Chequamegon Bay Sprint Triathlon

Swim 750m * Bike 15miles * Run 5k (3.1m)

Race Information

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Description:  Swim in the Chequamegon Bay in the Greatest of the Great Lakes… Lake Superior (wetsuits welcome).
**Due to wind and water temps (61 degrees) we are decreasing the length of the swim to 300 meters instead of 750 meters 

Bicycle 15 miles out and back from Bay View Park through Ashland proper (see course map) and back to the park.

Run 3.1 miles along the waterfront trail to the beautiful oredock and back to the park.

Racers receive a beautiful finisher’s technical shirt,
and swimming cap. 

 Awards given to top 3 overall in both men & women categories. 

Age Class awards to the top 2 in ages from 15 to 85 in 5 year increments.

  Race Date:  July 19th, 2009           Start Time:  8:00am          Location:  Bay View Park, Ashland, Wisconsin

Weather:  Sunny with a mean temp of 78 degrees.

Distance: Swim  **Due to wind and water temps (61 degrees) we are decreasing the length of the swim to 300 meters instead of 750 meters in open water Chequamegon Bay, Lake Superior.

                Bike  15 miles

                Run  5k (3.1 miles)

Age Restriction :  Racers must be 15 years or older.

Amenities:  Racers receive a beautiful finisher’s technical t-shirt, and a swim cap, finish line food—donut holes, fruit,   Powerade, and water.

Registration & Packet Pick up  Friday, July 17 from 5:00pm-8:00pm and Saturday, July 18 9am-8pm at the Ashland Chamber of Commerce Tent at the Festival Grounds, Bayview Park. ***Late registrants will not be guaranteed a shirt on Race Day.

Bike Check-In:  Athletes will check bikes into transition on Sunday, July 19th between the hours of 6:00am—6:45am.

Chip Timing:  Competitors will pick up chips at the transition area on Sunday, July 19th.

Parking:  Parking is available free of charge across the street from Bayview park in the designated parking lot areas.

Race Numbers:  Your packet will contain one bib number.  Everyone must wear swim caps issued at swim check-in NO EXCEPTIONS. Helmet stickers provided

The Course:  Please review the race routes prior to the race.  it is your  responsibility to know the course and to conduct yourself   safely.  PLEASE NOTE:  that the bike and run courses are not closed to traffic.  Be aware of your surroundings and proceed with caution at all driveways, intersections, and turns.  Watch out for uneven pavement and other road hazards. Each person is individually responsible for completing the course.  No assistance allowed.  If you do not complete the swim, bike or run courses, you must notify a race official or race director as   soon as possible.  The Race director may alter the course due to conditions or safety concerns. 

Swim:  The 750 meter swim takes place in the Chequamegon Bay at Bayview Beach.  No fins, paddles or flotation devices are allowed.  Wetsuits are permitted and recommended.  If you need assistance during the swim, raise an arm overhead and   call  or seek assistance.  The swim course will be properly monitored with lifeguards and support personnel.  Race officials reserve the right to pull any swimmer from the water that they feel is jeopardizing their safety or the safety of others.  The water temperature will be posted at the start.  For accountability and timing purposes your swim cap MUST be worn!!   

Bike:  Bicycle Portion of the Triathlon
After transition go west on highway 2, turn left (south) on 14th Ave (Pizza Pub) and right on Main Street – Travel west on Main Street and turn left on Stuntz Ave. Stuntz Ave turn left on 7th Ave. past Penn baseball park to 11th Street and turn right. Stay on 11th Street until Ellis Ave (highway 13). Turn Left (South) on Highway 13 to Binsfield take a right stay on Binsfield to Beaser. Take a left on Beaser (south) to Hegstrom Road take a right (west) on Hegstrom to Sanborn Ave. Take a right on Sanborn (north) to Main Street and take a right (east) on main street 14th Ave. E. and take a left (north) to Highway 2 and take a right (east) on highway 2 until Bayview Park and turn left into Bayview park to transition area.
Transition areas are in the same place for bicycle and run.   Bib numbers must be attached to shirt. Bike Helmets are required.  Obey all traffic laws.  Riding is not permitted in the transition area. No drafting allowed; race marshalls will be on the course. 

Transition:  No bikes will be allowed out of the transition area after 9:30am ABSOLUTELY NO GLASS. 

Run:  The run is a 3.1mile out and back course that runs along beautiful Chequamegon Bay. 

Water Stations:  Water & Powerade will be available at or around the 5 mile, 10 mile and the finishline.

General:  All race officials and volunteers will wear orange vests identifying them.  Please follow the instructions of all race officials.  these people are there for your safety.  The race directors reserve the right to change  or cancel the race if required by adverse conditions.  The post-race party and awards presentation will be located at the at the festival area.  Please remove your belongings from the transition area as soon as possible as security will be lifted from the transition area approximately 30 minutes after the last finisher.