Motivated by our love of triathlon, we strove to further enhance our race in its 4th year.  This will be the best one yet!!  Come out and have some fun with us!

Pulaski Athletic League, together with sponsors Cardin Distributing, Pulaski Parks and Recreation, and Richland Inn, is pleased to present the Monster Triathlon and Aquabike.  Formerly known as the Sundrop, this race has been improved each year. Please check out our new schematic by downloading the maps (links below).

• Champion Chip Timing
• USAT Sanctioned
• Aquabike (in addition to traditional Tri) (s/b/s)
• Increased cash prizes for 2007
• Profits will go to Friends of Vanderbilt Children's Hospital
• Register at www.active.com or print and mail entry form.
• Download course maps (links below).

Fee Schedule
		Before 6/21		After 6/21
USAT Members
Individual		$35		$45
Relay Team (2-3 athletes)		$35 per participant		$45 per participant
Non-USAT Members
Individual		$45		$55
Relay Team (2-3 athletes)		$45 per participant		$55 per participant

 Awards

Awards will presented after the at approximately 10:30 am.  Cash awards will be presented to both the top 3 Overall Male and Overall Female as follows:  1st $300, 2nd $150.00 and 3rd $50.  Awards will also be presented to First, Second and Third Place Male Age Group and Female Age Group, and First Place Team (no duplicate awards). $75 cash awards to Top Athena and Top Clydedale. 

  Schedule of Events

Friday, July 20th 4-7:00 pm:  Registration and Packet Pick-up at event location. 

Saturday, July 21st 6-7:00 am:  Registration and Packet Pick-up at event location. 7:00 am:  Bikes must be racked.  Pre-race overview in transition area.  7:30 am:  RACE STARTS!!

Sponsored by Pulaski Athletic League (PAL), Cardin Distributing and Pulaski Parks and Recreation. 

Racing in this event will help support VANDERBILT CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL.  All profis will be donated Friends of Vanderbilt Children's Hospital, a charitable organization founded in 1972, this volunteer organization works to educate the public about the rehavilitative, diagnostic and medical care provided by the hospital, raises funds and assists in continuously re-examining and improving services provided. 

Course Descriptions

The Swim is a 200 meter pool swim.  Please notify race official if you are in need of special attnetion.  Swimmers will start on 3 to 6 intervals, and will swim 8 lengths of 25 meters in a serpentine (zig-zag) pattern.

The Bike is 16.7 mils with a 1,493 foot gain.  This course is somewhat technical and hilly. The average grade is 2-4%,  There are some very short, isolated 10% grade, one 35-40 mph descent.  A strong cyclists will average 16-20 mph, intermediate 13-16 mph.  First 9 miles utilize scenic hilly country roads, the last 7 miles are low rolling on wide shouldered state bike route.  Please consider road bars.  Gear accordingly.  We love this course!  See map.

The run is virtually pancake flat and utilizes partially shaded Pulaski Heritage Walking Trail.