5th Annual Ogden Valley Triathlon
Saturday, September 13, 2008
Pineview Reservoir & Wolf Creek Resort
Eden, Utah
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Utah First "Equalizer" Triathlon!
1000
meter open water swim/15.2 mile bike/4 mile run
What is the "Equalizer" (Battle of the Sexes) Format?:
Charity:
The 2008 Ogden Valley Triathlon will benefit local Ogden Valley charities
This year's event will also kick-off a new campaign for the Utah chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society called "TriMS". If you would like more information on how to be a fundraiser for the MS Society, please indicate on your registration or visit their website. The MS Society will also have a booth at the post-race festivities where you will have the opportunity to "Try MS" and experience for yourself the effects that MS has on those who contract multiple sclerosis.
Registration:
Register online at http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1545196
Schedule of Events:
Saturday, August 30th:
PRIMER workout sponsored by
Salt Lake Running & Mulitsport
. Sugarhouse Park, Salt Lake City.
Saturday, September
6th:
9:00-11:00AM Pre-race clinic and course preview sponsored by In Training, LLC. Come swim, bike, and run the 2008 Ogden Valley Triathlon courses at the Port Ramp Marina at Pineview Reservoir. You do not need to be registered for the race to attend! This is a free clinic, and a great chance to ask any last minute questions you may have about the race. There will be a Q&A session prior to the start of the clinic for all general questions. Note that regular state park entrance fees apply at the Port Ramp Marina.
Tuesday, September 9th:
TYR
Tuesday Packet Pickup,
Salt Lake Running & Multisport
, Sugarhouse
Wednesday, July 10th:
ASICS
Wednesday Packet Pickup,
Salt Lake Running & Multisport
, Draper
Friday, September 12th:
6:00-8:00 PM Wolf Creek pre-race pasta dinner & athlete packet/timing chip pick-up at Wolf Creek Resort. **Note body marking will take place on Saturday morning only.
7:00 PM In Training, LLC pre-race "walkabout" and Q&A session. Meet at the transition area at the Port Ramp Marina.
9:45 AM Transition closes & National Anthem at the swim start beach
10:00 AM Race begins with the Elite wave. (All wave start times are TBA)
~1:00 PM Awards Ceremony at Wolf Creek Resort
10:00-3:00PM Taste of Ogden Valley Festival with live music, food booths, games for kids, and more!
Packet pickup: Per USA Triathlon rules, you MUST have current photo ID at registration. NO PHOTO ID, NO RACE, period. If you are an annual USA Triathlon member, you MUST show your current USAT membership card. If you fail to bring it, you will be required to pay the $10 single day membership fee. If you cannot pay the $10 fee, you will not race. NO EXCEPTIONS.
For those who are not USA Triathlon annual members, you already paid the additional $10 fee when you answered "No" to the USAT membership question during the online registration process on Active.com
Note: You MAY NOT pick up a packet/timing chip for another person. This can lead to timing chip switch, etc. You must pick up your own packet, no exceptions.
Relay teams: You must arrive at packet pickup together. You will not receive your race packet until all teammates have been checked-in and verified.
From I-15 (both North and South): Take Exit 344 (12th Street/Highway 39) in Ogden. Turn left (heading East). This will take you directly to Ogden Canyon. Travel through the canyon to Pineview Reservoir. Turn left at the Pineview Dam (Highway 162), and travel 1.5 miles to the triathlon parking area adjacent to the Port Ramp Marina on the West Shore of Pineview Reservoir.
Note: It is approximately 60 miles from Salt Lake City. If you are coming up Saturday morning, be sure to plan for AT LEAST 75 minutes driving time due to heavy construction on I-15 near Ogden, and to allow for slower driving on the canyon roads.
From Park City/I-84: Follow the signs to Mountain Green/Snowbasin ski resort. Go up and over Trapper's Loop to Pineview Reservoir. Turn left onto Highway 39 at the bottom of Trappers Loop. Turn right at the Pineview Dam (Highway 162), and travel 1.5 miles to the triathlon parking area adjacent to the Port Ramp Marina on the West Shore of Pineview Reservoir.
Courses:
Swim course:
A beach wave start will begin each race (waves TBA). Buoys will be placed in a 1000 meter triangular course. Athletes will swim clockwise (buoys on your right). Wetsuits are strongly recommended. Water temperature will likely be ~65F on race day. Lifeguards, kayaks, and watercraft will be present.
Bike course:
Online bike course map: http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=1284179
All cyclists: Use extreme caution and watch your speed when turning right onto the Pineview Dam. The course is open to vehicle traffic. Law enforcement will be present to slow drivers where possible. Use caution at all times and obey all traffic laws and USA Triathlon bike course rules.
Run course:
Online run course map: http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=1843989
The run course is a loop design. You will leave the Port Ramp Marina and run along the shoulder of Highway 158 going North to the designated turnaround points. At the turnaround, there will be one-way traffic only on the trail back to Port Ramp Marina. Note that this trail is single-track in many locations, so please use caution when passing other runners! The trail portion is 100% packed dirt trail.
Please use caution and be courteous to all runners!
Other Ogden Valley lodging options can be found on the OVBA website.
Parking:
USA Triathlon membership is required at this event. A single day membership is $10.00 per person. Annual memberships are $39.00 per person and must be purchased in advance through the USAT website at
Important registration notes:
2) All members of relay teams must be present to pick up their race packet, and are required to purchase either a one-day license or be an annual USAT member. You may not pick up a race packet for anyone other than yourself.
3) If you are an annual USAT member, you must bring proof of current membership to packet pickup. If you have not received your membership card, you must log on to
Bike Rules:
Always have your chinstrap securely fastened! The chinstrap rule is the easiest to follow, but some folks always seem to forget.
Remember to treat other athletes, volunteers, and officials with courtesy and consideration. Failure to do so is called Unsportsmanlike Conduct and you will be disqualified.
There is no riding your bike allowed in the transition area. Please dismount when instructed to do so by race volunteers.
Lodging:
Our 2008 lodging host is Lakeside Resort Properties. You will be asked during registration if you would like Lakeside to send you more information.
There is ample parking in the large triathlon parking area adjacent to the Port Ramp Marina, complements of Snowbasin Resort. Please follow the signs to the parking area. Do not park along the highway!!!
Transition Area:
There is a single transition area located at the Port Marina. All transition racks will be pre-assigned based on your bib number, unless weather precludes the individual assignments.
Relay Teams:
Relay team members are to make the timing chip exchange inside the transition area at their assigned transition rack location. You will transfer the timing chip (like a baton in a relay) there.
Bike Number and Bib Number:
You must attach the bike number provided in your race packet to your bike. Failure to securely attach the number will result in a USAT time penalty. You DO NOT need to wear the bib number during the swim and bike. However, it MUST be worn during the run.
Body marking:
You will be body marked on your shoulders and legs, indicating your race number, event, and age.
Swimcap:
Swimcaps will be provided in your race packet and will correspond to your race distance.
Timing:
Electronic chip timing of the event will be provided by Milliseconds. All participants will be timed and will be provided with 5 splits. Results will be posted no later than Saturday evening on
Inclement Weather:
In case of inclement weather, the race directors reserve the right to modify or cancel any portion of the triathlon if weather conditions or water quality compromise athlete safety.
Medical:
Medical personnel sponsored by Intermountain Healthcare (IHC)
will be on-site. Certified lifeguards and dive team will be present during the swim on watercraft and kayaks.
Awards:
Awards, presented by the Ogden Valley Business Association
will be awarded to the Top 3 Overall males and females in each race distance. Age group awards will be presented to the Top 5 Male/Female in each age group category (includes male/female/coed relays, Clydesdale/Athena, etc.)
Wetsuits:
Strongly recommended. Water temperature will be ~65F.
Aid Stations:
Water and electrolyte sports drink (sponsored by ELETE
USA Triathlon Notes:
This is a USA Triathlon (USAT) sanctioned event. All USAT rules apply. USAT officials will be present to enforce these rules and assess penalties if warranted. Visit
1) You must bring Photo ID to packet pickup. No exceptions. You will not be allowed to race without it.
1. Bicycle helmets are mandatory! No participation without a helmet, period.
2. Chin straps must be fastened BEFORE you leave the transition area and MUST NOT be unfastened prior to entering the transition area following the bike leg. Violation of either rule will result in at least a TWO minute time penalty.
3. Dismount the bike before entering the transition area. There is NO riding of bicycles inside the transition area. At least a TWO minute time penalty will result.
4. There is NO DRAFTING on the bike course. This means that you MUST be at least 2 bike lengths behind the rider in front of you. Riding two abreast (side-by-side) is NOT allowed. There will be bike marshals on the course. Violation of the drafting rule will result in a time penalty.
*** This is a USA Triathlon sanctioned event. All USAT rules will be enforced by USAT officials. It is your responsibility to know the rules. You can find the rulebook at
A Message from the USAT Head Referee to all age-group competitors:
Most triathletes come to races with only a rudimentary understanding of the rules of the sport. Indeed, few have ever read through the Competitive Rules in its entirety. In order to minimize misunderstandings on race day, I hope you will take the time to read the following summary of Position Violations, which you probably know as the drafting rules. I have reduced the Position Rules to the following concepts, which everyone can remember:
Ride on the right side of your lane.
Keep two-three bike lengths between yourself and the cyclist in front of you.
Pass on the left of the cyclist in front, never on the right.
Complete your pass within 15 seconds.
If passed, you must drop completely out of the zone, to the rear, before attempting to re-pass.
Never cross the centerline.
Never assume that vehicle traffic can see you
Remember you are racing in a USA Triathlon sanctioned event and there are trained referees on the course to ensure fairness in the competition. There will be NO WARNINGS if you commit a foul during competition. Triathlon is an individual event and you must take personal responsibility to understand the rules and avoid penalties. At the end of the race all citations by the marshals are reviewed by the Head Referee who then decides if a penalty should be assessed. The Head Referee's ruling is final in the case of Position Violations and there are no protests or appeals of Position penalties. Marshals commonly cite the following violations:
Illegal Position or Blocking - riding on the left side of the lane without passing.
Illegal Pass - passing on the right, or failing to drop back three bike lengths before re-passing.
Overtaken - failing to drop back three bike lengths after being passed and before re-passing.
Drafting - following a leading cyclist closer than three bike lengths and failing to pass or exit the draft zone within 15 seconds.
Event Sponsors
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Season Sponsors
Pre-race Clinic
(Saturday,
8/16/08)
Bike Course (see below)
Run Course (see below)
Podcast
(9/1/08)
Athlete Guide
(9/1/08)
Spectator Guide
(9/1/08)
Athlete List
(9/6/08)
Primer Workout (Saturday, 8/09/08)
Sponsored in part by the Ogden Valley Business Association, and Snowbasin Resort. Following the triathlon, the awards ceremony and the annual "Taste of Ogden Festival" will take place at the Lake Port Marina on Pineview Reservoir featuring live music, a "bounce house" and other activities for kids, and local restaurant food booths from the Ogden Valley.
