leons triathlon

Event Information

All events start and finish at Wolf Lake Park.

Registration is limited to the first 1000 participants.

USA Triathlon Competitive Rules

race date and time

Date: Sunday, June 3rd, 2012.
Time: 8:00am
Place: Wolf Lake Park - 2398 Calumet Avenue - Hammond, Indiana 46320
Directions here

packet pick-up

Date: Saturday, June 2nd, 2012.
Time: 9:00am to 5:00pm
Place: Wolf Lake Park - 2398 Calumet Avenue - Hammond, Indiana 46320
Directions here

THIS IS AN OLYMPIC DISTANCE TRIATHLON

swim

The .9mi swim is from Wolf Lake Park pier.

BIKE

The biking is 24.8 miles. There is an out, then two loops. After completing two loops, the athletes will return back to transition. A major portion of the route is on a closed six lane freeway.

RUN

The run is 6.2 miles. The running portion of the event starts at Wolf Lake Park. Runners finish at the south end of the park.

individual

Individual registration for this race is $140. If you would like to receive our seasonal promotional rates, please register by the dates below:

Winter - March 21st, 2012 ($130.00)
Spring - between March 22nd, 2012 through June 3rd, 2012 is regular rate ($140.00)

team challenge

Team Challenge registration fees below. If you would like to receive our seasonal promotional rates please register by the dates below:

Winter - March 21st, 2012 ($130.00)
Spring - between March 22nd, 2012 through June 3rd, 2012 is regular rate ($140.00)

Teams must consist of 5-10 registered members, male, female or *co-ed, including the captain.

Teams with more than 10 members may create additional teams.

The top 5 times of the male and female teams will be used to determine the winners.

*Co-ed teams must have at least 2 male and 2 female members. The top 2 male and top 2 female times, along with the next best time (male or female), will be used to calculate the co-ed team time.

amateur all-star class

If you feel that you are at the top of your age group class, you should register to be an Amateur All-Star. The Amateur All-Stars all start in the first wave. You will NOT be eligible for Age Group Awards as an Amateur All-Star. You will be eligible for All-Star Awards and you will still get your USAT points.

relay

The relay team usually consists of one swimmer, one biker, and one runner. Specific details will be posted here.

Professionally Staffed with Participant Safety in Mind

• Less than 20 minutes from downtown Chicago.
• Enthusiastic support from the State and NW, Indiana.
• The swim course will be professionally marked by Lake County Aquatics water and rescue team every 200 yards with professional frogmen lining the entire swim course. All personnel are certified.
• TV coverage by special helicopters, motorcycles and water cameras capturing highlight footage.
• The bike and run course will be professionally prepared and marked.
• Water stations every mile staffed by Luke Oil Company personnel.
• Bike Racks custom built by the Indiana/Kentucky Regional Council of Carpenters union in conjunction with Hasse Construction.
• Hospitality tent sponsored by Indiana National Guard, Michelob Lite, Strack and VanTil, Luke Oil and Home City Ice.
• The course will be closed to all vehicle traffic.
• All participants will receive a Leon’s Triathlon tech shirt and finisher medal.
• Spectator friendly course. Great viewing from the Lost Marsh Club House patio or grassy hills.

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