This year's Jingle Bell reverse sprint triathlon will be held Sunday December 12th.
This event is sanctioned by USAT.
For inquiries, please email us at info@trisportcoaching.com,
or call the race directors Kyle at 505-261-9184 or Mark at 505-907-7378.
Please also consult the race document, Athlete's Info (3.7MB pdf or compressed version 300KB pdf).
RESULTS: Preliminary (12/12/10) Agegroup / Overall Female / Overall Male / Awards / Clydesdale & Athena / Relays
Race Photos from David Sharp found here (thank you David!).
Registration:
Online registration via Active.com (closed)
Online registration open via PayPal (closed)
Mail in registration: Please download this registration pdf-form and send together with payment to Tri Sport Coaching, 725-8 Tramway Lane NE, Albuquerque, NM 87122 (closed)
No refunds are issued, and no race transfers allowed.
Date:
Sunday, December 12th, 2010
Start time: 9:00 AM
Venue:
Rio Rancho Aquatic Center
655 Loma Colorado
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
Course Information:
This is a chip timed Run-Bike-Swim at Rio Rancho Aquatic Center. The bike course is out-and-back (moderately hilly) and run is a hilly loop course. The swim is a serpentine swim up/down one lane at a time. Distances: 5k run, 25k bike, 400yd swim.
Course maps: Run course (pdf), bike course (pdf) and bike course elevation profile.
Transition area: jpg map.
Fees:
USAT members
Before 11/27: Individuals $48, Teams $114, Juniors (age 19 and under) $21
11/27 - 12/11: Individuals $60, Teams $144, Juniors $33
Non-USAT members
If you are not a USAT member, there will be an additional cost of $10 applied to the above fees. This is the cost of a USAT 1-day license (required). A youth membership (age 17 and under) costs $5 and is valid for 1 year. Application form in pdf format - you can print this, fill out and bring to packet pickup (it will speed up packet pickup considerably if you already filled it out).
No refunds are issued, and no race transfers allowed.
Parking:
You can park at the lot just outside the aquatic center. However, this parking will be closed during the event, to ensure safety of the triathletes. You will also be able to park along the road just south of the Aquatic center (see map).
Packet pickup:
Saturday December 11, 12PM-6PM at High Desert Bicycles, 8110 Louisiana NE, ABQ
Sunday December 12, 6:30AM-8:30AM at race location, Rio Rancho Aquatic Center
You must bring a valid photo-ID to packet pickup. We are sorry but you are not allowed to pick up a race packet for a friend or a family member - each athlete must pick up their own packets, including team members.
If you are a USAT member you must also bring your USAT license to packet pickup. If you cannot show a valid USAT license you will have to purchase a 1-day license for $10. No exceptions made.
If you need to pay for your 1-day USAT license, please bring cash or check (we do not take credit cards). If you paid this fee already, we just need you to sign the USAT waiver at packet pickup! To speed up the packet pickup process, you can print the 1-day waiver/application form, fill it in at home and bring to packet pickup.
Timing:
The timing is done using a chip. The chip must be picked up on the morning of race day. Please allow some extra time to do this, since all athletes will have to pick it up at race day. The chip is attached to a Velcro band that you put around your ankle. It is waterproof, and should be worn during the entire race, including the swim. If you are racing on a team the chip has to be passed on between the participants on your team during transitions.
In order for your time to be registered you must walk across the mats at the exit area at the pool. Otherwise the system will not be able to read and register your time.
We won’t have split times at this event, only the overall time for the entire event will be taken.
Rules:
Since this is a USAT sanctioned event, we will follow the rules governed by USAT. The complete set of rules
with details can be found at the webpages of USAT (see also this pdf document). Here is list of a few of the most important regulations to be aware of:
· Bike helmets are required at any time you are on your bike at the event location (this includes when bringing your bike back and forth to your car).
· Drafting is not allowed on the bike section.
· Race numbers must be carried during the run and bike sections.
· iPods and headphones are not allowed on the course.
Additional information:
- Awards by age division in 5 year increments (plaques will be awarded to those in 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in each age group and teams) and 1st place to overall Female and Male.
- Body marking starts at 7:30am at race location.
- Timing chip pickup at race day morning only!
- Restrooms, showers and changing rooms are available inside the Aquatic Center.
- No food services are provided. Bagels and fruit will be served to the athletes as they finish the race.
- Coffee and hot chocolate will be available for purchase.