COURSE DESCRIPTION

Coastal "Tri It On" Triathlon: 300yd/10mi/2mi

 

Brett Robinson Alabama Coastal: 1.5k/40k/10k

 

The Swim:

The swim course for the Alabama Coastal Distance is 1.5 k in the Gulf of Mexico. For the new "tri it on" the swim will be 300 yards. The course will be managed by local water safety groups with plenty of rescue support and assistance. Should the water not be safe for any reason, race management will change the race from a triathlon to a duathlon with the swim being replaced by a 1 mile run.

 

The swim segment start will be conducted as a time trial start where you begin based on your assigned race number. The Coastal Tri-It-On Race will begin at 7:00 am with the Intermediate Distance Race beginning at 7:30 am. Race number 1 is assigned to the person with the fastest estimated swim time and so on. Swimmers will enter the water approximately every 5 seconds, with your race start time beginning as you cross the timing loop on the beach just prior to entering the water. Should the race be changed to a duathlon due to adverse water conditions, the run start will be conducted also as a time trial start based on race number. The method of starting is being used for three reasons: racer safety (less crowded), easier passage around course turn buoys, and reduced congestion on the bike and run course.

 

Click here for information on average water temperature and USAT wet suit rules

 

The Bike:

The bike course is 40k / 24.8 miles for the Alabama Coastal Distance. Bikers head east/right on Perdido Beach Blvd (Hwy 182) from the transition area at The Hangout. The first bike turnaround is a "loop underneath" the PASS which is a large bridge over Gulf Water. Volunteers and police will direct you off of Perdido Beach Blvd. just on the other side of the bridge. You will proceed under the bridge then will be directed back across the bridge heading west on Perdido Beach Blvd. As you head back toward the race staging area, you will be directed right on State Park Road 2 to a turnaround on State Park Road 2, then a right turn (west) back onto Perdido Beach Blvd. (Hwy 182) to the race transition area. There will be a BIKE MOUNT / DISMOUNT LINE. You will walk your bike from your space on the transition bike rack to the BIKE MOUNT line to begin the bike segment. At the finish of your bike segment, you will DISMOUNT at the same line and walk your bike back to your space on the transition bike rack.

 

The bike course for the "tri it on" will be a 10 mile total out and back course going east from the Hangout to State Park Road 2, going left to a turnaround, back to the Beach Blvd. (Hwy 182) and west back to The Hangout.

 

The Run:

The run course for Alabama Coastal is a 10k / 6.2 mile course out and back on the Beach Blvd. headed west to a turnaround and back to the main staging area adjacent to The Hangout.

 

For the "tri it on" - the run will be one mile out west of The Hangout and one mile back to The Hangout on Beach Blvd.

 

COURSE MAPS:

• Transition & Finish Overview
• Map My Ride Bike Course Overview for Intermediate Distance
• Map My Ride Bike Course Overview for "Tri It On" Distance
• Map My Ride Run Course Overview for both distances (10k and 2 mile - both out and back)

 

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Friday

3:30 pm - 7:30 pm: Registration & packet pick-up at The Hangout

5:30 pm: Race Overview Meeting; Followed by Beginner Q & A session

 

Pre-Race Pasta Dinner offered by your host, The Hangout

While you are there to pick up your packet, enjoy a great deal for a pre-race meal!

 

Meal Options for only $9 (plus tax and gratuity:)

(Option 1) - Penne pasta a la Vodka: Al dente penne pasta tossed in a vodka cream sauce with tomatoes, garlic and basil. Served with fresh garlic bread.

(Option 2) - Roasted Garlic Butter Fettuccini: Al dente Fettuccini tossed in a fresh roasted garlic and herbs sauce. Served with fresh garlic bread.

 

Both pastas are $9 plus tax and gratuity. Add chicken, shrimp or mahi for a $3 up charge, highly recommended for that extra protein.

 

Saturday

5:30 am-6:30 am: Registration & packet pick-up & body marking

6:30 am: Bikes must be in the transition area. Race overview in transition area.

7:00 am: Swim Start begins with Tri-It-On Racers, followed by Intermediate

12:00 pm: All racers must be finished with the race. When you finish the bike, please be sure you can finish the run by 12:00 pm to have a supported race. We will no longer have police and volunteer support after this point.

11:30 am - 2:30 pm: Awards ceremony and party at The Hangout

 

CATEGORIES, AWARDS, & PRIZES

 

USAT AGE UP RULE
All USAT races will use the "AGE UP RULE" for award distribution and ranking. It is important that you begin in the proper wave start with respect to this rule. The age up rule means you are racing based on your age as of 12/31/2010. Our computer timing program will automatically calculate your age based on your birth date and the age up rule criteria.

 

CATEGORY TYPES

• Individual (Age Group) - Open for all age group men and women
• Aquabike - Swim and Bike Only
• Paratriathlete - Physically Challenged Division - MORE INFO
  
• Beginners - Participated in no more than 3 triathlons
• Clydesdale - 200+ pound men
• Athena - 150+ pound women
• Masters - 40+ men and women
• Relay - male, female, mixed, family

 

Awards & Prizes

Please note:

• Order must be placed three weeks (minimum) prior to race date to receive specific category award.
• Awards ordered based on number of participants registered in each award category.
• Awards are given based on categories defined below for both race distances

 

Overall:

1st, 2nd, 3rd Overall: Male & Female

1st, 2nd, 3rd Overall: Beginner Male & Female

1st , 2nd, 3rd Athena: Women 150#'s or more

Top 3 Clydesdale (39& Under) and Top 3 Clydesdale (40 years and over): Men weighing 200 #'s or more

1st Masters (40+): Open Male & Female

1st Overall Aquabike Male & Female

1st Overall Paratriathlete Male & Female

Top 3 Overall Relay Team in each category: male, female, mixed, family

(Click here for Relay Team Info)

 

Age Groups for Coastal "Tri-It-On" Tri:

1st, 2nd & 3rd in Male & Female in the following age divisions: 13-15, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+

 

Age Groups for Brett Robinson Alabama Coastal Intermediate Tri:

1st, 2nd & 3rd in Male & Female in the following age divisions: *15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+

 

*racers 14 or under interested in racing the intermediate distance contact races@team-magic.com

 

Important Note About Our Event Awards

Team Magic hopes you will join us after each race for the awards ceremony - this is the grand finale of each event and is held very soon after the final race finisher.

 

Our awards are most often product awards and a recognition award of your placement. We do not ship awards or make them available for pick up after the awards ceremony is completed. Please make arrangements for someone to pick up your award at the event or plan on staying for the awards ceremony. Award categories are available on each race web page.

 

Preliminary results will be posted as soon as possible at the race site - the location will be announced by our race announcer. If you see that you will be receiving an award but cannot stay for the ceremony, please designate a fellow racer, friend, or volunteer to claim your award. All awards not claimed at the race site will be distributed to race sponsors, city officials, race supporters and at future race prize drawings.

 

Complete race results will be posted on our web site as soon as possible after each event, usually within 24 hours.