Join us at the 5th Annual Nutcracker Triathlon & 5k!
This is a sprint triathlon (Run-Bike-Swim) that will be held Sunday December 9th.
The Nutcracker event also includes a 5k run, and a kids 1k & 2k run.
Post-race pizza party and costume contest!
This event is sanctioned by USAT.
PRELIMINARY RACE RESULTS POSTED - including split times.
Saturday 12/8 weather note: we have gotten a few requests about the weather - and here's what happening right now as far as the race course - nothing:) The weather forecasters are really hyping up a 10 to 30? % chance of rain, we no longer pay any attention early predictions as to exactly what will happen at the race venue on race morning & haven't for years - we wait until race morning, just prior to race start. At that point we look at what is real, and judge what is safest for you athletes based on what is actually happening. So hang in there and worry about the things you have control over like what to wear:) Only race morning will tell us what is real! Be prepared for the worst and expect a wintertriwonderland, as THIS IS NUTCRACKER RACING!!!
For inquiries, please email us at info@trisportcoaching.com. General race information can be found on this webpage as well as in this Athletes Information pdf file.
This race will donate to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.
Registration:
Online registration via Active.com.
Mail in registration: Please download this registration form and send together with payment to Tri Sport Coaching, PO Box 94703, Albuquerque, NM 87199.
No refunds are issued, and no race transfers allowed.
Date:
Sunday, December 9th, 2012
Start time: 9:00 AM
Kid's runs: 12:00 AM
Venue:
Rio Rancho Aquatic Center
745 Loma Colorado
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
Phone: 505.891.5230
Directions to the Aquatic Center: From I25, take the Alameda exit 233 going west, crossing Rio Grande. Keep following Alameda, which will turn into road 528. Follow 528 north through Rio Rancho until you reach Northern Blvd, here take a left. After about 1 mile, take a left onto Loma Colorado. The Aquatic Center is on your right hand side, after the second roundabout.
Course Information:
This race is a Run-Bike-Swim at the Rio Rancho Aquatic Center. The bike course is a rolling out-and-back, and the run is a mildly hilly loop course. The swim is a serpentine swim up/down one lane at a time. Distances: 5k run, 20k bike, 400yd swim. (The bike course as measured of 11/9/12 is closer to 18k, posted below)
Course maps: Run course (pdf), bike course (pdf) and bike course elevation profile. The swim follows last years swim with up one lane, down the next. After 8 lanes, exit the pool and do one more 8 lane swim in the same fashion: Swim map (png).
Transition area: jpg map.
Fees:
Before 11/30: Individuals $48, Teams $114, Juniors (age 19 and under) $21, 5k run $26, Kids 1 & 2k runs $12
12/1 - 12/8: Individuals $58, Teams $124, Juniors $31, 5k run $36, Kids 1 & 2k runs $15
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). Please do not park on Loma Colorado as you will block the bike path for the biking athletes!
Race hotel:
Comfort Inn Rio Rancho
4081 High Resort Blvd.
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
Call (505) 892-5998 to reserve and mention Nutcracker Triathlon for special rate!
Packet pickup:
Saturday December 8, 12:00PM-4:00PM at High Desert Bicycles, 8110 Louisiana NE, ABQ
Sunday December 9, 7:00AM-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 (does not apply to the 5k runners & kids race). If you are a USAT member you must also bring your USAT license to packet pickup.
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.
Kids 1k & 2k runs:
At 12:00pm we will start the kids runs. The 1k (0.62 miles) course is on the soccer grass field by the Aquatic Center. The 2k (1.25 miles) run course will go to the Rio Rancho High School and back.
Additional information:
- Part of the funds will be donated to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.
- 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. Age division for 5k run is in 10 year increments.
- Body marking starts at 7:30am at race location.
- Restrooms, showers and changing rooms are available inside the Aquatic Center.
- Coffee and hot chocolate will be available for purchase.
- Bagels and fruit will be served to the athletes as they finish the race.
- All athletes get post race pizza, additional tickets for friends & family members are $3 each
- All kids runners will get a finishers medal, race shirt + pizza!
Thanks to our sponsors:
