Race Information

Schedule of Events

Saturday, September 25, 2010
3:00 - 7:00 pm Packet Pick-Up and Race Expo at George Wyth State Park

Sunday, September 26, 2010
6:15 am Timing chip pickup
7:15 am Transition area closes - no exceptions
Opening ceremony and race briefing
7:30 am First wave starts                                                                        10:30 am Sprint Distance Awards Ceremony
11:30 am Olympic Distance Awards Ceremony (including raffle)
12:30 pm Race course closes

Race Venue

George Wyth State Park is located on Highway 218 within the Waterloo-Cedar Falls metropolitan area in Northeast Iowa. Take Highway 218 Exit 185 and follow signs into the park. Parking will be clearly marked; please do not park in the grass. Check in, transition area and race start will take place at George Wyth Lake. View Map »

Divisions

Elite Division - This category is open to all participants that have a realistic chance of winning the race. These participants will comprise the first swim waves and will be eligible to win overall cash prizes, but not age group awards. Participants must register themselves as elite participants to be included in this category.  The Elite division is only open to those participating in the Olympic distance event.

Clydesdale and Athena Divisions - Men weighing 200 pounds or more and women weighing 150 or more are able, but not required, to participate in the Clydesdale/Athena divisions. To do so, you must indicate this group on your registration form. Entrants in this category are eligible for Clydesdale or Athena Division awards, but not age group awards.  Cash prizes are available to those participating in the Olympic distance event; those in the Sprint distance event will be eligible for non-monetary awards.

Novice Division - This group is for people that have participated in three or fewer triathlons and want to race with other "newbies," rather than in their age group. Participation in this division is optional - not required. Entrants in this category are eligible for Novice Division awards, but not age group awards.

Teams - Two or three person relay teams (male, female, and coed) are welcome at the Peregrine Charities Triathlon. Each team member must register individually and pick up his/her own race packet. Relay team members will share a timing chip. The swim team member will hand off the chip to the bike member before he/she unracks the bike. Returning bikers must rack their bike before handing the chip to the runner. All hand offs must occur in the Transition Area.  Cash prizes are available to those participating in the Olympic distance event; those in the Sprint distance event will be eligible for non-monetary awards.

Cash prizes in the Olympic distance event will be given to Elite Male & Elite Female 1st through 3rd places, and 1st place in Novice, Clydesdale, Athena, Age Group and Relay (Male, Female and CoEd) categories.  1st Place finishers in the Sprint distance categories (Clydesdale/Athena, Age Group, Novice, and Relay Teams) will receive non-monetary awards.

Registration Fees

This Triathlon is a fundraising event to support Peregrine Charities; $30 of your registration fee is tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law.

Refund Policy - Registration is neither refundable nor transferable. In the event of cancellation by the Race Director, $60 of your registration fee is a tax deductible contribution.  You will receive an updated receipt from Peregrine Charities.

You may change your race distance or category until one week prior to the race (September 19th).  Contact bkorell@peregrinecharities.org or call (319)-553-2118.

Sanctioning

The Peregrine Charities Triathlon will be sanctioned by USA Triathlon. Race participants are required to be annual members of, or have a one-day permit from, USAT. The $10 USAT one-day permit fee is included in the non-member registration fee. USAT members must present their USAT membership card and photo ID at packet pickup.

Awards

A total prize purse of $4,175 will be awarded at the 2010 Peregrine Charities Triathlon. Cash prizes in the Olympic distance event will be given to Elite Male & Elite Female 1st through 3rd places, and 1st place in the Clydesdale, Athena, Age Group, Novice, and Relay (Male, Female & CoEd) categories.  1st Place finishers in the Sprint (Relay Teams, Age Croup, Clydesdale/Athena, and Novice Categories) distance will receive non-monetary awards.

Elite male and female prizes:
1st Place = $1,000
2nd Place = $500
3rd Place = $100

Relay Team prizes (Male, Female & CoEd):
1st Place: $75

Age Group, Clydesdale/Athena and Novice Prizes:
1st Place = $25
2nd Place & 3rd Place = Award

Black Hawk County Resident Award:
1st Place: $25

Sprint Distance Awards:
1st Place finishers in all categories (Relay Teams, Age Group, Clydesdale/Athena, and Novice): Non-monetary awards

All finishers will receive a 2010 Peregrine Charities Triathlon medal.

Additional prizes and raffle items will be given out at the Olympic Distance Awards Ceremony.  Items include, but are not limited to: 2 Air Tran Airways tickets, $100 Barmuda gift card, Stroll Down Main Street gift card worth $115, Joker's Comedy Nightclub gift certificate, 16GB iPod Nano, 2 $50 gift cards to 3xFast Swim Bike Run, 2 Xterra wetsuits, Waterloo Golf Headquarters gift card, Tri Towels, Race Belt, Yankz! Sure Lace System, Fuel Belts, Technical T-shirts, Tri Jerseys, Hats, and Visors!

Packet Pick-Up and Pre-Race-Day Information

Race packets must be picked up before race day. Packet pickup will take place on Saturday, September 25, at George Wyth State Park.  Athletes must pick up their own packet, showing a photo ID and their USAT membership card (if applicable). This applies to individual relay team members, as well.

Each registered athlete will receive a fun bag with a technical t-shirt, socks, and many other goodies!

Please park your bike in the Transition Area on Saturday. The transition area will be closed and guarded overnight; if there is a chance of rain on Saturday night, bikes in the transition area will be covered. Before parking your bike, please have it checked at the Bike Tech tent at the Expo. They will inspect your bike for USAT compliance and will install your bike number.

At the Pre-race Expo, enjoy displays from local businesses and national companies. Sign up for door prizes, have fun, and gear up for race day!

Early Packet Pick-Up

To make it easier for our athletes, we will be offering early packet pick-up at three locations.

West Des Moines- September 20th 12-6 pm                                   Rasmussen Bike Shop 301 Grand Ave. (515) 277-2636

Cedar Rapids- September 21st 4-7 pm                                           Seatasea Watersports Center 6545 4th St. (319) 365-6066

Cedar Falls- September 22nd 4:30-8 pm                                                  Bike Tech 122 Main St. (319) 266-5979

You must bring your photo ID, USAT Membership Card (if applicable) and a short description of your bike.  We would like to know the brand, color, and distinguishing characteristics of your bike.

Please e-mail bkorell@peregrinecharities.org if you plan on picking up your packet early.

Timing

Timing services will be conducted for the Olympic and Sprint distance races.

Chips will be distributed at check-in on the morning of the event. Race participants are responsible for returning their chip to volunteers at the finish line. A $30 charge will be assessed to the athlete if the chip is not returned.

Event Cancellation

If the swim portion of the race is cancelled due to inclement weather (i.e. heavy rain, lightning) or unsafe water conditions, the event will be duathlon, with run-bike-run.

Refund Policy - Registration is neither refundable nor transferable.  In the event of cancellation by the Race Director, $60 of your registration fee is a tax deductible contribution.  You will receive an updated receipt from Peregrine Charities.

Peregrine Charities

Proceeds of this event will benefit Peregrine Charities, supporting medical research for rare pediatric diseases and providing assistance with children´s hospitalization and medical treatment. $30 of your registration fee is tax deductible.

Peregrine Charities grants funds to Eastern Iowa hospitals to assist with their care of children and to fund ground-breaking research investigating origins, treatments, and cures for rare childhood diseases. The ultimate goal is to provide children with comfort, dignity, and hope during difficult times.

Volunteers

If you have friends or family members that would like to volunteer at the race, please have them call the Race Director at 319-553-2118 or email info@peregrinecharities.org. Volunteers will receive a cool t-shirt and be an integral part of the fun.