Johnson County Park & Recreation District: Special Event: Shawnee Mission Triathlon

2009 Shawnee Mission Triathlon’s 25th Anniversary
JULY 12, 2009 - SUNDAY
SHAWNEE MISSION PARK
7900 RENNER RD. SHAWNEE, KS

The 2009 Shawnee Mission Park Triathlon
Registration is CLOSED.

Early Registration Bonus: $250 BikeSource Gift Certificate Drawing
Register before 5pm on June 5, 2009 for the SMP Triathlon and you will be eligible for a $250 Gift Certificate from BikeSource; your leader in MultiSport gear. The drawing will be held the day of the event at the awards ceremony; winner does not need to be present to win. Check out the official events web site for more savings at BikeSource!

Closed Course Featuring Two Courses
The Shawnee Mission Triathlon is a closed course event featuring a Short Course (Sprint Distance) and a Long Course (International Distance). The both courses are routed on the Mill Creek Streamway which adjoins Shawnee Mission Park. ChampionChip timing-system will be used with aid stations at transition and at every mile on the run. Please view the early Early Registration Bonus Drawing below.

The Long Course is a .62 mile (1000 meter) swim, 18 mile bike and a 4.5 mile run (see maps for course layout). The swim is an out and back course with a standing water start. The bike course is 4 laps of the main park road providing a rolling venue.

The Short Course is a .31 mile (500 meter) swim, 9 mile bike, and a 2.4 mile run (see maps for course layout). The swim is an out and back course with a standing water start. The bike course is 2 laps of the main park road providing a rolling venue.

Eligibility
Entry is limited to the first 700 entrants. This event is open to all persons ages 15 years and older. Competitors under the age of 18 must have parental or guardian consent (see registration form). Requests for reasonable accommodations will be made for special needs participants.

Packet Pickup - Dates, Times & Locations
Friday July 10th packet pickup will be from 12pm - 6pm at the Overland Park BikeSource located at the corner of West 135th Street & Quirvira.
Saturday July 11th packet pickup from 3pm - 5pm at Shawnee Mission Park in the transition area under the tent (4pm orientation).
Sunday July 12th from 5am - 6am (for out of town participants only).

Race Results
Race results will be posted onsite and online at www.onlineraceresults.com.

Post Race Festivities
Shelter No. 4, next to the transition area, will be the location for post
race festivities. You are invited to enjoy music, Chris Cakes pancakes and the Flap Jack Children's Fun Run, awards, announcements and prizes.

Flap Jack Children's Fun Fun - For The Kids
Sign your child up for the Flap-Jack Fun Run to be held at 10am Look for the registration table at shelter #3 next to the Transition Area. Children 12 and under will be able to compete in their own running event just like mom or dad. Registration is on site for this FREE Flap Jack Fun Run. Kids will receive a race number and certificate of participation for their efforts. You may purchase children's T-shirts for $5 (tax included.) For race information call Chad Tower at (913) 236-1231.

Chris Cakes Pancake Breakfast
Pancake breakfast is FREE to all entrants and volunteers. $5 per plate for non-entrants and non-volunteers - payable day of race, please do not add breakfast to your race entry fee.

Volunteers Welcome
Many volunteers are needed and welcome, with or without experience.
Free T-shirt and pancake breakfast for all volunteers.
Please leave name, address, phone number and T-shirt sizes.
A volunteer coordinator will contact you.