Greenswell Health & Wellness Triathlon (and Duathlon)
When:
July 15, 2012
8:00 AM
Where:
Alum Creek State Park
Lewis Center, OH
Park details
Distance Options(s):
Short Triathlon:
.45 mile swim
12 mile bike
3.1 mile run
Short Duathlon:
2 mile run
12 mile bike
3.1 mile run
Long Triathlon:
.90 mile swim
24.1 mile bike
4.8 mile run
Long Duathlon
3.1 mile run
24.1 mile bike
4.8 mile run
Course Description:
Course map
Status:
Open
Registration Fees:
By April 30:
Short Triathlon & Duathlon
$45 (Individual), $75 (relay)
Long Triathlon & Duathlon
$55 (Individual), $85 (relay)
May 1 - July 16:
Short Triathlon & Duathlon
$55 (Individual), $90 (relay)
Long Triathlon & Duathlon
$65 (Individual), $105 (relay)
Race Day:
Short Triathlon & Duathlon
$75 (Individual), $115 (relay)
Long Triathlon & Duathlon
$85 (Individual), $125 (relay)
Event Schedule
Wednesday, July 11 - July 13Packet pick-up: Trek Columbus: 1442 Lane Ave 43221
Phone: 614-486-8735
Saturday, July 14
Registration/Packet pick-up at Alum Creek 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Sunday, July 15 Triathlon & Duathlon Schedule
Multisport Packet pick-up 6:00 am
Transition Opens 6:00 am
Transition Closes 7:30 am
Event Formation Begins 7:45 am
Triathlon & Duathlon START 8:00 am
Course Closing
Swim Course 9:30 am**
Bike Course 11:00 am
Run Course 11:30 am
** Athletes will not be able to start another swim lap after 9:30 am.
Note: When bike course closes, there will no longer be traffic control officials on the bike course or at the park entrance.
TIMES are subject to change to inclement weather
Divisions
Event divisions are available to participants:Age divisions: Male & Female: Under 19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+
Clydesdale (Men 200 lbs +) and Athena (Female 150 lbs+)
Relay teams
Note: Reference age-up rules for all age division participants
Shirts & Amenities
All participants will receive an organic soft-spun cotton shirt vs. a conventional cotton t-shirts or chemically-produced polyester technical shirt. For more details about our shirts, visit Greenswell Green. Athletes must be registered 10 days from the event date to be guaranteed an event shirt. Athletes registering within 10 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.
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.
Entry Fee
Entry Fees below do not reflect $12 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.By April 30:
Short Triathlon & Duathlon
$45 (Individual), $75 (relay)
Long Triathlon & Duathlon
$55 (Individual), $85 (relay)
May 1 - July 16:
Short Triathlon & Duathlon
$55 (Individual), $90 (relay)
Long Triathlon & Duathlon
$65 (Individual), $105 (relay)
Race Day:
Short Triathlon & Duathlon
$75 (Individual), $115 (relay)
Long Triathlon & Duathlon
$85 (Individual), $125 (relay)
Lodging
Days Inn & Suites7323 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
Awards
Triathlon & DuathlonThe top three overall finishers by gender and the top three division finishers by gender are elgible to receive an award commemorating their experience. Each member of the top three relay teams will receive a commemorative award.
Awards will not be available at the event site. It is Greenswell's desire to reduce the event's environmental impact and reduce the cost of the event to increase the donation to the Greenswell Participant Foundation or charitable partner named for the event so athletes elgible for awards must request to receive their award to craigthompson@greenswell.com within 10 business days after the event. The awards will then be ordered for all those requesting an award and mailed when completed.
Participants contacting us after the award notification period has expired to claim an award will be referenced to the award policy.
Policies & 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 craigthompson@greenswell.com.Click here for athlete safety and Greenswell event policies.
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.
The Triathlon starts at the Alum Creek Beach with an age group dash into the reservoir. Triathletes will swim a counterclockwise rectangular course that runs parallel to the Alum Creek Beach of 0.45 miles (for Short distance - 1 lap) or 1500 meters (for long distance or 2 laps) before returning back to the beach and into transition. Note again... long distance triathletes will to complete a 2nd lap before heading to transition.
Duathlon Run #1 - The Duathlon will start along the beach sidewalk by the finish line chute with an opening out-n-back 2 mile run. Longer duathletes will run to the 5k turnaround sign. Duathletes will follow the sidewalk to the nature path that leads to the Alum Creek Dam. Duathletes will run to the 1 mile turnaround side on top of the dam where then they will return back to Transition Area (T1) where they will merge with the triathlon participants in transition.
All participants then begin the exciting bike portion ... triathletes, duathletes, and relay bike participants 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. 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, 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!
Short distance triathletes and duathletes will re-enter the park and head into transition.
Long distance athletes will PASS by the Park entrance and complete a 2nd loop. Participants will re-enter the park after completion of the 2nd lap.
Run Course Participants will then begin the final leg of their Greenswell Wellness experience. Runners and walkers will turn RIGHT out of transition and onto the path that separates the sand from the grass along Alum Creek before heading out onto the grassy and wooded trail to reach the top of the Alum Creek Dam pathway. All runners and walkers will turn LEFT onto the pathway and travel along top of the dam to their respective turnaround � Short distance triathletes and duathletes will turnaround at the 3.1 turnaround sign - long distance athletes will turnaround at their indicated turnaround at the end of the Dam's pathway at Africa Rd. All triathletes and duathletes will return back the same way they went out back toward the finish line. All triathletes and duathletes, after completing their respective run distance 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 their Greenswell event experience!