CLICK HERE TO REGISTER for 2012 Before registering you should consider the RACETRI TRI TRIPLE PLAY INDIVIDUALEarly Bird $149 November 14 2011 - December 31 2011Registration $169 January 1 2012 - June 4 2012 Late Registration $179 June 5 2012 - August 15 2012 RELAY (2 & 3 Person Teams)Early Bird $159 November 14 2011 - December 31 2011Registration $179 January 1 2012 - June 4 2012 Late Registration $189 June 5 2012 - August 15 2012The 2011 RESULTS are in CLICK HERE
Utah Half Photos CLICK HERE
What were athletes saying about the 2011 race? Check it out;
Great race today. Your volunteers were awesome! I’m already putting it on my schedule for next year.” -Spencer Harris
“Sweet race guys, thanks alot! You made me a proud finisher!” -Joseph Walton
“Great race today. The support was awesome and the route through so much shade made the run bearable.”- Brady Mortensen
“Great Race, I had an amazing experience. Very well put together and well organized race. I will definately be back next year.” – Shelly Hansen 2011 Finisher
“Thanks for a memorable event… my first Half and my favorite!” – Christina Stenfors-Stark
“Great job RACETRI! What a great event! Thank you to all volunteers! Everyone, well done! See you next year!”- Cristin-Brian Szydlik
“Thanks!! It was a great race!! I’ll be back next year.” – John Beckstrand
“Awesome guys! I’ll speak for my Southern Utah Club…..we had a great time! Thanks so much!” – Colleen Chandler Rue
“Course and aid station volunteers rocked! Thank you so much!” – Phyllis McDonough Robinson
“Those athletes were amazing! I had the opportunity to volunteer and was inspired!” -Michelle Worlton Smith
“Very impressive…, Thank you volunteers, and of course Race directors. I’m FUBAR right now but I’ll be back for sure, I got the “half bug”. -Christian Walton
“Thank you to all of the volunteers! Races wouldn’t be possible without you! A big thanks to the bike turn around people! You did great with the special needs bags and the cow bell ringing in the middle of the course!” -Lennie Tuve
“Had a great time helping out this morning! It was fun and inspiring helping racers exit the water. Everyone did an amazing job racing today!” -Craig Stevenson
“Thanks for a great race at the Utah Half. That was a really well done race!”- Bryce Jones
Updated Interactive Run Map - Total Elvation gain 104′
Updated Interactive Bike Map - Total Elevation gain 417′
THE UTAH HALF
Saturday, August 27, 2011, 6:45 am
The Flatest & Fastest Half in the West!This event is capped at 500 athletes and expected to sell out! Utah County, Provo City, and Utah State Park are pleased to present the fifth annual UTAH HALF… a 1.2 mile swim, 56 mile bike, and 13.1 mile run triathlon. If you are a seasoned Ironman, put this into your schedule and experience an amazing event. Or if you are looking to jump up from sprint and olympic distances, this is your graduation present. With the help of great sponsors, we are focused on keeping the entry fees low while still creating a high quality experience. The long course triathlon requires more training and intensity but as many will attest, the satisfaction of completing one is also increased. Are you ready to go long course?
Need a Hotel the night before the race? Please stay at the Provo Marriott one of our generous race sponsors. For the Utah Half Discount click here.
“Woah, the Utah Half seriously kicked my trash. What a cool race… everything was awesome and when I hit that finish line I was so stoked. All I wanted was to get my medal and lay in the grass. Oh and eat like 5 slices of pizza.”
— Tyson Apostol, Heber Utah (CBS’s Survivor Contestant)
Swim 1.2 miles
The Utah Half swim takes place in the sheltered harbor of Utah Lake State Park. Swimmers will leave in a wave format based on your race division (see above). You will enter the water from the western boat ramp and swim an L shaped counter clockwise loop marked with orange buoys. While swimming you will keep all swim buoys to your left. Wetsuits are suggested but not mandatory. We will start promptly at 6:45 to avoid the morning sun in your eyes. See the course maps for exact details.
BIKE 56 Miles
The bike course is a flat 56-mile out-and-back that heads out to West Mountain. While in Provo City there will be open traffic and police blockades. Once outside the city the roads will be heavily marked but open to traffic. So use caution and yield to things that are bigger and faster than you! There will be a total of 12 police officers and county sheriffs on course… just follow their instructions as you approach. There are a few cattle guards that will be heavily marked and covered, but be careful going over them. We will have 3 aid stations on course. They are located at the following locations:
AID 1- mile 15: Gels, Bottles (water, HEED)
AID 2- mile 28 Turnaround: Special Needs Bags
AID 3- mile 45: Gels, Bottles (water, HEED)We are providing the option of special needs bags at the bike turnaround. When you check in Friday night we will provide you with an empty bag. It is then your responsibility write your number on it, place inside it nutrition you might want at the bike turnaround, and then deliver it to us race morning. Bike support will be roaming the streets to help with bike malfunctions.
The map below shows both the 2009 and 2010 course we are in contact with UDOT to finalize the course for 2011 and make sure the roads are open and available despite all the construction.
RUN 13.1 Miles
The Utah Half run course is improved from our previous years and now includes more shade trees, more aid stations, and a more spectator friendly 2 loop course along the asphault trail along the Provo River. There will be an aid station every mile. You will follow the trails and loop back to 3110 west. This road will bring you back towards center street in Provo. From here you will pick up on the provo river trail and run a loop following the river. After the turn head back to Utah Lake State Park for lap 2, when the second lap is completed head for the finish line where a party awaits! The run is flat as a pancake with virtually no elevation gain so enjoy your half marathon run PR!
RACE WEEK 2011 SCHEDULE8/23 TUESDAY 6:30PM – 7:30PM – SWIM CLINIC & PACKET PICKUP – LOCATION CHANGED!!!!!READ MORE INFORMATION BY CLICKING HERE come meet the guy who beat everyone out of the water last year by 3 minutes! He is going to show us how he did it! Swim Clinic hosted by Heath Thurston8/25 THURSDAY 6:00PM – 8:00PM – PACKET PICK UP @ SBR149 West 400 North Orem, Utah 84057
8/26 FRIDAY 6:00PM – 8:00PM – PACKET PICK UP @ SBR149 West 400 North Orem, Utah 84057 8/27 SATURDAY - RACE DAY Saturday morning packet pickup and chip pickup and body marking 4am to 6am Transition set up from 4:30 – 6:00am Race Director Briefing right at 6:00 am in transition. Race Begins 6:45AM Swim Cut Off 8:20AM Bike Cut Off 12:20PM Run Cut Off 3:20PM Failure to enter the transition area before the Cut Off time will result in a DNF – coverage & course support will not be provided after those times. URGENT RACE DAY TRAVEL MESSAGE: Starting August 22, 2011 that UDOT will CLOSE the I-15 southbound exit to Provo’s Center Street for 90 days.THAT MEANS THAT YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO ACCESS THE STARTING LINE TO THE UTAH HALF FROM THE SOUTHBOUND PROVO I-15 EXIT ON RACE DAY.http://www.i15core.utah.gov/getting_around.php (click on “Beginning
in late August: Provo Center Street Southbound Off-Ramp Closed”)Alternate routes to use:http://i15core.utah.gov/downloads/public_notification/2400%20CORE%20provo%20center%20street%20SB%20off-ramp%20closure%20postcard.pdf
AWARDS & CATAGORIES Utah Half IRONMAN 70.3 Finisher Medals & Tech Shirts for everybody. Furthermore 1st 2nd & 3rd place trophies will be awarded in the following Categories:MALE AGE GROUPS19- UNDER 20-24 25-29 30-34 35-39 40-44 45-49 50-54 55-59 60-64 65-OVER Clydesdale (weight exceeding 200+ lbs)
FEMALE AGE GROUPS
19- UNDER 20-24 25-29 30-34 35-39 40-44 45-49 50-54 55-59 60-64 65-OVER Athena (weight exceeding 150+ lbs)
ENTRY FEES & REFUND POLICY
INDIVIDUAL Early Bird $149 November 14 2011 - December 31 2011 Registration $169 January 1 2012 - June 4 2012 Late Registration $179 June 5 2012 - August 15 2012 RELAY (2 & 3 Person Teams) Early Bird $159 November 14 2011 - December 31 2011 Registration $179 January 1 2012 - June 4 2012 Late Registration $189 June 5 2012 - August 15 2012There will be NO same day registration – Registration Closes at midnight on Wednesday August 15th or when the event reaches the 500 athlete cap.
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 August 7, 2012.There will be no deferrals granted after August 7, 2012. No exceptions.
*Those on relay teams must find a replacement. There are no refunds or deferrals for relay teams or team members.
USAT
This is a USAT sanctioned event. For questions regarding USAT rules, regulations, insurance and membership click on the link:http://www.usatriathlon.org/
To download the complete set of USAT rules go here:
http://assets.teamusa.org/assets/documents/attached_file/filename/28818/usatcr.pdf
USAT Insurance Coverage: When an athlete purchases an annual or one day USAT membership, some of those fees go to cover the cost to provide them with medical insurance. This coverage is only valid at a USA Triathlon sanctioned event.
If you have questions specific to your coverage, please send an email to sanction@usatriathlon.org or call 1-800-342-4371.
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