Mayor's Triathlon - Recreation Department

Recreation Department

Mayor's Triathlon

Mayor's Triathlon Presented by Hy-Vee of Papillion
500 Meter Swim / 15 Mile Bike / 3 Mile Run

2010 Race - Sunday, July 18 2010 - 6th Annual
The Triathlon will begin at 8:00 am for all ages and teams. There will be a pre race meeting at 7:45 am at the starting line. Start and finish will be in the west parking lot of Walnut Creek Lake and Recreation Area near the boat ramp.

Race Requirements
Wetsuits are allowed for the swimming portion of the race. Official swim caps will be provided and must be worn during the swim. Goggles and face masks are allowed but not required. Fins, gloves, paddle, floating devices, and artificial propulsion devices are not allowed. Bike helmets are required to compete. NO EXCEPTIONS. No drafting is allowed on the bike course. Further race rules will be posted on-line prior to the race and will be distributed the day of the race.

Entry Fees

Individual.............................................................................TBA
Individual with Late Fee........................................................TBA
Team...................................................................................TBA
Team with Late Fee.............................................................TBA

Three people make up a team (one swimmer, one cyclist and one runner).

Registration Deadline
2010 Registration information will be posted by mid February. Limited to the first 250 racers.

Packet Pick-Up / Check In
Check in will start at 6:00 am on the day of the race. All participants must check-in at the large shelter near the transition area on the west side of the lake no later than 7:30 am. Packets will be handed out at this time. There is no packet pickup the day before the race.

Volunteer
Click here for information on how to volunteer for this race.

Description / Maps
The Triathlon will begin in the west parking lot of Walnut Creek Lake and Recreation area and finish nearby on the walking trail. The Triathlon begins with a 500-meter open water staggered swim in Walnut Creek Lake. The second leg of the race is a 15-mile bike ride on parts of the hard surface trail and scenic highways around Walnut Creek and Papillion-La Vista South High School. Lastly, a 3-mile run on the trail in Walnut Creek completes the Triathlon. Walnut Creek Lake and Recreation Area will be closed from 6:00-11:00 am to the public for this race. Aid stations will be at the turn-a-round on the run and in the transition area. Water, Powerade and ice will be provided at each station.

2009 Map of Race Course
Map of Transition Area - New Transition course for Bike Finish in 2009

Timing
Timing will be provided by Precision Race Results, a division of ChampionChip Minnesota. Race results will be posted at onlineraceresults.com

Awards
All participants will receive a commemorative Technical Shirt at check-in. All finishers will receive a finishing medal. Special awards will be given to the top 3 male and female finishers in the following age groups: 14 & under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69 and 70 & up as well as the top 3 teams in the following categories: male, female and coed. Three people make up a team, one swimmer, one cyclist and one runner. The top overall male and female winners will receive a special award following the race.

Food and beverages will be provided for the racers at the finish line.

Results
2009 Results - Timing provided by Precision Race Results, a division of ChampionChip Minnesota.
2008 Results - Timing provided by ChampionChip Minnesota