Start: Sunday, May 8, 2011 @ 8:30 AM
Prospect Park Willink Entrance Off of Flatbush435 Flatbush Ave. Brooklyn, NY
The bike course uses the 3.5 Mile loop four times. The loop has gradual inclines and declines, substantial curves, and flats. The run segments will go through Brooklyn's only forest and past wonderful waterfalls. It makes use of a section of the 3.5 Mile Loop but also includes sections on paths, through the Nethermead and East Wood Arches, Cleft Ridge Span Tunnel, over the Binnen and Esdale Bridges, and in and around the Long Meadow.
7:00-8:00 a.m. - Last minute registration & check-in 8:15 a.m. - Race instructions 8:30 a.m. Race starts rain or shine
Online Registration will remain open until Saturday at 6:00 PM. If you register online on or after Friday May 7 you need to bring a print out of your online receipt to packet pick-up.
$60 through Jan 30 $65 through March 30 $70 through April 30 $75 through May 5 $80 thereafter Relay Teams Reduce $10 per person
3.1MRun / 14M Bike / 3.1M Run
Technical T-shirt with full color logo for first 100 participants and samples from our sponsors
TBA Sunday May 8: at race site from 7 AM
NO TRANSFERS, NO CREDITS, NO REFUNDS
Male and female age groups: 19 and under, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65+. You must stay for the awards ceremony to receive your award. Awards will not be mailed!
Everybody must bring a valid picture ID for packet pick-up. If you are an annual member of the USAT you must bring your card in addition to your picture ID. As per USAT regulations, annual USAT members who don't have their USAT card will have to pay one-day insurance fee ($10.00).
All team members must be present at packet pick-up. No exceptions can be done.
It is your responsibility to know the rules. We are listing a few below:
You will see at least two "CITYTRI" signs per corner with white arrows indicating the turns. The run is usually measured along the RIGHT shoulder of the road. A participant who gains progress by cutting corners violates the rules and will be subject to a time penalty and/or disqualification. No headsets, radio and/or headphones are allowed. A participant may carry a water bottle on the run portion, provided that such container is not made of glass.
No DRAFTING is allowed! Maintain a distance of seven meter long and two meters wide surrounding each bicycle. All participants must obey traffic laws while on the course unless otherwise directed by a race official. HELMETS must meet the safety standards of the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Helmets must be fastened before you leave the transition area and should not be unfastened until you have dismounted.
A participant must reduce speed when approaching transition area. No cycling is allowed in the transition area. Cycling past the STOP/DISMOUNT signs at the entrance to the transition area will result in a variable time penalty. A participant must return his/her biclycle to an upright position in the properly designated area.Only participants wearing a bib number are allowed in the transition area. Please ask your friend and family members not to enter the transition area.
Volunteers will receive a FREE entry to any of the events in our calendar if they send us an email prior to the race and help us during any of these slots: 1- Pre-Race Day: Anytime for 6 hours 2-Race Day: From 5:00 a.m. until the awards ceremony 3-Race Day: 12 p.m. - 5 pm (clean up) Please email us to info@citytri.com to coordinate. Or take a look a our volunteer link in our website.
Click here to view the event organizer's website
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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