August 21, 2010 - Fort Desoto Park, FL

Family Fitness Weekend Triathlon Battle at Fort Desoto Triathlon & Duathlon
Fort De Soto Named America’s Top Beach for 2009. Pristine Area Favorite Lauded as "Portrait of Tranquility". Fort DeSoto Park was named America’s Top Beach for the second consecutive year by TripAdvisor, the world's largest online travel community. Citing a "spectacular combination of soft white sand, calm, clear water and a laid-back atmosphere," the popular online travel network put the park’s North Beach at the top of its annual best-of list, based on TripAdvisor's Popularity Index.

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Race Information

Provided By:
multirace.com

Events & Registration:
Please pre-register for all events.  Race day registration will be limited and more expensive.

Triathlon - Swim 400 meters, Bike 11 miles, Run 3.3 miles - Saturday, August 21, 2010, 7:00 a.m. -  REGISTER
Duathlon - Run 1.65 miles, Bike 11 miles, Run 1.65 miles - Saturday, August 21, 2010, 7:00 a.m. -  REGISTER
Kids Duathlon - Friday, August 20, 2010, 6:00 p.m. -  Click here for more information
5K Run/Walk - Friday, August 20, 2010, 6:30 p.m. -  Click here for more information

Packet Pickup: (Triathlon & Duathlon)
You may pick up your packets, race numbers, and t-shirts early to avoid lines on race day.  PER USAT RULES - ALL TRIATHLETES & DUATHLETES MUST PICK UP YOUR OWN PACKET - NO EXCEPTIONS.  All relay team members must be present in order to pick up a relay packet.  Please bring your receipt from online registration.  All triathletes & duathletes must present their annual USAT license at packet pickup along with a photo ID or fill out the one-day USAT form and pay $10 for a one-day license.  Timing chips can only be picked up on race morning, however this is very quick with no lines or waiting.

Location:

Fort Desoto Park
3500 Pinellas Bayway S.
Tierra Verde, FL 33715
Click here for a Google location map
Google link says Campground Information but links right to the parking lot where transition is.

Directions:
From I-275
Take exit 17 to merge onto 54th Ave S/FL-682 W/Pinellas Bayway toward St Pete Beach, Go 3.0 miles,
Turn left at Pinellas Bayway, Go 6.6 miles,
Turn right on Anderson Blvd (where road comes to a T in the park),
Follow road until near end. Transition will be in the parking lot at North end of park.

Course Description: Click for Course Maps
This triathlon features a 1/4 mile swim in the Gulf of Mexico, followed by a 11 mile closed course bike through Fort Desoto Park, then finishes with a beautiful 3 mile run down the park's paved path and returning on the beach hard pack with gorgeous scenery.  Come and see why Fort Desoto is consistently voted as one of the top beaches in the world!

Schedule:
Friday, August 20, 2010

5:00-7:30 p.m. - Early Packet Pickup for Triathlon & Duathlon
6:00 p.m. - Pre-Race Clinic for Triathlon & Duathlon - Click here for more info on the clinic.
5:00-6:00 p.m. - Packet Pickup & Registration for 5K & Kid's Race
6:00 p.m. - Kid's Race Begins
6:30 p.m. - 5K Run/Walk Begins
7:30 p.m. - 5K Awards Ceremony

Saturday, August 21, 2010
5:30-6:30 a.m. - Late Packet Pickup for Triathlon & Duathlon
7:00 a.m. - Triathlon & Duathlon Begin - Click here to view the wave schedule
7:30-10:00 a.m. - Publix Expo w/Post Race Food & Refreshments
9:30 a.m. - Awards Ceremony

Arriving after 6:30 a.m. may cause you to miss the race.  *Save money by pre-registering!

Accommodations

Hotel Information:
Hampton Inn & Suites
80 Beach Drive NE
St. Petersburg, Florida 33701
Phone: (727) 892-9900
Fax: (727) 892-9205
http://www.stpetehamptonsuites.com/

   

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