PACKET PICK UP
You must show ID and your annual USAT card. See details below.
NO ID, NO RACE, NO EXCEPTIONS
You can pick up your race packet starting at 6:30am on Monday at the Registration tent just outside of the transition area at Osborn Aquatic Center.
PHOTO IDENTIFICATION REQUIRED
Everyone MUST show a photo ID during packet pick up. A parent or legal guardian with a photo ID must accompany youth (under 18) athletes. You cannot pick up another racers packet, this includes relay teams. Each relay member must pick up his or her packet individually. Packets will include your bib number, helmet number, bike number, and shirt.
USAT MEMBERSHIP
If you have an annual membership, you must show your up to date membership card. If your card is expired, please print a temporary card to bring with you to packet pick up. This can be found on the USAT website. If you purchased a one-day license, you do not need to show proof of membership as the one-day charge is noted on your confirmation.
REGISTRATION
Online has just been reopened and will close on Friday at 11:59pm.
Onsite registration is also available. Cash or check will be accepted for onsite registration. There is still plenty of room in both the sprint and the kids races, so bring your friends!
RACE BRIEFING AND Q&A SESSION
There will be a course overview and rules briefing on Sunday evening at 5pm at Osborn Aquatic Center. There will be a shorter version of this information given race morning at the transition area at 7:30am. Time for question will be limited on race day, so if you find yourself with questions, please try to make it on Sunday.
The duathlon will be a time trial style start with athletes sending off every 5 seconds.
The full event schedule is available on our website.
WE NEED VOLUNTEERS!
We're always open for more volunteers to help with this event. If you have friends or family who would like to volunteer, please have them fill out the volunteer registration form on the website. Questions? Call (541-915-5116)
RULES
This is a USA Triathlon sanctioned event. All athletes should abide by USAT rules. If you are not framiliar with the rules please review them before race day. View USAT Competitive Rules
There will be a course talk and rules briefing on Sunday at 5:00pm at Osborn. If you have questions about the race this is a great opportunity to get them answered in person.
Some rule reminders:
* Fixed gear bikes are prohibited and may not be used.
* All bikes must have bar end caps.
* There is no drafting on the bike course. Please keep 3 bike lengths between you and the next person. (This is approximately the distance between two yellow dash lines on any road.)
* Headphones (iPods, etc.) are not permitted at any time during the race. This is for your safety.
* Your helmet must be worn and buckled at all times during the cycling portion of the race.
* Time penalties may be accessed if rules are broken.
COURSE DISTANCES
Sprint Triathlon Course (750 meter swim, 10.5-mile bike, 3.1-mile run)
Sprint Duathlon Course (10.5-mile bike, 3.1-mile run)
Kids Short Course: 100 meter swim, 2.5k bike, 1k run
Kids Long Course: 200 meter swim, 5k bike, 2k run
Splash and Dash: 25 meter swim, 250 meter run (not timed and free of charge)
See the website for full course maps.
SWIM
Wave Assignments/Start Times Are Posted
Wave #1 athletes will be allowed in the water beginning at 7:50am. You will be assigned to a specific lane and starting position. You will receive your lane assignment at packet pick up. Lane and starting positions will also be available on the pool deck.
AID STATIONS
There is one aid station on course. The aid station is sponsored by Hammer Nutrition. Hammer gel, water and Heed sports drink will be available. You will pass this station three times on the run. There is no aid station for the swim or bike.
TRANSITION AREA
The transition area (T.A.) opens at 6:30am on Monday and is located at the West side of Osborn Aquatic Center parking lot
Your transition spot is designated by the wave you are in. Please rack your bike in the appropriate section. Bikes should be racked alternating directions, and should be close together. Transition area volunteers will help you rack your bike if you have any questions.
Upon arriving at the event, body marking will take place at the entrance to transition. You may not bring your bike into transition until your bike number is mounted on your bike. (provided to you in your race packet)
Mount/Discount Area: No riding in the transition area at any time. There is a mount and dismount line just outside of the TA. This is where you will be directed to start and finish your ride.
Please adhere to the following T.A. rules:
* No glass
* No riding
* No spectators. Please do not encourage friends or family to enter the T.A. (no bib # = no entry)
* Please pick up after yourself. Please put your garbage in the trashcans and help us "Leave No Trace."
Please remove your gear promptly after your race. The transition area will be secure until 12:00pm race day. The bike you take in and out of the transition must have a matching bib number to the bib number on your person. Make sure your bike has your bib number on before taking it in, and please don’t take it off your bike until you leave the transition area.
PARKING & ARRIVAL ON RACE DAY
Parking is available in the Osborn parking lot located HERE. Access to and from these parking areas will be limited once the race starts, so have your spectators arrive before the race begins if possible. If you are planning to leave before 12:00pm please park on one of the many near by streets with parking available.
We suggest arriving at the site a minimum of one hour prior to your race’s start, in order to get body-marked, set up in the transition area, warm up, etc.
POST RACE
Calapooia Brewing Company will be on site serving their delicious beer and root beer. The first beer is free for all racers! All racers also receive a free beverage and a burrito from Laughing Planet Cafe.
RESULTS & AWARDS
An awards ceremony will be held on Sunday after the majority of participants have finished, once we have the final age group finisher data. We expect to hold awards for both races at about 12pm.
Awards will presented in the following categories:
Triathlon Awards
* Overall: Awards presented to the top three overall male and female finishers
* Age Group: Awards presented to the first place male and female finishers in each age division (19 & Under, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, ..., 65+)
Duathlon Awards
* Overall: Awards presented to top overall male and female finishers
Relay Awards
Awards will be presented to the top relay team in the triathlon.
Race results will be posted online within 48 hrs of the race.
FIRST TIME TRIATHLETES
We encourage all participants to attend the pre-race briefing Sunday at 5:00pm at Osborn, where you can learn about the course and have your questions answered. In addition, the race director of the Beaver Freezer Triathlon, created a triathlon 101 video. While this video has some specifics related to the Beaver Freezer Triathlon, there is a lot of great information that is applicable to all triathlons such as transition set up, bike racking and so on. Check it out on YouTube. View HERE
Check out our sponsors, “like” them on Facebook, thank them for sponsoring the race and of course, patronize them! We are so grateful for all our wonderful sponsors for donating their time and goods to help make race day great for you! Stop by and say “Hi” and be sure to tell them you saw them at the Heart of the Valley Triathlon and Duathlon!
