Triathlon: International

International Division 

The triathlon starts and finishes in the picturesque setting of Prairie Springs Park. Lake Andrea, a sparkling 100 acre spring fed lake, will serve as the venue for the swim portion of our race. The bike course will take you through our progressive urban community set among a rural country setting. The run course will take you though Prairie Springs Park, a 425-acre park that surrounds Lake Andrea.

Race Location:  Prairie Springs Park, Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin

Distances:  1.5k swim / 40k bike / 10k run

Event Date:  Sunday, June 24, 2012

Start Time:  The International Race will begin at 6:30am

Divisions:  International Triathlon: Individual Event & International Triathlon: Team Event

Male & Female Individual Events:  15-19; 20-24; 25-29; 30-34; 35-39; 40-44; 45-49; 50-54; 55-59; 60-64; 65-69; 70-74; 75-79; 80+

Team Event:  Team Divisions: Coed division, Female division, Male division

Pre-Race Check-in:  Saturday, June 23, 2012, 11:00am-3:00pm - RecPlex Fieldhouse

RecPlex: (262) 947-0437          E-mail: raceinfo@plprairie.com 

• The International Distance waves will begin and will be followed by the Sprint Distance.

• The start line is adjacent to the transition area.

• Lake Andrea is a spring feed lake. Water temperature will be in the mid to lower 70's.

• Decisions regarding wetsuits will be announced at the start of the race on Sunday, June 24, 2012.

• The International Distance course is a triangle finishing where it starts.

• The start and finish are on a sandy beach.

• Lifeguards, kayaks and platforms line the entire course.

• The course is defined with large & small buoys. 

 • Start waves are decided and divided by age and gender.

• Pick up wave start sheets at the packet pick up.

• Swimmers are required to wear a colored swim cap.

Swim Route:

 • The Swim Start is on the east side of Lake Andrea.

• ALL athletes MUST report to the swim start 15 minutes prior to their scheduled wave start.

Bike Transition

 • The bike transition is south of the swim start

• Bikes MUST be WALKED in the transition area. Mount and dismount zones are outside the transition area.

• Bikes MAY NOT be removed from the bike transition until the last bike has completed the bike course and exited the transition area for the start of the run.

• Anyone removing a bike from transition before the announcement is made to remove bikes will be automatically disqualified.

Bike Route

• The bike course is on gently rolling country roads with minimal turns on the International course.

• The road surface is excellent, a mix of asphalt and concrete.

• One aid station, with a replacement fluid is included on the bike course.

• A combination of course marshals and police are stationed throughout the course and at all turns.

• Each turn is also spray painted.

• Bikers are required to wear a strapped helmet and radios are not allowed.

• All bikes are required to display a bike number.

Run Route

 • The run course is flat and fast.

• Water and replacement fluids are available 4 times on the International course.

• The International Distance course also winds around Lake Andrea.

Finish Line

 • The Finish line is located inside Prairie Springs Park.

• Water, fluid replacement & fresh fruit will be provided.

• Chip Removal: Please return your chips in the chip removal area.

• There is a $35 fee for chips NOT returned!

Courses are subject to change.

Course Maps

International distance course map

Parking

Detailed parking

information map & Schedule

USAT Rules

USAT rules are posted on the USAT Website

USA Triathlon: www.usatriathlon.org

Waves

Waves schedule available June 20

Awards

Top Overall Male & Female Cash Awards

1st place     $500

2nd place     $250

3rd place     $100

 Prize money will be awarded ONLY for the international distance.

Medals

Overall Male & Female Athletes: 1st, 2nd, & 3rd

Male & Female athletes in each age category: 1st, 2nd & 3rd

Overall Team: Coed, Female, Male: 1st, 2nd, & 3rd