Sprint open water road triathlon on Saturday, September 15, 2012 at Pineview Reservoir, Ogden Valley, Utah.

It’s baaaaack! TriUtah has been around longer than any other triathlon company in Utah. “So what?” you ask. This event will show you what! Back by popular demand, the Ogden Valley Triathlon presented by Snowbasin will be the culminating event for a new TriUtah Point Series! That’s right, TriUtah will be recognizing the top athletes in Utah. Throughout the 2012 season, athletes can earn points based on overall and age group placement in TriUtah’s other open water triathlon events. If you’re not in it for the point series, no worries, the Ogden Valley Triathlon is for everyone! The Ogden Valley Triathlon is a single distance event that will rock your world in more ways than one. The autumn mountain leaves and scenery this time of year are breath-taking, the bike course is simply beautiful and easy to follow around the reservoir, and the run course is one that you will want to do again and again just for the sheer pleasure!

“Probably one of my favorite races ever.” Jen L. – Salt Lake City, UT

“Bring this race back! That run course was the funnest course I’ve ever done! Love the bike around the lake, and the water was perfect. If you guys can bring it back, it’ll be the biggest race in the state!” Mike R. – Bountiful, UT

Tonight:	Thursday:	Thursday Night:	Friday:	Friday Night:	Saturday:	Saturday Night:	Sunday:
Rain/Snow Likely	Chance Snow	Partly Cloudy	Mostly Sunny	Mostly Cloudy	Rain/Snow Likely	Chance Snow	Chance Snow
High of 25 °F	Low of 42 °F	High of 29 °F	Low of 42 °F	High of 27 °F	Low of 38 °F	High of 25 °F	Low of 38 °F

coming soon…

Swim

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

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

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!

Awards

Awards, presented by the Ogden Valley Business Association will be given to the Top 3 Overall participants. Age group awards (non-specific to gender) will be presented to the Top 5 participants in each age group category.

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.

Directions

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.

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.

Lodging

Our 2009 lodging host is Lakeside Resort Properties. You will be asked during registration if you would like Lakeside to send you more information. Other Ogden Valley lodging options can be found on the OVBA website.

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.

Details coming soon.

Per USA Triathlon rules, you MUST have current photo ID at packet pickup. You MUST pick up your packet in person. You may not have someone else pick up your packet for you. 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 $12 single day USAT membership fee. If you cannot pay the $12 fee, you will not race. NO EXCEPTIONS. (We will not be able to accept credit cards at packet pickup).

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.

Parking

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!!!

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.

Registration

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

Relay Teams (Important!)

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.

Swimcaps

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. All participants will be timed and will be provided with 5 splits. Results will be posted no later than Saturday evening on www.triutah.com. Instructions for chip use will be provided in your race packet.

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.

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

Water and electrolyte sports drink will be available at the run aid stations. Run aid stations will be located every mile on the run course. Each athlete will receive bottled water at the finish line.

Wetsuits

Strongly recommended. Water temperature will be ~65F.