July 24, 2010

3 pm until 6 pm          Packet pickup and race registration -  Lake Springfield Beach House

                                    Last day to register for race

July 25, 2010

6 am                            Packet pickup at Lake Springfield Beach House; Body marking at transition area -  Lindsay Bridge Boat Ramp

7:15 am                       Pre-race meeting at swim start

7:30 am                       Swim start - First wave

11:00 am                     Awards for top three overall in each catagory plus top three in each age group

All USAT members must show their membership cards at packet pickup.

All non-USAT members must pay $ 10 in addition to the entry fee.

Clydesdale and Athena racers must weigh-in at packet pickup.

This event is sanctioned by the USAT. Consequently, all USAT rules apply.

The transition area is restricted to racers only.

Additional information can be found on the race web site SpringfieldTriFest.com

Swim is .9 miles in Lake Springfield at the Lindsay Bridge Boat Ramp

Bike is 24.8 miles on gently rolling and flat prairie.

Run is 6.2 miles on gently rolling and flat prairie.

Race director is Bill Winberg, 217-414-5567

On-line registration for Iron Abe can be found here .

Entry Fees:                          Before June 27, 2010                  June 28 and after

Individual                                      $ 70                                           $ 80

Team                                              140                                             160

COURSE INFORMATION

Race registration and packet pickup take place at Lake Springfield Beach House located near Lindsay Bridge, on the south side of Springfield Illinois.  The finish line is in front of the Beach House.  The race is chip timed.

TRANSITION AREA

The transition area is located at the Lindsay Bridge Boat ramp. Racers are body marked at the entrance to the transition area.  Timing chips are picked up at the entrance to the transition area.   Only racers are permitted in the transition area.  Racers are to affix their bike to the bike racks based on their race number. All racers are assigned a space on the bike rack according to their race number.  NO BIKE RIDING IN THE TRANSITION AREA. The bike exit and run exit will be marked with signs. Bike numbers will be matched with run numbers as they exit the transition area. Water and Gatorade are available outside of the transition area. Bike support is available at the transition area.

SWIM COURSE ( .9 miles)

The swim takes place in Lake Springfield. Swim caps are mandatory and are found in race packet. Swim waves are organized by cap color.

Each swimmer swims .9 miles total in a counter-clockwise triangle shaped course keeping the buoys on your left.    Waves commence every three minutes.  Swimmers exit the Lake and proceed 40 yards east to the transition area.

Athletes may rest on boats without disqualification. Wet suits will be allowed per USA Triathlon rules. Lake water temperature will be posted on the web site. Lifeguards will positioned in boats along the swim course. 

BIKE COURSE ( 24.8 MILES)

The bike course is flat and fast on gently rolling prairie. All athletes must attach the bike number to their bike and place their helmet number on the front of their helmet. The bike ride starts as the racer exits the transition area with helmet fastened.

Iron Abe course signs are orange and are found on the pavement as well as on signs on the road course.  Mile markers are posted at mile 5, 10, 15 and 20.

The course is out and back and starts with a right turn onto Long Bay Lane heading east. Bikers turn right on East Lake Shore Drive heading south and then turn left heading south on Pawnee Road.  The course turns left on New City Road heading east and the turns right on Cardinal Hill Road heading south. Bikers turnaround counter-clock wise at the cone in the center of the road. Athletes return the same route. One water station is on the bike course after the turnaround. 

The bike course is open to the public so riders must stay on their right. Volunteers and police will be monitoring the course. Drafting is not allowed. Bikers complete their ride and enter the transition to return their bike their position in the bike racks. NO BIKE RIDING IN THE TRANSITION AREA.   The racer exits the transition area to start the run portion of the race.

RUN COURSE ( 6.2 miles)

Run number must be worn at all times on the course.  Run number must be placed on the front of the runner.

Iron Abe course signs are orange and are found on the pavement as well as on signs posted on the road course.  Mile markers are posted at each mile.

The run starts as the racer exits the transition area and proceeds left onto Long Bay Lane heading west over the Lindsay Bridge. Runners bear left over the bridge and follow the signs for the first turnaround on West Lake Shore Drive. Runners follow the signs posted on West Lake Shore. After the second run turnaround, runners head east going over Lindsay Bridge. Runners turn left at the end of the bridge and proceed toward the finish line in front of the Lake Springfield Beach House.

Six water stations are on the course with water, Gatorade and ice.

CUT OFF TIME

Athletes will not be allowed on the run course if they finish the bike ride after 10:30 am.

RACE START TIME

The start time may vary based on water/weather conditions. The Event director may alter or cancel the swim course at any time based on safety, weather or unforeseen circumstances.

TRAVEL AND LODGING INFORMATION

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