Important Details

Best of the US Qualifier: The Lake Dunmore Triathlon is proud to be the official Vermont qualifier for the Best of the US Triathlete Competition. From April through August, licensed amateur triathletes will compete in their state's designated USAT-sanctioned, sprint or international distance Qualifying Race. Male and female winners will be named Best of Their State and the right to compete at the designated Finals Championship Race. The Championship Race is a highly publicized exhibition event featuring grand staging, a festival atmosphere, a Parade of States competitor entry, and individual recognition for each State Representative. Winners of the Championship Race will be named "Best of the U.S. Amateur Triathletes." If you are the male or female overall winner of the Lake Dunmore Triathlon you will be crowned the Vermont champion and automatically qualify to compete in the Best of the US championship triathlon against the other state’s winners. In an effort to offset the cost of travel to get to the BOUS championship event , Rushton Sports will contribute $125 towards travel expense for both male and female Vermont winners. For more details please visit the Best of the US website at www.bestoftheustriathletes.com 

USA Triathlon Sanctioned Race: This race is a USAT Sanctioned event.  All participants in the Lake Dunmore Triathlon must be annual USAT members ($39/yr) or pay a one-day license fee ($10).   For information on joining USAT please call the national office at 1-800-874-1878 or visit their website www.usatriathlon.org 

Important USAT age group information: The age group of a participant will be determined by age on Dec. 31 of the event year, not by age on race day. For example: If you turn 25 years old in November of 2009, you will race and be ranked in the 25-29 age group for the entire 2009 season.

Triathlon Individual Age Groups: will be every 5 years: 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, etc. for men and women. 

Triathlon Relay Teams: 2 to 3 person teams. Categories will be: all female, all male, and mixed with 39 and under or 40 and over age groups (note: all members of team must be 40 and over for that classification).

Awards: Top 5 overall, top 3 in each age group and top team in each category will receive beautiful custom awards in an awards ceremony immediately following each race.

Amenities Include: Free custom technical (water wicking) tee shirt, sports drinks, bagels, Clif Bars, customized swim cap, customized water bottle, custom awards to top 5 overall and top 3 in each age group, fully supported aid stations, sponsor samples in goodie bags, awesome raffle giveaways, safe course and post race meal.   Available digital action photo, massage, custom Vermont Sun T-shirts, Louis Garneau triathlon race clothing, and more!

Food and Refreshments: Free to athletes at all events.    Enjoy a full post race meal to include Ramunto's Pizza, green salad, fruit, cookies and more!  

Branbury Admittance: Included in your entry fee. Spectators will be charged $3.00 for adults and $2.00 for children at the gate. Fee is good for the entire day so bring the family and enjoy the spectacular lake, beach, and mountain setting!   Absolutely no dogs allowed in park. To learn more about Branbury State Park please visit www.vtstateparks.com/htm/branbury.cfm

Late Fee: Registrations received after 9 PM on Friday, August 7th will be subject to a $15 late fee. Online registration closes at 9 PM on the Friday prior to the event as well.

Massage: Available at most events.

Custom Swim Cap and Water Bottle given to all entrants.

Refund Policy: Registrations may be transferred to another race within the current series providing it is requested prior to race day. Absolutely no refunds or transfers into the 2010 season.

Triathlon Rules: USAT rules apply. Copy of rules will be available at registration table on race day or by visiting USA Triathlon website at www.usatriathlon.org Wetsuits are permitted in all events.