Help us Support Tuesday's Children Fund
Race the War at the Shore on September 11, 2011
Short Course/ Long Course, Tri, Du, AquaVelo
Any participant that runs in honor of someone who was lost in the September 11, 2001 attacks; we will directly donate $10.00 to the Tuesday's Children's fund directly from your entry fee.

If you have already entered, please submit your fallen hero name here!!!

Please check your race information, let us know any changes. Very Important!  Participant List  

PLEASE NOTE: This information is subject to change.
PHOTO ID REQUIRED AT PACKET PICKUP

 

EVERYONE must pick up their own packet, no exceptions!

 

WE STRONGLY SUGGEST PACKET PICKUP ON SATURDAY BETWEEN 4 AND 7 PM AT THE  SNEAKER FACTORY @ PIER VILLAGE. POST REGISTRATION AVAILABLE!

 

RACE MORNING PACKET PICKUP AVAILABLE FROM 5 TO 6 AM ONLY.  

 

Race Packet Pick Up

You must show your USAT Card and photo id. Anyone without a USAT card must pay the $10 one day fee at packet pick up if you did not already pay online. Athletes who forget their membership card will have four options, listed below:

 

• Go "back" and get your card.

• Print off a temporary membership card from the USAT web site, www.usatriathlon.org. Showing it on your iPhone or BlackBerry is acceptable also. Staff members cannot pull up your USAT information or allow you use of computers. Do not ask them to do so.

• Purchase a $10.00 one-day license, payable only by cash or check; no credit card purchase is permitted.

• Renew your annual membership online and bring proof of renewal.

 

Please remember to pack your USAT membership card. Don't leave home without it.

Important Dates

• Online Entries:  Close midnight September 8th

• Packet Pick-up and Post Registration (if available): 
  Saturday, September 10 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM only, at the Sneaker Factory Long Branch

• Packet Pick-up:
  Sunday, September 11 from 5:00 AM to 6:00 AM only, at the transition area

• Sandy Hookers Tri Series Overview:  Saturday, September 10 at 5:00 PM on the boardwalk in Long Branch at The Great Lawn at Beachfront North.  One block north of the transition area. 

 

Start Times

• 6:50 AM: Long Course Tri and AquaVelo -- time trial start, competitive athletes in front.  Long Course Duathlon will start on the boardwalk by swim exit at the same time as the first long course swimmer.

• 7:35 AM (approximately): Short Course Tri and AquaVelo -- time trial start, competitive athletes in front.  Short Course Duathlon will start on the boardwalk by the swim exit at the same time as first short course swimmer.

 

Parking

• Best bet is street parking or outdoor parking south of Pier Village.  The lot immediately to left as you enter Pier Village will open at 6:00 AM.  Customers will pre-pay $10 dollars and must exit by 10 AM or be subject to an additional charge of $5 upon exit. Other spaces are available at Pier Village at no charge, but these spaces are limited.  There is also a parking garage for those without roof racks.  Also available off Cooper and Madison, just north of Ocean Place Hotel. 

Bathrooms

• Near the circle (north end), also public bathroom about 2 blocks south on the boardwalk and just north of transition area, near bandstand.  Porta johns located near transition area on Madison Avenue

 

Transition Area
Transition area opens at 5:30 AM on race morning and closes before first wave starts at 6:45 AM.

• New design and location:  Rack sections will be marked to correspond to event distance (long course north end of transition / short course south end of transition).  When racking your bikes, please use the seat to hang on the racks. This will take up less room so we can fit everyone in. We are going to have over 500 athletes. Don't take up too much real estate, try to alternate both sides of the racks.   Please try to get 8 bikes per rack.  Wrist bands and bike numbers will be given to all registered athletes at packet pickup. You must wear your wristband at all times and affix your race number to your bike as soon as possible, it is your entry to the transition area. Athletes only in transition area, please.  In addition, there is security at transition exits until 10:30 AM only to ensure bike security. 

What You Get at Check-in

• Famous SHTC bathing cap:  Please wear during the swim, it is highly visible.

• Tech T-shirt

• Wristband:   Please wear at all times on race day.

• Race Numbers:  Please wear your number on front on the run and affix number to your bike.

What you Get on Race Morning

• Timing Chip:  Your chip goes on your left ankle, to the outside. Make sure it is UNDER your wetsuit. YOU WILL PICK THIS UP ON RACE DAY AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE TRANSITION AREA (3-4 SEPARATE LINES BY NUMBER) All athletes must wear their timing chip for the entire race. Relay teams will hand chip to next person at their bike rack.

• Body Marking:  Volunteers will be in and around transition area and packet pick up for body marking before the race start. 

Course Details - Swim

Special Note on Swim Start:

Heat Starts according to Age Group. To be determined

• 6:50 AM: Long Course (tri and aqua velo on beach, duathlon on boardwalk at swim exit)

• 7:35AM: (Approximate) Short Course (tri and aqua velo on beach, duathlon on boardwalk at swim exit)

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The long course group start is at 6:50 AM.   You will go out and around the buoys, keeping them on your left at all times until you see the short course buoys lined up, go past them and turn left and then straight in to the finish. Run up beach and ramp and enter transition from the southwest corner. 

 

The short course group start is at approximately 7:35 AM. Swim is straight out and back along buoys directly in front of transition area. Swim is an out and back along buoys, always on your left. Run up beach and ramp and enter transition from the southwest corner.

Course Details - Bike
Helmets are mandatory! No one will be allowed on bike course without a helmet.

We will be exiting the transition area on our bikes from the northeast corner of transition and head north along Boardwalk. Please stay to the right and proceed with caution. At the end of the boardwalk the pavement is rough, take that turn very slowly. It will also most likely be fairly crowded at this point. Left turn there, along the fence at 7 Presidents then make first right. Do NOT go straight out onto Ocean Blvd. Also, be cautious of people entering Seven Presidents Park.

Remember - ROADS ARE NOT CLOSED TO TRAFFIC! Be cautious at all intersections, we have thirty one police officers and more than 40 volunteers on the course. They are there to assist in safety, you are still responsible to watch for crazy drivers (as usual). People can cross the course and cut you off at any race, not just this one. Be safe!!!

VERY IMPORTANT NOTICE:

 

Long Course (2 loops) Bike:  You will ride two loops of the course.  Towards the end of the first loop you will ride straight north on Ocean Boulevard to Seaview  (The Peddler Bike Shop is on the right) where you will make a right turn and then a quick left turn onto Ocean Avenue to begin your second loop.   DO NOT TURN BACK TOWARD TRANSITION ON YOUR FIRST LOOP.   You need to continue and complete your second loop of the bike before following "FINISH" signs.

Short Course (1 loop) Bike:  You will ride only one loop of the course and turn right onto Seaview from Ocean Boulevard as above, but then continue straight to the ocean, turn right and then dismount or enter area from the southeast corner of transition as directed by volunteers.

It is always the responsibility as an athlete to be familiar with the course.

Course Details - Run

 

2 Mile Run (First Duathlon Run):  Start at Duathlon Start sign on boardwalk between swim exit and finish line. Run one mile south to water table at South Bath Avenue, turn around and then back to transition area, entering back into transition at the southwest corner.

3 Mile Run:  Athletes will run left out of transition area, then turn right towards the south end of the boardwalk on the paved path following signs and volunteer direction. Water stop at mile 1 (mile 2 on return) is NOT the turn around.   Continue on following signs and volunteer direction to turn around at very south end of boardwalk, past bathrooms and snack bar.  Please stay to the right. 

5 Mile Run:  Athletes will run left out of transition area, then turn left again towards the north end of the boardwalk on the paved path following signs and volunteer direction. Water stop at 1/2 mile mark on the way out  (1-1/2 mile on the return) is NOT the turn around. At end of boardwalk turn left onto Seaview Avenue and then right onto Ocean Avenue following along the outside fence of 7 Presidents Park.  Continue on following signs and volunteer direction to turn around as directed at Avenel, and follow course back towards transition area. Continue straight south, pass water table at mile 3 (mile 4 on return).  This is NOT the turn around. Continue on following signs and volunteer direction to turn around at very south end of boardwalk, past bathrooms and snack bar.  Please stay to the right. 

Both 3 and 5 mile runners: South End turn around point is the same for both distances, at very south end of the boardwalk, past the snack bar and bathrooms.  Please run right of building on the way out and left of the building on the way back.  It is a little tight but the snack bar will be open so please do not run in front of the snack bar on the boardwalk.

 

Please follow signs and cones delineated to channel athletes and keep spectators of course. Please be courteous to all spectator and walkers, they also belong there and are enjoying the weather and some exercise just as you are. Share the boardwalk.

 

Relay Participants

All relay switches take place at your bike rack, please transfer chip there.

 

Aqua Velo Participants

Aqua velo finish is when athlete crosses the timing mat after the bike entering back into the transition area.

 

Awards

10:30 AM (tentative)

 

Top 3 overall male and female for each event. (Triathlon, duathlon and aqua velo.)

Top three male and female short and long course triathlon in each five year age group from 14 and under to 75 and up.

No duplicate awards.

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Parking Guide

NEW!! Registration and Check-in map
please print and bring with you

Transition Area

Finish Line

Available Hotels by Expedia

• Please remember to thank the volunteers.

• Please do not drop gel packs or other items on the course. Some races disqualify people for doing that.  Please remove ALL items from transition when you leave. 

• No headphones on the bike or run please.

• Remember, seconds don't count, safety does.  Be safe and as always HAVE FUN! 

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• Happy and safe racing!

 

Doug Rice

Sandy Hookers Triathlon Club / Split Second Racing