Santa Cruz
race info
mermaid triathlon & duathloncapitolaOctober 6th, 2012Registraiton will open January of 2012Mighty Mermaid Olympic Distance Triathlon1500m Swim, 40K Bike, 10K RunMermaid Sprint Triathlon600m Swim, 12mile Bike, 2.5mile RunMermaid Duathlon1.5mile Run,12mile Bike, 2.5mile RunTENTATIVE START TIMES7:30 a.m. - Mighty Mermaid Olympic Triathlon === Break ===8:00 a.m. - Sprint Tri - Family and Friends, Athena, Relay 8:05 a.m. - All Duathletes8:10 a.m. - Sprint Tri - 35 & Over 8:20 a.m. - Sprint Tri - 34 & Under 10:30 a.m. - mini mermaid beach dash The City of Capitola welcomes the Mermaid! Voted as one of the best beach locations on the California Coast by Sunset Magazine, Take part in the 7th Annual Mermaid Santa Cruz and choose from the Sprint Mermaid, the Mighty Mermaid Olympic or the Duathlon.Sprint tri, Olympic tri and duathlon will offer:•Stylish t-shirt and Finisher Charm•Lifeguarded swim•Post Race Food•Sponsor Expo•Finisher Awards•Age Group AwardsEvent Parking Map Please note: There are very strict parking rules within the City of Capitola. Do not park in 2 hour metered parking or along streets where permits are required. You will be ticketed.PACKET PICKUPThursday, October 4thLocation: Sports Basement - Sunnyvale, CATime: 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. (All athletes need to bring a photo I.D.)**Packets will NOT be available prior to 5:00 p.m.DirectionsFriday, October 5thLocation: Whole Foods - CapitolaTime: 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. (All athletes need to bring a photo I.D.)**Packets will NOT be available prior to 3:00 p.m. Address: 1710 41st Avenue, Capitola, CA 95010DirectionsSaturday, October 6thLocation: Capitola Beach - Esplanade ParkTime: 6:00 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. (All athletes need to bring a photo I.D.)
entry fee
mermaid triathlon & duathlonsanta cruz entry feeNote: The Mermaid no longer requires participants to pay the one day, $10 USA Triathlon Membership fee,Before March 25thIndividual TRI: $70Individual DU: $45Individual Mighty TRI: $803/25 - 5/15Individual TRI: $80Individual DU: $55Individual Mighty TRI: $905/16 - 8/15Individual TRI: $85Individual DU: $60Individual Mighty TRI: $95 8/16 - 9/24 10:00 amIndividual TRI: $90Individual DU: $65Individual Mighty TRI: $100 Race Day (cash/check ONLY)Individual TRI: $100Individual DU: $75Individual Mighty TRI: $110 19 & UnderIndividual TRI: $50Individual DU: $40Individual Mighty TRI: 60 Relay (Triathlon Only)Before March 25thRelay TRI: $90DU: n/aRelay Mighty: $1003/25 - 5/15Relay TRI: $100DU: n/aRelay Mighty:$110 5/16 - 8/15Relay TRI: $110DU: n/aRelay Mighty: $120 8/16 - 9/24 10:00 amRelay TRI: $120DU: n/aRelay Mighty: $130 Race Day (cash/check ONLY)Relay TRI: $135DU: n/aRelay Mighty: $145*For Group and Team Discounts Codes please have your Team President or Group Captain email: info_mermaidseries.comGroup (6+) per person 10% discount off current reg. price *Individual TRI: 10% offIndividual DU: 10% offIndividual Mighty TRI: 10% off Teams and Tri Club 15% discount off current reg. price *Individual TRI: 15% offIndividual DU: 15% offIndividual Mighty TRI: 15% off
register
mermaid triathlon & duathlonsanta cruz [register]REFUND POLICY: Can't attend one of our events? We will be happy to issue you a credit for future Mermaid Series event.To apply for your credit, you must email us a minimum of 10 days before event date. A written confirmation that we received your request will be emailed to you. Please keep the confirmation email for your records. You will have 12 months to use your credit from date of issue. Credits are nontransferable. The following credits will be issued: Duathlon - Entry fee minus $20 processing fee, Triathlons - Entry fee minus $20 processing fee, Run - Entry fee minus $15 processing fee.
directions
mermaid triathlon & duathlonsanta cruz - capitoladirectionsImportant: Parking MapFrom San JoseTake Hwy 17 SouthExit Hwy 1 toward Watsonville/MontereyTake exit 437 for Bay Ave / Porter StRight onto Bay AveRight onto Capitola AveRight onto Cliff DriveLeft onto Esplanade Registration and Expo Area is at the end of the Esplanade. NOTE: There is only 2 hour parking within the Capitola Village. Please see our parking map for athlete parking locations
course
mermaid triathlon & duathlonsanta cruz - capitolacoursemini mermaid "beach dash" [map]Sprint TriathlonSwim - 600 meters [map] Bike - 12 miles [map] Run - 2.5 miles [map] Olympic TriathlonSwim - .1.5 km [map] Bike - 40 km [map] Run - 10 km [map] Duathlon1st Run - 1.5 miles [map] Bike - 12 miles [map] 2nd Run - 2.5 miles [map]
updates
mermaid triathlon & duathlonsanta cruz - capitolaupdatesRace Update #1Race Update #2Race Update #3 Race Update #4Post Race Update
hotels
mermaid triathlon & duathlonsanta cruz - capitolahotelsBeach House RentalVacation Rental HomesSanta Cruz - Capitola - Aptos800-330-2979info_beach-houserentals.comhttp://www.beach-houserentals.comBest Western Capitola by-The-Sea Inn & Suites1435 41st Avenue, Capitola, CA(831) 477-0607http://www.bestwesterncapitola.com/Capitola Hotel210 Esplanade, Capitola, CA (831) 476-1278http://www.capitolahotel.com/Capitola Venetian Hotel1500 Wharf Rd, Capitola, CA(831) 476-6471http://www.capitolavenetian.comHarbor Lights Motel5000 Cliff Dr, Capitola, CA(831) 476-0505http://www.harborlightsmotel.net/Capitola Inn822 Bay Ave, Capitola, CA(831) 462-3004http://www.thecapitolainn.com/
results
mermaid triathlon & duathlonsanta cruz - capitolaresults2011 Mermaid Santa Cruz - CapitolaSprint - OverallSprint - Age GroupSprint - AthenaSprint - Relay TeamsSprint - Family & FriendsDuathlon - OverallDuathlon - Age GroupMighty Olympic - OverallMighty Olympic - Age GroupMightly Olympic - Relay TeamsMightly Olympic - Athena2010 Mermaid Santa Cruz10K - Age Group | 10K - Overall | Friends & Family | Mighty Mermaid Triathlon - Age Group | Mighty Mermaid Triathlon - Athena | Mighty Mermaid Triathlon - Relays | Mighty Mermaid Triathlon Overall | Sprint - Athena | Sprint Age Group | Sprint Overall | Sprint Relay Teams 2009 Mermaid Santa CruzMighty (Olympic) - Age Group | Mighty (Olympic) - Overall | Mighty (Olympic) - Relay Teams | Beach run to the top of the Stairs | Sprint - Age Group | Sprint - Athena | Sprint - Overall | Sprint - Relay Teams | Sprint - Friends & Family | Beach run to the top of the Stairs | Duathlon - Age Group | Duathlon - Overall2008 Mermaid Santa CruzMighty Mermaid Age Group | Sprint Triathlon Age Group | Duathlon Age Group2007 Mermaid Santa CruzSprint Triathlon Age Group | Duathlon Age Group2006 Mermaid Santa CruzSprint Triathlon Age Group | Duathlon Age Group2005 Mermaid Santa CruzTriathlon Overall | Triathlon Age Group | Duathlon Overall | Duathlon Age Group | Triathlon - FOR FUN | Duathlon Athena | Triathlon Athena | Relay Team
participants
mermaid triathlon & duathlonsanta cruz - capitolaparticipantsSearchable Participant List
photos
mermaid triathlon & duathlonsanta cruz - capitolaphotosPhotos will be available approximately one to two weeks following the event. 2011 photos2010 photos2009 photos2008 photos2007 photos2006 photos2005 photosEvent photography by: Facchino Photography specializes in off-road event photography. Capturing athletes in their moment and allowing them flexibility in viewing and ordering convenience.
mini mermaid
mermaid triathlon & duathlonsanta cruz - capitolamini mermaid "beach dash"The mini is a great way to introduce girls ages 6 -12 to the world of running or power walking. The fun run/walk "beach dash" is a chance for your mini to participate in the Mermaid and experience the joy of crossing the finish line. Girls get a finisher charm and post race breakfast.Parents are encouraged to let the girls run on their own, however you are welcome to run along with the minis, especially for parents with younger daughters.[register]Location: Capitola Beach (next to the finish line)Time: 10:30 a.m.Entry Fee: $15.00* onlineRace Day: $20.00* (race day - Cash or Check Only)*Entry fee does NOT include a t-shirt. t-shirts are available for sale at the event. This is a fun run/walk and is not timed.
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