ET2023 Athlete Guide is here!
“So glad The Edinboro Triathlon came back.” – ET2019 Athlete
Race Day: Saturday, June 3rd, 2023
| Event | Swim (yds.) | Bike (mi.) | Run (mi.) |
| Individual Sprint Triathlon | 750 | 11.2 | 3.1 |
| Individual Sprint Aquabike | 750 | 11.2 | |
| 2-3 Person Sprint Triathlon Relay | 750 | 11.2 | 3.1 |
USAT Sanctioned
The 2023 Edinboro Triathlon is a USAT Sanctioned Event, and thus will follow all USAT rules, which can be found here. These rules are enforced for the safety of you, fellow athletes, volunteers, and spectators alike.
All athletes must follow rules of the road.
Aid Stations
- There will be no aid stations on the swim or bike courses.
- Run course aid stations to include water, sports drink, coke, and Endurance Tap
ChampionChip timing provided by The Runner’s High!
Accommodations & Staying in Erie, PA
Athletes are invited to take advantage the following room blocks:
- Comfort Suites in Edinboro just off I-79 at: 1007 Market Place Drive, Edinboro, PA 16412. Call the hotel directly at (814) 969-7000 ext. 2 to book at the ET rate by Friday, May 19th, 2023.
- Hampton Erie South, a twenty minute drive from the start located at: 8050 Old Oliver Road, Erie, PA 16509. Call the hotel directly at (814) 866-6800 to reserve. Be sure to mention “The Edinboro Triathlon” to receive the $109/night plus tax ET rate by Wednesday, May 3rd, 2023!
- Erie, Pennsylvania is a waterfront destination with plenty of space to play – before and after the competition. Click here to check out activities and amenities in Erie for fun for the whole family throughout your stay!
Pre-Race Packet Pick Up
- Friday, June 2nd, 2023, 4:00-7:00 PM: 814 Outdoor Sports: 500 Plum Street, Suite A, Edinboro, PA 16412
- You are HIGHLY encouraged to pick up your packet pre-race for ET2023 to help with the check in flow on race morning.
- Photo ID Required. You must pick up your own packet either pre-race or on race day.
- Race Packets will include:
- ET2023 t-shirt (shirt guaranteed when athlete is registered by 5/1/23)
- ET swim cap
- Bike frame number
- Bib number (and safety pins!)
- Coupons and goodies from our sponsors
- Race Day Packet Pickup begins at 7:00AM at Billings Park.
*All athletes must go to the Registration Tent at Billings Park, 100 Cypress St, Edinboro, PA 16412, on race morning to pick up your timing chip*
*Pre-Race Meeting is mandatory for all athletes – important safety announcements will be made*
Pre-Race Safety Info will also be sent out via email prior to Race Day – please be sure to watch!
Race Day – June 3, 2023
| Time | Wave | Location |
| 7:00-8:00 AM | Athlete Check-In | Pat Crawford Beach |
| 7:00-8:00 AM | Race Day Packet Pick-Up | Registration Tent |
| 7:00 AM | Transition Area Opens | Lakeside Drive |
| 8:10 AM | Mandatory Pre-Race Briefing – all | Transition Area |
| 8:20 AM | Transition Area Closes | Pat Crawford Beach |
| 8:30 AM | Races Begin | Pat Crawford Beach |
Post-Race Meal provided by Crossroads Dinor!!
Awards
- Sprint Individual Top 3 Overall Male and Top 3 Overall Female (does not take age group place):
- 1st: $200 2nd: $100 3rd: $50
- Sprint Aquabike Top 3 Overall Male and Top 3 Overall Female (does not take age group place)
- Top 3 in Age Groups for Sprint Triathlon and Aquabike Individual events (based on age on 12/31/2023):
- 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85-89
- Sprint Relay Divisions (Top 3 in each get awards):
- All Male, All Female, Mixed
- The Hugo Goldthwaite “Future of Tri” Award: to the youngest individual triathlete
- The Pat Davis “Most Seasoned Triathlete” Award: to the oldest individual triathlete
- The Brianne McClellan “Middle of the Pack” Award: to the athlete finishing in the middle of the individual triathlon
2023 Prize Drawings
Local businesses and artists donate items that all athletes have a chance to win! Bib numbers will be pulled during the event. Please check the table post-race to see if your bib number was pulled! Any items not picked up by the end of the Awards Ceremony will be raffled off by pulling bib numbers. Check back as we will continue to add items!
- One of two $50 gift certificates to John Adams Cycling
- One of two $50 gift cards to 814 Outdoor Sports
- One of two $20 Road iD gift cards
- One of two custom Blueseventy Edinboro Triathlon ankle timing chip straps
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