Shawnee Mission Triathlon Announces New Partnership
JCPRD is pleased to announce a new partnership with United Cerebral Palsy of Greater Kansas City (UCP). As the title sponsor, the race will have a new name: UCP Shawnee Mission Triathlon. This partnership will bring awareness to the services UCP offers to people with all types of disabilities in the Greater Kansas City area. We believe this is a perfect fit – just as we have provided a race for you to “exceed your limits”, UCP provides “life without limits” for people with disabilities.

United Cerebral Palsy of Greater Kansas City (UCP) is a new race partner. UCP helps people with disabilities live a life without limits by providing the information, resources, and supports needed to live a life focused on their abilities. You can help people with disabilities live as independently and actively as possible in the community they call home by donating to or fundraising for UCP. All of the money raised will go directly to the people being served by UCP’s programs.

UCP is a 501(c)3 charitable organization as defined under the Internal Revenue Code. UCP has been providing services to people with disabilities in the 5 counties that make up Greater Kansas City for 60 years. Services and programs include: sports & training, residential and daily living support, disability information & referral, education & awareness, and advocacy. For more information, please visit www.ucpkc.org. Thank you for your support!

*New* Donation Section at Registration
You can support UCP by making a donation as part of your online registration process or by setting up a fundraising page. It’s easy to do, and you can use this page to communicate your efforts to “tri” for life without limits as you train to compete in the UCP Shawnee Mission Triathlon. All money raised will go directly to UCP’s programs that help people with disabilities living in your neighborhood achieve a full, dignified life.

Shawnee Mission Triathlon: Closed Course With Two Courses
The Shawnee Mission Triathlon is a great competitive race and one of Johnson County's premier racing events. 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.

The Long Course is a .62 mile (1000 meter) swim, 18 mile bike (4 laps) and a 4.5 mile run (see course map below). 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 - New Distance
The short course run distance has been upgraded to encompass the redesign of the trail system. The swim is a .31 mile (500 meter) swim, 9 mile bike (2 laps), and now a 3.2 mile run (see course map below). 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 - 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.

Age Divisions, Clydesdale & Athena Divisions
USAT Rules & Regulations
1) All age group athletes must participate and compete in the age group division corresponding to the athlete’s age on December 31 of the year of the event.

2) Weight Class Division: In events where a weight class division is offered, the minimum weight shall be 220 pounds for men and 165 pounds for women, monitored by the event organizer. The weight class age categories for men and women shall be 39 years of age and under and 40 years of age and over. Participants are not eligible to compete in a weight class division and in an age group division at the same event.

Open Water Swim: May 28 - Aug 1, 2013
JCPRD will offer open water swim training for all athletes starting May 28 and ending August 1, 2013. The times are 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm on Tuesdays & Thursdays only.

The fee of $4 per person is required per visit. All triathletes are welcome to train and all swimmers are asked to wear a swimsuit. Open water swimming fees DO apply for Johnson County and non-residents.


Shawnee Mission Triathlon Race/Entry Guidelines