McMinn Race Info

We are so excited to have you join us for this race tradition... on a new date and with new race distances! Basic race reminders below regarding packet pick up, course info, timing info, where to stay, directions...and you can also visit the event web page.

PLEASE REVIEW THIS INFORMATION CAREFULLY - IN AN EFFORT TO BE MORE AND MORE "GREEN" WE ARE NO LONGER PROVIDING RACE BOOKLETS FOR PRE-REGISTERED RACERS. In our experience, most preview the information on the web site or print their final e-letter for race details.

You can view the course maps and profiles here and hope you will be happy not too hilly...

TELL YOUR FRIENDS! We do have space. The new venue allows us to take more racers, so about 80 spots are available. They can register on Friday from 4-6 pm or Saturday from 6:45 am - 7:45 am.

Bring the Kids - Great Pool Fun and Small Fry Tri Option!

Small Fry Tri - kids age 2 to 6 can get in on the fun to! A very non-competitive mini-triathlon will be held immediately following the adult race.

Please note this is for the young ones only - the fee is only $8 and includes an all-day pass to enjoy the pool. Click HERE for a flyer you can complete and register at the race site. Finisher award to all.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Friday, Day Before Race
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm - Registration & packet pick-up
McMinnville Civic Center

5:00 pm - Race Overview in the Transition Area - Including Tips by Nashville Area Coach, Stephen Taylor;
Followed by Beginner Q & A

Saturday, Race Day
6:45 am - 7:45am - Registration & packet pick-up & body marking

8:00 am - Bikes must be in the transition area.
Race overview in transition area.

8:30 am - Interval swim starts begin by participant race number.

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

WHERE IT HAPPENS
The race site is at the McMinnville Civic Center, home to the Parks and Recreation Facility. The address is 500 Garfield Street. Exit Hwy 55 on 70S / West Main Street to the right toward downtown. Go about 1.5 miles and take a left on Clark Blvd (just after a tire place.) Go 0.4 of a mile to Garfield. Take a left and the McMinnville Recreation Complex will be on your right. Phone 931-473-1212.

YAHOO! map

WHERE TO STAY

Holiday Inn Express - Manchester
Newly Renovated in 2008!

30 Miles from race site - nicest hotels near race
111 Hospitality Boulevard, Manchester, TN 37355
931-728-9383

Comfort Suites - Manchester
Opened in April 2009!
30 Miles from race site - nicest hotels near race

152 Hospitality Boulevard, Manchester, TN 37355
931-728-1301

COURSE DESCRIPTION
200 Meter swim / 11.5 mi bike / 2 mi run

This event is timed with IPICO Electronic Timing - follow this LINK for info on IPICO timing, your personal race number and the event wrist band.

Staging Area Overview (swim/transition/finish)

Bike Course Map (11.5 miles)

Run Course Map (2 miles)

SWIM DESCRIPTION: 200 meters
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 4 lengths for a total of 200 meters. You exit the pool at a "zero degree" entrance/exit area for a smooth exit. Volunteers will direct you to the transition area where you will begin your bike segment of the race.

BIKE COURSE: 11.5 miles
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. Expect great support on the course from the City of McMinnville and Warren County officials.

RUN COURSE: 2 miles
The run course is very residential. The course travels through neighborhoods surrounding the host facility. There will be a hydration station as you exit the transition for your run start and on the course. 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!

RACE SUPPORT
ACME Multisport will be on site for race support on Saturday morning and during registration hours Friday - they are there for emergencies, not complete tune-ups so be sure to have your bike checked before you come to the race.

ACME Multisports will be set up during the expo selling those last minute items you might need.

Notes on Categories and Awards

Follow this link for important RELAY TEAM INFORMATION

1st Overall Male & Female AquaBike: notes about Aquabike - this category is for those that want to do the swim and bike portions only. You will finish your race when you return your bike to the transition area. There is no finish line to cross. Please be sure to turn your timing chip in at the race finish line. Your swim and bike time will be recorded by timing mats and totaled to determine the Aquabike winner.

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. PLEASE CHECK YOUR LABEL ON YOUR BIB NUMBER WHEN YOU PICK UP YOUR RACE PACKET - notify us of any errors before the race begins.

Beginners are defined as: racers that have competed in three or fewer triathlons and have not received a race award. Click here for TIPS for beginners.

IMPORTANT NOTES ABOUT GETTING YOUR AWARD:
You can only claim your award at the award ceremony or have someone pick it up for you if you have to leave. Awards will not be mailed. Please be sure to check the draft race results when posted at the race site to see if you will be getting an award or, if you must leave right away, pick a friend to listen at the ceremony for your name. We hope you will choose to stay for the ceremony and celebrate everyone's accomplishments that day - there are also random prize drawings! Hope to see you there.

IMPORTANT RULES REGARDING RACE PACKET PICK UP
Please review the basics below and open the links to the USAT Registration Rules and Most Commonly Violated Race Rules

This race is sanctioned by USA Triathlon and Team Magic race directors Therese Bynum and Faye Yates are Certified Race Directors.

1. ALL athletes are required to show photo ID.

2. NO ID, NO RACE, NO EXCEPTIONS.

3. Every single participant must have a photo ID, this includes all relay participants.

4. Youth athletes without an ID must be accompanied by a parent/guardian with a photo ID.

5. Annual members are required to bring their membership card every time they compete in a USAT sanctioned event.

6. If your card has been lost, you can download and print out a temporary one at https://www.usatmembership.com/default.aspx.

7.     Athletes may only pick up their own packets. Under no circumstances may an athlete pick up a packet for another person. Regarding relays, all relay members must be present to receive the packet, or split up the relay packet for each participant.

8.     If an athlete does not bring a photo ID to packet pickup they must go home to get it

9.     If an athlete does not bring their USAT membership card to packet pickup they have three options:
a. Go home to get it
b. Find internet access where a temporary card can be printed
c. Purchase a one-day membership for $10 which can later be applied to a membership renewal by submitting a receipt of purchase

10. Annual members do not have to sign a waiver at packet pickup because they already signed it when they applied to become an annual member.

Please click here to view the complete USAT REGISTRATION RULES

Please click here to view USAT MOST COMMONLY VIOLATED RULES