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Race Date & Start Time

September 19, 2010
7:00 am

(Transition area will open at 5:30 a.m. Spots in the transition area are first come first served.)

Distances

1/2 mile Swim •11 mile cycle •3 mile run

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C.A.R.E Program

Net proceeds of the Long Beach Triathlon benefit the C.A.R.E (Comprehensive AIDS Resource Education) Program at St. Mary Medical Center. The C.A.R.E. Program and Clinics offer an array of medical and social services for HIV/AIDS clients throughout Southern California.The CARE Program is the one of the largest comprehensive HIV organizations in the County of Los Angeles. The Long Beach Triathlon is CARE’s largest fundraising event that seeks to supplement unfunded care and services for men, women and children affected by HIV disease. Your participation and donations will help fund services for over a thousand individuals who are not able to afford HIV prevention, education, dental, medical, and mental health services. Donate online here. 

Fundraising for C.A.R.E.

This year's Long Beach Triathlon is the first as a fundraising event. St. Mary Medical Center, Competitive Aquatic Supply and Pacific Sports are teaming up to raise money, and ask your help in raising as much as we can!

Click on the image below to see incentives for the C.A.R.E. fundraising program, including FREE registration if you raise only $300.

Course Description

The water temperature in Long Beach in September is typically in the low 70's. Water conditions are excellent and very safe. There are no waves inside the breakwall where the swim takes place. Wetsuits are allowed. Scenic bike on Shoreline Drive, Queensway Bridge and past the Queen Mary. The bike course is 11 miles in length with 2 loops of the course. Fast run course adjacent to Shoreline Village and the Marina.

Expo and Packet Pick-up Time and Location:

The expo will be held at the St. Mary Medical Center (Mapquest) on Saturday, September 19th from 10am-4pm

St. Mary Medical Center Health Enhancement Center
1055 Linden Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90813

All competitors must come by the expo to pick up their registration materials. No materials will be sent out to competitors. There will also be late registration at the expo. Race Day packet pick-up will incur a $30 fee, unless you registered as a VIP. Packets on race day will be picked up at the Alamitos parking lot off Shoreline, adjacent to Alfredo's.

If you are having someone else pick up your race packet, either as an individual participant or as part of a relay team, please download the waiver, sign it and have that person bring it with them. 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 waiver can be found here.

Parking Directions

St. Mary Medical Center (mapquest link) is located at:

1055 Linden Ave. Long Beach, CA 90813
(562) 491-9000

Parking: Please park in the 6 story parking structure. Parking will be $2.00 with validation.

Directions to Exposition at St. Mary Medical Center

  • From Los Angeles International Airport (LAX): Take the 405 Freeway south to the 710 Freeway south. Exit “Anaheim Ave” East; Go East to “Long Beach Blvd” then turn Right to “10th Street” then turn Left at “10th Street”; Entrance on your Left.
  • From John Wayne International Airport: Take the 405 Freeway north towards Long Beach; Exit on “7th Street” and go West on “7th Street”; about 4.5 miles at “Long Beach Blvd”, turn Right. Go North pass “10th Street”, Medical Center entrance on your Right.
  • From Long Beach Airport: Take the 405 Freeway north to the 710 Freeway south. Exit “Anaheim Ave” East; Go East to “Long Beach Blvd” then turn Right to “10th Street” then turn Left at “10th Street”; Entrance on your Left.

Race Day Parking:

The transition area is located adjacent to Alfredo’s Beach Club along the shores of Downtown Long Beach. The physical address of Alfredo’s (mapquest link) is:

700 Shoreline Dr. Long Beach, CA 90802. 

The lot is located off Shoreline Dr. between Linden Ave. and Ocean Ave. Parking is available at the Convention Center for $8. The lot will open at 4:00am on Sunday.

Directions to Triathlon Event Parking:

  • From Los Angeles - Take the San Diego Freeway (405) south to the Long Beach Freeway (710). Go south on the Long Beach Freeway to the Downtown Exits. (710 then becomes Shoreline Drive). Follow Shoreline Drive to Linden Avenue and into the parking lot.
  • From Orange County - Take the San Diego Freeway (405) north to the Long Beach Freeway (710). Go south on the Long Beach Freeway to the Downtown Exits. (710 then becomes Shoreline Drive). Follow Shoreline Drive to Linden Avenue and into the parking lot.
  • From North Orange County and the Valleys - San Gabriel & Pomona Valleys take the Orange Freeway (57) or San Gabriel Freeway (605) to the Riverside Freeway (91) to the Long Beach Freeway (710). Go south on the Long Beach Freeway to the Downtown Exits. (710 then becomes Shoreline Drive). Follow Shoreline Drive to Linden Avenue and into the parking lot.

Timing Chips and Race Numbers

  • Chips are non-transferable! Be careful not to switch chips with anyone.
  • Wrap the chip anklet around your left 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 chip anklet to us in the corral after the finish line.

You must stay in order in the finish chute once you cross the finish line. We will ask you to stop at the end of the chute to pull your bib # tab. You will then be directed to take off your transponder anklet. No anklet - no split times. If you do not finish the race for any reason, return this anklet to finish line staff. YOU WILL BE CHARGED A $30 FEE FOR ALL NON-RETURNED CHIPS. You will be given two small numbers in addition to your bib number, one for the front of your helmet and the other for around the seatpost of your bike. These numbers match your bib number. Your bib number must be worn during the run portion of the race ON YOUR FRONT. Please do not alter this number in any way. Bike, helmet and bid numbers must match in order to be allowed out of the transition area. Swim cap must be worn during the swim and helmet worn during the bike. Body marking is not required but pens will be available at the Expo and on race morning. It is extremely helpful for photography and security reasons and we encourage it.

Age Groups and Divisions

  • 14 and under
  • 15-16
  • 17-19
  • 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+
  • Clydesdale: Men 200 lbs and over
  • Athena: Women 145 lbs and over
  • Elite
  • Collegiate
  • Relay Teams: Male, Female and Coed
  • You may race in your Age Group OR in one of the other divisions. Not both.

Aid Stations

Gatorade Endurance Formula is the Official Fluid Replacement, Clif Bar is the Official Nutrition Bar, and Hammer Gel is the Official Gel of the triathlon. All aid stations will be stocked with water and there will be one aid station on the bike with Gatorade. Water, Gatorade and fruit will be available at the post-race food area.

    
    

LB Tri - Official Triathlon Club

LB Tri, the triathlon club that trains like a team, is Southern California’s newest and fastest growing multi-sport organization.  Founded in September of 2009 LB Tri is a group of likeminded athletes who share a passion for the sport of triathlon, living life to the fullest and having fun. Our members include novices looking for support before completing their first triathlon, newbies looking to get in shape via the triathlon, fitness nuts who like to push themselves and veterans of Ironman competition.

The heart of LB Tri is our members. And we are dedicated to all Triathletes. LB Tri is for those who want to be more than just another number or anonymous name on a roster. Whether you are an elite triathlete with many wins under your belt or a weekend warrior who takes on a sprint just to finish, this is the place. Our members are truly teammates in a competitive atmosphere that builds on camaraderie and support to take every member to the next level of the sport and then a step further.

For more information or to become a member, visit www.LBTri.com

 

2009 Wave Starts (2010 Wave Starts Subject to change)

It is very important that you start in the proper wave. If you do not start in the proper wave, your results will not be correct and may impact other competitor's results. If you do not start in the wave you are assigned, please notify our timing company immediately. 

Hotel Accomodations

For hotel accomodation, please visit the Westin Long Beach, which is only a few blocks from the start of the race. We have a Long Beach Triathlon room rate from September 18-19th. Please go to the online reservation page to make your room reservation. 

 333 East Ocean Boulevard/Long Beach, CA/90802/562.436.3000

Awards

Awards will be presented to the overall elite male and female winner, the overall age group male and female winner, and the top three finishers in each age group, clydesdale, athena,and collegiates. Awards will also be presented to each member of the top three Open Relay teams. The top male and female finisher will also receive special gifts as well the last place male and female finisher. All medal winners will receive gift certificates from Competitive Aquatic Supply. Winners must be present at the Awards Ceremony to receive the awards. The other option is to pick them up at Competitive Aquatic Supply in Huntington Beach. Their address is: 15661 Container Lane, Huntington Beach, CA, 92649. Their phone number is: 800.421.5192. No awards will be mailed out.

Equipment

Wetsuits are allowed and they are optional for participants. Water temperature is in the mid 70's. Helmets are required on the bike. There is no riding in the transition area. No snorkels or fins in the swim. No drafting on the bike. No iPods or other musical devices. You must be able to hear other competitors on the course for your safety and for the safety of others.

Triathlon Hints and Tips

For those of you participating in your first triathlon, Here are a few items to read:

Parking

The best place to park is in the Convention Center lot nearest the race course. The lot will open at 4:00 am, will cost $8 and all participants must cross Shoreline Drive at Linden Ave to get to the Transition Area. See the maps below for directions.

Merchandise

Long Beach Triathlon merchandise will be available for purchase at the expo and on race day. We usually have t-shirts, sweatshirts, hats and other "sporty" items embroidered with the official race logo.

Information on Long Beach

Be sure to visit the Long Beach Area Convention and Visitor's Bureau'sweb site for the latest information on events, hotel availablity and stuff you should know about the city of Long Beach.