Registration Fees and Dates

Stoneman (7/28/2012)
Individuals: $60  early, $70  late
Relays: $120 early, $140 late
Price increase date: 6/28/2012

Race Information

July 27, 2012

4 pm until 7 pm          Packet pickup and race registration at Lake Springfield Beach House

Last day to register for race

July 28, 2012

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

7:45 am                       Pre-race meeting at swim start

8:00 am                       Swim starts - First wave

10:00 am                     Awards for top three overall in each category plus top three in each age group

Info

• 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.
• Swim is 500 yards in Lake Springfield at the Lindsay Bridge Boat ramp.
• Bike is 12 miles on gently rolling and flat prairie.
• Run is 3 miles on gently rolling and flat prairie.
• Race director is Steve O’Connor, (217) 341-1309
• Very unique stone awards for top finishers, male, female, Clydesdale, and Athena
• Photo ID required for packet pickup, no exceptions can be made. NO ID, NO RACE

Fees

Entry Fees:                          Through June 27                 June 28 and after

Individual                                      $ 60                                           $ 70

Team Fee                                         120                                            140

Maps

• Transition Area
• Swim Course
• Bike Course
• Run Course

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.

All racers are assigned a space on the bike racks according to their age group wave.  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 HEED are available outside of the transition area. Bike support is available at the transition area.

Transition security will be provided from 7:00 am until noon.  Racers are encouraged to remove their  bikes and equipment to their vehicles after finishing. You can then enjoy lunch and the post awards party.

No bike or belongings can be removed from Transition without the body marking matching the bike frame sticker. If body marking is washed off then the racers bib must be provided to remove equipment. NO EXCEPTIONS and all complaints should be directed to Race Director, not event staff.

The Transition Area will be taken down at noon and security will be dismissed. You are responsible for all belongings after noon.

SWIM COURSE ( 500 YARDS)

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 500 yards total in a counter-clockwise out and back 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 ( 12 MILES)

The bike course is flat and fast with limited turns on rolling prairie roads which go from Lake Springfield to the turn around on New City Road and then back to transition.  All athletes must have the frame sticker on their bike and bibs should be worn.

Although police and volunteers will be on the course and at intersections the roads are open and all laws must be respected.  Police will make all efforts to allow you to pass through intersections but this is not to be assumed or guaranteed.

Helmets must be fastened before leaving Transition under  the Bike Out Banner and all bikes must be walked to the mount/dismount line.  Bikes can then be mounted at the line.  An unfastened helmet is immediate grounds for disqualification.

Stoneman Sprint course signs are yellow and are on pavement as well as on signs posted on the road course. Mileage markers are posted at mile 5 and 10.

The course is out and back and starts with a right turn onto Long Bay Lane heading East.  Bikers turn right on East Lake Drive heading South and then turn left heading South on Pawnee Road.  You will then turn left onto New City Road and continue straight on it until the turnaround. At the turnaround proceed counter clockwise around the cone in center of road and continue back to Transition.

A SIU Medical Station will be located near the turnaround and will have water and ice and medical supplies.

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 ( 3.1 miles)

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

The run starts as the racer exits transition under the Run Out Banner at the North West corner of the area. Bibs must be worn in front.  Runners leave the Transition Area and go  left across Lindsey Bridge and left on West Lake Dr.  for 1.5 miles to the turn around then back to the Beach House and finish line.  Several aid stations will be located on the course and a Medical tent will be at the finish.

A misting station will be located on the side of the course to cool you off if needed. Be aware of runner traffic if you enter the misting area.

Aid and Medical stations will be available at many spots on the course and will provide HEED, water, ice wet/cold cloths and medical assistance.

Stoneman Sprint course signs are yellow and are found on the pavement as well as posted on signs on the road course. Mileage markers are found each mile along the course.

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

Directions from I-55

You must arrive to the site from Exit #94 off Interstate 55.  Unless you know the area around Lake Springfield please take exit #94 (Stevenson Drive/East Lake Drive). At the light turn left onto East Lake Drive and proceed 3.6 miles to Lake Park Road.  Turn left on this road just before the Zoo and proceed to the Beach House. Parking signs and directions will be in place.

Lodging Information

The following hotel is a race sponsor and is located near the race site and Interstate 55: