Description
The Las Palomas Triathlon at Rocky Point has been the most popular triathlon in the desert Southwest for years! This Olympic and Sprint Distance Triathlon, Olympic Relay, Sprint Relay, 10K and 5K is perfect for a fun family vacation or for friends to stay at the beautiful Las Palomas Resort!
RACE DETAILS AND FEATURES
-Gender specific technical tee
-Chip Timed
-Awards 3 Deep Overall (Triathlons, 5k & 10k)
-Awards 3 Deep for age categories (Triathlons only)
-Relays(Olympic Triathlon only)
-Fully stocked aid stations with water and sport drinks
-FREE Post race beer garden for athletes!
-FREE Quesadillas, Beans, Rice, Chips, and Salsa for athletes
-Live band and DJ entertainment Beach / Pool Fiesta from 1:30 PM to 7:30 PM
-FREE mimosa gourmet buffet Mexican breakfast on Sunday at Las Palomas' Citron Restaurant (one per individual entry, three for relay team)
The first swim wave will start promptly at 10:00a.m. Saturday morning, April 27th. Awards ceremony will begin later in the evening around 4:00 p.m. You must be there to claim your award!!! This event will be timed.
COURSES:
Olympic Course - 1000 meter swim, 26 mile bike, 6.2 mile run.
Super Sprint Course - 500 meter swim, 9.4 mile bike, 3.1 mile run.
5k / 10k Course - we will use the same course as the tris, along the golf course!
Event schedule and times
Fri April 26, 2013
2:00pm: 8:00pm: Registration, Expo, and Packet Pickup at Las Palomas Resort
6:00pm: Optional athlete meeting at Las Palomas Resort
Sat April 27, 2013 - RACE DAY
Start time dependent on tides and subject to change
5k & 10k will start approximately 30 minutes after the triathlon
1:30 PM (Approx) Award Ceremony
1:00 PM -7:30PM Beach Pool Fiesta
Sun April 28, 2013
8:00AM 1:00 PM - Mimosa Breakfast (Citron)
