* All proceeds from this event will benefit Mission Valley Aquatics and local youth swimming *
General Information:
2013 Polson Triathlon – 2nd annual
Saturday, August 17, 8:40 am race start
Location: Riverside Park in downtown Polson, Montana
(southeast corner of the Hwy 93 bridge)
Distance: swim = 1.5 km (0.93 miles), bike = 40 km (24.9 miles), run 10 km (6.2 miles)
2013 Improvement Highlights – prize purse increased to $5000 (5 deep), bigger field, new race shirt and water bottles, more awards, kid’s race, faster lunches, safer courses, better aid stations, clear refund policy, and much more.
New 2013 Entry Fees:
|
Registration |
Dates | Solo Fee | Team Fee | Refund |
|
Early Bird |
Feb 1 – May 1 |
$60 |
$125 |
85% |
|
Standard |
May 2 – Aug 1 |
$75 |
$150 |
80% |
|
Late |
Aug 2 – Aug 13 |
$95 |
$195 |
60% |
* No race registrations, changes, or refunds after Tuesday, August 13
Race Capacity – 200 competitors (teams count as one)
Contact: Matt Seeley – Race Director, matt_seeley@skc.edu, (406) 883-9264
Divisions:
Top Three Male and Female (removed from age groups)
Age Groups (all racers must be at least 13 years old on race day) –
13-15, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
Teams – open and family teams
Event Schedule (2013, tentative):
Wednesday, May 1 – Deadline for early registration (save $15)
Thursday, Aug 1 – Deadline for standard registration
Tuesday, Aug 13 – Final Registration Deadline
Friday, August 16
5:30-8:30 pm – Prerace registration, check-in, and packet pick-up (Riverside Park)
7:30 pm – Racer information session at the transition area (Riverside Park)
Saturday, August 17
6:45 am – transition area opens
6:45-8:00 am – race morning check-in and packet pick-up
7:45 am – prerace athlete meeting at the transition area
8:40 am – START for women and teams (wave 1)
9:00 am – START for men (wave 2)
10:00 am – swim course closed
11:00 am – approximate first finishers
12:00 pm – begin post race lunch at The Cove Deli
1:20 pm – course closed
1:30 pm – awards celebration
Awards and Prize Money (increased from 2012):
Overall top five male and female – commemorative awards plus cash
($500 first, $300 second, $200 third, $150 fourth, $100 fifth) plus complimentary entry into 2014 event
Age group top three – special commemorative awards
Teams – top open and family teams receive an award
Volunteer awards – special recognition for top volunteer and aid station
Prize drawing – lots of great gear and donated local goodies
