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Tri Red Triathlon

Tri Red Triathlon
Tri Red Triathlon
Presented by The American Red Cross
Tri Red Triathlon
400 Yard Swim 12 Mile Bike 5K Run
IMPORTANT NOTICE: CHANGE OF RACE LOCATION:
Due to a conflict with a major golf tournament on St. Simon Island the race location has been changed for this year only to Jekyll Island.
Proceeds from this event helps the American Red Cross to provide assistance to families in times of disaster, enabling us to service military personnel at home and abroad, allowing us to provide health and safety classes to the community, and continuing to provide countless other services for the five county areas that we serve. Your participation in this event will certainly change a life, starting with your own!
Race Date:
Sunday, October 10, 2010
Race Time: 7:30 am
Location: Jekyll Island, GA – Beach Pavillion – There is a $5.00 entrance fee for Jekyll Island.
Registration: Registration will close when we reach 400 participants so register early.
Register online at Active.com:

 

 Active Online Registration
For a hard copy application:

Hard Copy Application
Click to download and print registration form in Adobe PDF format.
2010 Tri Red Triathlon Participation List: Click here.
Transfers:
The request to transfer out of a race must be made 14 days or more prior to that scheduled event date.  No transfers will be allowed underneath this deadline. The fee to transfer registration to another athlete is $30. The fee must be accompanied with an application from the new participant. No Refunds
Course Information:
  • Swim Course Map: TBD.
  • Bike Course Map: TBD.
  • Run Course Map: TBD.

Course Description:

  • Swim: 400 Yard ocean swim.
  • Bike: 12 mile flat bike course around Jekyll Island around this beautiful island.. Maps will be available later so check back.
  • Run: 5K out and back on a flat and fast course along the beach

Georgia Multisports Productions for safety reason has established a course and race completion time line as follows:

  • Swim: 1/2 hour.
  • Bike: 1 1/2 hours or total of 2 hours of swim and bike.
  • Run: Race must be completed in 3 hours.

You may be asked to return your timing chip and will not receive an official time. if you choose to complete the event it will be without course security or support.
Wetsuits:
Given the time of year we expect wetsuits will be allowed – so bring your wetsuits!
Relay Teams: Racers can form teams of two or three to compete in the triathlon, with each athlete racing one event. Each team member must fill out separate applications and waiver.
Question regarding the event. Please call Jim Rainey at 770-926-2367 or email: jim@gamultisports.com.
Packet Pick-Up:

  • Saturday, October 9, 2010 -at Spanky's Marshside, 1200 Glynn Ave., Brunswick, GA 31520 from 3:00 – 5:00pm
  • Must have valid drivers license and current USAT card if you are member.
  • No one can pick up your packet except you -includes teams as well!
  • Race day packet pick-up is available.
  • No race day registration.

Free Clinic: Saturday, October 9, 2010 – The Beach Pavilion (race starting location) on Jekyll Island from 3:00 to 4:00pm for anyone interested. There will be a $5.00 entrance fee to get on Jekyll Island unless you are staying on the island.

Griffin Bikes will be available for last minute bike repairs and purchases.

Event Timeline:

  • 5:30am Transition Opens and late registration for the 5K ONLY
  • 7:15am Beach Announcements.
  • 7:30am Sprint starts.
  • 10:30am Awards Ceremony begins.

Awards:

  • Overall top three male and female finishers.
  • Masters men and women – top three.
  • Novice top three.
  • Athena top three.
  • Clydesdales: 200+ top three.
  • Relays top three.
  • Age group awards will be given three deep in in the following categories: 15 and under, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+.

Post Race: Food and Music will be provided.

USA Triathlon Sanctioned Event
USA Triathlon Sanctioned
This event is sanctioned by USA Triathlon, the national governing body for the sport of Triathlon. We suggest all our participants become familiar with USA Triathlon Rules and Regulations. Officials will be present enforcing these rules.

This is a ChampionChip Timed Event.

Champion Chip
Results will also be sent to USA Triathlon for rankings: www.usatriathlon.org.

 

 

Hotel Accommodations:
Host Hotel:
Our host hotel for this years event is the Jekyll Island Days Inn & Suites, 60 S. Beachview Drive, Jekyll Island, GA.  The Jekyll Island Days  Inn & Suites is offering a special rate to all the participants of the Tri Red Triathlon. When making your reservation reference the triathlon to receive the discount rates of $79.00 to $119.00.  To make your reservation call 1-912-635-9800 or visit their website.
Hampton Inn and Suites
200 S. Beachview Drive
Jekyll Island, Ga.  31527
1-912-635-3733
Race_Photos
Portraits by Cris will be on hand to capture images of this event. You will receive a custom email from Portraits by Cris following the event which will include your splits and event photos. If you do not get this email you may visit them on the web at www.portraitsbycris.com.
PBC Sports Photography
Official Photographer for Tri Red Triathlon.
Georgia Multisports reserves the right to use your image from any Georgia Multisports event in marketing or advertising materials.
Georgia MultiSports Productions