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Covington, Virginia
Do you like to run, road bike, and paddle? Perfect! Join me at the Alleghany Highlands Triathalon!
This is my first-ever triathalon; I am not an expert trainer, and I am more excited about doing my three favorite sports than winning first place. The main purpose of this trip (for me) is to carpool and camp together, and to HAVE FUN. If I find that the people who sign up want to set up group training schedules in preparation for the race, we can arrange that too.
WHAT: 1st Annual Recreational Alleghany Highlands Triathlon, Saturday May 16th, 2009 (Pre-registration deadline May, 2, 2009)
THE COURSE: Run 5.2 miles, Paddle 6 flat-river miles, Bike 9.5 miles- More details in race packet (A course map can be downloaded at http://magicinthemountains.org/triathalon.htm)
PRIZES: 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place Overall. 1st in each category (1st, 2nd, 3rd in Advantage* Category)
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
Fri. 5/15/09:
3:30 PM- Meet and depart for Covington (there will probably be a later car going for those who work)
6PM-Pasta Dinner- The Company Store & Iron Company Restaurant additional tickets $9.00 ea.
Race Packet Pick-up & Late Registration-All entrants must sign a waiver of liability.
Sat. 5/16/09:
8-10 AM drop off of boats at YMCA & bikes at Clifton Forge Swinging Bridge
10:00-10:30 Last minute Registration
10:30-10:45AM- Mandatory Pre-race meeting
11:00 AM – Race Start! – Belly Up Restaurant, Valley Ridge Rd., Covington
5 PM – Awards Ceremony & Post Race Party!
7 PM – Head back to Charlottesville
Rules:
Rule #1- HAVE FUN!
Rule #2. Lifejackets required in boats. Entrants are responsible for boat/bike transportation.
Rule #3. No more than 2 individuals to a boat.
Rule #4. Teams may consist of no more than 4 people.
Rule #5. Entrants under age 13 must be accompanied by an adult.
Rule #6. Bikers must wear helmets.
*Advantage category is limited to physically or mentally challenged. Entrants must be able to complete course with minimal supervision. (not provided by staff)
http://magicinthemountains.org/triathalon.htm