TRIDELTATHON
April 15th, 2012Student Aquatic Center, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TNStart Time is 8:00amPacket pick up:Friday, April 13: 3:30 to 6:30pm at Swim & Tri Saturday, April 14: 10am to 3pm at Swim & TriSunday, April 15: 6:30am to 7:30am at the race venue
Note: USAT rules state each athlete must be present to pick up their race packet and provide a photo ID and a USAT membership card if they are an annual member. The only exception where a person may pick up another athlete's packet is a legal guardian picking up a packet for a minor.
Day of race registrants not guaranteed a commemorative event shirt.
*UPDATE* (4/11/12) The pool swim will be outdoor pool. Pool water is heated
For the 28th year the University of Tennessee Student Aquatic Center will host the ever popular TriDeltathon mini triathlon. One of the oldest triathlons in the south, and the first pool triathlon in the nation, the TriDeltathon features a 400 meter pool swim, 6 mile (two 3 mile laps) campus ride, and a 3 mile run. With proceeds going to East TN Children's Hospital and the girls of Delta Delta Delta lining the course shouting encouragement, the TriDeltathon annually draws 400 plus participants.
Expected participation—400
Course
SWIM
400 meters
This will be an outdoor pool swim at the Student Aquatic Center, with time trial start--swimmers start one at a time every 5 seconds, with the fastest swimmers starting first. Participants will swim up one lane, down another, up the next and continuing on as they traverse the pool for 400 meters. The pool is heated.
BIKE
6 miles
A two lap tour of campus broken up by a flat out and back section on Neyland Drive.
RUN
3 miles
The three mile run traverses campus, winding by Neyland Stadium and Thompson-Boling basketball arena. A fairly hilly run with water stops at miles 1 and 2.
EVENT TIMING
This event is timed with a Championship chip. You will be required to show your bib number to the volunteers to insure you get the correct chip. This chip is programmed to coincide with your individual race number. During the event, you will cross mats that will record your time from your chip. This is how we score your race.
It is imperative that you wear YOUR assigned chip until you cross the finish line (this includes during the swim). Make sure you have the band securely around your ankle so it will not fall off during the swim. After the race please turn in your chip to the chip attendants at the finish line. Proper management of your uniquely coded timing chip will help ensure swift and accurate race results.
Cost
$40 - Individual / $60 - Relay (by 4/1)
$50 - Individual / $75 - Relay (by 4/14)
$60 - Individual / $90 - Relay (day of event)
Student discount = $10 per individual entry and $5 off of each relay team member