Cranberry Trifest offers three races the weekend of August 25-26, 2012. On Saturday, August 25th there will be a sprint distance triathlon followed by a kids duathlon. On Sunday, August 26th will be the 10th annual Cranberry Trifest olympic distance race. Stay up to date with the latest news on Cranberry Trifest and other Sun Multisport Event productions when you become a fan on Facebook.
Saturday, August 25, 2012: Sprint triathlon (8:00AM start) and kids duathlon (12:00PM start). Sunday, August 26, 2012: Olympic triathlon (8:00AM start). The site of the Cranberry Trifest is the Ted Williams Camp in Lakeville, MA with entrances off Precinct Street and Rte 18.
Parking:
Parking will be available on the grounds of Ted Williams Camp. Please enter from the camp entrance on Rte 18/Bedford Street (do NOT enter from the camp entrance on Precinct Street).
Beneficiaries of the 2012 Cranberry Trifest:
A portion of the proceeds from the Cranberry Trifest will be donated to the Ted Williams Camp. Other beneficiaries to be announced.
Event Distances:
Sprint: Swim: 0.5 mile; Bike: TBD; Run: 3.1 miles
Kids Duathlon: 1km, 1km, 1km (CLICK HERE to register for the Kids Duathlon)
Olympic: Swim: 0.9 miles; Bike 26.2 miles; Run: 6.2 miles
Field Limits (Note: All races are expected to sell out):
Sprint: 500
Kids Duathlon: 150
Olympic: 850
Entry Fees and the Registration Fee Reimbursement service:
Individual race entry fees for the 2012 Cranberry Trifest are as follows: $105 for the Olympic, $80.00 for the Sprint and $15 for the Kids Duathlon. The entry fee for Relay teams is $210 for the Olympic and $150 for the Sprint. Click here to register now.
Race both the Sprint and Olympic for $170 (a $15 savings) and be eligible to be crowned the King or Queen of Cranberry Trifest. The King and Queen will be the male and female that complete both races and have the fastest combined time. You must be registered to compete in both races by Friday, August 24, 2012 to be eligible to compete in the King or Queen competition.
New for 2012, Sun Multisport Events (SME) is offering athletes the Registration Fee Reimbursement service in partnership with 365Competitors. This is an insurance service that allows a participant to receive a 100% refund of the registration fee if he/she is unable to participate in the event due to sickness or injury (subject to terms and conditions). SME will cover the cost of the Registration Fee Reimbursement program for all athletes that register by 12/31/11. After that date the service will be available as an option to athletes for an
incremental fee during the online registration process. Click here for additional details on the Registration Fee Reimbursement service and click here for FAQs. IMPORTANT: You will need to have a physician complete the Registration Fee Reimbursement Claim Form and it must be dated within 72 hours of the event to qualify for reimbursement.Awards, Cash Prizes and Performance Awards
Awards will be given to the top 3 male and female finishers in each age group as well as for the top 3 Athenas and Clydesdales. All 3 members of the 1st place Mixed, Female and Male relay teams will also receive an award.
The kids duathlon is intended to be a fun event -- awards will not be distributed.
We will also crown the King and Queen of Cranberry Trifest 2012 to the fastest male and female that competes in both the sprint and the olympic. Overall tmes will be determined by combining their sprint and olympic time -- fastest time wins! All participants in the King and Queen competition must be registered by Friday, August 24, 2012.
USA Triathlon Membership:
This is a USAT sanctioned event. All athletes must (a) present a valid, current USAT Annual Membership Card at registration OR (b) purchase a 1-day USAT license. If you are an annual member, but forget to bring your card you will be required to purchase a 1-day license.
Age Groups:
Sprint and Olympic: Standard USA Triathlon age divisions in five year increments (e.g. 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, etc.). Your age group is now determined by your age on December 31, 2011! MINIMUM AGE for the sprint and olympic: 15 years old as of December 31, 2011.
KIds Duathlon: Children age 7-14 are eligible to participate. This event is designed to be a fun event with the idea of letting the kids race without caring about how they finish. There will be finish times only, no splits, and no ranking by age group or gender.
Special Divisions:
There will be Clydesdale (Men, 200+ lbs), Athena (Women, 150+ lbs), and Open divisions. The Open category will be the first wave sent to start the race
Race Packet Pick-up/Event Check-in:
Registered athletes will be able to pick-up their race bag and timing chip based on the schedule below. Note that all members of relay teams must be present to pick up their race packet:
- Friday, 8/24/12: 4:00PM-7:00PM (Sprint racers only)
- Saturday, 8/25/12: 6:00AM-7:30AM (Sprint racers only); 10:45AM-11:45AM (Kids Duathlon); 1PM-4PM (Olympic racers).
- Sunday, 8/26/12: 6:00AM-7:30AM (Olympic racers)
Water Temperature and Wet Suits:
All participants may wear a wet suit and be eligible for rankings and prizes if the water temperature is less than 78 degrees F. If the temperature is between 79 and 84 degrees F, participants wearing a wet suit will not receive a ranking or be eligible for awards (they will still receive split times). If the temperature exceeds 84 degrees F, no participants will be allowed to wear a wet suit. Typically water temperatures are less than 78 degrees F, but for the first time in a very long time the water temperature for the 2011 Cranberry Trifest was above 78 degrees F (it was 79 degrees F).
Swim Caps:
All participants will be given a swim cap that must be worn during the swim.
Race and Recovery Nutrition:
Hammer Nutrition and Muscle Milk are nutrition sponsors for this year's Cranberry Trifest. The Cranberry Trifest Olympic racwe will feature 1 water bottle exchange station on the bike course at approximately mile 20. Water and Heed from Hammer Nutrition will be available in water bottles -- you must throw a bottle to get a bottle. The Cranberry Trifest Olympic run course will offer aid stations at every mile. All aid stations will offer water, Heed and Hammer energy gels. There will be 1 aid station on the Cranberry Trifest sprint race run course.
The Muscle Milk Rejuvenation Startion will be located in an area adjacent to the finish line of the Cranberry Trifest races and will feature free bottles of Muscle Milk to all participating athletes.
Post Race Food and Refreshments, Music and Giveaways
After the sprint distance race there will be a light brunch (e.g. bagels and fruit). After the olympic distance race there will be a delicious catered meal. A DJ will be on hand during both days to keep the mood festive and racers will be eligible to win of many giveaways from our sponsors.
Timing:
"Winning Time Chip" timing to be provided by Bay State Race Services. Sprint and Olympic race athletes will receive time splits for the swim, transition 1, bike, transition 2 and the run.
The Kids Duathlon is designed to be a fun event with the idea of letting the kids race without caring about how they finish. There will be finish times only for the kids duathlon, no splits, and no ranking by age group or gender.
Rules:
USA Triathlon rules will apply. Please review the rules at www.USATriathlon.org. There will be USAT Officials present at the event. Three areas of common violations are (1) Drafting, (2) Blocking and (3) Centerline. To avoid drafting violations you must stay at least 3 bike lengths behind the competitor in front of you. When attempting to pass you must do so within 15 seconds. Blocking violations are assessed for failing to ride to the right (except when passing). Centerline violations can be avoided by not crossing the yellow centerline of the road. HELMETS ARE REQUIRED. Chin strap must be buckled at ALL times you are on the bike even in the transition area. Handlebars/aerobars must have bar-end plugs securely inserted into the bar. Taping over bar ends is not permitted. Lack of bar end plugs will result in disqualification.
Event Photos:
Our exclusive photographer is Capstone Photography.
Accommodations:
Details to come.
Refund Policy:
Refunds are not permitted. Be sure you can and will race prior to registering. The exchange of entries is strictly prohibited. See USAT Rule #3.5. If the race is canceled due to weather conditions or other acts of God no refunds will be issued.
