The Westborough Sprint Triathlon returns to Lake Chauncy August 19, 2012
Registration for the 2012 Westborough Sprint Triathlon is now open! CLICK HERE to register now.
The third annual Westborough Sprint Triathlon will be held Sunday, August 19, 2012. This race is a partnership between Sun Multisport Events and the Westborough Rotary Club and will be based at Westborough State Hospital on Hospital Road off of Lyman Street in Westborough, MA.
The Westborough Sprint Triathlon begins with a 0.25 mile swim in Lake Chauncy. Athletes will then transition to a 13.9 mile bike course. After completing the bike course, athletes will head out on a 3 mile run that is mostly off road on the scenic and flat trails that surround Lake Chauncy. Additional details are below.
Event Date, Location and Start Time:
The Westborough Sprint Triathlon will be on Sunday, August 19, 2012 in Westborough, MA. The location of the race is on the grounds of the Westborough State Hospital located at 288 Lyman Street. Participants will enter the Hospital grounds from Hospital Avenue which is off of Lyman. Westborough is located about 35 miles west of Boston. The race will start at 8:00AM.
2012 Beneficiaries:
The Westborough Rotary Club is using this race to help raise funds for the Westborough Rotary Club's numerous community service projects and grant programs. The designated charity for the 2012 event will be announced at a later date.
Event Distance and Course Maps:
The Swim: The swim will be 0.25 miles in the calm waters of Lake Chauncy. Click here to see the location and layout of the swim course. Upon exiting the water athletes will run to transition to grab their bike and head out onto the bike course. Download the transition map.
The Bike: The bike course will be 13.9 miles along the roads of Westborough, Northborough, Marlborough and Southborough. This course will not be closed to traffic and features a variety of rolling hills. The exact route can be found with a click here. You can also download the bike course cue sheet.
The Run: After returning from the bike course and racking your bike in transition, athletes will head out onto the run course which is approximately 3 miles. The first 1.75 miles of the run (approximately) are on the trails surrounding Lake Chauncy. This is a very scenic stretch that includes some shady tree cover, but understand these are trails which feature sections of grass, loose gravel and some roots -- nothing too adventurous, but enough for you to pay attention so you don't twist an ankle. After exiting the trails athletes will turn left on Chauncy Street, then left on Lyman Street and left onto Hospital Road back to the finish. The last 300 yards of the run will be on grass across playing fields (very spectator friendly!). This is a scenic, flat course with a few rolling hills. Aid stations with water and Hammer Nutrition Heed electrolyte drink will be available at run aid stations near mile 1 and mile 2. Click here to see the run course.
Directions:
The race venue is located at 288 Lyman Street in Westborough MA. Lyman Street is accessible from either Route 9 Eastbound or Westbound. Travelling westbound on Route 9, you will make a right on Lyman St. Travelling eastbound on Rte. 9, you will make a left on Lyman Street. The turn for Lyman Street is at a traffic light. See below for directions on where to park.
Parking:
There are multiple locations available to you for parking. There will be parking on the side of Hospital Road within the grounds of Westborough State Hospital and in a field adjacent to Hospital Road. There will also be parking at the Hadley Building on Lyman Street which is just across the entrance from Westborough State Hospital. Click here to see an area map that identifies each of these parking locations as well as the location of the race start, race finish, transition and race day packet pick-up.
Entry Fee:
Individuals $80 and Relay Teams $135. Registration for the 2012 race is now open. CLICK HERE to register now.
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.
Pledge of Sustainability
Sun Multisport Events has made a commitment to implement more environmentally responsible practices at our events. To that end, we have taken the Pledge of Sustainability administered by Athletes for a Fit Planet. As part of this committment we will implement a comprehensive recycling system, the use of eco-friendly port-o-potties, athlete t-shirts made of recycled material and more. This is just a start... creating more sustainable events is our long term goal. To learn more about what we're doing and what you can do to support us in these efforts visit our Sustainability page.
USA Triathlon Membership:
The Westborough Sprint Triathlon is a USAT sanctioned event managed by a USAT certified Race Director. 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 and Special Divisions:
Standard USA Triathlon age divisions in five year increments (e.g. 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, etc.). Your age group is now determined by your age on December 31, 2011! MINIMUM AGE: 16 years old as of December 31, 2011. 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 and Race Start Time:
Details to come.
Swim Waves:
Swim waves for the 2012 Westborough Sprint Triathlon will be announced about a week before the event.
Wet Suits and Wetsuit rentals:
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 Lake Chauncy water temperature for the Westborough Sprint Triathlon in 2010 and 2011 was mid-70s.
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 Westborough Sprint Triathlon. Water and Hammer Nutrition Heed energy drink will be available at aid stations at miles 1 and 2. The Muscle Milk Rejuvenation Startion will be located in an area adjacent to the finish line and will feature free bottles of Muscle Milk to all participating athletes.
Timing:
"Winning Time Chip" timing to be provided by Bay State Race Services. Athletes will receive six times in total: (1) a swim split, (2) transition 1, (3) a bike split, (4) transition 2, (5) a run split and (6) overall time.
Volunteers:
Do you have family or friends coming to cheer you on? Consider asking them to volunteer! Volunteering makes you a part of the action while cheering on athletes and helping ensure a successful event experience. There are a variety of volunteer jobs and all volunteers get a free t-shirt. Email Mark at info@SunMultisportEvents for more details..
Accommodations:
Coming from out of town? We recommend you stay at the Doubletree Hotel Boston/Westborough which is located just a few miles for the race venue. The Doubletree is offering a rate of $89 but you must mention the "Westborough Triathlon" to get this great price. This rate is only good until Monday, August 8th. Call them at 508-366-5511.
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.
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.
