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Vermilion Harbour Triathlon & DuathlonSunday, August 15, 2010 - 08:00am Slight course change on bike course - See updated map here.
The Wheelie Fun Triathlon and Duathlon Series heads north for stop number five in the beautiful harbor town of Vermilion, Ohio. Known best for its association with the largest one-day festival in Ohio - The Woollybear Festival, held every September. Multisport athletes will love the small town feel of this venue as they race through downtown Vermilion and tackle one of the most challenging courses in the series. Triathletes will be treated to a spectacular rectangle swim course (2-laps Olympic, 1-lap Sprint). The Duathletes opening 5k run is out and back featuring a run through downtown Vermilion. The bike courses feature an out-and-back course for the sprint course and a demanding loop course for the Olympic distance course featuring two Vermilion River gorge crossings. The race finishes with an out-and-back run through downtown Vermilion with breathtaking shoreline views of Lake Erie for the entire course. This race is a perfect addition to the series and a must do for northern Ohio multisport athletes.
FREE Pasta Dinner:
More Details TBA. Saturday, August 14 - 4:30pm to 7:00pm Linwood Park Pavilion. FREE to all participants, $7.00 adults, $5.00 kids 14 & under
Local Information:Lorain County Visitor Information
Accommodations:Sawmill Creek Resort is offering special rates to Triathletes August 13th - 21st. Deluxe guest rooms, single or double, will be offered at $119 per night. Sawmill Creek features indoor and outdoor pools, golf, shopping, a beach and marina, and 235 acres to practice your run. Athletes can also practice their swim on Lake Erie and hike Sheldon Marsh Nature Preserve. Sawmill Creek is 5 miles from Cedar Point Amusement Park and 13.8 miles from Vermilion. After your day at the Triathlon, come back and relax at Sawmill Creek Resort, 400 Sawmill Creek Drive W, Huron, OH 44839. Call 800-729-6455 or visit www.sawmillcreek.com.
Additional accommodations include: 2417 State Route 60
Vermilion, OH 44089 - 1 877 863 4780 Captain Gilchrist B & B5662 Huron Street, Vermilion, OH 44089 - (440) 967-1237 Captain Young’s B & B5815 Ohio Street, Vermilion, OH 44089 - (440) 967-5354 Cottages at The Water's Edge6419 West Lake Road, Vermilion, OH 44089 - (440) 967-9480 Harbour Town Guesthouse5725 Liberty Avenue, Vermilion, OH 44089 - (440) 935-2113 Holiday Inn Express2417 State Route 60, Vermilion, OH 44089 - (440) 967-8770 Lakeland Lodges13115 West Lake Road (Route 6), Vermilion, OH 44089 - (440) 967-4497 The Lazy Hammock604 Main Street, Vermilion, OH 44089 - (440) 967-1237 Walk in the Water Cottages11917 West Lake Road, Vermilion, OH 44089 - (440) 963-0020
Start TimesDuathlon 8:00am All Duathletes (Sprint and Olympic) Sprint Triathlon 8:05am Sprint Triathlon Men 0-29, Elite Men Olympic Triathlon 8:15am Olympic Triathlon Men 0-29, all Elite Men *Note: Wave sizes and times may change based on participation levels.
Fees
Registration & Packet PickupSaturday at Linwood Park from 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm There is NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION, packet pickup ONLY!
Local Training Information
A new triathlon training group has started near the Vermilion area to help beginner to intermediate levels of Du and Triathletes! This group meets weekly covering all necessary information and skills and working on developing a strong and efficient run, bike and swim! Contact Daniel Smith at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for more information.
Timing Chip Pick-up
Timing chip pickup is Sunday (race day) from 6:00 am - 7:30 am *You must wear a chip in order to be timed and receive results after the event.
Race PacketsAll pre-registered participants will receive an official race technical t-shirt, post race food and beverages and much more.
AwardsThe top three Elite Open and Elite Masters male and female in the sprint and Olympic races will receive medals. In addition, the top three in all age groups (14 & under, 15-19, 20-24...75+), Clydesdale, Athena, Mountain Bike, Aqua Bike and all relay teams divisions will receive medals.
Awards/Race DivisionsThe top three male and female in each race division of both the sprint and Olympic distances will receive medals. 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
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