Sunday, August 17, 2008
8:00 am, Baker Park, Maple Plain, Minnesota
Sprint Distance: 500 yd swim/15 mile bike/5K run
Registration Full

Athlete Goodies

Lunch by the Lake

We will be celebrating the day's accomplishments! Join us for lunch near the finish line as we cheer in all the finishers. What is better than good food and good friends celebrating great accomplishments?

Race Day Raffle Prizes

  • Race Day Raffle prizes include
    • Quintana Roo Ultra-John wetsuit from Gear West Bike & Tri
    • Pair of running shoes from Gear West Run
    • Total Immersion swim instruction package
    • Your choice of free endurance sports class at the YWCA, e.g. running, triathlon
  • Performance technical race shirt and personalized race number (your first name so spectators can cheer for you!).
  • From beginners to elites, we celebrate your personal success with multiple award categories and a finisher award for all.
  • Optional bike safety check at Gear West Bike & Tri the week prior to the race
  • 15% off nutrition at both Gear West stores the week before the race
  • Training support such as 12-week training plan template, First Tri clinics and race email newsletter with training and racing tips, and course talks at packet pickup.
  • Supporting a good cause! Race proceeds benefit the YWCA's Women's Wellness program that helps urban women of color take charge of their health.
*Note prizes and awards subject to change.

Massage

We will have massage therapists available at the end of the race to help you recover! Free!

Photography

We will have professional photographers capturing photos of all participants. You will be able to view and purchase them online after the race.

Awards

    Finisher Award
    All finishers will receive a special Finishers Award!

    Family Team Awards: Mother-Daughter and Sister-Sister
    We will add the time of two family members to determine award winners (top three each category). A family may compete in only one category. For info on teams and eligibility, go to Family, Friends & Teams.

    Corporate and Club Team Awards
    The top corporate and club team will receive a special prize. More information will be coming! For info on teams and scoring, go to Family, Friends & Teams.

    Age Group and Overall Awards
    Awards will be given to the top three overall and top three in age group. The age groups will be broken down as follows: 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85+

Commemorative Shirt

Participants will receive a technical moisture transport shirt commemorating the day and event. Yes, they will be in women's sizes. Finally, a shirt that fits!