Appalachian Power Smith Mountain Lake Triathlon 2013
Event #4 of the Virginia Triathlon Series
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9:00 AM |
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Saturday, May 04, 2013 |
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Smith Mountain Lake State Park - Huddleston, VA |
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Event Completed |
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DISTANCE: |
750 Meter Swim |
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OPEN TILL: |
Wednesday, May 01, 2013 9:00 AM |
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Description
The Smith Mountain Lake Triathlon is the first open water swim triathlon in the western part of the state. This race has been around for a long time and is one of the most popular in the VTS. The water for the swim has historically been in the upper 60's so wetsuits are recommended but are not mandatory. The swim starts and finishes at the State Parks well groomed swimming beach. The bike is 20K and rolling throughout. The run course is all inside the park and is a nice flat to rolling out and back affair. Definitely a nice event to add to your early season schedule.
Affiliated Charities
This event benefits Virginia Amateur Sports and The ALS Foundation.
This event benefits Virginia Amateur Sports, a Roanoke based non-profit group working to promote access to sporting events of all kinds to Virginia residents. Please consider making a donation to this worthy cause during the registration process.
Longtime Roanoke resident and triathlete Dick Kelley passed away in 2009 after a battle with ALS. If you would like to make a donation to the cause you can do so when you register or by clicking HERE.
News
Swim Course Update: The water is currently 56F at Smith Mtn Lake State Park. At the request of local officials and to err on the side of athlete safety, the swim course has been shortened to 400 meters. We know some of our athletes may be dissappointed while others will be thrilled. Realize that our foremost responsibility to is to ensure the safety of all our athletes.
Expected Water Temperature: Between 62-66F (62F in 2009, 67F in 2010, 68F in 2011, 68F in 2012, 56 in 2013). Exact temperature to be posted Friday morning.
Event Site Rules
Event Capacity
This event is limited to the first 500 registrations.
USAT Sanctioned
This is a USA Triathlon sanctioned event.
Cut-Off Time
All participants must complete the event in under 2.5 hours from the start of the final wave. Event officials reserve the right to pull a participant off the course if it appears as though that participant will not be able to complete the event in under 2.5 hours.
Minimum Age
The minimum age allowed for participating in this event is 10 years of age.
Timing System
This event will be timed using the ChampionChip Timing System.
(5 splits provided)
Park Speed Limit: Do not exceed the speed limit inside the park! This speed limit is STRICTLY enforced!
Packet Pickup
Friday May 3, 2013 (4-7PM)
Smith Mtn. Lake State Park
Swim Area Pavillion (Event Site)
Optional Pre-Race Meeting : 6PM at the race site
Saturday May 4, 2013 (7-8:15AM)
Smith Mtn. Lake State Park
Swim Area Pavillion (Event Site)
Mandatory Pre-Race Meeting at the beach at 8:45AM race morning.
Note: Participants must collect his/ her own event packets. Photo ID is required in order to collect event materials. NO ID = NO EVENT. ALL USAT annual members must show a valid USAT membership card or pay the one day membership fee ($12)
Directional Maps to the above locations may be found by clicking on the Directions button at the top of this page.
Smith Mountain Lake State Park
1235 State Park Road
Huddleston, VA 24104-9547
Lodging Information
Host Hotel
The Pointe at Mariner's Landing (2 miles from event site)
1-800-851-4988
(Say you are with the triathlon to get the group rate)
Click HERE for Room Rates, Descriptions and Discounts!
Other Area Hotels
Westlake Waterfront Inn (Approx. 25 minutes from event site)
540-721-3307
Policies and Refunds
REFUND POLICY
50% of your entry fee will be refunded until April 19, 2013 or until the event has filled. No refunds will be issued for any reason after April 19, 2013. Event entries are not transferable between persons, events or years. NO EXCEPTIONS will be made to this policy. By registering for this event you agree to these refund terms. To request a refund you must complete the refund request form using the link below BEFORE the posted refund deadline.
Every effort will be made to have this event on time on this date. Should this event be cancelled due to an Act of God or other circumstance beyond the race directors control there will be no refunds, credits, or transfers.
To request a refund you must fill out the refund request form here.
Volunteer
If you would like to volunteer for this event just click on the link below and we will be in touch!
Overall Results
2013
2012
2011
2010
2009
2008
2007
Results by Category
CLICK HERE to view Category Results
Award Categories
Top 3 in each of the following categories:
Overall (M & F)
Masters Overall (M & F 40+)
Age Groups (M & F):
15 & Under,16-19,20-24,25-29,30-34,35-39,40-44,45-49,50-54,55-59,60-64,65-69, 70-74,75-79,80-84, 85+
Clydesdales (Males - 220 Lbs)
Masters Clydesdales
Military (M & F)
Athenas (Females - 165 Lbs +)
Novice (M & F)
Relay Teams (Male, Female, Mixed)
VTS rules state that once you compete in a particular event category, you must remain in that same category for all future VTS events in that calendar year. Click Here for detailed information on the race divisions and series scoring.
Novice Athletes
Thanks for making this event your first triathlon! There are many more people like yourself who will be racing this type of event for the first time. Below are links to information that you will want to review before race weekend.
Packet Pick-Up
Race Number & Body Marking
Timing Chip
Transition Area
USAT Triathlon Rules
Water Temperature & Wetsuits
Do you still have questions? If so please review these FAQ's. If you still have questions after reviewing this information please contact us at click here.
Parking at SML State Park
There are 2 lots you can park in at this race site. The first lot you come to is the Boat Dock Parking Lot. this lot is for overflow parking and anyone that needs to leave early. Also, anyone assisting with the swim portion of the event needs to park here. All boats, kayakers and canoes will park and enter here. The second lot is the Beach Parking lot and is adjacent to the race site. If there are elderly or handicapped folks in your party, use this lot. Please be aware that cars are not allowed out of this lot until all the bikes are off the course.
