ESCAPE FROM BLACK RIDGE

HERRIMAN TRIATHLON

Saturday August 11,  2012

 

For 2012 Registration Click Here

Before registering you should consider the RACETRI GRAND SLAM 

 

 

INDIVIDUAL

Early Bird $49 November 14 2011 - December 31 2011

Early Registration $55 January 1 2012 - June 11 2012

Late Registration $65 June 11 2012 - August 3 2012

 

RELAY (2 & 3 Person Teams)

Early Bird $95 November 14 2011 - December 31 2011

Early Registration $100 January 1 2012 - June 11 2012

Late Registration $110 June 11 2012 - August 3 2012 

 

2011 RACE RESULTS – CLICK HERE

2011  PHOTOS

2011 RACE REPORT – Deseret News Blog Post – JODY GENESSY

2011 RACE REPORT – From Fire Fighter Chris Hoerter

 

2011 Escapees race into the water from Black Ridge Beach

Here is what you said about the 2011 race …

“First TRI and I am hooked. I loved it! It was a great day for a race. It was well organized and every one was very nice. I am way excited I finished! Can’t wait for next year!” – Sheli Craven

 “Loved the beach start” – Keb Wilson OVERALL WINNER

 “Great course!” – Kelly Jones

“This was a wonderful triathlon today!  The course was perfect, the staff was great, and the experience was the best!  Hats off to you and all your staff for making racing such a pleasure.” – Natalie Griffith 

 “My first one and it was a blast, I am still on a high thinking it. Great people and great course.” – Todd Douglas

“Fantastic Race! I will be back next year!” – Gabe Chariton

UPDATED BIKE COURSE – INTERACTIVE MAP

RUN COURSE – INTERACTIVE MAP

Driving Directions to Black Ridge – Interactive MAP

Start: Saturday, July 30, 2011 @ 7:30 AM
Black Ridge Reservoir - Herriman, UT

Welcome to the home of the annual Herriman Black Ridge Triathlon. The Black Ridge Reservoir is a water basin in the foothills of southwest Salt Lake City just above Herriman and Riverton Cities. This venue is perfect for a fast and fun sprint distance course. There will be two transition areas, with T1 at the reservoir and T2 at nearby Butterfield Park. Athletes will swim 500 yds in the reservoir then ride a 14 mile clockwise loop down around Herriman City and into Butterfield Park to begin their 5k run loop along the footpaths and return to Butterfield Park for the finish. The race is capped at 350 athletes so get registered asap to reserve your spot!

“I was seriously hoping they would put a race at the Black Ridge Reservoir. It is right in the middle of everything but super scenic and perfect for a tri. I am going to light that thing up this year.”— Tyrell Gray, Orem Utah

RACE WEEK 2011 SCHEDULE

 7/26 TUESDAY 6:30PM – 7:30PM – OPEN WATER SWIM CLINIC

 Swim Pro & 2011 Salem Spring Triathlon Winner Heath Thurston will be hosting an open water Swim Clinic at Black Ridge. Almost always the first one out of the water Heath has offered to share his swim wisdom. He will review the swim course, open water technique and race day strategies. You do not want to miss it! For those who attend the FREE clinic they may pick up their race packets afterwards. Click here for more details

7/28 THURSDAY 6:00PM – 8:00PM – PACKET PICK UP @ SBR

149 West 400 North

Orem, Utah 84057

801-225-0076

7/29 FRIDAY – NOTHING

7/30 SATURDAY - RACE DAY

5:00am – Transition Areas Open & Timing Chip Distribution

7:00am – Race Director Meeting at Black Ridge Swim Area

7:30am – RACE BEGINS (6 Waves, 3 minutes apart)

7:30AM Pro Elite & Male 29 and Under

7:33AM Male 30 -34

7:36AM Male 35 – 44

7:39AM Male 45 – 70 & RELAY TEAMS + Clydesdales7:42AM Female 29 and under

7:45AM Female 30 – 34

7:48AM Female 35 – 65 + Robles Father/Son + Athenas

8:20am – Swim Cut Off*

9:35am – Bike Cut Off*

*Herriman City requires cut off times for the venue. The final swim wave will have 32 minutes to complete the 500 meter swim and at worst case scenario 1 hr 15 minutes to complete the 14 mile bike (or maintain an average of 11.2 mph)

SWIM 500 yards

Located in the newly completed Black Ridge Reservoir overlooking Herriman City. The swim is a clockwise square beginning on the west corner of the reservoir. Athletes will keep all swim buoys to the right. Water is expected to be in the mid to high sixties on race morning. Wetsuits are optional. Athletes will start in a wave based format depending on race division.

BIKE 14 miles

Transition area 1 is located adjacent to the reservoir. Athletes will exit the swim and immediately enter transition. Proceed with bike to the mount line on the opposite end of the transition area. Make sure helmets are on and fastened before mounting your bike. The course begins with an immediate downhill so be prepared for high speeds right at the start of the ride. The course is one large square with mostly right turns. Be cautious and yield to traffic bigger and faster than you! Ride to the right and pass on the left.

RUN 3.1 miles

The run is an out and back loop leaving Transtion Area #2 at Butterfield Park. There will be an aid station with hydration etc. at the halfway point. (Mile 1.5) The course has a few undulating hills but nothing too major. Remember to have your race number on your front and smile for that finish line!

Swim Caps

Swim caps will be provided in your race packet. The issued cap must be worn during the swim.

Transition Areas

Please note that there are two transitions areas. T1 will be located on black ridge beach immediately after exiting the water. T2 is located at Butterfield Park – the finish line is also located at Butterfield park. The race will begin promptly at 7:30AM this is when TRUTIMING will activate the blue mats that record your split times, if you are still in the transition area at 7:30AM when the mat is activated your timing chip will not record accurate times.

Wetsuits

Wetsuits are recommended but not required. Water temperature will likely be between 65-70F. Wetsuit strippers WILL NOT be provided, you are welcome to bring someone to help you remove your own wetsuit however they will not be allowed in the transition area (Only athletes will be allowed in the TA). They will need to help you between water exit and transition entrance please be courteous to other racers and step off to one side. If you would like to rent a wetsuit for the event call SBR in Orem for availability 801-225-0076

TIMING

Electronic chip timing of the event will be provided by TRUTIMING. All participants will be timed and provided with 5 split times (swim, T1, Bike, T2, Run). If you are in the transition area when the race begins and then cross over one of the blue timing mats your timing chip will record that as a split time, please be sure your TA is set up and you have exited the transition area with plenty of time to spare before the start of the race. Results will be posted on Saturday within 8 hours of the final participant crossing the finish line. A link to the RESULTS will be posted on this webpage. Instructions for chip use will be provided at packet pick-up. A lost or misplaced timing chip will result in a $20 fee.

AWARDS & CATEGORIES:  

Finisher MEDALs will be awarded to everyone and 1^st 2^nd & 3^rd place trophies will be awarded in the following Categories:

 

·         PRO/ELITE MALE

·         MALE AGE GROUP: 19 – UNDER

·         MALE AGE GROUP: 20 – 24

·         MALE AGE GROUP: 25 – 29

·         MALE AGE GROUP: 30 – 34

·         MALE AGE GROUP: 35 – 39

·         MALE AGE GROUP: 40 – 44

·         MALE AGE GROUP: 45 – 49

·         MALE AGE GROUP: 50 – 54

·         MALE AGE GROUP: 55 – 59

·         MALE AGE GROUP: 60 – 64

·         MALE AGE GROUP: 65 – OVER

·         CLYDESDALE (weight exceeding 200+ lbs)

 

·         PRO/ELITE FEMALE

·         FEMALE AGE GROUP: 19 – UNDER  

·         FEMALE AGE GROUP: 20 – 24

·         FEMALE AGE GROUP: 25 – 29

·         FEMALE AGE GROUP: 30 – 34

·         FEMALE AGE GROUP: 35 – 39

·         FEMALE AGE GROUP: 40 – 44

·         FEMALE AGE GROUP: 45 – 49

·         FEMALE AGE GROUP: 50 – 54

·         FEMALE AGE GROUP: 55 – 59

·         FEMALE AGE GROUP: 60 – 64

·         FEMALE AGE GROUP: 65 – OVER  

·         ATHENA (weight exceeding 150+ lbs)

Relay Teams

The ”biker” Relay team member will wait inside the transition area at the bike rack location where the “swimmer” will transfer the timing chip from one team member to another. Please note that there are 2 transition areas and the “runner” relay team member will be waiting in a different transition area, please plan accordingly.  Each team will be issued one timing chip, one swim cap, and one bib number.

ENTRY FEES & REFUND POLICY

Early Registration Individual:  $55 Closed 6/15/2011

Same Day Registrations: There will be NO same day registration. Registration closes on Wednesday July 27th or when the race reaches its cap of 350 participants.

Individual:  $65
2 Person Relay:  $95
3 Person Relay: $95

Refund: There will be no refunds, no exceptions.
Transfers: There are no transfers (giving up your spot to another person), except for relay team members – see note below.
Deferrals: Participants competing as indivuals (not on relay teams) may defer to the following year for medical emergency reasons only.  Proof of medical injury or condition via a doctor’s note must be sent to info@racetri.com no later than July 5, 2011.                  

There will be no deferrals granted after July 5, 2011.  No exceptions.

Those on relay teams must find a replacement.  There are no refunds or deferrals for relay teams or team members.