Triathlon relay: 4 swim/4 bike/4 run legs total. Teams of 3-6 athletes on Saturday, August 4, 2012 at Pineview Reservoir, Ogden Valley, Utah; East Canyon Reservoir, Salt Lake City, Utah; Echo Reservoir, Coalville, Utah; Jordanelle Reservoir, Park City, Utah; Wasatch Mountain State Park, Midway, Utah.

Do you love relays and want to be a part of a triathlon? Are you and your friends looking for a way to race together? This event has it all! Find 2 or more of your friends that like to swim, bike and/or run and mix it up any way you choose. The TriUtah Ultimate Relay is a single-day triathlon relay covering over 126.5 miles of Northern Utah’s best water, roads, and trails! The event will proceed in triathlon fashion of swimming, biking, and running four times to connect Pineview Reservoir, East Canyon Reservoir, Echo Reservoir, Jordanelle Reservoir and culminate near Wasatch Mountain State Park for finish line activities in Midway, UT! FOUR ultimate swims in some of the most beautiful reservoirs in Utah, FOUR ultimate bike rides covering some of the most scenic byways in Northern Utah, and FOUR ultimate trail runs! Teams will consist of either 3 – 6 athletes and as many spectators as you can fit into 2 vehicles. Grab your friends from the gym, your training group or club and get ready to compete in the Ultimate Relay! Registration will be limited to 300 teams so don’t miss out!

“Are you kidding me? This is going to be EPIC! I’ll be there and I’m bringing a huge group of friends!” Steve A. – Ogden, UT

“My tri club has had something like this the past few years but always informally. Glad to see that TriUtah is organizing this. I’m sure it will be well run and exciting!” Jenna G. – South Jordan, UT

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What is the Ultimate Relay? 

The TriUtah Ultimate Relay is a single-day relay event held completely within the State of Utah. The event will consist of 4 swim legs, 4 bike legs and 4 run legs. The event will start at Pineview Reservoir in Ogden Valley and end at Soldier Hollow in Midway, UT.

What is the course description?

The event will start with a swim in Pineview Reservoir, bike to East Canyon Reservoir, run near East Canyon Reservoir, swim at East Canyon Reservoir, bike to Echo Reservoir’s South Beach, run on the historic rail trail, swim in Echo Reservoir, bike to Jordanelle Reservoir’s Rock Cliff boat ramp, run on a portion of the perimeter trail at Jordanelle Reservoir, swim in Jordanelle Reservoir, bike to Soldier Hollow, run and finish at Soldier Hollow.

How many teams will be allowed to enter?

Entries will be limited to 300 teams.

How many members per team?

Teams may consist of 3 to 6 athletes. There will be male, female, and co-ed team classifications.

Is there an option for solo or 2 person teams?

No. With this being a first year event, permits, safety and logistics have limited race management to have 3 to 6 person teams only.

How many of the legs must each person do throughout the event?

Each team member must complete at least 2 of the 12 individual legs of the relay. It is left entirely to the team members to designate who will be swimming, biking, and running at each location.

Can more than one person from each team participate in the various legs?

No. Only one person from each team will be allowed to participate during each of the legs.

How many members of the opposite gender must be on a co-ed team?

Co-ed teams of 3 = 1
Co-ed teams of 4 = 1
Co-ed teams of 5 or 6 = 2

Can team members register all at the same time?

No. Individuals must register on their own. Once registered, there will be an online team management page (available soon at www.triutah.com) where the team captain will need to identify team members and team name.

Will there be different award categories?

The categories will be arranged by the number of team members (3, 4, or 6) for both male, female, and co-ed teams, as well as by the average age of each team.

Will the relay start be a mass, time trial, or wave start format?

The event will start within a 1-2 hour time frame depending on the number of teams registered. Teams will be assigned a wave start based on their estimated swim time. Waves will begin every 15 minutes. The slower teams will start first then progressively work to the fastest teams in an effort to minimize the duration of the event and assist all teams to finish during daylight hours.

What are the distances of each leg?

Maps and distances can be found by selecting the various links in the following table.

Will the bike course be open to traffic?

Yes. The bike courses will likely be open to vehicle traffic. Road closures (if required by permit) will conform as recommended by UDOT, county or other local officials. Any/all required road closures and traffic signage would be contracted through an experienced traffic safety company such as Utah Barricade, Interstate Barricade, etc. Athletes are required to follow all traffic laws at intersections unless otherwise indicated (e.g., presence of law enforcement).

Will there be formal exchange zones?

Yes. There will be exchange zones at each lake. Athletes must exchange from swim-to-bike, bike-to-run, and run-to swim in the designated exchange zones. Only those athletes making the exchange will be allowed in the exchange zone.

Will there be aid stations on the bike and run courses?

Aid stations will be provided with hydration products at each exchange zone. There will be no other aid support on the bike or run courses themselves.

Will there be safety personnel on the course?

Swim locations will be lifeguard supported to USA Triathlon (USAT) standards. Local emergency personnel will be notified of the event. A physician will be available at the start and finish areas of the event.

Will there be restroom facilities on the course?

Port-o-let facilities will be contracted through a reputable supplier and TriUtah will work with the supplier to make sure the adequate amounts of port-o-lets will be available at each exchange point.

Will there be volunteers on the course?

Volunteers will be located at “turn-around” points, exchange zones, and other logistically needed locations. Volunteer support will be provided by the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. In return, TriUtah will donate a portion of the proceeds to the selected volunteer organization.

How many vehicles are allowed for each team?

Each team will be allowed one vehicle on the course. It is recommended that teams use a vehicle such as a van or truck depending on the makeup of your team. Vehicles must prominently display window decals identifying them as an event participating vehicle. Vehicles will be required to follow designated vehicle routes (vehicle routes are not yet identified).

Will all team members be allowed to finish together?

Yes! It is encouraged that all team members join in for the final dash to the finish line. After passing under the finish line each team member will receive a finisher medal (must be present) followed by a team photo, opportunity for food, drinks, massages, music, and awards!