The Official Water Sponsor

Turtle Crawl Triathlon

1.5K Swim 40K Bike 10K Run

5K Fun Run / Walk

May 3, 2008

Jekyll Island, GA

Race benefits the Jekyll Island Foundation to support the continued operation and growth of the Jekyll Island Georgia Sea Turtle Center.

Race Date:
Saturday, May 3, 2008

7:30am

Location:

The race takes place on historic Jekyll Island, GA (directions). Great place for destination triathlon and is one of the fastest courses in Georgia. Just a few hours south of Atlanta and only a few miles off I-95

Registration:

Register online at Active.com:

For a hard copy application for Triathlon: Click here

For a hard copy application for 5K Fun Run: Click here

On site registration is also available at Big Peach Running Company, Roswell Bicycles and Athletic Training Services. Click on link for directions.

2008 Turtle Crawl Triathlon Participation List: Click here

On site registration is also available at Big Peach Running Company, Roswell Bicycles and Athletic Training Services. Click on link for directions.

No Race Day Registration

Fees:
Make payable to Georgia Multisports Productions, 4180 Liberty Trace, Marietta, GA 30066

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 for a race transfer is $20. Transfers can be made to any race produced by Georgia Multisports Productions.  However, there are no transfers allowed after the last race of the season to another race in the following season. 

There is a $20 fee to transfer the registration to another athlete.  The fee must be accompanied with an application from the new participate.

No Refunds

Course Information:

Transition Map: Click here

Swim Course Map: Click here
Bike Course Map: Click here
Run Course Map: Click here

Course Description:

Swim: Time trial start for this leg of the event with your start based on previously submitted time. Rectangle course designed with buoys on the right during the swim.
Bike: The bike is two-looped course around Jekyll Island. The course is fast and flat and ready for a personal record. A water bottle exchange is available at approximately twelve miles.
Run:Out and back with a view of the Atlantic Ocean the entire run. Fast and flat with aide stations every mile on the course. Water and Gatorade will be served at each station.
Exiting the transition will be an additional aide station also with water and Gatorade.

Roswell Bicycles will be available for last minute bike repairs and purchases

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

• Swim: 1 hour
• Bike: 2 1/2 hours or total of 3 1/2 hours of swim and bike
• Run: Race must be completed in 4 1/2 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 wetsuits might be allowed

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.

Packet Pick-Up
You can register at bike shop only during packet pick-up.

Bike shops are sponsors and can not answer question regarding the event. Please call Jim Rainey at 770-926-2367 or email: jim@gamultisports.com

• Must have valid drivers license and current USAT card if you are member.
• No one can pick up your packet except you.
• Race day packet pick-up is available.
• No race day registration.

Roswell Bicycle: 4/30/08 11am to 7:00 pm 670 Houze Way Roswell, GA 30075 770-642-4057  Click for directions

Jekyll Island Welcome Center: 5/2/08 2:00pm to 5:00PM

Race Morning: 5/3/08 6:00am to 7:00am

Event Timeline:

5:30am Transition Opens
5:30am to 7:00am Packet Pick UP
7:15am Transition Closed - Pre-race meeting
7:30am Swim Start
11:30am Awards Ceremony

Questions:
Please direct Turtle Crawl Triathlon questions to jim@gamultisports.com

Awards:

• Over all top three finishers
• Masters 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: 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, music, and Tri merchandise door prizes available following awards ceremony.

Click here for the 2008 Participation List:

USA Triathlon Sanctioned

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

This is a ChampionChip Timed Event

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

Host Hotel for Turtle Crawl Triathlon

Reservations may be made by calling 912-635-2211. Please ask for the Turtle Crawl rate. All reservations must be received prior to March 21, 2008. Reservations made after the cut-off date will be accepted on a space available basis at the contracted room rates for the available categories. The Resort is pleased to extend the group rates for three days prior to and three days after the contracted dates, on a space available basis.

Room Types and Price: all rooms have been newly renovated

Please add 12% tax to which room type you choose

Visit the web site: www.oceansideinnandsuites.com

For additional accomations while in Jekyll - click here

Race Photos

Official Photographer for Turtle Crawl Triathlon

Race Results

• 2007 Triathlon results - Click here
• 2007 5K Results - Click here
• 2006 Triathlon results - Click here
• 2006 5K Results - Click here

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