Alpha Delta Pi-athlon: A Unique Triathlon Challenge

Date

Start: Sunday, April 18, 2010 @ 8:00 AM

Address

MTSU campus/ Murfreesboro, TN
1301 E. Main St. Murfreesboro, TN

Fees

$40 early bird until April 9th/ $50 day of; $60 for team entries until April 9th/ $75 day of; student discount-$30 until April 9th/ $40 day of

Brief Description

Join the Alpha Delta Pi chapter at MTSU for a unique triathlon challenge! This is an event unlike any other in the area and is a smaller version of a triathlon. It includes a 300 meter swim, a 10 mile bike ride, and a 5K run (3.14 mile "Pi run" to be exact!). This event is perfect for seasoned athletes who want to train for an upcoming triathlon OR for people who have never done one and want the personal challenge of completing their first triathlon. Beginners encouraged!

Online Reg. Closes

April 9, 2010

Student Discount Price

If you are a student you may register under the Student Discount Price of $30. You MUST be a college student with a valid ID. Your University ID must be presented the day of the race or you will be charged the full amount. The day of price for students will be $40 so make sure to register before the Early Bird cut off!

Tranistion Area & Bike Racks

We took feedback from last year's participants and have improved the transition area. This year there will only be ONE transition area and better racks to hold competitive bikes.

Swim Details

The swim is 300 meters, which consists of 12 lanes in the MTSU indoor pool. Participants will be marked with their race number on their arm. It will be a “snake swim” with participants starting at different times. The first participant will enter the water promptly at 8:00 am with the next participant following 10 seconds later and will continue with 10 seconds between each start. Participants need to provide their own swim caps, if desired. Lanes are wide enough to pass.

Bike Details

The bike ride is approximately 10 miles long, with the ride beginning and ending on MTSU’s campus. Bib numbers must be worn at all times during the bike course. Bike helmets must be worn at all times when on mounting, dismounting, and riding the bike. Participants must provide their own helmet and required. There will be police support in place for two hours. After that participants can finish the race, but must do so at their own risk and realize they no longer have race support.

Run Details

The run will be 3.14 miles. All of the race will take place on MTSU’s campus. Participants will drop off their bikes in the transition area and then proceed to the running course. Runners will head down Blue Raider Drive towards Old Main Circle and complete the campus course. They will end up back where they started at the Rec Center. Bib numbers must be worn at all times of the run.

Awards & Prizes

Awards will be given to the top male and female finishers in the individual division AND the top finishers in the team division. There will also be additional categories and prizes given. Door prizes will also be given and all participants are eligible.

T-Shirts

T-shirts will be guaranteed to all pre-registered participants. Shirts will be first come, first serve to those who sign up the day of.

Timing

All timing will be done by the Murfreesboro PACERS. To check official results log onto their website approximately a week after the race at www.murfreesboropacers.com.

Directions

Directions to MTSU's campus can be found at http://www.mtsu.edu/maps.shtml .

Tips & Other Websites

For those first time mini triathletes, check out http://www.triathanewbie.com/ for helpful tips! Also visit www.mtsu.edu/adpi

RULES & REGULATIONS OF RACE:

You must have your helmet on and strapped before mounting your bike. You must have your race number pinned on and visible. Do not follow the biker in front of you too closely. Be at least 2 bike lengths behind them. It’s dangerous and a position violation, called drafting. Ride your bike as far to the right side of the lane as possible. Pass only on the left. Violation of this rule is blocking. Let the faster riders going for the age group awards go through.

Additional Rules & Regs

Additional Rules & Regulations which COULD result in disqualification can be found at: www.mtsu.edu/adpi

Additional Information

This is the 2nd annual Alpha Delta Pi-athlon! And you won't want to miss out on this improved race. It is specifically catered to beginners who want to brag that they have completed their first triathlon. Early registration is now open and ends Friday, April 9th at 11:59 p.m. All registration is on-line at www.active.com , keyword Pi-athlon. If you think doing all 3 events will be too much of a challenge, we invite you to enter under our team division. It is a flat fee of $60 oniline or $75 the day of. Teams of comprised of 3 people (one person for each event) and must enter under a team name. The teams may be comprised of both male and female participants. Day of registration begins at 6:30 a.m. on April 18th. The indoor swim is easier for beginners. Both the biking and running courses are flat and fast and excellent for 1st time triathletes or those wanting to improve their time. Proceeds to benefit the Ronald McDonald House and Alpha Delta Pi's Scholarship program.

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