Recreation Department
Mayor's Triathlon
Mayor's Triathlon Presented by Hy-Vee of Papillion
500 Meter Swim / 13.5 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.
2010 Results - Timing provided by Precision Race Results
2010 Photos - Provided by Alm Photography - Link coming soon!
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.
Click here for a copy of the rules in PDF.
Technical Shirt - Entry must be received by June 18th. Size and availability may be limited after this date. NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION!
2010 Triathlon Transition Area Map
Entry Fees
Registration
2010 registration is closed.
Registration Deadlines
Tuesday, June 29th 5:00 pm. Registrations postmarked after June 29th MUST include the $15 late fee. NO same day registrations will be accepted. Limited to the first 250 racers. Registrations will be accepted up until July 15th or until the 250 mark is reached.
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 13.5-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.
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: 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
2010 Results - Timing provided by Precision Race Results
2009 Results - Timing provided by Precision Race Results
2008 Results - Timing provided by ChampionChip Minnesota
Sponsors 
