Welcome to Team Magic's Whistlestop Duathlon!

You may or may not know it... but without the Whistlestop, there would be no Powerman Alabama!  Powerman Alabama grew from the original Whistlestop Duathlon in Irondale, Alabama.  The event was named the Whistlestop based on Irondale, Alabama being the true home of the "Whistlestop Cafe" from the novel and film "Fried Green Tomatoes."  We added the Powerman Alabama race the next year, but kept the Whistlestop as a shorter distance option. 

The Whistlestop race runs along with the Powerman race, separated only by wave starts.

We are happy to announce we have moved "back to our roots" by taking the Powerman and Whistlestop races back to the original race site in the City of Irondale. 

Child Care:  if you are holding off racing because you need someone to watch the kid, just email us at races@team-magic.com if you need help.

Therese Bynum, Faye Yates, the Birmingham and Nashville Gang

WHERE IT HAPPENS
All event activities and the main staging area will be at the Irondale Community School on 16th Street, just off of Hwy. 78 / Crestwood Boulevard. 

REGISTRATION INFORMATION
 

ONLINE REGISTRATION IS OPEN UNTIL MIDNIGHT CENTRAL TIME THE THURSDAY NIGHT BEFORE THE RACE.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT OR ANY TEAM MAGIC EVENT

Where To Stay

HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS BIRMINGHAM EAST

The Holiday Inn Express Hotel and Suites is the best place to stay for the fun, excitement and business of Birmingham. The hotel is located on I-20 at Exit 133, just minutes from all areas of the Magic City, including Downtown, Southside, the Airport and Birmingham Race Course.

811 Old Grants Mill Road, Irondale, AL 35210

Call for reservations at 1-800-Holiday or visit us online at www.hiexpress.com/birminghameast

Race to Stay Smart!

·         900 sq. ft. meeting space

·         King or double rooms

·         Suites with microwave, refrigerator, wet bar & sleeper sofa

·         Outdoor swimming pool

·         Complimentary hot Express® breakfast (begins @ 5 AM on race day)

·         Complimentary  guest parking (trailer parking available)

·         Free high speed internet and full business center

·         Complimentary airport shuttle

·         Late Check-out until 2PM

·         1.33 miles from Powerman Alabama race site - The Irondale Community School

HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS MOUNTAIN BROOK

Right outside the doors of Holiday Inn Express Mountain Brook awaits all the Restaurants, Shopping and Entertainment that you could desire. We are a Brand New Stylish Hotel that offers great location and friendliest customer service that provides that warm home away from home feeling.

Phone  1-888-Holiday   Use reservation code POW when making reservations by phone.

• Delicious Complimentary Express Start Breakfast Bar that will open up early for Race Day starting at 5:00 am
• Indoor Swimming Pool & Whirlpool
• Fitness Center, Business Center & Guest Laundry
• Complimentary Wireless & Hardwired high speed internet service throughout hotel
• Complimentary local & toll free phone calls
• All rooms are equipped with microwave and refrigerators
• All suites include a wet bar and sleeper sofa

15 miles from Powerman Alabama race site

Rime Garden Inn and Suites (formely Best Western)
5320 Beacon Drive, Birmingham, AL 35210

For reservations please contact using one of the following methods and tell them you are with Powerman Alabama:

Tel:  205-951-1200 or 888-828-1768;  Email: info@bestwesternrime.com;  Website:  www.bestwesternrime.com

EVENT TIMING

All Team Magic events are timed with the latest timing technology, AMB-Identification & Timing.  Each athlete is given a transponder to put on their ankle.  As the athlete crosses over a detection point, the loop activates the transponder which relays its unique identification number. That unique ID is passed on to the Activ Decoder which gives the �passing� a precise time stamp. The passing data is then handled by the timing software in a connected laptop or computer.   You will need to pick up the transponder and ankle band on race morning at the finish line.  Please go to the white tent with blue panels at the finish area.  PLEASE NOTE, you must present your race BIB number to receive your timing chip.  This is to be sure we get your timing correct, so please work with us on this, thank you!  The transponder is programmed to coincide with your individual race number.  The detection points will be set up to give you your individual event split times from the run to bike to final run.  These transponders are $85 each?so if you forget to turn yours in at the end of the race or if you do not finish, please mail to us or you will be billed for $85!   You will also be body marked with your race number near the transition area.

USA Triathlon Additional Information
This race is sanctioned by USA Triathlon. You must be a member of USA Triathlon or pay for a one-day insurance fee. All racers MUST present a PHOTO ID. USAT members must also show their card at registration.  Non-members must complete and sign a waiver. You can mail your one-day $9 fee with your entry payment or pay online, or you can buy a full year membership at any of our events.  All non-USAT relay members are required to pay the one-day fee.  You can become a member by calling USAT at 719.597.9090 or by visiting www.usatriathlon.org.

Click HERE for new information for YOUTH 17&Under memberships for 2006.

Participants in the Whistlestop Duathlon will receive a race packet including a 100% cotton t-shirt, energy products, water bottle, race program.  Award winners will receive a "trophy type" awards and multisport products.

Awards for Whistlestop Duathlon will be distributed Sunday afternoon around 12:00 pm, prior to the Powerman Alabama awards.  The Powerman awards will be presented at approximately 1:00 pm.