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

JULY 10, 2011 - SUNDAY
SHAWNEE MISSION PARK
7900 RENNER RD. SHAWNEE, KS

Competition Begins In...

2010 Shawnee Mission Triathlon Results
Long Course / Long Team / Short Course
Short Team / C & A

Shawnee Mission Triathlon: Closed Course With Two Courses
The Shawnee Mission Triathlon is a great competitive and one of Johnson County's premier racing event. This closed course event offers both a Short Course (Sprint Distance) and a Long Course (International Distance) for a wide range of national athletic racing talent. 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 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. This course is part of the Triple Crown Series.

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. This course is NOT part of the Triple Crown Series.

Eligibility - 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.

Be a part of the Triple Crown Series. View or download the PDFs for more information.

Triple Crown Points Series includes the Shawnee Mission Triathlon
Heartland Sports Promotions and JCPRD are proud to announce a collaboration in 2010 to bring the Kansas City Triathlon Community The “Triple Crown Points Series.” This series will recognize the top 15 individual male and female triathletes who participate in the BikeSource Heritage Park Triathlon, The Kansas City Triathlon, 2010 (Olympic Distance racers only) and the Shawnee Mission Triathlon (Long Course racers only). For more details view our Triple Crown Series Information and the Triple Crown Series Rules.

Shawnee Mission Triathlon Race/Entry Guidelines

1.	An entrant may not transfer his/her entry to another individual. Substitutes will not be allowed to participate. Entrants may transfer from one event to another for a $10 transfer fee.
2.	Participants will be provided with a swim cap which must be worn during the Swim segment.
3.	Wet suits will not be allowed if the water temperature is above 78 degrees.
4.	A helmet with an approved ASTM, CPSC, or SNELL safety seal is required and must be worn during the bike segment.
5.	Headphones will not be allowed.
6.	All first-time triathletes must attend the pre-race meeting Saturday, July 10th at 4:00 pm, at the Shawnee Mission Park Marina.
7.	All entrants must be checked-in and be body marked between 6-7am, Sunday July 11th at Shawnee Mission Park.

Early Registration Bonus: Early registration is encouraged. Event limited to 700 entries. Registration open until filled. NO REFUNDS.

Confirmation & Packet Pick–Up
Confirmation notice and additional information will be emailed or mailed a week before race day to all entrants that have registered.

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 three (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.

Post Race Festivities
Our post race festivities, held at shelter 4, will include music, Chris Cakes pancakes, the Flap Jack Children's Fun Run, awards, announcements and prizes. All are invited to attend!

Chris Cakes Pancake Breakfast
Pancake breakfast is FREE to all entrants and volunteers.

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.

Interested In Volunteering, Sponsoring Or Have Questions
For additional information/ inquiries concerning the event or about sponsorship opportunities, please email Chad Tower at info@jcprd.com or inquire by phone - call Chad at (913) 236-1231.

Awards & Results
Individual awards will be presented to the top three male and female overall finishers in both the duathlon & triathlon.

Male & female age groups are: 15-19; 20-24; 25-29; 30-34;35-39;………; 90+.

Age group and team awards given as follows: 1-5 entries per division, 1 award; 6-10 entries, 2 awards; 11-15, 3 awards; 16-20, 4 awards; 21+ entries, 5 awards.

Results will be posted at the award ceremony and online on race day.

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

For More Race Information
Contact Chad Tower at (913) 236-1231 or info@jcprd.com