Event Details on the Sprint, Kids' Duathlon and Olympic distance races
Cranberry Trifest offers three races the weekend of August 28-29. On Saturday, August 28th there will be a sprint distance triathlon followed by a kids duathlon. On Sunday, August 29th will be the 9th year of the Cranberry olympic distance race which will also be the 2010 USAT Northeast Regional Club Championship. Event Dates, Times and Location:
Saturday, August 28, 2010: Sprint triathlon (9:00AM start) and kids duathlon (12:00PM start). Sunday, August 29, 2010: 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.
Beneficiaries of the 2010 Cranberry Trifest:
A portion of the proceeds from the Cranberry Trifest will be donated to the Ted Williams Camp. Other beneficiaries include the Kiwanis of Bridgewater, West Bridgewater Drama Club and the Freetown-Lakeville Aquatic Program.
Event Distances:
Sprint: Swim: 0.5 mile; Bike: 11.5 miles; Run: 3.1 miles
Kids Duathlon: 1km, 2km, 1km (Click here to register)
Olympic: Swim: 0.9 miles; Bike 26.3 miles*; Run: 6.2 miles
* Note: The Olympic distance tri bike course was revised in response to the request of the Lakeville Police Department; a map of the new course can be found on the Course Info page.
Field Limits (Note: All races are expected to sell out):
Sprint: 450
Kids Duathlon: 100
Olympic: 825
Entry Fees (does not include required USAT 1-day license fee for non-members):
Sprint: $65.00
Kids Duathlon: $15.00
Olympic: $85.00
Race both the Sprint and Olympic for $135 (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.
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 Athena and Clydesdale in the sprint and olympic. First place awards will be given to the top male, female and mixed relay teams in the sprint and olympic. The kids duathlon is intended to be a fun event -- awards will not be distributed.
We will also crown the inaugural King and Queen of Cranberry Trifest 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!
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, 2010! MINIMUM AGE for the sprint and olympic: 15 years old as of December 31, 2010.
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
Event Check-in:
Registered athletes will be able to pick-up their race bag and timing chip based on the following schedule:
- Friday, 8/27: 4;00PM-7:00PM (Sprint racers only)
- Saturday, 8/28: 7:00AM-8:30AM (Sprint racers only); 9:30AM-11:30AM (Kids Duathlon); 9:30AM-7PM (Olympic racers).
- Sunday, 8/29: 6:00AM-7:30AM (Olympic racers)
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 the famous, fabulous chicken, boca burgers, salad and more. 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.
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. The temperature of Loon Pond has been below 78 degrees F each of the last 5 years.
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Swim Caps:
All participants will be given a swim cap that must be worn during the swim.
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.
