2020 Hagerstown Sprint Triathlon and 5K Run #2

17901 Halfway Boulevard
Hagerstown, MD 21740

Triathlon > 5k, Sprint

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Event Description

This “sprint” distance Triathlon, designed for all levels, will start and end at Halfway Park in Hagerstown, MD…..just 25 minutes from Frederick, MD and 90 minutes from Baltimore and DC.  This is a great course for the beginner or the experienced triathlete who wants to go fast! 

Included with the price of your athlete registration:
 
– Well organized and professional event, of course!
 
– Free Race Photos. See photo page here of past races.
 
– Race Technical T-Shirt
 
– Custom Finisher Medal (Triathlon only)
 
– Swag Bag of goodies
 
– Custom Awards
 
– Post Race Food
 
– Real-Time Kiosk Results
 
– Satisfaction of finishing a multisport race!
 
– Meeting other athletes and establishing new friends!!!

 

Event details and schedule

HAGERSTOWN SPRINT TRIATHLON

For more event details check out our website HERE

Distance: Triathlon: 300 Meter Swim (Pool), 11 Mile Bike, 3.1 Mile Run
Aquabike: 300 Meter Swim (Pool), 11 Mile Bike

Swim Course: The swim is in a 25 meter pool which is only 4 feet deep.  Swimmers will complete 12 lengths (6 laps).  Open/Elite Division will swim in their own lane and stay to the same side of their lane the entire swim.  The age group and relay athletes will begin one at a time every 10 to 15 seconds swimming down and back in each lane before changing lanes. All lane changes are made at the same side of the pool where you begin.  See the swim format    HERE

Bike Course:  The bike course is a loop on public roads.  The course is slightly rolling with no major climbs and has wide shoulders for most of the loop. BIKE COURSE IS NOT CLOSED TO VEHICLE TRAFFIC. You must use caution and make your own judgement call when turning at each intersection. Volunteers are at the turns to ensure you know where to turn but will not be controlling traffic.

Run Course:  The run is and out and back and is entirely in the park using the path and park road.

Transition Area:  There is only one transition area on pavement for this event.

Schedule:

5:30pm – 7:00pm (Friday) Packet Pickup- at Murcury Endurance Cycles
3:00pm – 5:45pm (Saturday) Packet Pickup- at Race Venue
5:00am – 6:15am (Sunday) Packet Pickup- at Race Venue
5:00am Transition Area Opens
6:30am Pre-Race Meeting
6:45am Elite and first 50 bib #s on pool deck
7:00am Sprint Triathlon Race Start
8:30am (approx.) Elite Awards Ceremony
11:00am (approx.) Awards Ceremony

Awards:

Top 3 Open/Elite Division Male and Female*

Top Masters Overall Male and Female (40+)

Top 3 Age Groups Male and Female: 16 and under, 17-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+

Top Relay Teams: Male, Female, and Coed

Top Aquabike (you will only swim and bike with a very short walk/run to the finish line): Male and Female (39 and under) and (40 and over)

Top Athena (women 165 lbs+) / Clydesdale (men 220 lbs+): (39 and under) and (40 and over). If you choose this division you will not be eligible for your 5 year age group. You will compete in this division. Please be aware you will be discretely weighed at the event.

*The Open Division is designed for experienced or elite athletes. The Open Division and Age Group Categories will have separate awards. The Open Division will be the first swim wave. This division is recommended for men who can complete this Sprint distance in less than 1:05 and women less than 1:15. If you meet these recommendations yet would rather compete in the age group category you may do so.

Your race age is based on your age on December 31, 2020, per  USAT rules.

 

HAGERSTOWN 5K #2

For more event details check out our website HERE

Run Course: The run will be an out and back course using the same 5K course as the Duathlon.

Schedule:

5:30pm – 7:00pm (Friday) Packet Pickup- at Mercury Endurance Cycles
4:30pm – 5:45pm (Saturday) Packet Pickup- at Race Venue
5:00am – 6:15am (Sunday) Packet Pickup- at Race Venue
6:45am 5K Pre-Race Meeting
7:00am 5K Race Starts
8:00am (approx.) 5K Awards Ceremony

Awards:
Awards will go to the top finisher in each of the following categories.  As this race grows we will offer awards deeper into each category.

Overall Male and Female
Masters Overall Male and Female (40+)
Age Groups Male and Female:  15 and under, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+


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