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Race Date

August 5, 2012

Waivers to fill out:
Pacific Sports Liability Waiver
USAT Adult Application/Waiver
USAT Youth Application/Waiver

VIP:
All Registered VIP Participants are the ONLY ones who may pick up their packet race morning Sunday, August 5th. The fee for VIP is $30 and you will also receive a $10 merchandise gift certificate and reserved bike racks in the transition area.

Video's from UCP

Watch the Video's that UCP Teams are making for the 25th Anniversary of the Cleveland Triathlon

Team Myles: 2011 Video #1

Start times and Distances (All times are tentative)

  • Super Sprint (300-yard swim, 8 mile bike, 1.5 mile run)
    6:45 am
  • Sprint (0.4m Swim, 16m Bike, 5k Run)
    7:10 am
  • Olympic (1.5k Swim, 24m Bike, 10k Run)
    7:40 am

Age Groups and Divisions

  • 14 and under
  • 15-19
  • 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+
  • Elite Divison
  • Clydesdale (Men 200+ lbs),
  • Athena (Women 145+ lbs).
  • Coed Relay
  • Male Relay
  • Female Relay
  • Corporate Relay
  • Relays may choose any of the 3 distances

Course Information

Start: North Coast Harbor
Finish: Just south of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame on Erieside.

Click Here to View the Map

Swim Course: The swim courses for the Super Sprint and Sprint are inside the harbor while the Olympic Course goes into the channel. Flat-water swim starts and finishes in North Coast Harbor and all races are within the Lake Erie break wall. Super Sprint swim is inside the inner harbor.

Cycle Course: Loop course on the Memorial Shoreway in the downtown area. All races are entirely on the Memorial Shoreway, including the professional race.

Run Course and Finish: Finishes just north of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, just west of the skate area on the pavers. The final section of the run will be on those pavers after going north of Cleveland Stadium on W. 3rd and north of the Great Lakes Science Center along the perimeter of the harbor. The final section goes under the overhang of the Rock Hall to the Finish. Mostly flat (with small hills) course on downtown streets.

Post Race Area

The post race area will be at the old skate park next to the finish line.

Packet Pick-Up

MANDATORY packet pick-up and race registration will be held at the Hilton Garden Inn Cleveland Gateway in the Gateway Conference Center from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm on Saturday, August 6th. The Hilton Garden Inn Cleveland Gateway is located at 1100 Carnegie Ave, Cleveland OH 44115. Phone: 216-658-6400 or1-877-Stay-HGI

Relay teams will be issued one timing chip which they will pass from teammate to teammate. Relay Teams must either all come to the expo together to pick up your packets and sign the waiver or one team member may come with 3 signed waivers to pick up for the team. The open relays are male, female and coed. If you are racing as an individual and are having someone pick up your race packet, you must have this person bring signed waivers with them to the expo. 

USAT Sanctioned

The Cleveland Triathlon is now a USAT sanctioned event. For more information or to become a member, visit the USA Triathlon web page.

Team United Cerebral Palsy

Team UCP will return to the Cleveland Triathlon Sunday, August 7, 2011 in the North Coast Harbor area of Downtown Cleveland. As the Official Charity of the 25th Annual Race, United Cerebral Palsy of Greater Cleveland will once again bring together a team of dedicated individuals and families to complete the race while raising funds and awareness for the organization.

Press Coverage

  • 25 Years of Success, The Cleveland Triathlon. Read This Press Release.
  • Pacific Sports LLC is proud to announce that Life Time Fitness (NYSE: LTM) has signed on as the new Presenting Sponsor of the Cleveland Triathlon....read this press release.
  • Listen to the Cleveland Connection Podcast. United Cerebral Palsy of Greater Cleveland is once again teaming up with the Cleveland Triathalon this summer to raise funds. Executive Director Trish Otter explains what UCP gets out of the Triathalon. Kristen Minnick, who competed last year with her 4-year old daughter in tow, plans to do it again this year.
  • TV3 segment with Team Myles
  • Team Myles website with video.
  • Team Julia video on YouTube from 2008 race.

Rules and Regulations

  • Wetsuits are optional, but highly recommended.
  • Helmets are mandatory. You will not be allowed out of the transition area without one.
  • Bib Number (must be worn during run portion on your front)
  • Bicycle Number (secure around seat post of bike)
  • Helmet Number (attach to front of helmet)
  • Swim Cap (mandatory for swim and will be colored coded depending on wave)
  • iPods or any other musical device are strictly prohibited on the bike course
  • Body marking is not required but highly recommended (volunteers will apply) especially for photos
  • Non drafting race

Transponder (Timing Chip) Instructions

  • Transponders are non-transferable! Be careful not to switch them with anyone.
  • Wrap the transponder anklet around your ankle before starting the race.
  • Start in your assigned wave or risk not being scored.
  • To receive an official time, you must run or walk across the timing mats at the start line, on the course, and at the finish line.
  • Return the transponder anklet to us in the corral after the finish line. You will be charged $20 if you do not return your transponder after the finish of the race.

Energy

Gatorade Endurance Formula is the Official Fluid Replacement and Ice Mountain Water is the Official Water of the Cleveland Triathlon. Gatorade and water (on the Olympic course) will be at the aid stations. Bars, water, Gatorade and fruit will be available at the post-race food area.

Look for aid stations at the following locations:

  • Exiting Transition on the E. 9th St Pier
  • Top of the Memorial Shoreway entrance ramp and E. 9th St.
  • On the Memorial Shoreway at the 5K turn around
  • Cleveland Triathlon Finishline behind the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

  


Buitoni Pasta Lunch

Join us on Saturday, the day before the race, at the Hilton Garden Inn from 11am-2pm for the Buitoni Annual Pasta Lunch. The lunch is complimentary to all participants and includes your choice between 3 different pasta’s and sauces: linguine, chicken prosciutto tortellini, cheese ravioli with either tomato herb, pesto, or light alfredo (drink not included). Also, have your friends and family members join you for only $8 per plate of pasta!

Awards

Awards for all races will be presented approximately ten minutes after the conclusion of the last race adjacent to the finish line and Rock Hall. Unofficial results for the top finishers will be posted by the finish line area 30 minutes after the first finisher crosses the line. Results will be updated every 20 minutes after. Awards ceremony will take place at approximately noon between Rock Hall and Science Center. Awards are given 1st-3rd in each category and overall male and female in each event. Complete results, with split times, will be posted by the Wednesday following the race.

  • Super Sprint Race- the top three finishers in each male and female age group will receive a commemorative award.
  • Sprint Race- the top three finishers in each male and female age group will receive a commemorative award.
  • Olympic Distance Race- the top three finishers in each male and female age group will receive a commemorative award.
  • All Relays- each member of the top three teams in the female open relay, male open relay, and coed open relay categories will receive a commemorative award.

Photo's of the Race

ASI Photography will be in Cleveland taking pictures of the 25th Anniversary, Cleveland Triathlon Presented by Life Time Fitness. Click Here to view your 2011 Photo's!

 

 

Wave Starts (2011)

Climate

Cleveland's weather follows seasonal midwest USA patterns with a moderating lake effect. Lake Erie plays a major role in offsetting severe summer heat waves, insuring that Cleveland has fewer days above 90 degrees farenheit than most northern USA cities. Typical July temperatures are around 84 degrees. The average water temperature of Lake Erie is 72 degrees in July. Humidity at this time is approximately 70%.

Parking

There is plenty of parking in nearby lots on East 9th Street – Municipal Lot, Willard Garage, North Point Garage. Parking is also available on the streets South of Lakeside Avenue.

Questions?

Here is a list of the Cleveland Triathlon Frequently Asked Questions. Or, you can email us at Info@PacificSportsLLC.com For those of you participating in your first triathlon, Here are a few items to read:

Past Champions

 

Fastest Professional Times on the Criterium Course

Years of Excellence

The Cleveland Triathlon is widely recognized as one of the most decorated races in triathlon. The event has had the following designations (Previous years as the National City Triathlon, the Rock & Roll Triathlon, the Metropolitan Bank Triathlon and the Sky Bank Triathlon):

  • 1990 - United States Professional Championship
  • 1991 - United States Professional Championship
  • 1992 - United States Age Group Championship
  • 1993 - United States Professional Championship
  • International Triathlon Pro Tour series event
  • United States Youth Championship
  • United States Professional Championship
  • Pan American Games Qualifier
  • 1994 - World Cup series event
  • United States Youth Championship
  • 1995 - World Cup series event
  • 1996 - Triathlon World Championship
  • 1997 - Triathlon of Champions
  • 1998 - Triathlon of Champions
  • 1999 - United States Youth Championship
  • 2000 - Triathlon of Champions
  • 2001 - Triathlon of Champions
  • 2002 - Triathlon of Champions
  • 2003 - Triathlon of Champions
  • 2004 - Triathlon of Champions
  • 2005 - Triathlon of Champions
  • 2006 - Triathlon of Champions
  • 2007 - Triathlon of Champions
  • 2008 - Triathlon of Champions
  • 2009 - Triathlon of Champions