mermaid triathlon & duathlon
alameda
Date: Sunday, June 9th, 2013
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Our Triathlon and Duathlon Clinic on April 27th is the perfect opportunity to practice a mini tri or du. Learn how to set up your transition, plus lots of tips to help make your race day a smooth one.
Take part in our Mermaid Fitness Expo on Saturday, June 8th. Pickup your race packet, rack your bike, practice the swim, attend the race briefing and take part in our Mermaid vs Merman 5k Fun Run. The perfect chance for Mermaids, Mermen and Merkids to run together!
June 8th Mermaid Family Fitness Expo
2:00 pm - Expo and Packet Pickup Open
2:00 pm - Transition Open to Rack Pre-Rack
3:00 pm - Practice Swim on the Course
4:00 pm - Race Briefing
5:00 pm - Mermaid vs Merman 5k Fun Run
7:00 pm - Packet Pickup & Transistion Close
8:00 pm - Expo Closes
Triathlon:
.25mile (400m) Swim, 12mile Bike, 2.5mile Run
Duathlon:
1.5mile Run, 12mile Bike, 2.5mile Run
Located in Alameda the venue features panoramic views of the bay and a flat, fast bike and run course. Keeping the distances short make the Mermaid an ideal event for the first time triathlete as well as provides a fun, fast race for the seasoned veteran.
Participants Receive:
•Stylish Race Shirt
•Finisher Pendant
•Lifeguarded swim
•Post Race Food
•Sponsor Expo
•Finisher Awards
FOUR WAYS TO PICK UP YOUR RACE PACKET (THURS, FRI, SAT & SUN)
Thursday, June 6th at Sports Basement Sunnyvale
4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Athletes must bring a photo ID in order to pick up race packet
Friday, June 7th at Sports Basement Walnut Creek
4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Athletes must bring a photo ID in order to pick up race packet
Saturday, June 8th at the Mermaid Fitness Expo (Harbor Bay Ferry Terminal)
2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Athletes must bring a photo ID in order to pick up race packet
Sunday, June 9th at Race Expo (Harbor Bay Ferry Terminal)
6:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m.
Athletes must bring a photo ID in order to pick up race packet
TENTATIVE START WAVES
7:30 a.m. Wave #1 - Duathlon [40 & Over]
7:32 a.m. Wave #2 - Duathlon [39 & Under]
7:35 a.m. Wave #3 - Tri Family & Friends
7:55 a.m. Wave #4 - Tri 40 & Over, Athena
8:05 a.m. Wave #5 - Tri 30 to 39
8:15 a.m. Wave #6 - Tri 29 & Under, Relay
10:00 a.m. mini mermaid girls 1.5 mile dash
**The swim and duahtlon start is located approximately a quarter mile to the north of the transition area. Athletes should be at the start line 15 minutes prior to their start. The mini mermaid will start at the expo area.
