Harvest Moon Long Course Triathlon

The Harvest Moon is a USAT sanctioned event. All participants must be an annual member of USA Triathlon, or purchase a one-day license for $10.00. Please visit www.usatriathlon.org for more information.

Triathlon Distance

1.2 Mile Swim
56 Mile Bike
13.1 Mile Run

Results & Timing

The Harvest Moon Long Course Triathlon will be chip-timed with the AMB ChipX system. All participants will receive a timing chip on the morning of the event during body marking. A photo ID must be presented to receive your chip. Results with splits will be posted throughout the event, and on the race website on the evening of the race.

Triathlon Awards

The top-3 male and female finishers in the Elite division will split a $1,000 cash purse in the amounts of $250, $150, and $100). In addition, we will present awards to the top three finishers in each 5-year age group, as well as male, female and coed relay teams. Elite participants are not eligible for age group awards and vice versa.

Post-Race Food

Following the race, we have arranged a catered meal for all participants. Your race number will serve as your meal ticket for a great end-of-summer meal. Additional tickets for friends and family can be pre-ordered for just $10.00 before September 1st. Additional meal tickets can not be purchased after September 1st.

Volunteering

Volunteers are always appreciated, and the Harvest Moon Triathlon uses over 100 of them!!!. If you are interested in volunteering, please call us at 303-882-8304.

Host Hotel

Information on our 2009 Host Hotel will be posted to the race website in the spring of 2009.

Directions

The race site is the Aurora Reservoir, located a short drive from Denver. Spectators arriving after the 7:30 a.m. start time will be charged a per vehicle entrance fee to the park. This fee will be waived on race day for athletes and spectators who arrive prior to the 7:30 a.m. start.. The most direct route is to take I-70 east from the Denver, and exit onto I-225. Exit I-225 at 6th Avenue and turn left (east). 6th Ave. eventually becomes Gun Club Rd.

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Stay on this road as it continues past Buckley AFB. A short time later you will see signs for Quincy Ave and the Aurora Reservoir. Turn left on Quincy and right into the reservoir. A slightly longer alternate route will allow you to drive a portion of the bike course. From Denver, take I-70 east to Exit 295 (Watkins). Turn right (south) on Watkins Rd. and follow to Quincy. Turn right onto Quincy and you will see the reservoir entrance on your left in approximately 5 miles.

Additional Information

THERE WILL BE NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION or PACKET PICK-UP!!!

Packet Pick-Up & Pre-Race Meetings:
We have done-away with the pre-race meetings and instead cover all important information in our pre-race mailing. Please read your race confirmation packet carefully, as you will be responsible for all information covered in it. If you have any questions that are not answered in the packet, please feel free to contact us by email prior to race day, or come to our Q&A session on race morning.

There are three packet pick-up options.

You can take advantage of our packet pick-up by mail option. You must be registered by August 25th to use this option.

General Packet Pick-Up will take place at our host hotel from 4 p.m until 7:00 p.m. on Friday, September 11th. People will be available at packet pick-up to answer your questions. Late registrations will also be accepted if space is available.

An Early Packet Pick-Up will be held on Thursday September 10th at Fleet Feet in Boulder from 4-7:00 p.m. Late registrations will also be accepted if space is available.

More Information

Click here to view the event organizer's website

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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