The 4th annual Spring Fling Triathlon is a sprint triathlon that will be held Sunday April 22nd. The order of the event is SWIM - BIKE - RUN (like 2011).
For inquiries, please email us at info@trisportcoaching.com.
Date:
Sunday, April 22nd, 2012
Start time: 8:00 AM
Venue:
Rio Rancho Aquatic Center
655 Loma Colorado
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
Description:
NOW SWIM-BIKE-RUN!
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.
Mail in registration: Use this pdf form and follow the instructions. Mail in registration closes one week before the race, and needs to be postmarked by 4/12.
Online registration closes 6PM the night before the race, 4/21.
No refunds are issued, and no race entry transfers.
NB: NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION.
Packet pickup:
Race packets can be picked up at:
Saturday April 21, 12PM-4PM at High Desert Bicycles, 8110 Louisiana NE, ABQ
Sunday April 22, 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 $12. 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/on 4/6: Individual $48, Teams $112, Juniors $28, Kids $15, 5k run $28
After 4/6: Individual $58, Teams $129, Juniors $38, Kids $15, 5k run $38
Non-USAT members
If you are not a USAT member, there will be an additional cost of $12 applied to the above fees. This is the cost of a USAT 1-day license (required).
*The USAT fees do not apply to the kid's triathlon, these fees are covered by TriSportCoaching.
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. For the 5k run, awards are in 10-yr increments.
*Shirts: All racers receive shirts but you must register by April 6th to guarantee size choice.
*Kid's race shirts: please note that the kid's race gets shirts that are in Youth sizes. They still are pretty big, so if you have a 4-year old you want to go for the smallest size.
*Insurance/USAT fee: USAT license or a $12 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 youth's sizes.
Finisher Medals to all youth racers!
Please note that the kid's race gets shirts that are in Youth sizes. They still are pretty big, so if you have a 4-year old you want to go for the smallest size.