2008 Monster Triathlon and Aquabike |
Where and When: 333 E. College (Pulaski Recreation Center, Sharewood Park), Pulaski TN, Saturday, July 19th, 2008 7:00 am Course Distances: 200 meter Swim, 16.7 mile Bike, 5k Run Aqua Bike: 200 meter Swim / 16.7 mile Bike Race Director: Scott Landis 931.309.7969
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Motivated by our love of triathlon, we strove to further enhance our race in its 5th 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)
- Cash prizes
- 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 | | USAT Members | | Individual | $35 | Relay Team (2-3 athletes) | $75 | | | Non-USAT Members (USAT day license required $10 / $30) | | Individual | $45 | Relay Team (2-3 athletes) | $105 |
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, Top Athena and Top Clydedale.
Schedule of Events Friday, July 18th 4-7:00 pm: Registration and Packet Pick-up at event location. Saturday, July 19th 5:30-6:30 am: Registration and Packet Pick-up at event location. 6:00 am: Bikes must be racked. Pre-race overview in transition area. 6:30 am: RACE STARTS!!
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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.
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