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32nd Annual Longmont Triathlon Sunday, June 3, 2012 Longest Running Triathlon in Colorado: 5K Run Download: Download: Alphabetical Heat List
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(last updated 2/1/2012)
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Longmont Triathlon Race Course Information: |
Longmont Recreation Services offers a wide variety of on-going and clinic-based programs designed to help both the first time and experienced triathlete prepare for the summer triathlon season. See our Fitness/Wellness page for more information regarding: Indoor Biking Classes and Triathlon Series work-outs: and Core at Centennial Pool (303) 651-8406. |
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Longmont Triathlon Race Course Information:
This is a pool swim. There will be volunteers counting your laps, but ultimately you are responsible for counting your own laps.
The 1st swim heat goes off at 6:45am. The swim has been seeded to go from slowest swimmers to fastest swimmers.
All start times are approximate, and are based on estimated swim times. Since predictions can be off, start times may stray from the posted start times. The first heat swimmers must be in the pool area and ready to go by 6:25am for their 6:45 start. All subsequent swimmers should be in the pool area 30 minutes prior to their scheduled start time. Swimmers will line up along the pool in bib number order as directed by pool coordinators. Bib numbers have been assigned to match your start order.
The first heat swimmers will receive their timing chips and will be brought to their lanes. Timing chips are on a comfortable Velcro & neoprene strap, and must be securely fastened to the left ankle. They may feel a little loose once you get in the water – this is normal – they will tighten back up once you get out of the pool.
Timing chips are handed out just before your swim start because this is an open transition area, and we would rather not have participants walking across active timing mats prior to their swim start times.There will be a designated area for spectators to allow for a smooth exit for all swimmers. Please make sure your fans watch from the designated area.
All heats are seeded according to predicted swim time, so you will be swimming with participants of similar ability. All lanes will start with up to five swimmers. If only four swimmers in a lane are present, the next swimmer in bib number order will fill that slot.
You must be present for your scheduled swim start. We cannot guarantee that you will be allowed to start if you miss your designated swim start. Remember – swim start times are approximate. Please be in the pool area 30 minutes prior to your scheduled swim start time.
There will be up to 5 swimmers per lane. Each swimmer in a lane will select a different color swim cap to help the lap counters keep track of their laps. Swimmers will be individually started on each lane at approximately 5 second intervals. The swim will be a circle swim, with swimmers going up the right side of the lane, and returning on the other side of the lane. Passing should be done at either end of the lane. Just tap the foot of the person ahead of you to let them know you would like to pass at the end of the lane.
The lap counter will let you know when you are starting your final lap.
Once the first heat swimmers are all swimming, the next groups of swimmers will receive their timing chips and will be brought to their lanes. Once a lane is completely empty, the next five swimmers will enter that lane and a timer will give final instructions and start the swimmers. This process will continue until all swimmers have entered the water.
Transition Area:
We have an open transition area. What this means is that you will not need to have your bike racked before the race begins, but can rack it prior to your start. What this also means, is you will need to be courteous to the racers in progress. Please do this by:
Timing and Chips
There will be 5 split times. Timing chips will be picked-up at Centennial Pool on the day of the race.
Body Marking and Race Number
Body marking will be done at the Packet Pick up tent on race day. Your race number must be worn on the front of your body during the entire run portion of the event.
Triathlon Teams
Triathlon teams may consist of two or three athletes. Awards will be given to the Overall Team and top two finishing teams in two categories.
Teams should use the same registration form. All team members need to sign the waiver, so make sure all persons have signed the waiver before sending it in. The person paying should be the primary person filling out the name, address, phone, etc., information on the registration form. List the names of the swimmer, biker and runner in the spaces provided on the form. The runner on the team wears the race number on the front of your body during the entire run portion of the event. Teams will "tag" each other by passing along the timing chip.
Wheelchair Division
Please specify on the registration form if you would like to compete in the wheelchair division. There will be awards for the top 2.
Awards will be given out to the top three finishers in each of the age categories, as well as the overall male and female racers.
Age groups: Under 20, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65 and over.
A Brief History of the Longmont Triathlon
In 1981, the first Longmont Triathlon started with 56 participants. The event was held as 3 separate events. The run was a 10K that started at 9am, the 25 mile bike race started at noon and the 1000 meter swim began at 3pm - truly an all day event! There were no transition times, but the times for all 3 individual events were added together to determine the winner. Overall winners that year were Patti McNitt and Dennis Wilson, both in the 20-29 age category. The cost for the race, which included a 50/50 t-shirt and refreshments, was $12. The oldest age group offered was 40 and over. This format continued for one more year with the bike changing from 25 miles to 19 in the second year. In subsequent years, the race was combined so all events were consecutive. In addition, the course has seen numerous changes most dictated by road construction and the growth of Longmont on the East side of town. The Longmont Triathlon is becoming a historic event in Longmont and we are looking forward to our 31st year in 2011!
Thanks for all of you who have participated over the years and thanks to all of our sponsors who contribute so much.
We'll see you on race morning!!!
Noodles and Company 1087 S Hover St, Longmont |
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Chrisman State Farm www.davechrisman.com 303-776-1215 |
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For additional information contact Centennial Pool Staff at (303) 651-8406
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Last updated 2/1/2012 by S. Dabney (303) 774-4827
