The 2019 Edinboro Triathlon Athlete Guide is here! Click here to access.
Race Day: Saturday June 8th, 2019
- Individual Olympic Triathlon:
- .93M swim, 24.6M bike, 6.2M run
- Individual Olympic AquaBike:
- .93M swim, 24.6M bike
- Individual Sprint Triathlon:
- .3M swim, 11.2M bike, 3.1M run
- 2-3 Person Sprint Triathlon Relay:
- .3M swim, 11.2M bike, 3.1M run
USAT Sanctioned
The 2019 Edinboro Triathlon is a USAT Sanctioned Event, and thus will follow all USAT rules, which can be found here. Please make special note of Article IV: Swimming Conduct, Article V: Cycling Conduct, Article VI: Running Conduct, and Article VII: Transition Area Conduct. These rules are enforced for the safety of you, fellow athletes, volunteers, and spectators alike.
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
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 to book at the ET rate.
- Sheraton Erie Bayfront Hotel situated on Presque Isle Bay – a beautiful location for a very Erie weekend! Be sure to reserve by May 17th. Click here to book: Sheraton Edinboro Triathlon
Pre-Race Packet Pick Up
- Friday, June 7th, 2019, 5:00-8:00 PM
- County YMCA, 12285 YMCA Drive, Edinboro, PA 16412
- Photo ID Required. You must pick up your own packet either pre-race or on race day.
- Race Packets will include:
- ET2019 long-sleeved t-shirt
- Custom ET blueseventy timing chip ankle strap
- Wave-specific ET2019 swim cap
- Bike frame number & bike helmet sticker
- Road iD bib number (and safety pins!)
- Endurance Tap gel packet
- Coupons and fun stuff from our sponsors
- Race Day Packet Pickup begins at 6AM at Billings Park.
Race Day
Parking
Lakeside Neighborhood Area
- Absolutely no parking on Angling, Cypress, Cherry, Highland, or Lakeside (roads are part ET course & you will be towed)
- If parking along any Lakeside area street, please be respectful of residents’ properties AND the possible need to get emergency services (race-related or not) in and out.
- Park only on the non-mailbox side of streets; never block driveways or park on lawns.
| When | What | Where |
| 6-7:30 AM | Athlete Check-In | Registration Tent |
| 6-7:30 AM | Race Day Packet Pick-Up | Registration Tent |
| 6:00 AM | Transition Opens | Lakeside Drive |
| 7:45 AM | Mandatory Pre-Race Meeting | Pat Crawford Beach |
| 7:55 AM | Transition Closes | Lakeside Drive |
*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 and for body marking*
*Pre-Race Meeting is mandatory for all athletes –
important safety announcements will be made*
| Time | Wave | Location |
| 8:00 AM | Olympic Elite Heat | Pat Crawford Beach |
| 8:03 AM | Olympic Tri & Aquabike Men | Pat Crawford Beach |
| 8:06 AM | Olympic Tri & Aquabike Women | Pat Crawford Beach |
| 8:45 AM | All Relays & Sprint Men 16-44 | Pat Crawford Beach |
| 8:50 AM | Sprint Men 45+ | |
| 8:55 AM | All Sprint Women | Pat Crawford Beach |
*Please note that start wave groupings are subject to change based on participant registration*
Post Race Food: provided for athletes & volunteers, family members can pay $5 for food (after athletes) from Teresa’s Deli!
Awards
- Olympic 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)
- Tri Club Olympic Award: The first 5 finishing club members count towards total time, with the lowest time crowned the winner. At least two female finisher times need to be included.
- Top 3 in Age Groups for Olympic, Sprint, and AquaBike Individual events (based on age on 12/31/2019):
- 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+
- Sprint Relay Divisions (Top 3 in each get awards):
- All Male, All Female, Mixed
- The Hugo Goldthwaite “Future of Tri” Award: to the youngest Olympic triathlete
- The Pat Davis “ET History” Award: to the athlete who has competed in the most ETs
- The Brianne Vogan “Middle of the Pack” Award: to the athlete finishing in the middle of the Sprint Triathlon
2019 Prize Drawings
Local businesses have donated items that all athletes will have a chance to win! Bib numbers will be pulled throughout the Award Ceremony.
*Must be present to win.
- One Overnight Package to Peek’n Peak Resort
- One of two $50 Gift Certificates to John Adams Cycling & Fitness
- Xterra Wetsuit Changing Mat
- Custom piece from Campbell Pottery
- One of three $20 Road iD Gift Cards
