Important Details

The Venue : Nestled against the Green Mountain’s, just below Rattlesnake Point is Branbury State Park. The lake region is a most spectacular and pristine place to swim, bike and run. Novice and advanced triathletes alike marvel the beauty of our courses and enjoy the mountains, lakes and streams of Central Vermont. The swim takes place in warm, calm, crystal clear Lake Dunmore. The bike and run courses loop around the rolling hills of the lake. To learn more about Branbury State Park please visit www.vtstateparks.com/htm/branbury.cfm 

Pre Registration / Bib Pick Up
-  Between 6:45 am - 7:45 am at Branbury State Park on race morning.


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 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 refreshments.   Available digital action photo, massage, custom Vermont Sun technical T-shirts, Louis Garneau triathlon race clothing, and more!

Food and Refreshments:  Free to athletes at all events.    

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, July 10th will be subject to a $15 late fee. Online registration closes at 9 PM on Friday, June 10th 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: Though this is not a USAT sanctioned event, USAT rules do 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.

2009 Sponsors Include:


Rudy Project
              
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  Xterra