5K/10K Back by popular demand

Sunday, June 6, 2010
     7 a.m.
     Ashwaubomay Park
     2881 South Broadway, Green Bay, WI 54304
     Olympic (long course) and Sprint (short course)

The 5th Annual Green Bay Triathlon and Kid's Triathlon is designed for those who want a kick start to the triathlon season. It features a man-made lake in Ashwaubomay Park that is shallow, warm, and perfect for first-time triathletes.  The 5K/10K run courses uses the same run course as the triathlon.

Free Taining
Endurance Educational Series

WEEKEND SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Friday, June 4 2010            Aurora Bay Care Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Center 1160 Kepler Dr.           5 pm -7 pm - Registration and packet pick-up Saturday, June 5, 2010           Ashwaubomay Park           7 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. - Kids' Triathlon Registration & Packet Pick-Up           8:30 a.m. Pre Race Kids Clinic for participants and parents           9 a.m. - Kids' Triathlon START           9:45 a.m. - Kids' Race Finished - Awards Ceremony           Aurora BayCare Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Center           11 a.m. to 4 p.m. - Expo, Adult Registration & Packet Pick-Up           Course Talks at 11:30 and 2 p.m.

Sunday, June 6, 2010           Ashwaubomay Park           5:30 a.m. - 6:45 a.m. - Registration & Packet Pick-Up           6:45 a.m. - Transition Area Closes           6:55 a.m. - National Anthem at Start Line           7 a.m. - START           7:15 a.m. -5K/10K START

DISTANCE
   Sprint: 400 yard swim, 16 mile bike, 3.1 mile run
   Long Sprint: 800 yard swim, 29 mile bike, 6.2 mile run

THE COURSE
Swim
The swim will be in Ashwaubomay Lake, a man-made lake. A buoy line will be available to rest on if needed and will serve as a guide for the finish point, which will have a huge balloon arch. The swim course will start at the north end of the lake, go out, circle around, and return to the north end of the lake. Long Sprint does two loops.

Bike
The bike course heads out of the park heading south on Broadway and quickly heading west on Parkview to Glory Road out to Packerland Drive. The route continues into the town of Hobart and returning on Grant Street /Hwy EE back to Glory Road and returning to the park. Miles marked every 5th mile. Elevation map will be coming soon!

Run
The run follows out of Ashwaubomay Park and heads north on Broadway turning around near the National Railroad Museum and returning on Broadway back to the park. Course is very flat. Long Sprint continues past the National Railroad Museum.

EVENT FEES

To June 5
Individual $45     Relay(each) $25     5K/10K $20      Kids' $18

On Day
Individual $65     Relay(each) $35     5K/10K $25      Kids' $20

OFFICIAL HOST HOTEL
Super 8 Green Bay, is offering special rates to our athletes starting at $49. To make reservations call 920-494-2042 and say Green Bay Triathlon.

WHAT MIDWEST SPORTS EVENTS PROVIDES
We provide technically sound, safe, and exciting events.  Participants receive a DRI WICK SHIRT, goody bag, chip timing, food and fun after the event.  There will also be plenty of water and Gatorade stations along the course. We do not provide swim caps

Bike racks will have your race number and wave you start in.  Each mile on the run courses will be marked.  All courses will have highly visible signage for each turn.  The long bike course will have aid stations and bottle exchange. 

Sign up early!  The wave you are in is a first come first serve basis and is determined on how early you register. 

After the event results will be posted and pictures will be available at
John M. Cooper photography.

AWARDS
Awards will be given to the first overall female and male winners.  Age group awards will be given to the top 3 males and females in 5 year increments:  14 and under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85-89, 90-94, 95 and up. Awards to the top overall 3 relay teams, Athena and Clydesdale.  Athena and Clydesdale division is scored separately from age groups and is optional to enter.  Athena is female 150lbs+ and Clydesdale is male 200lbs+.

EVENT RULES AND INFORMATION
1. NO MP3 players, IPODs, radios or headphones allowed on the bike course.
2. Wetsuits may be worn.
3. There is no time limit for the event.
4. Helmets and swim caps are mandatory. We do not provide swim caps.
5. Drafting is not permitted. Penalties will be enforced for drafting.
6. Please remove all equipment from the transition area after the Awards Ceremony. 
7. Bike safety check weekend of the event. (optional)
8. Chip Pick-Up is the morning of the event during the registration times. 
9. To get your chip, you must have your bib number. Lost timing chips are
    the responsibility of the participant. Timing company charges $50.
10.Transition will close 15 minutes prior to the start of the event, at 6:45 a.m.
11.We do not give refunds nor do we transfer fees from one race to another.

*Note: Midwest Sports Events has an unmarked security guard watching Transition at all times to protect and secure your equipment during the event. We do need all bikes removed after the award ceremony so our staff can begin tear down.

VOLUNTEER
Get a front row seat as a volunteer!  Volunteers are needed throughout the event to help with participant body marking, directing athletes on and off the course, and handing out water and food.  All volunteers receive a t-shirt, food during the race and a big thank you!!! To volunteer or for more information, please contact our volunteer coordinator today at volunteer@midwestsportsevents.com or call 1-800-429-8044.