Type: Half Iron

The MedExpress Mountaineer Triathlon will feature a both an Olympic distance and half distance race. The half distance includes a 1.2 mile swim in the Monongahela River, a challenging 56 mile bike ride, and a 13.1 mile run in and around downtown Morgantown and West Virginia University, while the Olympic race includes a 1500m swim, 40k bike, and 10k run. The MedExpress Mountaineer Triathlon will host professionals from around the world, who are racing for the $15,000 prize purse. The city of Morgantown has been rated among the top small cities in the nation where spectacular scenery and the fun of a university town come together so naturally! Morgantown is excited to host the MedExpress Mountaineer Triathlon and looks forward to showcasing its city to you when you arrive. Prepare yourself for something very special. The red carpet will await your arrival!

Course Info:

HALF DISTANCE
Swim :: 1.2 Miles
Participants will be treated to a unique 1.2 mile swim in the Monongahela River, known locally as the Mon River. Morgantown has arranged for the Mon River Dam and the Mon River Lock upriver to be turned off during the swim portion of the race. This will virtually eliminate any current in the river and allow for a narrow rectangle course to be used for the swim. The swim exit will be just 20 meters from the entrance of the transition area.

Bike :: 56 Miles
This challenging 56 mile bike will now feature a 2 loop course on the rolling country roads north of the city. Participants will return to cheering crowds in the Transition Area after lap #1 before heading back out on lap #2. Aid stations will be found at the turn-around on Route 100 and at the TA turn-around. Water, fluid replacement, ice and Hammer Gel will be available. Water and fluid replacement will be in water bottles. 39 x 23 gearing is recommend for this course.

Run :: 13.1 Miles
A 2 lap run course through downtown Morgantown and the paved bike path. Water, Fluid Replacement, Hammer Gel, Ice, and various foods will be available approximately every mile.

OLYMPIC DISTANCE
Swim :: 0.93 Miles / 1500 Meters
Participants will be treated to a unique 1500 m swim in the Monongahela River, known locally as the Mon River. Morgantown has arranged for the Mon River Dam and the Mon River Lock upriver to be turned off during the swim portion of the race. This will virtually eliminate any current in the river and allow for a narrow rectangle course to be used for the swim. The swim exit will be just 20 meters from the entrance of the transition area.

Bike :: 24.85 Miles / 40 Kilometers
This challenging 40 km bike will feature loop course on the rolling country roads north of the city. 39 x 23 gearing is recommend for this course.

Run :: 6.55 Miles / 10.5 Kilometers
NEW 1 lap run course through downtown Morgantown and the paved bike path. Water, Fluid Replacement, Hammer Gel, Ice, and various foods will be available approximately every mile.

Registration & Packet Pickup:

June 28, 2008
12:00 - 8:00 PM @ The Waterfront Hotel
- Race Expo
- Packet Pick-up (MANDATORY)

AMB Chip Pick-Up:

AMB Chip pickup is Sunday (race day) from 6:00 am - 7:30 am
*You must wear a chip in order to be timed and receive results after the event.
*You will be charged $96 for each lost or non-returned chip.

Race Packets:

All pre-registered participants will receive an official race technical t-shirt, water bottle, post race food and beverages and much more.

Awards:

The top 5 overall and the top five in all age groups, relay teams, and weight divisions in both the male and female divisions will receive beautiful, custom-made awards as well as prizes for top age group winners.
Eligible professionals racing in this year's event will be competing for the $15,000 prize purse. The male and female pro prize purse is as follows:

1st $4000
2nd $1750
3rd $1000
4th $500
5th $250

Certification Information:

USAT Sanctioned

http://www.hfpracing.com/eventinfo.php?eventid=38

Added by kkocan on January 17th, 2008