TRI-TO-WIN Sprint Triathlon

Date

Start: Sunday, June 15, 2008 @ 7:00 AM

Address

South Carroll Swim Club
1900 W. Liberty Road Westminster, MD

Fees

2008 RACE SOLD OUT!
Volunteers needed - great perks, technical shirt, special raffle, etc
Email gsafko@melanomaresource.org to help out!

"TRI-TO-WIN" Sprint Overview

This sixth annual Father's Day sprint triathlon is an excellent event for first-timers and experienced racers to compete in a family friendly, enthusiastic and well-supported event. The 400-meter swim features a great outdoor competition pool, and the 14-mile bike and 5K run showcase the scenic and rolling countryside of southern Carroll County, Maryland.

Foundation Mission

Proceeds benefit the Joanna M. Nicolay Melanoma Foundation.
The JMNMF is the voice of melanoma prevention, detection, care and cure. Melanoma is the most serious and lethal form of skin cancer - one person dies every hour in the U.S from melanoma. The incidence rate in Maryland alone has increased 300% in the past two decades! Be a "Champion" and help us fight melanoma!

Champion Fundraising Personal Websites

Curious about the Champion Fundraising activity? Want an exclusive race Technical Shirt and attend complimentary training clinics conducted by professional and experienced triathletes? Visit the Champion Fundraising Website to see how easy it is to participate:
click here.

CHAMPIONS - Tech Shirt, Clinics & More

"Champions" register for $30 fee with commitment to raise minimum of $50. Earn special awards - an exclusive technical shirt and free triathlon clinic, "Race Day Prep Talk!" on June 1. Fundraising easily done through emails, to friends, family, co-workers and employers, from your own personal race webpage. Earn your choice of a portable Family Sun Shade Canopy or Heart Rate Monitor by raising $500 or more!

Age Groups & "Father's Day" Teams

Age categories for both female/male: 13-15; 16-19; 20-24; 25-29; 30-34; 35-39; 40-44; 45-49; 50+ Team awards to the fastest, combined Father/Daughter and Father/Son pairings - each completing the full race distance.

Race Awards & Prizes

Awards & Special Prizes to each: * Overall Top female and male finishers; *Top three female and male finishers in each age category; and a special prize will be given to each of: * Fastest Father/Daughter and Father/Son pairings. ALL entrants receive a commemorative triathlon RACE SHIRT and GOODIE BAG at packet pickup ("Champion" registrants receive TECHNICAL SHIRT).

Volunteers & Sponsors Are Tremendous & Wanted

Volunteers and sponsors are vital to the "TRI-TO-WIN...the fight against melanoma" Triathlon AND will receive broad recognition for support of this charity event. Sponsorships for this charity race are tax deductible! Volunteers will receive complimentary race shirts, post race food/refreshments and are eligible in post race raffle prizes. Join us in making this a succes! INTERESTED? CONTACT gsafko@melanomaresource.org.

Packet Pick-Up & Directions

In-person pickup at the South Carroll Swim Club only on Saturday, June 14th, 4:00-7:00 p.m. or raceday Sunday, 5:30-6:30 a.m. The club is situated on the north side of Route 26/Liberty Road either 1/2 mile west of Route 94/Woodbine Road or 1 1/2 miles east of Route 27. See map hotlink available at top of this race registration page.

Important Race Check-In & Race Day Details

Race packet pick-up and bike corral check-in on Sat. 4:00-7:00 p.m. is highly encouraged(overnight guard service) or on Sunday for 5:30-6:30am check-in. Racers must be poolside for swim check-in 10 mins. before assigned swim time. Parking in club lot permitted until 6:30 a.m. OR cars CAN NOT be removed until last racer finishes (approx. 11:30 a.m.). Parking PROHIBITED on Liberty Road shoulder where bike and 5K run course is staged. Parking encouraged on parallel Old Liberty Road shoulder.

Timing & Results

A Chip Timing system wll be used for accurate race statistics and results. Race splits will be available for each event and transition times. Preliminary and award results will be posted onsite and final results will be available online within 24 hrs. of race finish.

Food & Beverages

All "TRI-TO-WIN" triathletes are invited to re-energize with post-race refreshments and nourishing treats to celebrate a well-deserved triathlon achievement. Families and friends of racers able to purchase from a variety of tasty offerings to support the South Carroll Swim Team.

Cancellation/Refund Policy

Up until May 16th: Option for either refund of 50% of entry fee or simply charitable donation of full amount to Foundation. After May 16th: NO REFUNDS, but grateful appreciation for support in the "fight against melanoma!"

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