Race Day is Saturday, July 15, 2023
Nelson Center/Lincoln Park, Springfield, IL (map)
Packet Pick Up and Registration will be at held at SCHEELS on Friday July 14 from 4-6pm.
Packet Pick Up and Registration will open at 7am on race day at the Nelson Center/Lincoln Park.
Still Time to register online.
Things to do in the morning:
- It is recommended that you arrive 1 hour before the race
- Get registered if you haven’t already. Registration closes at 7:45am on race day.
- Pick up you race packet, if you haven’t already
- Pin your number on the shirt or shorts you will wear on the bike and run.
- Get body marked (number and age will be marked on arms and calves)
- Pick up timing chip and place around ankle
- Set up transition area (place bike, helmet, shoes, water, etc…)
- SCHEELS bike mechanic will be available for minor repairs and to air up tires
Transition Area:
- You MUST have a Helmet for the bike portion of the race!
- Race numbers must be pinned on or a number belt can be used for the Bike and Run portion of the race.
- Parent can help kids set up transition
- Parents will not be allowed in the transition during the race
Things to know about the SWIM
- Timing Chips must be worn
- Goggles are recommended
- Swim cap is optional
- Floatation devices (kickboards, swimmies, life jackets) are permitted
- Kids will be lined up and self-seeded based on ability, fast to slow
- To start the race, kids will cross a timing mat and jump into the water (no diving) on a time based interval
- Parents will be allowed on the pool deck for the Mini-Triathlon (kids 5-6)
Things to know about the BIKE
- You MUST have a Helmet on
- Race numbers must be worn
- Timing Chips must be worn
- Training wheel are allowed
- Bike course is open to traffic.
- Bike marshals will be guarding entrances to the park making anyone entering aware of the race.
Things to know about the RUN
- The run course in on grass
- Race numbers must be worn
- Timing chips must be worn
FINISH LINE
- Finishers medals will be handed out
- Timing chips will be collect
- Drinks and food will be provided for racers
AWARDS
- When both races are complete and results are finalized the awards ceremony will begin.
- 1st, 2nd, 3rd place awards will be given in each age category, boys and girls. Mini-tri: 5-6 year olds, Triathlon: 6 – 7; 8 – 9; 10 – 11; 12 – 13
- Results will be posted http://www.championchip247.net
- Photos will be posted the week after the race at www.SpiTriClub.com