LAKE MONTICELLO, VA
MAY 6 2012
Photo courtesy of Natalie Krovetz
2012 MONTICELLOMAN TRI
RACE INFORMATION
Sunday, May 6, 2012
8:30am - Monticelloman Half Iron Triathlon - 1.2mi Swim, 56mi Bike, 13.1mi Run
9:00am - Monticelloman Olympic Triathlon - .9mi Swim, 24mi Bike, 6.2mi Run
Race Venue, Packet Pickup and Race Briefing Location
Lake Monticello Club House
41 Ashlawn Boulevard
Lake Monticello, VA 22963
Temperature
The average high for May is 76 degrees. The average low is 54 degrees. The average normal is 65 degrees. Lake Monticello water temperatures average in the 60’s for this time of year. The water temperature for the 2011 event was 69 degrees and will be calculated on race day. USAT wetsuit/water temperature rules will be in place on race day.
Race Timeline
Saturday, May 5th, 2012
• 10:00am - 5:00pm Practice swimming will be allowed only in the designated swim area where
the swim starts. (Please read Lake Swimming Rules below to prevent any
possible Disqualification)
• 1:00pm - 5:00pm Packet pickup starts at 1:00pm at Lake Monticello race venue.
• 3:30pm - 4:30pm Pre-race briefing at Lake Monticello race venue.
(This is mandatory for first timers)
Sunday, May 6th, 2012
Monticelloman Half Triathlon
•6:30am Transition opens
•7:00-8:00am Race day packet pickup
(It is highly recommended to pick up your packet the day before the race)
•7:45am - 8:15am Swim warmups
•8:15am Transition closes for Half participants
•8:20am Race briefing on the beach at the swim start
•8:30am Race start
•3:00pm Awards presentation
Sunday, May 6th, 2012
Monticelloman Olympic Triathlon
•6:30am Transition opens
•7:30-8:30am Race day packet pickup
(It is highly recommended to pick up your packet the day before the race)
•8:15am - 8:45am Swim warmups in sectioned off area ONLY. It will be important to keep Olympic participants separated and out of the way of Half participants on the swim course. To emphasize this importance, any race participant swimming outside of the designated swim warm up area will be disqualified. Please help inform fellow racers to keep anyone from being DQ’d.
•8:45am Transition closes
•8:50am Race briefing on the beach at the swim start
•9:00am Race start
•12:30pm Awards presentation
Time Limits
Monticelloman Olympic
•10:00 am - Swim course closes allowing a :50min swim time limit per swimmer.
(Swimmers will be allowed to finish but not allowed to start the bike)
•12:30 pm - Bike course closes for Olympic participants
(Cyclists still on the course should expect uncontrolled intersections and aid stations to be unavailable)
•1:00 pm - Run course closes for Olympic participants allowing a 4hr race completion time.
Monticelloman Half
•9:50 am - Swim course closes allowing a 1hr:10min swim time limit per swimmer.
(Swimmers will be allowed to finish but not allowed to start the bike.)
•2:00 pm - Bike course closes allowing a 4hr:10min bike for the last swimmer.
(Cyclists still on the course should expect uncontrolled intersections and aid stations to be unavailable)
•4:40 pm - Run course closes allowing an 8hr race completion time limit per Half participant.
(Runners still on the course should expect uncontrolled intersections and aid stations to be unavailable)
Race Course Maps
The .9 mile (1500meter) swim will start from the wide beach of Lake Monticello and follow a clockwise triangular course back to the beach. There will be approximately 3 swim waves starting 4 minutes apart. Final waves will be determined by Saturday at Packet Pickup. See Wetsuits/Water Temperature information below for more details.
NEW COURSE CHANGES from 2011! The 2012 bike course is a 24 mile scenic aero-bike friendly course with long flat stretches mixed with moderately rolling hills. The first half is different than 2011 with similar terrain. The last half is the same as 2011 and includes a nice overall downhill before you begin the run. Please click on the maps elevation profiles for further details. There will be an aid station with a water bottle handoff at approximately mile 15 just after taking a sharp right turn onto Martin King Rd.
The run is a 6.2 mile mostly out and back course in the friendly neighborhood of Lake Monticello. Runners will experience flat stretches mixed with moderate hills. Homeowners will be cheering you on right from their front yards. As you come home into the finish there will be a scenic view of Lake Monticello and a celebration circle of post race food and drinks. There will be three aid stations at the run start and approximately mile 2 and mile 4 with water and Lemon Lime Heed by Hammer Nutrition.
The 1.2 mile (2000m) swim will start from the wide beach of Lake Monticello and follow a clockwise triangular course back to the beach. It is the same course as the Olympic but Turn Buoy #2 will be further to provide the .3 mile longer distance. There will be approximately 3 swim waves starting 4 minutes apart. Final waves will be determined by Saturday at Packet Pickup. See Wetsuits/Water Temperature information below for more details.
The bike is 2 loops of a 28 mile scenic aero-bike friendly course with long flat stretches mixed with moderatly rolling hills. It is longer and slightly different than the Olympic bike course. The last few miles will be a nice overall downhill before you begin the run. Please click on the maps elevation profiles for further details. There will be an aid station with a water bottle handoff at approximately mile 8, 19, and 35 & 46. Hammer Gels will be available at every aid station and Heed will be available for your water bottles at mile 19 & 46.
The run is a 13.1 mile course in the friendly neighborhood of Lake Monticello. Runners will experience flat stretches mixed with moderate hills. Homeowners will be cheering you on right from their front yards. As you come home into the finish there will be a scenic view of Lake Monticello and a celebration circle of post race food and drinks. There will be an aid station at the run start and approximately every 2 miles with water and Lemon Lime Heed by Hammer Nutrition. Hammer Gels will also be available at the turnarounds.
Group Pre-Ride of Bike Courses
Saturday, March 17, there will be a pre-ride of the Monticelloman Half and Olympic bike courses. Tri Girl Training, a triathlon training company out of Richmond, VA, will lead a pre-bike ride of the Monticelloman Half Iron and Olympic courses. Tri Girl Training primarily trains women, but men train with them too. This will be a CO-ED ride that is self supported and at your own risk. Updated information on the start time and how to sign up will be sent to race participant e-mails, e-newsletters and our facebook page. Like us on Facebook for race updates.
Swim Start & Exit
Both the Olympic .9 mile swim and the Half Iron 1.2 mile swim will be a clockwise triangular course. They are the same course but Turn Buoy #2 will be placed further out on the Half Iron course to provide the .3 mile longer distance. There will be a wave start format with each wave starting from the wide beach shore of Lake Monticello approximately 4 minutes apart from the previous wave. The wave arrangement will be announced prior to the event date. After exiting the swim onto the same beach, participants will run approximately 50 meters on sand and smooth boardwalk to the asphalt based transition area.
Lake Swimming Rules
There will be a designated swim practice area for Saturday from 10am-5pm and race morning. Any race participant who swims outside of the designated triathlon swim practice area or select coves will be DISQUALIFIED.
Lake Monticello Owners Association swim safety rules: Due to boaters, swimming is not allowed in the main area of the lake (when the race is not occurring). Only select coves are available for swimming. All guests must be invited by a resident to swim in the Lake Monticello coves.
The Lake Monticello venue is a gated community and closed to all non-residents. All residents and their guests must follow the Lake Monticello Owner’s Association rules for swimming in the lake. Any swim rules that are broken will result in disqualification from the race. Thank you for being a conscientious triathlete by following the rules and bringing awareness to others.
Wetsuits
Wetsuits can be either purchased or rented from the official wetsuit and rental partner XTERRA Wetsuits. Look for the race e-newsletters with special XTERRA Wetsuit offers up to 50% off regular price.
Awards
Please note the race director reserves the right to add or delete a number of awards in age group categories prior to race day based on registrants in that category 2 weeks prior to race day. Awards will not be mailed out.
•Top 3 overall male and female
•Top 3 overall Masters male and female
•Age groups (3 deep) male and female
19 & under, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59 60-64, 65-69, 70 and over
•Top Relay (may go deep depending on number of relays entered)
•Fastest Collegiate Award - goes to fastest Collegiate male and female triathlete
Prizes
Thanks to many of Monticelloman’s fantastic sponsors, there are great prizes for the awards ceremony! All winners will receive a trophy representative of the area and a prize. Plan to stay for the awards after you finish and enjoy the post race food from Relay Foods and Papa John’s Pizza, cheer on anyone who has not finished, and spend some time relaxing with your friends and family on the Lake Monticello beach.
Massages
Complimentary 10 minute post race massages for race participants only will be given and organized by local masseuse Brandy Ware from 11am-5:00pm on race day.
If you are in need of a scheduled pre or post race massage, please call Brandy Ware at (434) 227-1994. Please leave a message as she may be with a client. Reserve early as we expect available times closest to before and after the race to be busy.
Rain Date
There will be NO rain date. The race will go on rain or shine. In case of inclement weather, race management reserves the right to alter/modify the race course for safety considerations. In the case of a natural disaster, there will be no refunds of race entry fees.
Additional Information
•USAT rules will be enforced. Please review the rules prior to race day here at www.usatriathlon.org.
•Drafting is prohibited and penalties will be handed out.
•Timing will be done by a state of the art timing system with immediate splits and results.
•The race director reserves the right to alter the event for any reason.
