Goody bags, Bib Numbers & CHIP Timing pieces can be picked up at Northwest Personal Training at 1011 Broadway, Vancouver WA 98660 360.574.7292 at the following times:
Friday July 23rd between 5:30am and 7:00pm
Saturday July 24th from 8:00am-5:00pm
Or on race day at the race start/finish between 7:00-8:30am
Yes, you can do it!
This Triathlon is a perfect distance for the novice or veteran triathlete. It's short enough that anyone can finish it. And for those who are more experienced, you can push the pace and work on your speed.
9:00am: Charity Wave Start
9:10am: Women 39 and younger begin
9:15am: Women 40 and above begin
9:25am: Men 39 and younger begin
9:30am: Men 40 and older begin and all Relay Teams
1/2 Mile Swim: A fast, down current swim in the Columbia River! Novice swimmers can feel comfortable knowing the edge is just a few feet away in the event they get tired. The only rule is you can't advance forward if you're touching the sand. So if you must take a break, you must stay where you are until you are ready to resume swimming. Any swim stroke is acceptable including front crawl, back crawl, side-stroke, back float and doggie paddle. :) Athletes will walk from the swim exit to the swim start 1/2 mile upstream. Consider it a great warm-up! Wetsuits are allowed but not required. Sorry, arm floaties or inner tubes are not acceptable for the adults. :)
Bike: The cycle is a 12.5 mile flat ride along country roads. Road or mountain bikes are allowed. Helmets are required.
Run: The run is a 3 mile flat, out and back run on paved trails.
The Girlfriends & Dudes Triathlon is a great course for spectators to watch the swim, transition, run and the finish from the park. There's a playground and beach for the kids, and volleyball nets for fun after-event activities so bring the whole family.
Location:
Frenchmans Bar, Vancouver WA - No, this is not an actual bar - Sorry :) It's a great little beach spot on the Columbia River that few people know about - until now!
Take I-5 to Exit# 1C (Mill Plain Blvd) and go West on Mill Plain. Mill Plain Blvd turns into Lower River Road. Follow Lower River Road for about 5 miles (Note—at the fork in the road at Vancouver Lake—stay to the left towards Frenchmans’ Bar) Follow signs to Frenchman's Bar park. 9612 NW Lower River Road Vancouver, WA 98660 It's about a 10 minute drive from I5 Bridge.
Individual Triathlon:
By May 31st: $70
By July 23rd: $80
July 24th/25th: $90
Relay/Corporate Team:
By May 31st: $100
By July 23rd: $110
July 24th/25th: $120
$25 per person optional charitable contribution to Janus Youth and obtain Premium Transition Spot and First Wave Rights
Kids Mini Tri
By May 31st: $30
By July 23rd: $40
July 24th/25th: $50
Cost Includes:
• Technical Runner’s Shirt
• Accurate Chip Timing
• Finisher’s Gift
• Bag of stuff
• Post-Race Festivities – ongoing as triathletes finish
• Music
• Massage
• Stretching
• Food
• Vendors/Health Fair
• Volleyball games
• Kids Mini-Tri
• Awards Ceremony – 11:30am
Notice: There are no refunds issued for your registration however, we do offer the opportunity to transfer your registration to next year's event or to transfer your registration to another participant on the waiting list. This transfer must happen at least 1 month before the event. After that it gets too crazy and we will be unable to process any transfers. Sorry, you'll be out of luck at that point! Most events don't allow transfers or refunds at all so this is a courtesy we offer to our participants. But please don't ask us to extend it within that one month before the event. If you knew how crazy it gets around here in that final month you would understand the need for us to stay firm to the one month time-line.
If you are transferring your registration to someone else, you must let us know so we can update their contact info and family contacts in the event of an emergency. Anyone running under someone else's name will be disqualified and not eligible for an award/trophy.
Event Beneficiary:
Janus Youth Programs Janus Youth Programs has been changing lives and building futures for children, youth and families in Oregon and Washington since 1972.
From residential treatment programs, the Northwest’s largest array of runaway and homeless youth services, alternative education classrooms, a detention program, a college scholarship program, a teen parent program, and a 60,000 square foot urban agriculture program addressing hunger and employment and community health issues, Janus is committed to delivering innovative community-based programs.
Reaching nearly 36,000 children, youth and families yearly, Janus Youth Programs is one of the largest nonprofits in the Northwest committed to delivering programs that change lives and build futures.
We will be helping to raise funds for Janus Youth (Washington Services) through the Premium Registration option and collecting donations on their behalf - please see their needs list in the "What to Bring" section. Visit their website here.
Course Information:
Course Details:
1/2 Mile Swim Route:
http://www.usatf.org/routes/view.asp?rID=296050
12.5 Mile Bike Route:
http://www.usatf.org/routes/view.asp?rID=296049
3 Mile Run Route:
http://www.usatf.org/routes/view.asp?rID=296051
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Goody bags, Bib Numbers & CHIP Timing pieces can be picked up at Northwest Personal Training at 1011 Broadway, Vancouver WA 98660 360.574.7292 at the following times:
Friday July 23rd between 5:30am and 7:00pm
Saturday July 24th from 8:00am-5:00pm
Or on race day at the race start/finish between 7:00-8:30am
Little Girls and Dudes Tri: Start time will be approximately 12:00 once all the adults have completed the Adult Tri.
1. Adult Swim Assistance: Adult swim assistance is MANDATORY during the swim course. At least one parent/guardian must either swim side by side with their child for safety reasons. For older children (11+ category)whose parents confirm the child is a very strong swimmer, it is acceptable to have the adult watch their child along the riverbank. However, this is a river with a current, so each child must have one adult overseeing them the entire time they are in the water. In addition, adult volunteers will be in the water for safety.
2. Adult Course Assistance: Younger children should be assisted throughout the entire event by a parent/guardian to ensure they stay on course and are encouraged. As much as possible, try to let them do everything by themselves (but assistance is allowed to ensure a positive experience).
3. Swim Aids: Swim aids such as kickboards or flotation devices will be allowed. No performance enhancing devices such as fins will be allowed.
4. Training Wheels - Training wheels will be allowed.
5. Age-Limits
The upper age limit is 15 years old at the time of the event. There is no set lower age limit but parents/guardians should assess the child's abilities to complete the prescribed course. The Little Girls and Dudes Triathlon is conducted to be a positive experience and no child should be entered that is not going to benefit from the experience. Being asked to perform beyond one's abilities may not be a positive experience
Bike Distance:
1. 6 and under: 1 mile
2. 7-10 years: 2 miles
3. 11-15 years: 3 miles
Run Distance:
1. 6 and under: ¼ mile
2. 7-10 years: ½ mile
3. 11-15 years: 3/4 mile
Note: Finisher’s Medal – All Kids Tri participants receive a finisher’s medal. No placement awards will be given this year.
Last, we will offer an impromptu Toddler's version which will include a little splash in the water, a little loop on their tricycle/big wheel and a trot around the park. Nothing too hard or serious. There is no cost for the toddlers (but also no shirts/awards/timing) - just lots of great film footage for awesome family memories. This event will be completed during the Kids Triathlon and is perfect for the Toddler, like ours, who will have a difficult time staying on course and focused! Good for lots of laughs!
Other Event Information:
Awards & Celebrations:
You're a winner just for showing up to support this great community event. But to reward those kick-butt athletes, here’s what we’ve come up with:
• Trophies for Top Three Men and Women Overall and Top Three Male Relay/Corporate Teams, Top 3 Female Relay/Corporate Teams and Top 3 Co-ed Relay/Corporate Teams
• Trophies for Top 3 Men and Women in the following Age Groups:
10-14yrs, 15-19yrs, 20-24yrs, 25-29yrs, 30-34yrs, 35-39yrs, 40-44yrs, 45-49yrs, 50-54yrs, 55-59yrs, 60-64yrs, 65-69yrs, 70+ You get a winners’ ribbon just for showing up!! All Kid Triathletes get a finisher's gift.
What to do to be Prepared:
Train with us at Northwest Personal Training & Northwest Women's Fitness Club so you're in the best shape of your life and can get to the finish line, no problem! We will be hosting a Triathlon Training clinic - call us at 360.574.7292 for details.
For our out of town guests, if you are flying, you will need to schedule your flight arriving into Portland Oregon. The event start and finish and local hotels are a 20 minute cab ride from the airport.
Book your accommodations at one of the following hotels. They are about a 10 minute drive to the start/finish area:
The Hilton Hotel
301 W. 6th St.
Vancouver, WA 98660
Phone: 360.993.4500
www.vancouverwashington.hilton.com
Comfort Inn
401 E. 13th St.
Vancouver, WA 98660
Northwest Personal Training Company Rate: $75.95
(360) 696-0411
www.vancouverhotels@mkmhotels.com
Red Lion Hotel at the Quay
100 Columbia St.
Vancouver, WA 98660
Use code NWO to receive NWPT preferred rate of $79.95
Phone: 360.694.8341 or qynne.mckibben@redlion.com
Tell all your friends about this event so you can all have fun together. Plus the more people who participate, the more money we can raise for our beneficiary.
What to Bring:
Well bring the obvious - your wetsuit (optional), goggles, your running shoes and/or cycling shoes, your bike, your helmet, event clothes, your chip timing piece, your race bib number etc.
Also remember to bring a change of clothes for after the event so you can enjoy the post-race festivities. It's a great beach-day venue.
Last, please bring a donation for Janus Youth Organization. Their Needs List is as follows:
• First Aid Supplies - Sterile pads, Band-Aids, alcohol pads, packets of antibiotic cream, hydrocortisone
• Hygiene Supplies - shampoo, conditioner, hair accessories, deodorant, toothbrushes, toothpaste, dental floss, razors, tampons, sanitary pads, Chapstick, Kleenex, medicated foot powder
• Sewing Kits - needles, thread, safety pins
• Non-perishable Snacks - microwave popcorn, potato chips, cookies, crackers, fruit snacks
• Recreation Equipment - foosball table, croquet set, frisbees, billiard and ping pong accessories
• Games - board games, decks of cards, chess sets, jigsaw puzzles, non-violent video games
• Clothing - socks, boxers, panties, bras (all sizes), sweat pants, sweat shirts, t-shirts, pants, jeans, slacks, belts, interview clothes
• Cold Weather Gear - gloves, hats, jackets, warm coats, umbrellas,
• Street Survival - tarps, flashlights, boots, water bottles, batteries, pet collars and leashes
• School Supplies - backpacks, notebooks, pens/pencils
• Art Supplies - markers, crayons, chalk, paint, paintbrushes, drawing pads, construction paper
• Phone Cards - for long distance calling
• Gift Certificates - to be used at any store including music stores, McDonald’s, Fred Meyer
• Garden Tools - shovels, hoes, trowels, yard and lawn rakes, gloves
• Bedding - blankets, pillows, twin-size sheets, sleeping bags
• Vacuum Cleaner - hand held
• Technology - computers, printers, scanners, fax machines
Special Instructions:
We can only accommodate 500 people so be sure to register early.
Volunteers - This event requires a ton of volunteers so if you can recruit someone to help out that would be extremely helpful. If they're going to come and cheer you on, they might as well get front-row seats!
Have them email the following to sherri@nwpersonaltraining.com if they can help out:
Name:
Cell Phone Number:
Email Address:
T-shirt Size:
Any specific time constraints they have:
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