The 3rd annual Spring Fling Triathlon is a sprint triathlon that will be held Saturday April 23rd. The order of the event is SWIM - BIKE - RUN (note this is a change from the previous years!).
For details about the race, including parking etc, please read the Athlete's Information (pdf file 1.1MB).
For additional inquiries, please email us at info@trisportcoaching.com.
RESULTS: Agegroup / Overall Female / Overall Male / Awards / Clydesdale & Athena / Relay / Youth
Date:
Saturday, April 23rd, 2011
Start time: 8:00 AM
Venue:
Rio Rancho Aquatic Center
655 Loma Colorado
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
Description:
NOW SWIM-BIKE-RUN! Note this is different from previous years.
Chip timed Swim-Bike-Run sprint triathlon at Rio Rancho Aquatic Center.
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. This race is a time trial, with the fastest swimmers starting first.
The distances are 400yd swim, 25k bike and 5k run.
Run course map (gif), Map My Ride maps (online), Run course elevation map (jpg)
Bike course map (gif), Map My Ride maps (online), Bike course elevation map (jpg)
Registration:
Online registration available via Active.com (CLOSED).
Online registration via Paypal (CLOSED).
Mail in registration (CLOSED): Use this pdf form and follow the instructions. Mail in registration closes one week before the race, and needs to be postmarked by 4/15.
Online registration closes 6PM the night before the race, 4/22.
No refunds are issued, and no race entry transfers.
NB: NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION.
Packet pickup:
Race packets can be picked up at:
Friday April 22nd 3PM-6PM at High Desert Bicycles, 8110 Louisiana NE, ABQ
Saturday April 23rd 6AM-7:30AM 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.
Packet pickup for the youth races will also be available at the race location between 11AM-12PM during race day.
Fees:
USAT members
Before 4/9: Individual $48, Teams $112, Juniors $28, Kids $15
After/on 4/10: Individual $58, Teams $129, Juniors $38, Kids $15
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.
The USAT fees do not apply to the kid's triathlon, these fees are covered by TriSportCoaching.
Race Hotel
The official race hotel is Comfort Inn, 4081 High Resort Blvd. Call 505-892 5598 or toll free 1-866-892 5598 to book a room. In order to get a reduced rate, you must mention that you want the Triathlon Rate or the Spring Fling Triathlon rate.
Deals Rio Rancho Convention and Visitors Bureau
The Rio Rancho Convention and Visitors Bureau provides various deals and offers, see this web page for current details.
Additional information:
Awards by age division in 5 year increments (medals will be awarded to those in 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in each age group) and 1st place to overall Female, Male and Team.
Shirts: All racers receive shirts but you must register by March 1st to guarantee size choice.
Insurance/USAT fee: USAT license or a $10 1-day license required. The 1-day license can be paid at packet pickup, using cash or check (no credit cards accepted).
This race starts with a time trial for the swim, with the fastest swimmers starting first. The bib numbers are sorted according to estimated swim time, so racers will be lined up at the pool in the bib number order.
Parts of the funds from this race will be donated to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.
Youth Triathlon:
The Youth Triathlon (children 4-7 & 8-12) will be held at 12PM.
Ages 4-7: 440 yd run / 0.5 mile bike / 25 yd swim
Ages 8-12: 1.0 mile run / 3 mile bike / 200 yd swim
Youth Tri entry includes race shirt and USAT Annual Racing License. When entering the shirt size, please not that these are kid's sizes.
Finisher Medals to all youth racers!