Sprint Triathlon

August 11th, 2012 - Monroe, WA – 7:45 AM

This is the 2nd annual USAT Sanctioned race at Lake Tye Park in Monroe. This race is sure to be a great one for the beginner to the elite. This just may be the flattest and fastest course in the Pacific Northwest.

This is a great spectator course.

Awards for the top 3 in each age group.  

Distances:  1/4 mile swim      14 mile bike          3.1 mile run

Individual Entry Fees

$70.00 until July 27thUSAT Sanctioned Triathlon Event
$80.00 July 28th – August 10th

Relay Entry Fees

$90.00 Two person relay until July 27th
$100.00 Two person relay July 28th – August 10th
$100.00 Three person relay until July 27th
$110.00 Three person relay July 28th - August 10th

$10.00 additional fee for non-USAT members.

Online Registration will close on August 10th, 2012 at noon.  No race day registration. 

PANCAKE BREAKFAST:Local fireman representing Ryans Solution will be on hand to provide a yummy pancake breakfast for a $5 donation to their charity.

Course:

  • Swim: The swim starts from the sandy beach of Lake Tye.  There will be 6 waves starting 3 minutes apart.  The swimmers will head North for approx. 200 yards, make a left turn around the buoys before heading back to shore.  This is a counter-clockwise loop of approximately 1/4 mile.

see course

  • Bike: The bike course exits the park and heads South on Fryelands Blvd for less than a mile.  The course then turns right heading West on Old Snohomish Monroe Road.  The bikes will then turn left onto Tresti Road continuing onto 115th where they will turn around and head back the way they came for an out and back course.  The 14 mile bike course if fairly flat and fast .
    see course  
  • Run: The runners head out of the park and around Lake Tye counter-clockwise for the first portion of the run.  Upon returning past the transition area, the runners then continue south on the path behind the school, exiting onto the paved trail.  The runners continue south on the trail to the turn around before heading back to the finish line for a 3.1 mile run (5k).
    see course

Packet pick up:  
 

Friday,  August 10th from 4-8 PM

Saturday,  August 11th  beginning at 5:30AM
(pre-race)

*Early in the week prior to the event, you will receive a confirmation email with day of race information.  Pre-packet pick up is at Lake Tye Park gazebo.  You are strongly encouraged to pick up on Friday night August 10, from 4:00 – 8:00 PM.  Packet pick-up, day of race, will open at 5:30 AM and close at 6:30.

Directions:

City of Monroe’s Lake Tye Fairfield Park
15532 Fryelands Blvd SE, Monroe, WA 98272

Additional Information:

Start Time:  7:45 AM

Finish Time: You must be able to complete the course within 3 hours.

Licensing:  This race is sanctioned by USA Triathlon

Categories:  Standard USAT age group categories, including relays.

Lodging:

Race Discount available @

Holiday Inn in Everett

Guesthouse Inn and Suites in Monroe

Transition Area: will open at 5:30AM on Saturday.  You will be required to affix your bike number to your bike and have your body marked before you enter the transition area.  After the race, both numbers will be checked again as you exit transition.  You will not be allowed to take your bike out of transition after the race unless you show your race number corresponding to your bike number.  The Transition Area is open to registered athletes only.  Please, no spectators or family members are allowed inside the  transition area.