About the
Pigman Sprint Triathlon
RACE IS NOW FILLED. IF YOU WANT TO RACE,
SEE WAITING LIST DETAILS IN REGISTRATION SECTION.
$4,000 IN
PRIZE MONEY (DETAILS BELOW)
The
Pigman Sprint Triathlon is a USA Triathlon
Click
here to learn about USAT MOST COMMONLY VIOLATED RULES & PENALTIES.
Best of the
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The
"Best of the U.S" Amateur Triathlete Competition brings nationwide
attention to amateur racing and athletes; provides recognition to America's
best amateurs and supports their continued excellence as citizen athletes;
honors, encourages and supports continued training and racing by citizens of
all abilities, by bringing attention to prominent amateurs; creates excitement,
drama and motivation via inter-state rivalries; creates heroes by annually
introducing to the public 100 highly accomplished triathletes in whom to invest
emotionally; and creates an "accomplishment path" and for first and
second tier amateurs, youth and juniors.
From April through August 2010, licensed amateur triathletes will compete in
their state's designated USAT-sanctioned, sprint or international (or within
parameters) distance Qualifying Race. Male and female winners will be named
Best of Their State and earn sponsor awards, and the right to compete at the
designated Finals Championship Race. The
Pigman Sprint Triathlon is the qualifying race for the state of
Click
here to learn more about the Best of the
Race
free in 2011. Win your age group and you
also win a free entry into the next year’s Pigman Sprint. Details can be found in the AWARDS section
below.
A
total prize purse of $4,000 will be divided amongst the overall winners, the
first person crossing the finish line bonus and the fastest club. More details can be found in the AWARDS
section below.
The
first person to cross the finish line will receive a $750 bonus. Gender equalized racing continues in
2010. The elite men and women will race together
to see who wins the $750 bonus for being the first to cross the finish
line. Elite women will start in a
separate wave before the men. 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.
Race Site location:
Pleasant
Creek State Park is located 12 miles northwest of Cedar Rapids in eastern Iowa.
To reach the park: From I-380 take exit #24 (Blairs Ferry Road) and head west
to Palo (approximately six miles), turn north on County road W36 and follow
signs.
Swim:
Wave
starts begin at 7:30 a.m. sharp. The .5K (547 yard) course is an out-and-back
swim from Pleasant Creek State Park swimming beach. Boats and safety personnel
will be on the lake at all times. Wet suits will be allowed as per USA
Triathlon rules.
Time-Trial
swim start format. Elite athletes and
teams will start in waves beginning at
Bike:
Our
challenging 25K (15.5 mile) bike course will take you through Iowa's scenic
countryside. All bikers must have an
ANSI approved helmet to participate. Bikers without helmets will not be allowed
on the course. No drafting allowed; marshals will patrol the entire course.
Run:
The
5K (3.1 mile) run includes several small, rolling hills and is totally within
the confines of the park on paved roads.
Individuals: Anyone who is at least 13 years of age as of
race day can enter the Pigman Triathlon. The field will be limited to 700
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 two wave starts 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 Feb 27th |
$60 |
$120 |
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Postmarked
Feb 28th to Apr 18th |
$70 |
$135 |
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After Apr
18th until race is filled |
$85 |
$150 |
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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
WAITING LIST DETAILS
AS
CANCELLATIONS ARE RECEIVED, WE WILL USE A WAITING LIST TO ADD ENTRANTS INTO THE
RACE. TO GET ON THE WAITING LIST YOU
MUST COMPLETE THIS “WAITING LIST FORM,” INCLUDE PAYMENT AND MAIL BOTH TO THE
ADDRESS FOUND ON THE BOTTOM OF THE FORM.
NO CHECKS WILL BE CASHED UNTIL YOU ARE NOTIFIED THAT YOU HAVE BEEN PUT
INTO THE RACE. THE ORDER OF THE
WAITING LIST IS DETERMINED BY WHEN YOUR ENTRY IS RECEIVED OR IF YOU HAVE SIGNED
UP FOR THE PIGMAN LONG COURSE TOO.
PIGMAN LONG COURSE ENTRANTS WILL BE TREATED ON A HIGHER PRIORITY. WE WILL MAKE OUR BEST EFFORT TO GET ALL INTO
THE RACE. EACH YEAR WE GET ALMOST
EVERYONE FROM THE WAITING LIST INTO THE RACE.
WE WILL MAKE CHANGES UP TO JUNE 1ST.
AFTER JUNE 1ST ALL REMAINING CHECKS WILL BE DESTROYED AND NO OTHER
ADDITIONS WILL BE MADE. THE WAITING LIST
CAN BE VIEWED BY GOING TO THE BOTTOM OF THE CURRENT ENTRANT LIST FOUND ON THE
WEBSITE.
Online
registration through Active.comè Click Here to Register Online at Active.com
Print and mail
methodè Pigman Waiting List
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 to the event of the original entry fee.
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 &
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DETECTION POINT
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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, June 5th between
Pre-race Pasta Dinner
Special pricing has been established on Saturday
evening for the Pigman Triathlon Zio Johno's Spaghetti House (5411 Center Point
RD NE). Further details provided at
packet pick up.
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6:00 a.m. |
Packet
Pickup and transition opens |
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Packet
Pickup closes Transition
closes all must exit |
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7:15 a.m. |
Pre-race
briefing |
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7:30 a.m. |
First swim
heat begins |
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11:00 a.m. |
Award
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Refreshments:
Replace
the fuel you burned with a wide variety of complimentary refreshments. Typical refreshments
usually include; pizza, 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 $4,000 will be given out at the Pigman Sprint. The overall top five male and female finishers will receive a prize purse of $3,000. 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:
An additional
$750 bonus will be paid to the first
individual participant to cross the finish line. The elite men and women will be gender
equalized so that they can race together for this $750 bonus. Elite women will start in a separate wave
prior to the elite men. The time between
the elite women’s wave start and the elite men’s wave start will be determined
on race day.
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 (13-14, 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 Sprint
Triathlon. The top Clydesdale and Athena
along with the top male and female finisher in the 13-14, 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
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