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8th Annual TriUtah Echo Triathlon™

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Event Description:

As the site of the 2007 USAT Regional Championship, the Echo Triathlon will put you head-to-head with some of the toughest competition as well as face to face with one of Utah's unique rock-walled canyons. Following the event enjoy hometown cooking and hospitality as the annual antique car Coalville Cruise In takes place.

Schedule of Events:

Tuesday, July 7th

7:00 - 8:30pm

TYR Tuesday Packet Pickup and Salt Lake Running & Multisport, Sugarhouse location at 3142 South Highland Drive, SLC

Friday, July 10th

7:00 - 8:30 pm. Packet pickup and timing chip pickup, Echo Race venue, Coalville, UT

Saturday, July 11th

5:30 - 7:00 am: Packet pickup, timing chip pickup and body marking
6:50 am: Transition area closes
7:00 am: Start of Olympic waves (each wave ~5 minutes apart, waves TBA)
~7:25 am: Start of Sprint waves (each wave ~5 minutes apart, waves TBA)
~10:30 am: Awards Ceremony

Course Details: [MAP]

Swim: (Sprint: 750 meters, Olympic 1.5K) [MAP]

A beach wave start will begin each race. Wave starts will take place ~5 minutes apart starting at 7:00am with the first Olympic wave (order of waves TBA). Sprint waves will begin following the last Olympic wave. Large orange swim buoys will be placed in a 750 meter diamond-shaped pattern north from the beach. Athletes will swim counter-clockwise (buoys on your left). The sprint event will swim once around the buoys, and Olympic athletes will swim twice around the buoys.

**Note: There will be a "shoe zone" transition area corresponding to your race number at the exit of the swim. Shoes/sandals are HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! The main transition area is located on a gravel parking lot, so save your feet! You will make up the few seconds it takes to put on the shoes in time saved during the short run from the water to the main transition area. Wetsuits are always recommended but not required. Water temperature should be ~70F.

Bike: (Sprint: 20K, Olympic 40K) [MAP]

Athletes will leave Echo Resort and cross onto Hwy 32 going North (left). The road will be closed to vehicle traffic for the initial 1.5 miles between the Echo Resort North and South beaches. Law enforcement will be present at both road closures.

Continue north on Hwy 32, going under the Interstate 80 overpass and turn right, continuing up Hwy 189 (Echo Canyon Road) to the turn-arounds for each event. Return back to Echo reservoir (out-and-back course).

Run: (Sprint: 5K, Olympic: 10K) [MAP]

From the transition area participants will run north (left) on the Park City Rail Trail (hard packed dirt trail). The trail parallels Hwy 32, and is completely separated from vehicle traffic. Sprint will turn around just before the Echo Resort North Beach. Olympic athletes will continue to the end of the Rail Trail. Both events are out-and-back courses, returning on the trail to Echo Resort. Aid stations will be provided every mile and will have water and ELETE Hydration products available.

Additional information:

Awards

Awards will be presented to the Top 3 Overall Male and Female in each event, as well as the Top 3 Male/Female in each age group category (includes relay, Clydesdale/Athena, etc.)

Body marking

On Saturday morning, you will be body marked on your arms and legs, indicating your race number, race, and age on race morning. Body marking will not take place at the packet pickup on Friday evening.

Directions

From Salt Lake City/Park City and Interstate 80: Going East on I-80 from Park City, take exit 162 to Coalville (approximately 15 miles from Park City). Go East (right) into town to the stop sign at Main Street (Hwy 32). Go North (left) on Main Street (Hwy 32). The Fairgrounds are located two blocks East of the Summit County building on Main Street. Head East about 2 blocks on Center Street or 50 North and follow the blue and white "Triathlon parking" signs that will show you where to park.

From Ogden: Going East on I-84, go approximately 5 miles beyond the Echo Junction off I-80 and take exit 162 to Coalville. Go East into town to the stop sign at Main Street (Hwy 32). Go North on Main Street (Hwy 32). The Fairgrounds are located two blocks East of the Summit County building on Main Street. Head East about 2 blocks on Center Street or 50 North and follow the blue and white "Triathlon parking" signs that will show you where to park.

Entrance fee to the park for all spectators is $1 per person and is payable AS YOU BOARD THE SHUTTLES. The $2 fee per athlete is already included in each athletes' registration fee. For spectators, please have exact change ready. Please be considerate of the Echo Resort and pay your $1 with a smile. It is because of them that we are able to hold this event.

Inclement Weather/Alternate Plans

In case of inclement weather or the need for alternate planning, the race directors reserve the right to modify or cancel any portion of the triathlon if weather conditions, water quality, or any other unsafe condition may compromise athlete safety.

Lodging

Host Hotel:

Best Western Holiday Hills
210 S 200 W, Coalville, Utah, 84017
Reservations: 866-922-7278 or 435-336-4444

Camping:

The Echo Resort Recreation Area has limited campsites available at North Beach. South Beach campsites are currently not available. Reservations available by calling the Echo Resort site directly at 435-336-9894. You will pay once you arrive. If Echo Resort becomes full, call 1-435-336-2241 to make reservations at Rockport State Park Reservoir (about 15 miles away). Other lodging options include numerous hotels and motels in Park City.

Medical

Medical personnel will be on-site. Certified lifeguards and dive team will be present during the swim on watercraft and kayaks.

Packet pick up

Packet pickup is available on Tuesday July 7th at Salt Lake Running Company/Sugarhouse location from 7-8:30 PM and Friday at Echo Reservoir from 6:00-8:00 PM. You will receive your race packet (includes bib number, bike number, race information, etc), swim cap, race technical shirt, etc. (NOTE: Timing chip pickup and body marking will be on Saturday morning ONLY). All athletes will receive a goody bag.

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.

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. We will not be able to accept credit cards at packet pickup! (Cash or check only.) If you stated "pending" for your USAT membership number, you MUST have proof of membership by printing out a temporary membership card. If you do not have this, you MUST pay the $10 fee via cash or check. (Again, we will not be able to accept credit cards at packet pickup!).

Again: You MAY NOT pick up a packet/timing chip for another person. In order to be covered by USAT insurance you MUST follow these guidelines. You must pick up your own packet, no exceptions.

Parking/Shuttles

LARGE ADDITIONAL PARKING LOT AVAILABLE! A reminder that all athletes must ride their bikes from the parking areas near the Fairgrounds to the race site on race morning. There will be NO drop-off zone near the race site. It is a two-lane road that CANNOT accommodate 1000 cars! Shuttles from the Fairgrounds for friends and family will begin at 5:30AM!!! Plan to arrive early to ensure plenty of time for your pre-race routine! The city of Coalville is hosting an antique car "Cruise In" on the same day as the triathlon. This means everyone will need to park at the Fairgrounds in Coalville on Saturday morning. Athletes will ride their bikes to the race venue, and spectators will take the shuttle ($1/person over 8 years old). Please bring exact change. There will be no bike drop-off in the transition area on Friday.

Photography

Zazoosh! (formerly Joaquim Hailer Photography) will be at the event providing photo opportunities. Photo previews will be available for purchase early the following week.

Podcast

Tri-Talk, Utah's leading triathlon podcast provider, will be producing a podcast that will be available for download approximately two weeks prior to the event. This is a great source for up-to-date information about packet pickup, description of the courses, and more.

Registration

There will be NO day-before or day-of-race registration. No additional registrations will be accepted once online registration closes.

Relay Teams

At packet pickup, please have all team members present. You will not be given your race packet until all team members are present. Each relay team member will wait inside the transition area at your team's bike rack location where you will transfer your timing chip from one team member to another. Each team will be issued one swim cap, one bike number, one bib number, and one timing chip. Each relay team (either 2- or 3-person) will be issued a single timing chip. The timing chip will act as the relay "baton". The chip handoff will take place at your assigned bike rack location corresponding to your bike/bib number.

Swim Caps

Swimcaps corresponding to your event distance will be provided at packet pickup. The issued cap must be worn during the swim.

Timing

Electronic chip timing of the event will be provided by Milliseconds Sports Timing (http://www.milliseconds.com). All participants will be timed and will be provided with their swim, bike and run splits, as well as their overall finish time. Instructions for chip use will be provided in your race packet.

Transition Area

There will be a single transition area. The transition area will be located inside the entrance of the Echo Resort South Beach. There will be separate transition areas for Sprint and Olympic events.

USAT

For general questions regarding USAT insurance, rules, regulations and membership click on the following link: http://www.usatriathlon.org/

What Athletes Need to Know About Insurance Coverage: When an athlete purchases an annual USAT license or one-day permit, a portion of those fees goes to cover the cost to provide them with excess medical insurance. This coverage only extends to their participation in a USA Triathlon sanctioned event.

If you have questions specific to your coverage, please email to sanction@usatriathlon.org or call the group benefits department at ESIX at 1-800-342-4371.

Water/Aid Stations

Aid stations will be located every mile on the run. There will be no aid stations on the bike. Two water bottles are recommended.

Wetsuits

Recommended but not required. Water temperature will be ~70F.