If you have been looking for a USAT event that lends itself to beginners and elite alike, this is the race for you. This race will utilize a multi-loop format on each leg allowing racers to know exactly where they are on the course at all times. It will also allow family and friends many more opportunities to see their racer!

The venue for this event is Fireman's park in Verona, Wisconsin. Verona is just a few miles south of Madison. In 2002, Verona gained national prominence in the triathlon community during the Ironman Wisconsin event. The enthusiasm of the community for triathlon is unequalled and will make for an unforgettable experience.

EVENT INFORMATION

Race Date

Sunday, June 19, 2011.  Transition opens at 5:45 am.  Start time is 7:00 am.

Register  

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Beginner Friendly Event
Due to the looped format, both the sprint and olympic distance races are designed to be beginner friendly.  With a safe swim, well marked bike courses and the spectator packed run courses, beginners will enjoy every aspect of this event.

Swim
Both races will take place in a crystal clear quarry and wet suits will be allowed. The Olympic distance race will be three loops with the swimmers exiting the water, crossing over a timing mat, and re-entering the water between loops.

Bike
The sprint distance bike will be an out and back 11 mile race over hilly terrain. The Olympic distance bike will include two loops in a hilly and challenging terrain. Much of the bike course will utilize portions of the Ironman Wisconsin course as well as the old USCF WI State Road Championship course.

Run
The Sprint run will be one loop with an out and back section over a slightly rolling terrain. The Olympic distance 10K will be three loops over a slightly rolling terrain. A short and quite steep hill - a real attention getter - is included in the Olympic loop.

Timing
This event will be chip-timed. All athletes will be provided with "Championship" sensors supplied by Sports Management Associates.

Awards
Overall awards, 1st, 2nd & 3rd, will be awarded to men and women in both the Short and Olympic distances races. 

Age Group awards, 1st, 2nd & 3rd, will be awarded for each age group, men & women, in both the Short and Olympic distance races. Age groups are as follows: 19 & U, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64 and 65 & over. 

** Awards ceremony will begin at 11:00am **

Hotel/Lodging

Race Day Events and our friends at North Central Group are pleased to offer discounted lodging at the Fairfield Inn - Madison West and the Courtyard - Madison West. Discounted rates are $69/king and $79/doubles. Please ask for the Race Day Events discount.  

Event Parking

On race morning, please park at the two lots located on either side of The Carnes Company. The Carnes Company is located at 448 S. Main St. in Verona. The run course goes right by the the Carnes Company. (please see map) Access to the race start and transition area can be made thru the gravel lot on the south side of the Carnes Company.

Packet Pick-up

Early packet pick-up is on Saturday from 1pm to 4pm at Pinnacle Health and Fitness, 5973 Executive Dr., Fitchburg, WI. 

On race morning, packet pick-up will start at 5:45am at the shelter in Fireman's Park. 

Chips will be handed out on race morning and body marking will take place race morning at the entry to transition.