About the
Pigman Long Course Triathlon
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN
$4,950 IN
PRIZE MONEY (DETAILS BELOW)
The
Pigman Long Course Triathlon is a USA Triathlon
Click
here to learn 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 owned 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
owned 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 owned 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: 5/4/2010