1/2 mile Swim, 24 mile Bike, 3.1 mile Run April 29, 2012 - Sunday

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REGISTRATION - APRIL RACE

RACE STARTS at 7:30 AM - Transition Area OPENS at 5:30 AM

ONLINE REGISTRATION IS OPEN:

$75 November 1, 2011 thru December 31, 2011
$85 January 1, 2012 thru March 25, 2012
$95 March 26, 2012 thru April 20, 2012
$105 April 21, 2012 thru April 27, 2012

NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION. Race day packet pick-up will be allowed before 6:30 AM, however there will be a $20 fee (Cash or Check only). Registration CLOSES on Friday, April 27, 2012 @ MIDNIGHT. No Refunds or Transfers allowed.

REGISTRATION - AUGUST RACE

RACE STARTS at 7:30 AM - Transition Area OPENS at 5:30 AM

ONLINE REGISTRATION IS OPEN:

$85 January 1, 2012 thru July 8, 2012
$95 July 9, 2012 thru August 10, 2012
$105 August 11, 2012 thru August 17, 2012

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TEAM CATEGORY (No Additional Charge)

This is NOT a relay team. Participants now have the chance to join together and compete as a team. You will be timed in your own age group just like always and your time and your teammates' times will be combined for a total team time. The Group Teams must consist of at least 3 and at most 5 members. The top 3 finishing times will count towards the team ranking. If you are going to race on a Team, all Team Members must add their team name when registering for the race. There will be an optional question during the registration process that will ask you for it.

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LOCATION

LAKE TAWAKONI STATE PARK
10822 FM 2475 Wills Point, TX 75169

Where is Lake Tawakoni? Surprisingly, it's the same distance from Dallas as Lake Ray Roberts. Instead of heading north out of town towards Denton, you head east out of town towards Terrell to find Lake Tawakoni State Park. The lake is 35 minutes east of Rockwall, 55 miles from Dallas, and a straight shoot out on 80 to Wills Point. About 9 miles north of Wills Point on Lake Drive / FM 47 you'll find the State Park. There will be Lake Tawakoni signs, as well as RACE signs to show you the way.

Lake Tawakoni's current (LIVE) water temperature is 73°

DRIVING DIRECTIONS

FROM DALLAS: Take Highway 80 east through Terrell to Wills Point. Be sure not to miss the 80 exit to Terrell. If you miss the exit it will take you 10 miles out of the way. Once you enter Wills Point, turn left on North 4th Street and head north to Lake Drive / FM 47. Turn right onto Lake Drive / FM 47 and proceed north to FM 2475. Look for Race Signs - Turn left onto FM 2475 and head north until you reach Lake Tawakoni State Park. You will also see signs for Lake Tawakoni State Park along the way.

FROM INTERSTATE 20: Take State Highway 20 to FM 47 north through Wills Point to FM 2475. Turn left onto FM 2475 and head north until you reach Lake Tawakoni State Park. There are also signs for Lake Tawakoni State Park along the way.

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COURSE MAPS

SWIM COURSE: The 1/2 mile open water swim has a beach entrance, and takes place in beautiful Lake Tawakoni. The course runs counter-clockwise and takes swimmers around a small peninsula. Swimmers exit the water via a boat ramp, which takes them directly into the transition area, so very little running is involved. MAP

BIKE COURSE: This 24 mile out and back course is FLAT and definitely FAST with very few intersections. The mileage is just shy of an Olympic distance, giving racers a slightly larger race than your ordinary Sprint distance. If you're packing up your gear and coming out to race, we want to make it worth your while! MAP

Interactive Google Earth Bike Course Tour

RUN COURSE: The 3.1 mile run takes you out of the transition area and down a short path to a trailhead. This very short trail run weaves through trees about 1/4 mile, before it takes you out of the park. Once you hit the road, the course becomes an out and back with a couple of rolling hills to challenge your tired legs. Back in the park, it is a fast and straight path to the finish line. MAP

TRANSITION AREA: The transition area is conveniently close to the swim exit. As soon as racers leave the water, they are only steps from the timing unit and then head directly into the transition area. It is a fairly large area, so there will be plenty of room to rack your bike and find your way in and out. After the swim, all racers are required to race clockwise. MAP

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LODGING

HOST HOTEL

HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS & SUITES TERRELL or check it out on YOU TUBE
300 Tanger Drive
Terrell, Texas 75160
p. 972-563-7888

Our host hotel is located in Terrell, just 20 minutes from Lake Tawakoni. It is newly remodeled and conveniently close to restaurants and shopping. When registering for a room, either by phone or online, please use the discount code below to receive a race rate.

DISCOUNT CODE: Classic Sprint Triathlon

CAMPING

For those outdoor enthusiasts, we are offering FREE camping and RV Hook-Ups Saturday night to all of our race participants. Lake Tawakoni is a beautiful and comfortable venue for camping. Camping on-site at the race venue is not only convenient; it will eliminate travel time giving you more time to sleep on race day. What's better than opening your tent flap or RV door and rolling into the transition area? There will be a park entrance fee of $3 per person for campers. Spaces are limited, so please contact us today to reserve your spot! Reservations are required.

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PACKET PICK-UP

Saturday, April 21, 2012 from 12pm to 6pm

Sunday, April 22, 2012 from 12pm to 5pm - TYLER

Wednesday, April 25, 2012 from 3pm to 7pm

Thursday, April 26, 2012 from 3pm to 7pm

Saturday, April 28, 2012 from 1pm to 5pm

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USAT MEMBERSHIP

The Spring Fall Classic Sprint Triathlon is a USAT sanctioned event. All participants must be current members of USAT or purchase either a one-day permit for $10 or an annual membership during the online race registration process. You will be able to purchase or renew your USAT membership on the imATHLETE site during the registration process.

All established USAT rules will be in effect and will be strictly enforced. You must show your USAT member card and your photo ID at packet pick up - no exceptions. Friends and family will not be allowed to pick up anyone's packet.

Chip Timing by - NO LIMITS TIMING

This is a chip-timed event. Each participant will be required to wear a timing chip in order to be counted in the results. Timing chips are assigned to participants according to bib number. Please pick up your timing chip the morning of the race at the chip timing station beginning at 6:00 AM. ALL TIMING CHIPS NEED TO BE RETURNED AFTER YOU CROSS THE FINISH LINE. We will have volunteers assisting with this process, however if you forget a $30.00 fee will be charged to the participant if the timing chip is not returned. Awards are based on chip times.