Scarlet & Gray Collegiate Triathlon

Hosted by: The Triathlon Club at The Ohio State University

Time:

7:00 AM (see schedule)

Status:

Open

Date:

Sunday, June 27, 2010

Participant List:

Not Available

Place:

Alum Creek State Park

Course Maps:

Swim Course
Bike Course
Run Course

Location:

Lewis Center, Ohio

Athlete Instructions

Distances:

Sprint Triathlon	International Triathlon
0.5 mi swim	1.5K swim
18.6 mi bike	40K bike
3.1 mi run	10K run

EVENT DESCRIPTION

The Triathlon Club at The Ohio State University plays host to the 4th annual Scarlet & Gray Collegiate Triathlon. Join students from colleges and university from across Ohio and the Midwest for a fun event filled with competition, school bragging rights, school fight songs, and cheers from alumni participating in the adjoining Fat Rabbit Racing International Triathlon.

The Scarlet & Gray Triathlon takes place at Alum Creek State Park. Alum Creek’s large reservoir and gently rolling span of fields and woodlands provides a hub of recreational activity just minutes from Ohio's capital city. Alum Creek State Park contains Ohio's largest inland beach and reservoir is the backdrop for the Fat Rabbit Racing International Triathlon & Duathlon.

Part of each athlete’s entry fee goes to the Triathlon Club at the Ohio State University to help offset the costs of uniforms, travel cost to Collegiate Nationals, and help with equipment and training needs.

COURSE DESCRIPTION

The Triathlon starts at the Alum Creek Beach with an age group dash into the reservoir. Athletes will head out into the reservoir to do a counterclockwise triangular course of 750 meter (for Sprint - 1 lap) or 1500 meters (for International or 2 laps) before returning back to the beach and into transition. Note again... International distance athletes will to complete a 2nd lap.

The Duathlon will begin with an opening out-n-back 2 mile run along the beach of Alum Creek before heading out onto wooded trail to reach the park access trails where they will proceed another mile before returning back to Transition Area (T1) where they will merge with the triathlon participants.

All participants then begin the exciting bike portion ... athletes will head out of Alum Creek State Park, turn RIGHT onto Lewis Center and then turn RIGHT onto Old State to Cheshire and again turn RIGHT. Then cross over the reservoir via the Cheshire Bridge to Africa Rd. Athletes will turn RIGHT and head South on Africa Rd and begin a very fast 5 mile stretch to Lewis Center Rd. At the intersection of Africa Rd and Lewis Center Rd, athletes will turn RIGHT, pass by the Below the Dam area and begin a .25 mile, grade 6 climb back to Alum Creek State Park. NOTE: See the directions below for your laps on the bike course!

Sprint athletes will re-enter the park and head into transition.

International distance athletes will PASS by the Park entrance and complete a 2nd loop. Athletes will re-enter the park after completion of the 2nd lap.

Athletes will then begin the final leg of their Alum Creek experience. Athletes will run along the path that separates the sand from the grass along Alum Creek before heading out onto wooded trail to reach the park access trails. They will continue their run down the hill of access road No. 1 – turn right and head northwest. Athletes will run down the main access road before turning around and returning on the park access road TO LEWIS CENTER RD. Athletes will turn LEFT and staying on the LEFT side will take Lewis Center Rd back to the Main Park entrance. AT the park entrance, athletes will turn LEFT and run on the left side of the road before turning LEFT at the first parking lot. Staying on the left side, athletes will run down the 1st parking lot onto the sidewalk and down to the sidewalk path the separates the grass from the beach. Sprint course athletes will turn RIGHT and head back to the Finish line. International distance athletes will turn LEFT and repeat the course and second time. Athletes will be able to see the finish line at the final 0.3 mile as they begin their final push to the finish line along the Alum Creek reservoir as they complete the Alum Creek Triathlon

EVENT SCHEDULE

Saturday, June 27
Registration/Packet pick-up at Alum Creek	10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Sunday, June 28
Multisport Packet pick-up	5:00 am
Transition Opens	5:30 am
Transition Closes	6:30 am
Event Formation Begins	6:45 am
Triathlon & Duathlon START	7:00 am
Course Closing
Swim Course	8:30 am **
Bike Course	10:30 am
Run Course	11:30 am
Award Ceremony	11:00 am

** Athletes will not be able to start another swim lap after 8:30 am.

TIMES are subject to change to inclement weather

EVENT RULES

Participants must wear assigned number on the front of your shirt or shorts. Your number must be visible to checkpoint recorders at all times. Attach timing chip to your ankle with the provided strap. You will not be scored at the finish line unless your number is visible and your timing chip is attached when you cross the finish.

Bike Helmets are mandatory. No exceptions. IF Bike Helmet and bike numbers have been assigned, they must be secured to equipment. Once the transition closes you will be required to display assigned race number to enter and exit the transition or remove any equipment.

Swim Caps colors and numbers will be assigned and must be worn. You will not be able to start the swim without your swim cap.

Non-participants are not permitted in the transition area for any reason.

Transition closes promptly at stated time. No entrance into transition will be permitted after stated time.

AWARDS

Triathlon & Duathlon
The top three overall finishers by gender and the top three division finishers by gender will receive an award commemorating their experience. Each member of the top three relay teams will receive a commemorative award.

All athletes must be present to receive awards. No awards will be mailed, delivered, or dropped-off. If you must leave the event before receiving your award please make arrangements with a friend or family member to get your award or discuss with finish line management. Participants contacting us after the event to claim award will be referenced to the award policy.

Award Availability – Awards are ordered 10 days prior to the event and based on registration. For the smaller participated race divisions, it is important to sign up as soon as possible to ensure an award is ordered.

DIVISIONS

N/A

ENTRY FEE

Entry Fees below do not reflect $10 one-day license fee for multisport athletes who are NOT members USA Triathlon. We are required to collect these license fees and pass them directly to the appropriate event sanctioning body. ALL non-members are required to pay the one-day license fee.

Reference Technical Shirt and Amenities for technical shirt guarantee and sizing policy.

	By April 1	April 1 - June 28	Race Day
Triathlon - SPRINT	$ 30	$ 45	$ 60
Triathlon – INT’L	$ 40	$ 55	$ 70

You must present active membership card and valid photo I.D. for all events at packet pickup or pay one day Membership fee of $10. Participants who paid their $10 one-day license fee on-line or via mail-in registration MUST fill out license registration form, which will be available at athlete check-in.

REGISTRATION

There are two ways to register for your event:

Register Online:

Pending
Download an entry form and mail-in entry form N/A

POLICIES AND REFUNDS

Transfers – Event transfers within 10 days of event are subject to a $15 transfer fee + the incremental increase in Fee. There are no entry fee refunds for transferring from a longer distance to a shorter distance.

All transfers must be received in writing at register@fatrabbitracing.com

Click here for Athlete Safety and Fat Rabbit Racing event policies.

TECHNICAL SHIRTS AND AMENITIES

Fat Rabbit Racing and Brooks (www.brooksrunning.com) have partnered in 2008 to provide participants with quality technical shirts. No more cotton! Please review the Brooks’ sizing chart to make certain you select the right size during registration. Also, please read the shirt guarantee and sizing policies.

Athletes must be registered 15 days from the event date to be guaranteed an event shirt. Athletes registering within 15 days of the event date will need to sign an event shirt waiting list at athlete check-in and then check back after the race for shirt availability.

Shirt size selected during registration will be the shirt size given you at athlete check-in. If the shirt size selected by you during registration is the incorrect size, you will need to complete a shirt size transfer list at athlete check-in. You will be required to check back after the race for size availability.

LODGING AND ACCOMODATION

Days Inn & Suites 7323 S.R. 36/37	740-362-6159
Holiday Inn Express 7301 S.R. 36/37	740-362-3036
Hampton Inn 7329 S.R. 36/37	740-363-4700

DIRECTIONS

From the Cleveland to host venue - Take Route 71 South Columbus to SR 36/37. Turn RIGHT toward Delaware. Take 36/37 toward Delaware - Stay in Left lane - Turn Left at South Old State Rd (There will be Alum Creek sign). Take Old State Rd approximately 5 miles to Lewis Center Rd (4 way stop) - Turn LEFT toward BEACH. Beach entrance is approximately 1 mile on the Left.

From Toledo to host venue - Take S.R 23 South to Orange Rd- about 7 miles South of Delaware. Turn Left at Orange Rd. Take Orange Rd to Old State Rd - Turn LEFT. Take Old State Rd to Lewis Center Rd. Turn Right. Take Lewis Center Rd approximately 3 miles to BEACH entrance. Turn Left into Beach entrance.

From Cincinnati to host venue - Take Route 71 North to SR 36/37. Turn LEFT toward Delaware. Take 36/37 toward Delaware - Stay in Left lane - Turn Left at South Old State Rd (There will be Alum Creek sign). Take Old State Rd approximately 5 miles to Lewis Center Rd (4 way stop) - Turn LEFT toward BEACH. Beach entrance is approximately 1 mile on the Left.

From Dayton to host venue - Take I-70E toward Columbus to I-270 North via Exit 93B to Cleveland. Take I-270N to SR 23 North. Take SR 23 North about 5 miles to Orange Rd. Turn Right. Take Orange Rd to Old State Rd. Turn Left. Take Old State Rd to Lewis Center Rd. Turn RIGHT. Take Lewis Center Rd about 3 miles to Alum Creek State Park. Turn LEFT into Park.

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