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

JULY 13, 2008
SHAWNEE MISSION PARK
7900 RENNER RD. SHAWNEE, KS

2008 Professional Athlete
In partnership with Tri KC we are proud to announce our Professional Athlete for this year’s event, Mr. Tim DeBoom, two-time winner (2001 and 2002) of the Ford Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii, and top-ranked American at the Ironman distance.

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.

Eligibilty
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.

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.
Race Volunteer Number: 913-236-1290

For More Information
Contact Chad Tower at 913-236-1231 or chad.tower@jocogov.org

Downloadables:
2008 Shawnee Mission Tri Registration Form [27KB]
Shawnee Mission Tri USAT Waiver & Release Form [430KB]
2008 JCPRD Waiver & Release Form [55KB]
2008 Shawnee Mission Tri Course Map [900KB]

Early Registration Drawing Bonus Register before 5pm on June 6th, 2008 and you will be eligible for a $500 Gift Certificate drawing from BikeSounce; your leader in MultiSport gear. The drawing will be held on event day at the awards ceremony; winner does not need to be present to win.