RACE INFORMATION
The Course & Race Distances
Age Groups (Age is based on Athletes’ Age on December 31 of Race Year)
Ages 13-15
Swim - 5 Lengths of the Pool
Bike - 4 loops of the course
Run - 1.5 miles
Ages 11-12 and Family Relay Division
Swim - 3 lengths of the pool
Bike - 3 loops of the course
Run - 1 mile
Ages 9-10
Swim - 3 lengths of the pool
Bike - 3 loops of the course
Run - 1 mile
Ages 7-8
Swim - 1 length of the pool
Bike - 1 loop of the course
Run - .5 mile
Ages 5-6
Swim - 1 length of the pool
Bike - 1 loop of the course
Run - .5 mile
Under 5
Swim - 1 length of the pool
Bike - 1 loop of the course
Run - .5 mile
** Length of URI Competitive Pool is 75 Feet
** Length of Bike Loop is 1 Mile
** Each Age Group will have their own run course that’s only one loop
THE SWIM
This age appropriate swim will take place in the URI Tootel Aquatic Center.
We will be utilizing the 8 Lane Competitve Lap Swim Pool. The pool has 8
Lanes and there will be two athletes per lane during the swim.
Each swimmer will complete the assigned number of laps, in their lane,
with assistance if necessary, from volunteer swimmers and/or flotation
devices. Children 4-5 years old will be given a life jacket. There will be lane
lap counters to help participants. One pool lane is 75 Feet. After the swim
completion, your child will walk from the pool area to the Transition area, to begin the bike portion of the race. PARENTS ARE NOT ALLOWED INTO
THE TOOTEL AQUATIC CENTER. Space is needed for our timing
company, lifeguards and volunteers. Athletes will be seated in the spectator
viewing area to watch the entire swim portion of the race.
THE BIKE
CLICK HERE for Bike Course Map
The bike will be on a closed bike course around the URI Commuter Parking
Lot. From transition area, athletes will walk their bikes to the entrance of
the bike course located in front of the RYAN CENTER at URI. At the
beginning of the course, they will mount their bikes and then proceed to
follow Weygand Way as it winds past the Recreation Center and through
the URI Commuter Lot. Athletes will make a left onto Keaney Drive and
head back to the Ryan Center. If necessary, continuing on to complete the
loop again. Volunteers will be on the course, counting laps and notifying
participants when they have completed the bike portion of the race. After
completion, athletes must dismount and and volunteers will take their bikes
and place into our “BIKE PIT!” Bikes can be retrieved following the race.
This loop is approx 1 mile.
THE RUN
CLICK HERE for Run Course Map
After the bike, athletes will proceed out of transition and follow the run
course as it moves from the Recreation Center into the practice fields (behind the Recreation Center) and loops back for a finish in front of the
Center! Each age-group will have an individual course to eliminate the
need for any lap counting on the run course! The run will have two aid
stations with water, for participants. Each loop is age-group appropriate at
either ½ mile, 1 mile or 1 ½ mile.
Event Policies:
This race will take place rain or shine..
The event format will be a pool swim, a closed course bike
and a trail run. This is an opportunity for your young
athletes to participate in an enjoyable life-experience
through athletics. This is not structured as a highly athletic
event. Rather, the objective is to build self-confidence,
good health and community spirit through participation.
Parents/Spectators are not allowed in the pool area, on the
course or in transition at any time, for the safety of all
athletes. However, volunteers are always welcome.
PRE-RACE
The parent or guardian is responsible for getting the athlete to the event
with sufficient time for bike check, transition set-up, and to receive their
body markings. The transition area will close approx. 15 minutes prior to
the race. Athletes not set-up by this time will not be permitted to
participate.
SWIM AIDS
Life jackets will be available as a swim aid or athletes can bring their own
life jackets. Lifeguards will be present.
TRAINING WHEELS
Training wheels will be allowed. Due to safety reasons, tricycles are not
allowed.
HELMETS
All participants must wear helmets, with chin straps, during the bike portion
of the race.
DISQUALIFICATION
Athletes that finish the race but do not complete the total distance of the
course (e.g. less than required laps, short-cutting the course) will be
disqualified. Unsportsman-like conduct is also grounds for disqualification.
Volunteers will be monitoring the course and transition area for infractions.
Disqualified athletes will receive a participation medal but will be ineligible
for podium awards (e.g. 1st, 2nd, in age group) and will not have their times
posted.