COURSE DESCRIPTION
350 yd swim / 15.25 mi bike / 3 mi run

 

SWIM DESCRIPTION: 350 meters

Click here for swim and transition (pdf)

The swim is in the pool. You will enter the pool in an "interval start" fashion. Participants line up by race number (beginning with the lowest number to the highest.) Race Numbers are assigned based on your estimated swim time you submitted when you registered. If you would like to start at the back, that is fine. Your racking position in transition is also organized by your race number.

 

One person at a time enters the pool and begins swimming when given the start command. Swim down the first lane, touch the wall, go under the lane rope, swim down that lane, and continue the same process until you exit after swimming 7 lengths for a total of 350 meters. While you are entering the pool by estimated swim time, someone may need to pass you. We encourage participants to pass ONLY at the wall. If someone taps your foot, please stop at the wall and let them go under the lane rope before you. When you exit the pool, volunteers will direct you to the transition area where you will begin your bike segment of the race.

 

BIKE COURSE: 15.25 miles

Click here for an bike map (pdf)

The bike course is a great mix of rollers and fast, flat sections. Much of the course is on the McMinnville Bypass, with very low traffic and plenty room. Other portions of the course give you a tour of some of the amazing countryside in this beautiful county! Expect great support on the course from the City of McMinnville and Warren County officials.

 

RUN COURSE: 3.1 miles

Click here for a run map (pdf)

The run course is very residential. A rolling, one-loop course through neighborhoods surrounding the host facility. The finish line is just adjacent to the pool and transition area, making it a great place for your families and friends to cheer you in!

 

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Friday, Day Before Race

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm - Registration & packet pick-up at McMinnville Civic Center

6:00 pm - Race Overview in the Transition Area; Followed by Beginner Q & A

 

Also by Coach Stephen Taylor:

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm - Stephen Taylor available at the expo to answer ANY questions
6:30 pm - Tips for Racing in the Heat --and-- What to Do After Your First Triathlon

Saturday, Race Day
6:00 am - 6:45am - Registration & packet pick-up & body marking

7:00 am - Bikes must be in the transition area. Race overview in transition area.

7:30 am - Interval swim starts begin by participant race number.

11:00 am - Awards ceremony following designated last finisher.

CATEGORIES, AWARDS, & PRIZES

 

CATEGORY TYPES

• Individual - Open for all men and women
• Aquabike - Swim and Bike Only
• Beginners - Participated in no more than 3 triathlons
• Clydesdale - 200+ pound men
• Athena - 150+ pound women
• Masters - 40+ men and women
• Relay - male, female, mixed, corporate, family

 

Your category CANNOT change once the race starts. If a category is not indicated when you register, you will be entered as an individual. If you choose Beginner, you will fall back in your age group if you do not win an award in your chosen category.

 

"Should I be a beginner?"

If you do not place in the top three beginners position you will fall back into the open age groups for awards. So we recommend for your first 3 races, choose "Beginner," then move on to any other category...

 

USAT AGE UP RULE
All USAT races will use the "AGE UP RULE" for award distribution and ranking. It is important that you begin in the proper wave start with respect to this rule. The age up rule means you are racing based on your age as of 12/31/08. Our computer timing program will automatically calculate your age based on your birth date and the age up rule criteria.

 

Awards & Prizes

Award levels will be as follows:

3 deep males & females for:

Age groups 11 & Under and 12-14

Age groups in 5 year intervals from 15-19 to 85+

 

1st, 2nd, 3rd Overall: Open Male & Female
1st, 2nd, 3rd Overall: Beginner Male & Female
1st , 2nd, 3rd Athena: Women 150#'s or more
Top 3 Clydesdale (39& Under)  and Top 3 Clydesdale (40 years and over)
1st Masters (40+): Open Male & Female
1st Overall Relay Team in each category:  male, female, mixed, corporate, family

 

Click here for RELAY TEAM INFORMATION

 

Important note about awards:
1) Order must be placed three weeks (minimum) prior to race date to receive specific category award.
2) Awards ordered based on number of participants registered in each award category.

 

SHIPPING AWARDS NOT PICKED UP
If you leave before the award ceremony, send $5 for each award you want to be shipped, relays are $5 per person. To receive your award in a timely manner, please include a complete mailing address and the award category:
Team Magic, Inc - PO Box 130178 - Birmingham, AL 35213