Triathlons - Outer Banks Triathlon Weekend

Saturday, April 26, 2008 - 8am
Sprint and Olympic Duathlon - Manteo, NC

Sunday, April 27, 2008 - 8 am
Outer Banks Kids Triathlon - Outer Banks YMCA in Nags Head, NC

Kids Triathlon Results
Sprint Results
Olympic Results

April 15: Important information About the Outer Banks Triathlon!

Dear Participants,

It has come to our attention through general race preparations, that Dare County has recently developed some concerns with the swim site and in fact has posted a swim advisory for Shallowbag Bay area.

In accordance with USA Triathlon, County Regulations, and Town of Manteo , participant safety is our number 1 concern. Because the area maybe unsafe in this short amount of time left until the event, the Outer Banks Sprint Triathlon will become a duathlon event.

The distances will be:

Sprint	Olympic
1-mile Run	3.1-mile Run
14-mile Bike	26-mile Bike
3.1-mile Run	6.2-mile Run

Finish Strong greatly apologizes for this inconvenience. As a professional organization, safety of our participants is our number 1 goal.

Again, sorry for the inconvenience and we look forward to you joining us on a fun and family weekend in the Outer Banks.

Thanks -- Finish Strong
Sponsoring Hotel Accommodations--www.Surfsideobx.com.

The Weekend

The Outer Banks Triathlon will make its 2008 re-appearance with a different format and a weekend full of events. The Olympic and Sprint races will take place simultaneously on Saturday. The Kids Triathlon will take place Sunday morning at the Outer Banks YMCA. The weekend will be full of clinics, food, and family activities.

Outer Banks Race Weekend Schedule of Events

Friday April 25, 2008
3:00 pm Packet Pickup for the Sprint and Olympic Duathlon at Festival Park
6:00 pm Pre-race meeting for the Sprint and Olympic Duathlon at Cartwright Park
7:00 pm Registration Closed
7:00 pm Transition Clinic-Andrew Herring-Triangle MultiSport Inside Out Sports Elite Team at Cartwright Park

Saturday April 26, 2008
6:00 am Race Registration and Packet-Pickup at Cartwright Park
7:00 am Registration and packet pickup ends
8:00 am Sprint and Olympic Duathlon
11:30 am Sprint and Olympic Duathlon Awards Ceremony

Sunday April 27, 2008
6:30 am Race Registration and Packet Pickup
7:30 am Registration and packet pickup ends
8:00 am Kids Triathlon
9:30 am Kids Triathlon Awards Ceremony

Packet Pickup and Parking Map

The Olympic and Sprint Race

The swim will be in Shallowbag Bay on Manteo Waterfront, a sheltered bay off Roanoke Sound. The water is salty and has little current. The bike course will use the William B. Umstead Bridge and proceed into Mashoes. The run course is an out and back, in downtown Manteo. Water stations are provided at the turn around point on the bike and on the run. The finish line is across the street from the transition area.

The race course revolves around a transition area next to Manteo Waterfront. The same transition area will be used for all phases. The transition area will open at 6am; ALL bikes need to be placed in position before the transition area closes at 7:45am.

Charity

Outer Banks Relief Foundation
Outer Banks Triathlon Club
Outer Banks YMCA

Hotels

http://www.outerbanks.org/accommodations/

Distance

Sprint -750 Meter Swim / 14 Mile Bike / 3.1 Mile Run
Olympic - 1500 Meter Swim / 26 Mile Bike / 6.2 Mile Run
Kids Triathlon - 100 Yard Swim / 1 Mile Bike / 0.5 Mile Run

Click Here for Course Maps

Distances are approximate and subject to change

Race Amenities

Wicking T-Shirt
Post Race Food
Winning Time Timing System

Sprint Registration

Until January 16, 2008:
Individual Participant: $35.00
Relay Team: $70.00
January 17 through March 26, 2008:
Individual Participant: $55.00
Relay Team: $90.00
March 27 through April 23, 2008:
Individual Participant: $65.00
Relay Team: $100.00

Olympic Registration

Until January 16, 2008:
Individual Participant: $45.00
Relay Team: $90.00
January 17 through March 26, 2008:
Individual Participant: $65.00
Relay Team: $100.00
March 27 through April 23, 2008:
Individual Participant: $80.00
Relay Team: $110.00

Kids Registration

Until April 23, 2008:
Individual Participant: $25.00

There is a $10.00 fee for each non-USAT registrant.

Refund & Transfer Policy

To cancel, please email us at info@fsseries.com by April 1 to receive a 50% refund of your entry fee. You may not transfer funds to another race.

Race Divisions

Elite Men & Masters Elite Men
Elite Women & Masters Elite Women
Male Age Groups
Female Age Groups

Special Divisions Include:

Athena
Clydesdale
Relays- Athletes can register as a relay team for the triathlon. Teams are comprised of three members, each member does one event; the swim, bike or run.

Packet Pick Up and Directions

Friday April 25 from 3-7 pm at Festival Island Park
Race Day Packet Pickup from 6-7 am at Race Site

USAT Guidelines

For all athletes we would like to make the helmet guidelines clear. As stated by USAT, the rule is:

Section 5.9 Helmets: www.usatriathlon.org (a) Type of Helmet. All participants shall wear a protective head cover, undamaged and unaltered, which meets or exceeds the safety standards of the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Helmets manufactured prior to March 10, 1999 must meet or exceed the safety standards of (i) the American National Standard Institute (ANSI Z-90.4), (ii) The Snell Memorial Foundation (Protective Headgear for Bicycle Users), or (iii) ASTM F-1446 or F-1447, and which is clearly labeled by the manufacturer as satisfying such standards. Removal of helmet cover, if required for that helmet to meet such safety standards, shall constitute an impermissible alteration in violation of this Section 5.9(a). Any violation of this Section 5.9(a) shall result in disqualification.