REGISTRATION
COURSE
DETAILS
 
TRAVEL INFO
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PACKET PICKUP AND IMPORTANT DETAILS
PRE RACE PACKET PICKUP (FRIDAY) – FitRight NW Athletic Store, Friday, July 31st, 11AM – 3PM

PRE RACE PACKET PICKUP (SATURDAY) – Blue Lake Park, August 1st, 1:00PM – 2:00PM

RACE DAY PACKET PICKUP – (SUNDAY), August 2nd, Blue Lake Park, 6AM – 7:30AM

RACE START TIME: Adult Race: 8:00AM

CONFIRMATION CARD COLOR – YELLOW (this card will only get you into the park on Saturday afternoon (1PM to 2PM for packet pickup and Sunday)

*THIS EVENT IS DESIGNATED AS THE TRI NORTHWEST SPRINT DISTANCE CHAMPIONSHIP FOR 2009 - See www.trinw.com for details

DISTANCES:

Sprint TRIATHLON - 1/2mi Swim, 12.5mi Bike, 5k Run (8:00 am - Waves)
Tri-iT (novice) TRIATHLON - 1/4mi Swim, 12.5mi Bike, 5k Run (8:00 am - Waves)
Sprint DUATHLON*
- 5k Run, 12.5mi Bike, 5k Run (8:00 am - Mass start)
Olympic TRIATHLON - 1.5k Swim, 40k Bike, 10k Run (8:30 am - Waves)

NOTE TO PARTICIPANTS: The Mid-Summer Triathlon & Duathlon presented by Amica Insurance is a COED EVENT. If you are interested in the All Women's Triathlon, which takes place on Saturday, August 1st, CLICK HERE

ABOUT THIS EVENT
The Mid-Summer Triathlon & Duathlon presented by Amica Insurance is part of a two-day event that includes The All Women's Triathlon/Duathlon and Kid's Splash Pedal-n-Dash on Saturday, August 1st. Both days will consist of a festival of events including a Sport & Fitness Expo, music, brunch, prizes, and most of all fun and camaraderie.

ABOUT OUR SPONSOR
Amica Mutual Insurance Company, nationally known for exceptional customer service and going the distance, appreciates the triathletes' passion, determination and achievement of personal excellence. The company is a national writer of automobile, homeowners, marine, and personal umbrella liability insurance. Life coverage is available through Amica Life Insurance Company, a wholly owned subsidiary. Amica employs more than 3,100 people in 39 offices across the country.

Amica is considered the best kept secret in the industry. Founded in 1907, customers previously only knew of this award winning company by word of mouth. Want to learn more? Visit Amica.com or call 866-51-AMICA (26422) to be connected to an office near you.

LOCATION: Blue Lake Park, Fairview, OR

IMPORTANT NOTE: NO DOGS ARE ALLOWED IN BLUE LAKE PARK.

REGISTRATION INFO
Race fee includes commemorative T-shirt, day use park pass, ChampionChip Timing, awards and prizes, brunch, music, plus lots of fun and camaraderie. High school students or participants 18 years & younger may deduct $10 from the entry fee. TRI NorthWest members may deduct $10 from the entry fee.

IN-PERSON - Participants can drop off registrations to the AA Sports Office (computers are also available for on-line registration) located at 4836 SW Western Avenue, Beaverton, Oregon 97005.

ON-LINE AND MAIL-IN OPTIONS:

REGISTER ONLINE - CLICK HERE

DOWNLOAD ENTRY FORM - CLICK HERE

ENTRY FEES
Individual $70.00 (on or before July 22nd)
Individual $75.00 (July 23rd - July 30th)
Individual $80.00 (July 31 - August 2nd) Packet P/U
Team (per person) $35.00 (on or before July 22nd)
Team (per person) $40.00 (July 23rd - July 30th)
Team (per person) $45.00 (July 31 - August 2nd) Packet P/U

NOTE: T-shirts guaranteed to pre-registered participants only. Quantities and sizes will be limited after 7/22.

MAIL-IN ENTRIES: Must be postmarked nine (9) days prior to race day and sent to: Mid-Summer Triathlon, c/o AA Sports, Ltd. 4836 SW Western Ave, Beaverton, OR 97005. ON-LINE will close July 29th to prepare for packet pickup.

REGISTRATION: On the www.racecenter.com website, through a secured transaction. Deadline for on-line registration is two days prior to race weekend.

CONFIRMATIONS: Confirmation cards will be mailed on 7/27 to those pre-registered by 7/22. Participant confirmations will also be posted on the www.racecenter.com website for all mail-in and online entries. Those registering after 7/22 may not receive a confirmation card in the mail and are to refer to the on-line confirmation list.

ONLINE CONFIRMATION LISTS (posted prior to event)
ALL EVENTS - CLICK HERE

COURSE

Swim:
Triangular lake swim (water temperature in the 70's).

Bike (Triathlon & Duathlon):
Semi-closed (local traffic only) out-and-back on a section of Marine Drive west of Blue Lake Park. The Olympic distance races will also have a 7+ mile out-and-back to the east of Blue Lake Park on Marine Drive, Sundial and Graham Roads. This section is open to traffic, but lightly traveled.

Run (Triathlon & Duathlon):
Flat and fast within Blue Lake Park and along the Marine Drive bike path.

DETAILS

Race Results / Timing:
Timing of the event will be done using the ChampionChip™ Timing System. Participants must wear a Timing Chip on their ankle in order to receive splits and final results. If you own your own Chip, please provide your seven-digit Chip code at the time you register. Results will be posted on www.racecenter.com

Archived Results
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Awards:
Will be presented to the Overall Male & Female champions and Overall Masters Male & Female champions (Overall and Masters champions will be removed from the individual age division awards). Awards will also be presented to the 1st thru 3rd place finishers in each individual age division, as well as the Open & Masters Clydesdale & Athena divisions. The 1st and 2nd place teams in each relay division will also receive awards.

Divisions:

Individuals: 12-14, 15-17, 18-19, 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 & over. Clydesdale's (men 198 lbs & over) and Athena's (women 150 lbs & over) in Open (39 & under) and Masters (40 & over) divisions.

Triathlon Relay Teams: (combined 3 ages) 105 & under and 106 & over in Men's, Women's and Mixed divisions.

Duathlon Relay Teams (combined 2 ages): 0-70, 71-90 & 91+ in men's, women's, and mixed divisions.

NOTE: Awards Ceremony will commence at the conclusion of the event and winners must pick up their awards. Awards will not be mailed.

TRIATHLON RACE RULES - CLICK HERE

WETSUIT RENTAL
Need a Wetsuit? Sign up today and reserve yours with our sponsors at AthletesLounge.

While wetsuits are not mandatory, they are recommended. A wetsuit will keep you comfortable in the water via increased buoyancy and warmth. Quantities are limited, so CLICK HERE to reserve yours in advance or call them directly at (503) 477-5906 - 2600 NW Vaughn St, Portland OR 97210

ON-SITE MECHANICAL/BIKE SUPPORT
Bike service will be on-site to provide repairs, parts, and accessories.

GUESTS
Non-Participant Meal Tickets are available for purchase at packet pickup.

· Post Race brunch - $5.00 ppr

LOST AND FOUND
Any equipment that is unmarked will be returned to the lost and found officials for participants to claim. Please come to the event with all personal belongings marked with your name and/or race number.

VOLUNTEERS
Volunteers, including spouses and other family members of participants, or athletes that are unable to participate are welcome and encouraged to help with the race. We need good volunteers to maintain the quality and safety of this event. If you are interested in being involved in this way, please email the AA Sports office at: events@racecenter.com.

MASSAGE

Post Race Massage will be provided by The Massage Clinic for $1.00 per minute. www.yourmassageclinic.com

MEDICAL & FIRST AID
Dr. Tom Freedland and his staff from the Western Chiropractic College will be on site to provide chiropractic care, first aid, and massage at no charge. For more information about the services Dr. Freedland provides please call (503) 684-1273.

TRAVEL INFO

DIRECTIONS TO BLUE LAKE
Blue Lake Park is located 15 miles east of downtown Portland, OR. Take I-84 east to the Fairview Exit (exit #14). Follow the signs to Blue Lake Park.

PARK PASS
All cars must display a day-use pass on their dashboard. At the park gate volunteers and pre-paid participants will receive a pass at no cost, spectators and non-paid participants must pay a $4.00 fee. The park gate opens at 6:00am. NO PETS ALLOWED IN THE PARK.

LODGING & GENERAL VISITOR INFORMATION

Hampton Inn Portland/Gresham: (503) 669-7000
TravelLodge Portland/Troutdale: (503) 666-6623
Best Western Rama Inn: (503) 491-9700
Portland Oregon Visitors Association: www.travelportland.com

CONTACT

The Mid-Summer Triathlon & Duathlon presented by Amica Insurance is a production of AA Sports, Ltd.

Email events@racecenter.com