About the Pigman Long Course Triathlon
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$4,950 IN PRIZE MONEY (DETAILS BELOW)
The Pigman Long Course Triathlon is a USA Triathlon
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about USAT
MOST COMMONLY VIOLATED RULES & PENALTIES.
Race free in 2011. Win your age
group and you also win a free entry into the next year’s Pigman
Long Course. Details can be found in the
AWARDS section below.
A total of $4,950
will be divided amongst the overall winners.
The top eight overall male and female winners and the fastest club will
share in the total purse. More details
can be found in the AWARDS section below.
Clubs consisting of a minimum of 5 individual finishers
(must include at least two female finishers) will race for a $250 cash prize. Club members race as individuals and are also
scored via cross-country style for their their club. More
details can be found in the WHO CAN ENTER section below.
Thanks to the
official bike and triathlon sponsor, Gear West Bike and Triathlon and the
Midwest Multisport Series of races, each participant
will have a chance at winning a Quintana Roo triathlon
bicycle, a set of Zipp racing wheels, the popular Geat West Pack, a Quintana Roo
wetsuit, and a Kurt’s Kinetic Indoor Trainer.
These items now represent more than $5,000 worth of free gifts. Details can be found below under POST RACE
ACTIVITIES.
Hammer
Nutrition remains the official energy drink (HEED) and the energy gel (Hammer
Gel) provider for the Pigman Triathlons.
Time-Trial swim start format. Elite
athletes and teams will start in waves beginning at
Participants of the
Pigman Sprint will have the option to upgrade their
100% cotton race shirt with a moisture management technical shirt. More details can be found in the REGISTRATION
section below.
Pigman Long Course Triathlon finishers will receive a print
designed specifically for the 2010 Pigman Triathlon
by past Pigman Triathlon Champion and artist, Carol Smolsky of
Get
your picture taken under the arch
overlooking the lake by our official photographers, Jolesch
Photography. This is free so don’t miss out on this memento of your Pigman
experience. This picture can be of you
by yourself or you might want to include friends, family or teammates. It’s up to you. And it’s free!
Race Site
location:
Swim:
Wave starts begin
at
Time-Trial swim start format. Elite
athletes and teams will start in waves beginning at
Bike:
Our challenging 56
mile bike course will take you through
Click here for map and instructions.
Run:
The 13.1 mile run is an out and back course on a country road with small rolling hills. Little protection from the sun is provided on this course. Aid stations will be located each mile along the course. Water, HEED, ice, fruit, pretzels and cookies will be available.
Individual: Anyone
who is at least 15 years of age as of race day can enter the Pigman Triathlon. The field will be limited to 600
participants.
Relay Teams are
welcome at the Pigman Triathlon. Competition is relay
style with three separate individuals. Sorry, you cannot do both
individual and team competition.
Club Racing: A clubs
will consist of a minimum of 5 individual finishers. Each club must also include at two female
finishers. Club members race as
individuals and are also scored via cross-country style for their their
club. The fastest club will win $250
If you are not familiar with cross-country team
scoring, here is how it works. If scored by hand you would go
through all the results and throw out any finisher not on a team. Then
you see how many there are who finished for each team. If any team has
less than five finishers and or less than two female finishers, they are thrown
out and movement occurs again. Finally, the places of
the top three male and top two female finishers on each team are
added up. Low score wins.
This category
allows all that have a legitimate shot at winning the Pigman,
a fair chance to do so. These individuals will be in the first wave start of
the race. To enter the elite category you must indicate your preference on the Pigman Entry Form.
NOTE: Participants of the elite category are not eligible
for age group awards and race management has the final say as to who will be
allowed to enter this category.
If you are a man
weighing 200 pounds plus or are a women weighing 145 pounds and over you
qualify to race in the Clydesdale/Athena division. There will only be one
division for men and one for women.
To enter the
Clydesdale/Athena division you must indicate your preference on the Pigman Entry Form.
NOTE: Even if you meet the weight prerequisites you are
not required to enter the Pigman as a
Clydesdale/Athena. Awards will be given to at least the top three Clydesdales
and the top three Athena's. A Clydesdale/Athena will not be eligible for
duplicate awards.
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ENTRY FEES |
INDIVIDUAL |
TEAM |
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Postmarked by Mar 6th |
$85 |
$165 |
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Postmarked Mar 7th
to Jun 5th |
$100 |
$180 |
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After Jun 5th
until race is filled |
$115 |
$195 |
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Upgrade from !00% cotton
race shirt to moisture management technical shirts |
$5 |
$15 |
NOTE: No registration will be available on race
weekend
NOTE: Entry fee for
Online
registration through Active.comè Click
Here to Register Online at Active.com
Print and mail
methodè Pigman Entry Form (PDF Format)
REFUND
POLICY
This
refund policy applies to all JMS Racing Services events. No cash refunds are available for any
reason. We will allow the following
options: (1) Entry fees can be applied towards another 2010 JMS Racing Services
event as long as written notice is received at least 30 days prior to the event
of the original entry fee; (2) The entry fee can be transferred to another
person as long as the required information (a completed entry form for the new
person & written notice from original registrant) is received 14 days prior
to the event; (3) Entry fees minus a $25 handling fee can be applied towards
any 2011 JMS Racing Services event as long as written notice is received at
least 30 days prior
All JMS Racing
Services events are now chip timed using the new state-of-the-art AMB Elite
Timing System. The AMB system debuted in
the
AMB’s active transponders have internal long-life
batteries that switch on and off as each athlete crosses over each start, split
or finish line detection point.
Participants will be given a transponder attached to an adjustable strap
that wraps around the ankle for use during the event. DO NOT remove the transponder from the strap
and NO other chip may be used in place of the provided transponder.
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TRANSPONDER & STRAP |
DETECTION POINT EXAMPLE |
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These transponders
are not transferable! Be careful not to
switch with family members, friends, etc.
Transponders must be worn at all times during the event in order to
receive any times. For teams, one
transponder will be provided for each team.
The transponder should be passed on to the next team member after each
leg of the event.
As these
transponders are very expensive, it is imperative that all participants return
them at the completion of the event.
Volunteers at the finish line area will be prepared to take back the
transponders as each participant finishes the event. For participants that do not finish, please
return the transponder to the finish line area before leaving the event. Transponders can be mailed back to: JMS
Racing Services at
Host Hotel
Cedar Rapids
Marriott is once again the host
hotel for the 2010 Pigman Triathlons. They will be
offering a special rate of $86 for the Pigman
Triathlon participants. This price is
for a room with double beds or a room with a king size bed and is good for up
to four adults.
The Cedar Rapids
Marriott is an integral part of the
Camping at the
race site, Pleasant Creek Recreation Area. The park has 69 campsites, 43
electrical hook-ups and two modern showers.
Advanced campsite reservations are now available through the Iowa DNR
website at http://www.iowadnr.com/parks/state_park_list/pleasant_creek.html. You can also
reserve your campsite by showing up before
Other Lodging
Most of the major
hotel chains are located in the
Packet Pickup:
Race packets may be
picked up at our race headquarters, Cedar Rapids Marriott, on Saturday, August 21st
between
Pre-race
Pasta Dinner
Special pricing has been established on Saturday
evening for the Pigman Triathlon Zio
Johno's Spaghetti House (
Race Day
Schedule:
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Packet
Pickup and and transition opens |
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Packet Pickup closes |
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Transition closes and all
must exit |
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Pre-race briefing |
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First swim heat begins |
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Award ceremony begins |
Refreshments:
Replace the fuel
you burned with a wide variety of complimentary refreshments. Typical refreshments
usually include; pizza, spaghetti, watermelon, apples, oranges, bananas',
cookies, and more. Liquid refreshments
usually include; water, HEED, pop, lemonade, ice tea and more.
Chiropractic & Massage:
Chiropractic and
massage services will be available for participants of the Pigman
Triathlon.
Door Prizes:
As a participant of
the Pigman Triathlon you are eligible for one of the
many door prizes that will be given out during the post race activities. Thanks
to our official Bike and Triathlon sponsor, Gear West Bike and Triathlon, an
additional $5,000 of door prizes will be given away. Following the awards
ceremony at all of the Midwest Multisport Series
races, Gear West Bike and Triathlon will hold a drawing for each of the items
below. The drawing is open to all
participants of the race. NOTE: You must
be present to win any of the door prizes.
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Quintana Roo is the company which first made a triathlon specific
bike. 19 years later it stands as the only company which makes only triathlon
specific bikes. The all new 2009 Tequilo has
already set a new standard for aluminum triathlon bikes. The frame has QR's FIST geometry to set the rider in the optimum
position for maximum power with ultimate comfort. Stay for the awards
so you can take home this complete tri bike. Must be present to win and
open to participants of the race. |
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Kinetic
Trainers has proudly joined Gear West Bike & Triathlon to have
a drawing for a Kinetic Road Machine Trainer at each of the 10
MMS races. Kurt Manufacturing, the maker of Kinetic Trainers, is a |
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Zipp Speed Weaponry has proudly
joined Gear West Bike & Triathlon to have a drawing for a PAIR
OF ZIPP 808 TUBULAR RACE WHEELS at each of the 10 MMS races. Zipp
is a |
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Just like the Quintana Roo Kilo
triathlon bike, this raffle is open to participants of the race and you must
be present to win. This is not only the original triathlon wetsuit it is
still the most popular wetsuit on the market today. The Ultrajohn
will not only keep you warm, but you will experience huge performance gains
from this wetsuit which comes in 18 different sizes ensuring perfect fit. |
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Following the Awards
Ceremony at each of the Midwest Multisport Series
races Gear West will Raffle off a Gear West Gear Pack. The raffle is open to
each participant of that race. You must be present to win so hang around and
enjoy the morning. |
Cash Awards:
A total prize purse of $4,700 will be awarded to the overall top eight male and female finishers. Elite, Age-group, Clydesdale and Athena participants are eligible for cash awards. Breakdown of cash awards for male and females are the same and will be as follows:
The top Club will
receive a $250 cash award.
Note about prize money. Any race that offers more than $5,000 in prize money is required by the USAT to establish a separate pro division. This means that the race has to split the total prize money up between the pros and age groupers. The result is either a smaller purse for both pros and age groupers, or no prize money at all is made available for age groupers. The Pigman sets its purse in order to give all racers -- age groupers and pros -- a chance at the maximum amount of prize money.
Individual
Awards:
Pigman awards to at least the top three finishers in each
age group (15-17, 18-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54,
55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, and 80+) category.
Pigman awards to at least the top three finishers of the
Clydesdale and Athena division.
Team Awards:
Pigman awards to at least the top two teams in each of the
three (male, female, coed) team categories.
Club Awards:
Club awards to at
least the top two clubs.
Race Free:
Win your age group
and also win a free entry into next year’s Pigman Long
Course Triathlon. The top Clydesdale and
Athena along with the top male and female finisher in the 15-17, 18-19, 20-24,
25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79,
and 80+ age group categories will receive a free entry into the next year’s
event. The elite division and the top
five overall male and female racers are not eligible to win free entries.
Free entries do not include the cost of the USA Triathlon one day insurance. It will be the responsibility of the winner to be an annual member or to pay this expense when they sign up the following year. The free entry cannot be redeemed for cash and cannot be transferred to another person or another year.
We are always looking for volunteers to help with race day activities. The pay is not the best (a tee-shirt) but it's fun and is a way for one to give something back to the sport of triathlon. If interested call (319) 373-0741 or complete and return the volunteer form.
Pigman Triathlon
P.O. Box 582
Marion, IA 52302
Phone: (319) 373-0741
Email: john@pigmantri.com
Race Promoter: John Snitko
Last Revised: 12/22/2009