Niles Triathlon

2009

Sponsored by Riverfront Optimists
Niles, Michigan

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NILES TRIATHLON REGISTRATION 

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Register at the Barron Lake Fire Department Friday night from 4-8PM

Niles Triathlon - September 5, 2009
8:30 AM Start Time!
All proceeds go to Riverfront Optimist projects.
This is a fund Raiser - No refunds

There are TWO events this year
International Distance Race

1.5k swim / 40k bike / 10k run
Individual and Relay Teams

Super-Sprint Race

200m swim /10k bike /2.5k run

Our thanks to Cycle & Fitness of Niles for their help at the 2008 Triathlon

Another Proud Sponsor of the NILES TRIATHLON
Business Computer Networks
674-1513

THIS EVENT IS INTENDED AS A FUND RAISER.  NO REFUNDS WILL BE GIVEN - THIS INCLUDES THE REMOTE POSSIBILITY THAT THE RACE WOULD BE CANCELLED AT THE LAST MINUTE DUE TO WEATHER. 



Friday Night Schedule

4:00 pm to 8:00 pm       Registration

5:00 pm to 7:30 pm       Pasta Dinner

6:30 pm                          Triathlon Seminar

7:00 pm                          Guest Speaker - TBD

8:00 pm                          Raffle  

Saturday Schedule

6:30 am to 7:30 am        Race Day Registration

6:30 am to 8:00 am        Pre Registered check in

8:20 am                          Transition area closes

8:30 am                          Olympic distance race starts

9:00 am                          Super Sprint event starts

Noon                                Awards

RACE PICTURES
Once again we will be taking pictures of athletes at the 2009 Triathlon.  These pictures will be posted and available for download...for FREE!

Watch this site for details following the race.

RACE WRAP

The 2008 race is over and it was a beautiful day for a Triathlon.  The results are posted just below. 
Thank you for your participation!
rantoniu@unltech.com

22st ANNUAL - Niles Triathlon
Saturday, September 5th 2009

8:30 am Start - Olympic Tri
9:00 am Start- Sprint Triathlon

Race Distances:
Sprint Triathlon: 200m Swim - 10K Bike - 2.5K Run
Olympic Triathlon: 1.5K Swim - 40K Bike - 10K Run

SPRINT COURSE MAP - See Map Page
OLYMPIC COURSE MAP - See Map Page

REGISTER ONLINE: 

 Date: September 5th 2009

Time: First wave at 8:30 a.m. EDT

Race Entry Fees:

Please see on-line registration or download the mail-in application for pricing.

Packet Pick-Up:
Friday September 4th 2009- 4:00-8:00 p.m.
Barron Lake Fire Department
September 5th at 6:30-8:00 am at the race site. Everyone must present a photo ID at packet pick up. Everyone MUST sign a waiver when you pick up your packet unless you are an annual USAT member! Each team member must pick up their own packet, show id and sign waiver: NO EXCEPTIONS.

Course: The swim will take place in beautiful Barron Lake. Participants will swim a triangular course. The bike course take you through the country side with one or two challenging hills and some flat. The run course offers rolling hills and some flat.
Course maps available on our Maps & PDF's page

Rules: Swimmers must wear swim cap provided / wetsuits allowed (if water is under 78°F). Bikers must wear a CPSC approved helmet. No drafting rule will be strictly enforced.

Shirts: Everyone registered will receive a t-shirt.

Aid Stations: One aid station will be provided on the bike course along with five on run course.

Lodging:
Niles Inn and Coference Center
930 S. 11th Street
Niles, MI 49120
269-684-3000

Holiday Inn Express
1265 S. 11th Street
Niles, MI 49120
269-684-3900

Contact Information:
Race Director - Tom Majerek
Email tom@triniles.com 

Age Groups: 12-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+

Awards: Awards will be given out at 12 noon. Awards to the first THREE overall Male and Female (Olympic and Sprint!)  Awards are three deep in each age group category listed above.  The top three M/F overall will be pulled out of the age group categories.

Sprint participants will receive age group awards in 2009!

Race Day Activities: All activities on race day will take place at the Barron Lake Fire Department.

Location: Barron Lake Rd.
Niles, Michigan 49120

Direction to Barron Lake: View or download our printable maps on the the Maps and PDF's page. 

   
The spaghetti dinner will be held at the STOP-IN Restaurant directly across the street from the Start-Finish Line of the race.
Medals will be awarded to all Super Sprint finishers.
Awards to the top 3 finishers Male and Female (Olympic)
Awards for the top 3 finishers in each age group (Olympic)
The top 3 overall M/F will not be placed in the age groups.
THERE WILL BE SPRINT AGE GROUP AWARDS IN 2009!

For more information please email
Liz, Tom, or John. See You There!