Sunday, May 5

Occoquan Regional Park – Occoquan, VA

Love triathlons, but hate the swim?  Well, tri this race.  We’ve taken everybody’s least favorite part of the race, and added a new challenge: kayaking.  Athletes now kayak out to the Route 123 bridge and back instead of swimming.  If you want to compete with a friend, try using a canoe.

Don’t want to use a kayak or canoe?  We have a duathlon just for you!  Replace that kayak/canoe with your legs!

So you want to race with a friend in a canoe?  That’s fine by us!  Just sign up as “Two People – Tri It at the Occoquan (You have your Own Canoe – Not a Relay)” or if there’s three of you “Three People – Tri It at the Occoquan (You have your Own Canoe – Not a Relay).”

Don’t have a kayak or canoe?  You can try renting one from our limited supply (only available for pre-registration).

Personal Floating Devices (PFDs) are required during the race.  Athletes are suggested to have a whistle as well in case of an accident.

 

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Race Course

The bike course will be about 3 laps on a 3-mile long course (9 miles total) on the roads in Occoquan Regional.  The run course will be a 5k.

Course Maps can be found at:

http://bishopsevents.com//occoquan-5k-course-map/

http://bishopsevents.com//occoquan-kayak-course-map/

http://bishopsevents.com//occoquan-bike-course-map/

Race Day Registration

There will be race day registration. Participants will need to arrive at 6:15 to get registered for the event. T-shirts sizes can NOT be guaranteed for race day registers.  CASH OR CHECK ONLY (checks made out to Bishop’s Events, LLC).

Packet Pickup

Pre-race meetings will begin around 7:45 near the kayak rental dock.  Packet Pickup will be at Road Runner Sports on Saturday, May 4th, from 2-6pm.  Road Runner Sports is located at 1120 West Broad Street, Falls Church, VA 22046.  Athletes are expected to pick up their packet at Road Runner Sports.  If you cannot make it, let Travis Bishop know at BishopsEvents@yahoo.com

Directions to Parking

Parking is at the big gravel parking lot before the Start/Finish Line near the baseball fields in the very back of Occoquan Regional Park.

Timing

Chip Timing will be done by Race Packet.

Kayak/Canoe

Swim will be replaced by a kayak or a canoe.  Athletes can kayak by themselves or canoe with a friend for this segment of the race on the Occoquan River.

Competitors

Ages 10 through 100 can compete in this event. All athletes 17 & under must purchase a YOUTH ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP ($10) at www.usatriathlon.org (and then register for this race as USAT Annual Members).

Awards

Awards will be handed out after the race near the transition area.

Refunds

*No Refunds after April 1, 2013

Sanctioning

USA Triathlon is the national governing body for the sports of triathlon, duathlon, winter triathlon and aquathlon in the United States. Participation in a USAT sanctioned event means the event director has the proper permits in place, liability and athlete excess medical insurance coverage and the event plan has met the standard of organization required. USA Triathlon provides rules, guidance and governance to set the standard for safe and fair multi-sport races. For more information on USA Triathlon and fueling the multi-sport lifestyle, visit our website at http://www.usatriathlon.org.