THE LAS VEGAS TRIATHLON®, 15th Annual - 23 Sep 2012

Sprint or Relay	0.75k	20k	5k	7:10 AM
Olympic or Relay	1.5k	40k	10k	6:55 AM
Half Vegas Iron or Relay	1.2m	56m	13.1m	6:40 AM

Directions: Event is at Lake Mead National Recreation Area (LMNRA). From Las Vegas take I-515 South (also known as: Hwy 93/95). Interstate stops at Railroad Pass Casino and Hwy 93 continues through Boulder City. Go down the large hill and turn left at the Alan Bible Visitor Center onto Lakeshore Drive. This point is exactly four miles from Hoover Dam. Boulder Beach and the transition area are two miles down this road next to the Boulder Beach Ranger station.

THE SWIM is in Lake Mead which is the largest man made lake in USA. No swimming in a pond here. We promise the cleanest and pH balanced water in the entire Southwest. LMNRA Boulder Beach swim with the transition area next to the water. We expect the water temperature will be 76° F ± 2° (25° C). Wetsuits therefore will be triathletes choice. Yes or no, you decide. There will be plenty of daylight for the start of this race. Start on North boat ramp and finish on the South boat ramp. WETSUITS are OK.

The Bike: Entirely within the Lake Mead National Park with low traffic and wide bike lanes.

Sprint: One loop going west on Lakeshore Drive. Change from last year: Turnaround at 5.2 mile post and continue back to Lakeshore Drive Eastbound. Go past Boulder Beach and the East Toll Booth and turnaround at the Historic Railroad parking lot. Return to Boulder Beach. Tip: This course is relatively flat with some small hills and is now 20K.
Olympic: One loop on Lakeshore Road. Go West on Lakeshore Drive to all the way to the West Toll Booth and turnaround. Go PAST Boulder Beach turnoff all the way past the East Toll Booth for one mile and turnaround at the Historic Railroad parking lot and then back to Boulder Beach. Tip: This course has rolling hills with one decent hill. There are no water aid stations on the Olympic or sprint bike course. Please bring at least two water bottles with you.
70.3 Half: Cut off time for the half swim and bike is 4:45 hours. You will not be allowed to start the run past this time. Follows Lakeshore Drive and turn right onto Northshore Road to the turnaround at mile post 18.1. Course then repeats DIRECTLY back to the transition area. 70.3 Half bike course has two water, food and gatorade station at start of Northshore Rd and the turnaround. Cyclists are personally responsible for the proper working condition of their bike. Bike helmets are required. No drafting. Athletes must remain a minimum of two bike lengths behind competitor unless passing. Violation results in disqualification. Traffic will not be stopped for this event, except at the turnarounds and then at the discretion of the police. Please obey the police and safety personnel at intersections and turnarounds.

The Run: Entirely within the Lake Mead National Park with low traffic. A scenic run along beach on paved roads.

Sprint is almost flat and goes along lakeside and up Hemenway Harbor road for 50 yards and turnaround.
Olympic continues on the new paved trail almost to the Historic Railroad Trail parking lot and turnaround.
Half Iron continues onto the historic railroad paved trail . This portion of the run course is on the "Six Tunnels Half Marathon Course". Water aid stations are every 1.4 miles with both water and Gatorade. Race numbers must be worn and visible from the front. Water aid stations every 1 mile. Run defensively and follow all instructions of safety personnel. Remember, the runner always has the right of way. Traffic will not be stopped for this event. Please obey the police and safety personnel at intersections and turnarounds

Special Notes

9/21 Early Bird Packet Pick Up: Las Vegas Cyclery from 3:30 to 5:30 PM. 8221 W. Charleston Las Vegas (702.596.2953). They will accept your bike shipment and assemble for the event and pack it up again afterwards. This is for the convenience to our triathletes who have completed this event and haven't any questions. There are no info sessions, no expo, just a easy and quick pick up and run. Road bikes still available for rental.
9/22 Regular Packet Pick Up: Hacienda Hotel & Casino Hwy 93 Boulder City from 2 to 5 PM. Expo and Info session at 3:30 PM. We strongly suggest athletes to attend an information session held on Saturday at the Hacienda Hotel, although it is not required. Race day packet pick up is highly discouraged.
Lake Mead National Recreation Area: Race course is within a national park: LMNRA and charges a $10 entrance fee. Full Service Campground: Camp next to the transition area with your tent or RV at LMNRA Campground. More info available at 1.702.293.2540.
There is only one LAS VEGAS TRIATHLON®. Swim in the cleanest water in the entire Southwest: Lake Mead.

"The Las Vegas Triathlon® Race Headquarters"

LOCATION: Hotel is only 4 miles North of the Hoover Dam on Hwy 93 and is 4 miles to race site.
SUPER DISCOUNT ROOM RATE: For Our Triathletes: $39.95 per night plus tax. Stay Friday and Saturday and Sunday night is FREE. 702.293.5000. WOW! Ask for the "Las Vegas Triathlon" group special. On 9/12 rates increase big time.
EXPO: LATE REGISTRATION (cash only), RACE PACKET PICKUP: On Saturday Sept 25 from 2 to 5 PM at host hotel banquet room.
Q & A Information Sessions are at 3:30 PM. Wave starts posted. Topo and satellite maps available.
GOODIES: Event specific: No advertising T-shirt, LV bike water bottle, nifty LV finisher medals and travel mug. Also prizes, valuable alabaster sculpture trophies (Overall is $600, Master is $400 each), food, drink and giveaways.
AWARDS: Five year age groups with plaques three deep. Sprint awards start at 14 and under, Olympic and Half start at 19 and under to 80+.
AWARDS CEREMONY: After each event under the tent. We also mail awards for those who do not attend (but not alabaster sculptures).

WIN THIS BIKE: Registered triathletes are automatically entered to win this raffle. Buy plenty of tickets: $5 each at packet pick up.

Fuji Aloha 2.0 Tri Bike: '10 won by Tom Cappola (above left) of Mesa. '09 won by Ryan Barton of LV. '08, bike won by Scott Thurman of Henderson. '07 won by Clark Van Hooten of LV. Thank you Las Vegas Cyclery, the best bike shop in Las Vegas.

MyLaps Chip Timing by:CEP Timing
USA TRIATHLON This is a USAT sanctioned event. You must be a annual member of USAT and have a valid card with you OR pay a one day event fee of $10 at packet pick up. Buy it on-line at: USA Triathlon. You must have photo ID to pick up your race packet. No one but registered athlete can pick up packet.
CANCELLATION POLICY: There are NO REFUNDS. You can cancel up to 15 days prior to event for a TRANSFER to a future MME specific event within the next 12 months. Within 14 days or less, there are NO TRANSFERS. Please check the countdown timer above the pricing schedule. You can switch divisions any time prior to race day for a fee of $5 plus any entry fee differences. Don't you wish all events had this friendly & liberal policy?
Entrants List will be available to all registered triathletes only starting 6/25.
RELAYS are two or three members. All get goodie bag and finisher medals. This is a blast and good intro to triathlons.
ON-LINE REGISTRATION with a credit card:
MAIL IN REGISTRATION with a check. Race Entry

Course & location overview only: . Swim courses:

No Race Day Registration	By 6/20	By 7/20	8/20	By 9/20
Sprint	80	90	100	110
Sprint Relay	130	140	150	160
Olympic	85	95	105	115
Olympic Relay	135	145	155	165
Half Iron	195	205	215	225
Half Iron Relay	295	305	315	325

New flatter run course for the Olympic and Half Iron coming June 1.

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