Event Format

880 yard (1/2 mile) open water swim in Cherry Creek Reservoir. Bike 12 miles on smooth paved roads. Run 3 miles on paved trails.

Schedule of Events

Friday, June 5th, 2009 - Cherry Creek State Park

4:00 - 5:15 p.m. Packet pick-up, Smoky Hill

4:00 - 5:30 p.m. Body marking

4:00 - 5:45 p.m. Transition open, Smoky Hill

5:30 - 5:45 p.m. Pre-race briefing in transition area

6:00 p.m. Swim start

7:00 p.m. Post race catered dinner opens

8:00 p.m. Awards and prize lottery

Directions to Cherry Creek State Park

From I-225, exit South Parker Road and travel south for approximately 1 mile. Turn right on East Lehigh Ave. and enter Cherry Creek State Park via the east entrance gate. Continue straight ahead through the four way intersection for about one mile and follow the signs to Smoky Hill.

Packet Pick-up

You will sign your waiver and receive a bib race number and bike frame number at packet pick up. The number must be worn on the front of your body during the run and your bike number must be displayed in an easy to see location on your bike. Body marking will take place prior to the race start when you pick up your timing chip.

USAT Membership

You must bring your valid USA Triathlon card or pay for a one-day license before you can pick up your race packet. This option is also available at online registration. If you have recently purchased an annual membership and have not received your card by race day, you can print a temporary card from the USA Triathlon website.

Mandatory Pre-Race Briefing

The mandatory pre-race briefing will be held in the transition area commencing 30 minutes prior to the start. This is not a forum to ask questions about the race, it is primarily to brief you on safety and any last minute course changes. You are responsible for knowing the course, race rules and other event information before you come to the briefing. Please contact us prior to race day if you have any questions.

Transition Information

Transition area opens at 4:00 p.m. Place your bike on the rack with your bike-to-run transition gear by it. There is no required bike check for the event. For security reasons, the transition area is closed to spectators from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. All bikes must be removed from the bike lot by 8:00 p.m.

Lost & Found

Lost and Found will be held at the Information/Volunteer Check-In Tent. Please email race@MetroBrokersTriathlon.com if you loose any gear. Lost and Found items will be kept for one month following the event, after which they will be donated to a local charity.

Wetsuits

Wetsuits are highly recommended as the water temperature is typically in the mid 60s in June.
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Aid Station

There will be one aid station at the first bike course turn around and one at the first run course turn around. Both aid stations will have coolers of water and possibly a sponsor's energy drink.

Bike Course

The bike course takes place entirely inside Cherry Creek State Park. Park roads are open to traffic and most have a bike lane. Ride in the bike lane unless instructed by race staff or a police officer.

Run Course

The run course takes place on bike and run trails entirely inside Cherry Creek State Park. We have traffic marshals and signs at the two road crossings, but lease pay attention to traffic. Your safety is ultimately your own responsibility.

Prizes and Awards

All prizes and awards are equal for female and male athletes. All participants receive a finishing medal. First place finishers in each age group and first place relay teams receive unique hand-made trophies as well as prizes from our sponsors. If you are unable to stay for the award ceremony, we will hold onto your trophy for one month after the race, please email race@MetroBrokersTriathlon.com if you wish to have your award sent to you. Awards can be mailed for a shipping and handling fee.

Age Groups

Prizes to the first place finishers in each of the following age groups:
16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+

Clydesdale/Athena Division

Prizes will be awarded to the top Clydesdale and Athena finishers. Clydesdales (men over 200 lb) and Athenas (Women over 150 lb) will be required to weigh in at packet pick-up if they wish to compete in these categories.

Post-Race Dinner

All participants and volunteers will receive a catered dinner and beverages from Lodo's Bar & Grill (3.2% beer will also be for sale). Additional meal tickets for spectators can be purchased at the event for just $5 (cash-only please).

Photography

Professional photographer's from Sundance Images will be taking racers photos during the run and bike portions of the race and these images will be available for purchase after the race at the Sundance Images booth as well as online shortly after the event. Your race number (bib and bike frame sticker) must be visible to easily locate your photos after the event.