Race Date is Saturday, March 10, 2012
Triathlon / Duathlon / 5k Fun Run

The sixth annual TYR Pasadena Triathlon and 5k Fun Run returns March 10, 2012. Join us for a Spring 'reverse' triathlon or a great 5k run around the Bowl. This event is for everyone: whether you are a beginner, an experienced triathlete or somewhere in between. This event will provide a fun challenge and get you ready for the Summer Season of events! The triathlon is limited to 800 participants, so enter early! Registration for the 5k is capped at 1000, so come on out and run the Bowl!

Online Registration is now Closed.

The triathlon and duathlon are sold out! You can register for the 5k tonight at Rose Bowl Aquatics between 4-7pm.

Or register on race morning (Saturday, March 10) starting @ 6:00am at Brookside Park (just behind Rose Bowl Aquatics).

Entry Fees

TRIATHLON - INDIVIDUAL (ages 17+)
$85 through through December 31
$95 through March 8
$105 on Race Day

DUATHLON - INDIVIDUAL
$65 through through December 31
$75 through March 8
$85 on Race Day

TRIATHLON - TEAM (teams of 2-3 people)
$170 through through December 31
$200 through March 8
$230 on Race Day

DUATHLON - TEAM (teams of 2-3 people)
$150 through through December 31
$180 through March 8
$210 on Race Day

TRIATHLON/DUATHLON - YOUTH (ages 13-17)
$50 through through December 31
$60 through March 8
$70 on Race Day

5K RUN - INDIVIDUAL
$30 through February 8
$35 through March 8
$40 on Race Day

5K RUN - YOUTH (ages 17 and under)
$15 through March 8
$20 on Race Day

Note - this is a USAT Sanctioned Race which means that all triathletes will need to be a USAT member (5k runners do not need to be USAT members)! If you are not a member you will need to pay $10 for day use membership!!! USAT members must bring their current USAT card and Picture ID.

Refunds/Transfers - There are NO REFUNDS, so only register if you know you're going to make it! Bib #'s can be transferred up to one week prior to the event (forms due March 2). The transfer fee is $20. Download a transfer form here. Email info@genericevents.com with any questions.

Go to our FACEBOOK page if you'd like to find someone to transfer your spot to.

What's Going on WHEN!

FRIDAY
4:00pm - 7:00pm - Optional Packet Pick Up at Rose Bowl Aquatics Center - 360 N Arroyo Blvd. Pasadena, C. 9110

SATURDAY
6:00am - Race Day Packet Pick Up/Goodie Bags Opens
6:00am - Transition Area Opens

8:00am - 5k Start
8:05am - Duathlon Start (Men/Women)
8:09am - Triathlon Start (Men under 40)
8:13am - Triathlon Start (Men over 40 + Clydesdales + Relays)
8:17am - Triathlon Start (Women under 40)
8:21am - Triathlon Start (Women over 40 + Athenas)

9:00am - Post Event Festival Starts
9:45am - Awards

9:15am - Run Course cut off (5k Fun Run)
10:15am - Bike Course cut off & Duathlon cut off (second 5k Loop)
10:20am - All swimmers must be in pool. No entry into pool after 10:20am!
10:30am - All swimmers must exit pool

11:00am - Course Closed

12noon - Go home and nap

Triathlon Course Description

5k Run (1 loop around the Rose Bowl) - Race Start is on Seco Dr. ----COUNTER-CLOCKWISE----

15k Bike (3 loops around the Rose Bowl) ----CLOCKWISE----

150m Swim (3 laps in the Rose Bowl Aquatics Pool)

Duathlon Course Description

5k Run (1 loop around the Rose Bowl) - Race Start is on Seco Dr. ----COUNTER-CLOCKWISE----

15k Bike (3 loops around the Rose Bowl) ----CLOCKWISE----

5k Run (Out and Back run on West Drive)

5k Course Description (the distance is actually 3.3 miles or 5.3k).

5k Run (1 loop around the Rose Bowl) - Race Start is on Seco Dr.. ----COUNTER-CLOCKWISE----

Course Maps

Course Overview

Swim Course

MapMyRun.com Map

Topo Map of Rose Bowl

Pasadena Tri Club - Introduction to Triathlon
When: Thursday, March 1, 2012
Where: Rose Bowl Aquatics Center 360 N Arroyo Blvd. Pasadena, Ca. 91103
Time: 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Introduction to Triathlon: Interested in PTC or triathlons in general? This workshop aims to introduce people to the sport of triathlon. Learn basics about clothing and gear, nutrition, how to be comfortable in the transition area, how to get started with your training, and where to find folks to train with.
Note: this is not a work out or training session. Just a very interesting talk about Triathlon, Bikes and Q/A time together. Newbies welcome.

For More Information:
www.pasadenatriclub.com
or email:
Greg Quetin: president@pasadenatriclub.com
Joe Wong: secretary@pasadenatriclub.com

Pasadena Tri Club - Course Preview and Transition Clinic
When: Sunday, March 4, 2012
Time: 8:30am - 10:00am
Where: The Bandshell behind Rose Bowl Aquatics / Tennis Courts
Description: A preview of the run and bike course and a transition clinic (with bike rack set up to practice transitions).
Guest Speaker:Rich Strauss is the founder of the Pasadena Triathlon Club and of Endurance Nation, a team of over 600 full and half Ironman athletes. Endurance Nation had over 1000 half and full Ironman finishes in 2011 alone. Rich has been coaching age group triathletes of all abilities and distances since 2001. His training articles have been featured in nearly every triathlon publication on the US and his Four Keys of Ironman Execution DVD has been viewed by over 10,000 athletes. He is an 8-time Ironman finisher, including the Ironman World Championship, and is an age group winner at Wildflower.

Doing your first triathlon or looking to get faster? Check out the Triathlon Training Series DVD Box Set.

What sets Triathlon Training Series apart from the rest is that it is an instructional DVD created by individuals who are passionate about the sport of triathlon and passionate about sharing their knowledge with others. Triathlon Training Series is not just a DVD box set, it’s a community dedicated to bringing the sport of triathlon to anyone who has the desire and drive to want more from a sport that has so much to offer.

At TTS, it’s not just about selling DVDs, it’s about creating an environment and a community that can educate, support, challenge and stimulate you as an athlete. It’s about growing and learning from those athletes and changing and adapting to meet their needs. So, we invite you to take this journey with us. You, as you evolve as an athlete and us, as we evolve as a community of athletes.

Divisions are based on your age on December 31, 2012

Male/Female Divisions:

Youth (13-15)
Junior (16-19)
20 - 24
25 - 29
30 - 34
35 - 39
40 - 44
45 - 49
50 - 54
55 - 59
60 - 64
65 - 69
70 - 79
80 - 89
Athena (over 140 lbs.)
Clydesdale (over 200 lbs.)
Challenged Athlete
Unlimited Division (for challenged athletes as well)

There is also the a relay division (teams of 2-3 athletes each completing a leg of the triathlon)!

AWARDS / MEDALS

5k Fun Run is a FUN RUN - awards are given to overall winners.

Triathlon - all participants receive Finisher Medals. Top 3 in each age group receive awards.

Duathlon - all participants receive Finisher Medals. Top 3 in each age group receive awards.

What you can and cannot do - provided by USA Triathlon (yes these are the rules only for the triathlon).

1. Most commonly violated rules

2. Rules

Race Etiquette:
- Observe all race rules at all times.
- Don’t use a radio headset during the bike or run.
- Don’t place your bike and equipment on top of someone else’s in the transition area. Respect the athlete’s space and equipment.
- If you are a slower rider stay on the right side except when passing. Keep a straight line when riding. Only discard your water bottles and trash at an aid station. If you have to discard a bottle, make sure your throw it away from the other athletes.
- There is no littering on the race course.
- If you have mechanical problems, pull off the course on the right. Always let the rider ahead know you are passing on the left. And above all obey all safety rules on the course.
- Keep your pets at home if you are racing. Do you really need another distraction?
- The swim is always tough, but I’ve seen athletes actually push and crowd others away from their start positions. Don’t grab, push or pull others during the swim. It’s not combat swimming!
- During the run keep to the right except to pass. When you do pass someone or see them at the turnaround offer a word of encouragement.
- Be careful at the aid stations. This is usually the area where most of the items like gel packs and bottles are dropped and the pavement can be extremely slick. There is plenty to drink for everyone. Give each other room to drink and go.

After the race:
- When you cross the finish line, don’t be dramatic. You did a good job by finishing, now remove your chip or number, get a drink and move away from the finish chute without a lot of drama!
- Treat the finish line workers with respect. Your day is over they still have a lot to do.
- After you recover a bit, cheer on the other competitors and talk with the athletes. Pat all the youth on the back and offer words of encouragement when they finish!
- If you stick around for the awards then wait until all the awards are given out. I know it is tough at times but support the other competitors till the end.
- Good or bad race - “Be your own HERO!” after the race. Smile, hold your head high and take pride inside. You stepped up to the start line and you did it, you put yourself in the heat of competition and you finished even if the only person you were competing with was yourself!

Check out www.usatriathlon.org for more info

Relay Team Rules:
All rules applying to individual competitors apply to relay competitors except where such rules conflict with specific relay rules.
- Relay teams must be composed of three athletes - one swimmer, one cyclist and one runner. Team members can be either the same gender or any combination of male/female. The minimum age of a participant is 16 years old.
- The relay team ‘chip transfer’ area must be within the marked Relay Team Area in the transition area. There will be a Relay Team Referee overseeing the ‘chip transfer’ of each team member. If a ‘chip transfer’ happens outside of the Relay Team Area, the team will not be included in the official results.
- Any relay team interfering with an individual competitor or any way placing an individual competitor at a competitive disadvantage will be disqualified.

RUN
- Relay runners will start at the same time as individual competitors at 8:00am.

BIKE
- All relay bikes must be placed in the designated bike racks in the Transition Area. Team bikes must not be removed from the designated bike rack until AFTER the timing chip has been passed onto the team cyclist.
- After receiving the timing chip the cyclist must WALK their bikes through the transition area to the MOUNT LINE. At this time cyclists may mount their bike and depart on the 15k bike.
- Upon completion of the 15k bike and arrival at the Transition Area, cyclists must dismount at the DISMOUNT LINE and WALK their bike back to the designated bike rack. Once the cyclist has entered the marked Team Relay Area, they may hand off the timing chip to the swimmer. Once the swimmer has attached the timing chip, he/she may depart to the swim course. Cyclists must re-rack their bike on the designated bike rack.

RUN
- Relay swimmers must turn in their timing chip at the designated timing table behind the finish line immediate after crossing the finish line. Any team failing to turn in its timing chip will not be considered an official finisher

Transfers:
- Yes, we do allow transfers up to 1 week prior to the event! You can transfer your entry by contacting us at info@genericevents.com. NOTE: There is a $10 transfer fee.

What the heck is a reverse triathlon?

Traditionally, triathlons are run in the order of swim/bike/run. But in many locations the race is reversed if there is only a pool available. So at this event it's a run/bike/swim.

No, you don't need to wear a wetsuit, the pool temperature will be a nice 70+ degrees.

Yes, you need to wear a helmet on the bike. You should have the helmet on before you get on the bike.

Yes, you need to be bodymarked so we get accurate times.

Yes, you can wear your race number in the pool.

Goggles, you can wear them if you like, but they are not required.

Yes, you must have fun if you are doing this race. :)

USA Triathlon (USAT) and USAT Junior Development Race

USA Triathlon is the sanctioning authority for more than 2,000 diverse events, ranging from grassroots to high-profile races nationwide. The organization works to create interest and participation in a variety of programs, including camps, clinics, races and educational opportunities. USA Triathlon's 125,000-strong membership is comprised of athletes of all ages, coaches, officials, parents and fans striving to strengthen multisport. On the elite level, USA Triathlon is responsible for the selection and training of teams to represent the United States in international competition, including the world championships, Pan Am Games and Olympic Games. We value fitness and health through exercise, the spirit of competitiveness and the pursuit of excellence - the multisport lifestyle.

The Southwest Region of USAT is sponsoring a series of developmental sprint races to encourage youth (13-15) and junior (16-19) athletes to participate in triathlons. Ages are determined by USAT rules (age as of Dec 31, 2011). The Southwest region will have a point series with updated divisional rankings throughout the year. Each event winner will receive an award provided by the region, as well as ranking points. The last event of the season will crown the series champion in the youth (13-15) and the junior (16-19) age catagories. A championship award will be given to the first place female youth and junior and the first place male youth and junior athlete. For more information on these races or the series go to www.usat-southwest.org or contact Sharon Osgood, Regional Athlete Development Coordinator at shozgood@gmail.com.

How the heck do I get to the race?

Parking / The Transition Area / Expo are all adjacent to the Rose Bowl Aquatics Center and Parking is FREE! There are a multitude of ways to get to the Rose Bowl. Use the Address below and Google/MapQuest/Yahoo! Maps your way to the event. Leave yourself plenty of time to park, get your transition area set up and to relax!

Rose Bowl Aquatics
360 N Arroyo Blvd.
Pasadena, Ca. 91103
Phone: (626) 564-0330

For a Google Map, click here.

Pitch in and help put on a GREAT event!

Volunteers are integral and crucial elements in making our events viable. Volunteer tasks include, among others: providing water and food, keeping runners on course, cheering runners on, keeping spirits up and making the race safer for everyone! We guarantee a great time and the time spent will be worthwhile.

You don't have to be a triathlete or runner volunteer at the event. If you have simple words of encouragement and are able to help direct runners or hand out water, you are valuable to us!

In exchange you'll get goodies (T-Shirts/Goody Bag/Swag) and refreshments, and more importantly, you will be rewarded with the pride in knowing you helped to make the event happen, and that everyone finished because of the help you offered.

If you'd like to volunteer or need more information, please contact us at 310.821.7898 or send an email to volunteer_pas@genericevents.com!