Athlete Information Guide
Check the 2010 Athlete Guide for general information about the race. Changes for 2011 will be uploaded closer tot he event. Click here to download.
Course Maps
International Distance
Run *
Sprint Distance
Run *
* NOTE: Run Course Change to Finish Line for all 5K and 10K run segments. Download the change here.
Wave Start Times are Subject to Change.
This race is also part of the USAT Jr Development Race Series.
For More information about the USAT Jr Development Series click here.
Pre-Race Open Water Swim Clinic for Santa Cruz Triathlon Participants
Dates for 2011 coming soon.
Improve your open water swim skills in a special clinic presented by Terri Schneider at Cowells Beach. Terri is offering a special registration price of $40 for SC Sprint Participants who pre-register for the clinic. If you register on clinic day the cost is $45. Check this link for information on the clinic and registration links.
You can also register now for this clinic to reserve your space at the discounted rate.
You'll also want to check out the online training plans available for Sprint Distance Triathlons on the Endurance Online Training site. There are great training plans for all levels of athletes. You can view a sample plan for Beginning, Intermediate or Advanced triathlete skill level.
Here's what some of our participants had to say about past races:
"Just wanted to say thanks for putting on a great race." Steve, Santa Cruz.
"It's about time we had a sprint race in Santa Cruz." Debbie, Santa Cruz
"Awesome Race. Can't wait to do it again next year." Jack, Livermore
The Santa Cruz Sprint Triathlon is sponsored by:
Santa Cruz Sprint Triathlon™ and Duathlon - Saturday, August 6, 2011
Santa Cruz International Triathlon™ - Sunday, August 7, 2011
We have our dates for 2011 and registration is now open on active.com for next year's events. Keep checking for updates to the website. Scroll Down for registration links and entry forms. Note that the Sprint distance races have moved to Saturday and the International distance has moved to Sunday.
Thanks to everyone who participated in the 2010 event. Results can be found on the results link above and photos will be posted at the link listed below. We're looking forward to seeing all of you again next year!
COURSE OVERVIEW
The International Course:
You'll swim 1500 meters (two loops) at Cowell Beach adjacent to the Santa Cruz Boardwalk, right next to the famous Steamer Lane surf area and the Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf.
After your swim you'll run down the sidewalk to Depot Park, have assistance getting your wetsuit off if you need it, and hop on your bike for a 24.8 mile ride (four loops) out to the West Side of Santa Cruz. You will only travel one way on Delaware Street, making a U-turn at the entrance to Long Marine Lab, then a right turn onto Swanton and a left turn onto West Cliff Drive for a very scenic ride back towards the corner of Bay and Laguna. You will make FOUR loops of the bike course before returning to transition.
At the end of your bike ride you'll return to Depot Park and run up West Cliff Drive past the Surfer Museum at Lighthouse Point and along West Cliff Drive to a turnaround point before returning to the Depot Park Finish Line. The run will be 10K.
The Sprint Course:
You'll swim 750 meters (one loop) at Cowell Beach adjacent to the Santa Cruz Boardwalk, right next to the famous Steamer Lane surf area and the Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf. Distance is dependent on the tide and where the buoys are placed each year.
After your swim you'll run down the sidewalk to Depot Park, have assistance getting your wetsuit off if you need it, and hop on your bike for a 12.4 mile ride ( 2 loops) out to the West Side of Santa Cruz. You will only travel one way on Delaware Street, making a U-turn at the entrance to Long Marine Lab, then a right turn onto Swanton and a left turn onto West Cliff Drive for a very scenic ride back towards the corner of Bay and Laguna. You will make TWO loops of the bike course before returning to transition.
At the end of your bike ride you'll return to Depot Park and run up West Cliff Drive past the Surfer Museum at Lighthouse Point before returning to the Depot Park Finish Line. The run will be 5K.
The Sprint Duathlon Course:
Is the same as the Sprint Bike and Run course, except in place of the swim you'll run on the beach before heading up to Depot Park. The entire run distance will be 1.45 miles.
Registration for 2011 is Open:
Space is limited for both of these events so you'll want to register early. We anticipate a sell out again before race day. Once it's sold out there won't be any race day registration or waiting lists.
2011 Entry Form to Download for Mail or FAX Entry.
You can pay by check or credit card using the entry form.
International Registration
$100 until May 31st
$120 after June 1st
$165/$180 Relay Teams
Sprint Registration
$80 until May 31st
$90 after June 1st
$150/$175 Relay Teams
Sprint Youth (13 - 15) Junior Registration (16 - 19)
$45 until May 31st
$55 after June 1st
Race Both Days for a discount - $160 by May 31, $180 after June 1.
Club Discounts are available online. If you don't see your club on the list please contact us with information on how many people you'll be brining and we'll get you added to the website.
Important Information about USAT Fees
USAT fees are NOT included with your registration fee this year. On race day you will need to provide either your USAT Annual Membership card or be prepared to pay the additional $10 one-day race fee. You may pay this fee by check, credit card or cash.
This is a USAT Sanctioned event. Photo ID is required to pick up your race packet. If you are an annual member be sure to bring your membership card, or print out a temporary card, otherwise you will need to pay the $10.
Become and annual USAT Member now for #39 and print your annual membership card online by clicking on Membership at the USA Triathlon website: www.USAtriathlon.org
Detailed packet pickup and registration information will be posted closer to the race date.
Race Day Schedules - Saturday and Sunday, August 7 - 8, 2010 | |
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6:00 am | Race Day Packet Pickup for those unable to pick up the day before. |
6:30 am | Transition Area is Open |
7:45 am - Both Days | Mandatory Athletes Meetin on the beach. . |
7:30 am - Both Days | Transition is closed. Athletes move to beach. |
8:00 am - Both Days | First wave start (start times subject to change) |
8:30 am - Both Days | Last wave start |
| 11:30 am - 1:00 pm | Awards Presentation (depends on race) |
FLP Refund Policy
REFUND POLICY: THERE ARE NO REFUNDS FOR THIS EVENT. EVENT CREDIT WILL BE ISSUED ACCORDING TO THE GUIDELINES LISTED BELOW IF NOTIFIED PRIOR TO THE EVENT. THERE WILL BE NO EVENT CREDITS ISSUED AFTER THE EVENT.
EVENT CREDIT: IF YOU WISH TO WITHDRAW FROM THE EVENT, AN EVENT CREDIT TO ANOTHER FINISH LINE PRODUCTIONS EVENT OF 50% OF THE ENTRY FEE CHARGES WILL BE ISSUED IF NOTIFIED IN WRITING (EMAIL TO info@finishlineproduction.com OR BY FAX AT 831-338-2117) FOR: 1. ANY REASON, AND IF RECEIVED MORE THAN 30 DAYS PRIOR TO THE START OF THE EVENT WEEKEND (OPENING OF REGISTRATION). 2. IF YOU HAVE A MEDICAL REASON AND YOU ALSO SEND A LETTER FROM YOUR DOCTOR ADVISING US THAT YOU CAN NOT COMPETE WE MUST RECEIVE WRITTEN NOTICE MORE THAN 14 DAYS PRIOR TO THE EVENT.
ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATION FOR EVENT CREDIT: IF YOU HAVE AN INJURY OR IF A MEMBER OF YOUR IMMEDIATE FAMILY HAS A DEATH OR MEDICAL EMERGENCY WITH LESS THAN 14 DAYS PRIOR TO THE START OF THE EVENT YOU WILL NEED TO NOTIFY US IN WRITING AT LEAST 72 HOURS BEFORE THE START OF THE EVENT, AND THE RACE DIRECTOR WILL CONSIDER THE REQUEST ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS FOR A CREDIT.
NO CREDITS WILL BE ISSUED WITH LESS THAN 72 HOURS PRIOR NOTICE IN WRITING.
ENTRY FEES ARE NOT TRANSFERABLE TO ANOTHER PERSON (USAT CONSIDERS THIS FRAUD). IF YOU SELL OR GIVE YOUR RACE SLOT AWAY, BOTH YOU AND THE PERSON USING YOUR RACE SLOT ARE SUBJECT TO A TWO-YEAR SUSPENSION FROM RACING AT ANY USAT RACE. AN UNAUTHORIZED RACER JEOPARDIZES OUR LIABILITY INSURANCE AND CAN CHANGE THE PLACEMENT STATUS OF OTHER RACERS WHO HAVE WORKED HARD TO FINISH THE RACE.