rd Akron, OH 330-644-1204 Comfort Inn 2873 South Arlington Rd Akron, OH 330-645-1101 or 330-645-1100 Lakeside Motel 3529 Manchester Rd Akron, OH 330-644-9666

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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.