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Little Smokies Half Iron
Sunday, May 23, 2010 - 07:45am FIELD LIMITED TO THE FIRST 100 PARTICIPANTS
The Shawnee area is dubbed Ohio's Little Smokies. Looking toward the Ohio River, one can certainly see how the region acquired such a nickname. From the highest points in the forest, ridge after ridge appears to roll away toward the horizon in a gentle blue haze.
HFP Racing and Shawnee State Park and Forest invite you to Ohio's season opening long course triathlon - The Little Smokies Half Iron. This exciting course serves as the final event of the American Triple-T Ohio event, giving you an opportunity to compete long side Triple-T participants as they battle for top honors. The race is scheduled for Sunday, May 23 in the beautiful Shawnee State Park and Forest located in Portsmouth, Ohio. Shawnee State Park is nestled in the Appalachian Hills of southern Ohio. The Little Smokies Half Iron will challenge all ability levels as you take on this challenging bike and run course.
Start TimeHalf Iron Triathlon 7:45am Tri Men 39 & under and All Elite Men
Cut-off TimesThe official race finish is at 3:30pm. The cutoff for the swim is 1 hour and 15 minutes after the start of the last wave. Any participant still in the water at this time will be disqualified and will not be permitted to continue with the race. The cutoff for the bike finish is 12:30pm. The cutoff for lap #1 of the bike is 11:00am. Any participant still on the bike at this time will be disqualified and will not be permitted to continue with the race. The cutoff for the run is 3:30pm. The cutoff for lap #1 on the run is 2:00pm. Any participant still on the run course at this time will be disqualified and removed from the course. These cutoffs are in place for the athletes safety and it is critical that any participant that is disqualified adhere to the official's call.
MedicalThere will be medical staff on site at the swim, bike, and run finish. Feel free to visit the medical unit if you feel for any reasons that you need their help. You will not be penalized for receiving medical evaluation. You will be withdrawn from the race if you require transportation or IV fluids. If you have been put on medications different from your medical question on the entry form please let us know at registration. It is very important that our medical staff knows all medication you are currently taking.
Parking on Race DayThere is LIMITED PARKING AT SHAWNEE STATE PARK ON RACE DAY. All participants MUST park in the designated parking areas along the main entrance of the park and south of the staging area. Don’t drive around the cones to park closer expecting to find optional parking. THERE IS NONE! Thank you for your cooperation in this matter. We park everyone in these lots so you can leave without driving in front of bikers on the course. If you come on Saturday to check in remember the American Triple-T participants will be racine from 7am - 11:30am and 3pm to 6:30pm.
Aid StationsThe run aid stations will have ice, water, HEED, Hammer Gel, E-Caps, fruit and cookies at the transition exit, mile 1, mile two, and mile three. Participants will pass by each aid station twice on the way out and back. Half participants will pass by the aid stations four times. Participants will have just ONE aid station on the bike at the bike turnaround (mile 27.75) in front of transition with water and HEED (in bottles), ice, Hammer Gel, E-Caps, fruit and cookies.
Fees
Course InfoSWIM: The 1.2 mile swim is a counter clockwise 2-lap course featuring a dry land start. Wetsuits Allowed - water temperature ranges from upper 50’s to upper 60’s.
BIKE: The 55.5 mile bike is a challenging 2-lap course passing through the fabulous Shawnee State Forest passing along Harber Creek valley on
Registration & Packet PickupSaturday at the park beach area from 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm There is NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION, packet pickup ONLY!
Timing Chip Pick-UpTiming chip pick-up is Sunday (race day) from 5:00 am - 6:45 am
*You must wear a chip in order to be timed and receive results after the event.
*You will be charged $30 for each lost or non-returned chip.
Race PacketsAll pre-registered participants will receive an official race technical t-shirt, post race food and beverages and much more.
Awards/Race DivisionsThe top three male and female in each race division of both the sprint mini and half distances will receive awards. Race divisions are as follows: 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75+ -over 40 & 200lbs-224lbs Triathlon Team - one swim, one cyclist, one runner
Hotels/MotelsComfort Inn Days Inn Wheelersburg Holiday Inn Express Ramada & Damon's Restaurant Shawnee Lodge & Golf Resort Super 8
Certification Information
USAT Sanctioned |
2010 Race Calendar
Little Smokies Half Iron
05.23.10 - Shawnee State Park & Forest; Portsmouth, OH
Last Updated on Saturday, 23 January 2010 10:32
