Battle of the Potomac 2013
Event #7 of the Maryland Triathlon Series
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7:00 AM |
DATE: |
Sunday, September 15, 2013 |
PLACE: |
National Harbor, Maryland |
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Sold Out |
DISTANCE: |
750 Meter Swim |
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Description
Postponed until September 14, 2014. Please see the "News" section below.
Ready for one of the most exciting new triathlon events in the area? Get your "game face" on for the Battle of the Potomac! Located at picturesque National Harbor, this Sprint race promises to be a favorite of athletes and spectators alike. After a 750m swim, athletes will ride 9.6 challenging miles on a 2-loop course, followed by a 5K run along the water and on the Wilson Bridge Trail. Finish in front of the iconic sculpture, The Awakening. We have two great race series, the MTS and the VTS, separated by the Potomac River and this race will pit the "best of the best" of both Series against each other for bragging rights! We will have an Open category, and Age Group athletes will be grouped according to Series standings to date and finishes in earlier 2013 MTS and VTS races. Choose your "weapons", tighten your helmet and get ready for The Battle!
Affiliated Charities
This event benefits The Chesapeake Bay Foundation.
The Battle of the Potomac at National Harbor is proud to support the groups that support us. The Chesapeake Bay Foundation is a watershed protection agency that fights to keep the water we swim in clean. Please consider making a donation to the Chesapeake Bay Foundation during the registration process.
News
"The MTS and VTS is announcing that the 2013 Battle of the Potomac event scheduled for Sept 15 has been postponed until the 2014 season. The inaugural event last season was extremely popular with our athletes, and the coordinating agencies and organizations (Prince George's County Police and Fire, Special Events planning teams, and National Harbor management) were all extremely impressed with the planning and execution of the very first triathlon held at National Harbor. All parties, especially the VTS and MTS team, were looking forward to this event in 2013. Unfortunately, recently approved construction projects at National Harbor are going to have a potentially significant impact on the bike course, which requires very extensive and comprehensive coordination in order to be approved and certified by PG County Police. While complete details on the construction timeline have not been provided to us, it's clear that at a venue such as National Harbor, even small changes can become big issues, due to the complexity of the coordination required. While we never like to see one of our events get removed from the schedule, our commitment to our athletes means that we would rather postpone this event until next season rather than "keep our fingers crossed" only to have the bike leg cancelled at the last minute. We apologize for any inconvenience, but we're making this decision now, rather than later, in the best interest of our athletes, and in conjunction with the outstanding event management staff at National Harbor."
Category Pricing
| Open MaleOpen FemaleAge Group MaleAge Group FemaleAthenaClydesdaleMaster ClydesdaleMilitary MaleMilitary FemaleNovice MaleNovice Female |
**This pricing is based upon Date Once a date is reached the price will increase to the next tier | ||||||
| Mixed Relay |
**This pricing is based upon Date Once a date is reached the price will increase to the next tier |
Note: On-line Registration for this event closes on 09-12-2013 at 7:00 AM.
There is a $12.00 fee for each non-USAT registrant.
On-site registration is available for this event on 09-14-2013 during normal packet pick up hours.
On-site registration is available for this event on 09-15-2013 during normal packet pick up hours.
Event Site Rules
Bicycle Rules:
Mountain bikes are not recommended. This course has super fast descents and turns. There is a "No Passing" zone on the ramp to enter/exit The Plateau, which will be monitored by a USAT official.
Cut Off Times:
Cut Off Time: 2.5 Hours
Athletes must be done with the bike 2 hours after the last wave goes off or the last swimmer enters the water. This gives athletes 30 minutes to complete the run course. Those not completing the bike within this time frame will not be allowed to continue the race.
Race management and medical personnel reserve the right to pull any athlete from the course if it appears that they are not sufficiently trained to complete the remainder of the course in the allotted time and in a safe manner.
Race management and medical personnel reserve the right to pull any athlete from the course if it appears that they are not sufficiently trained to complete the remainder of the course in the alloted time and in a safe manner.
Timing System
This event will be timed using the ChampionChip Timing System. (5 splits provided)
You must turn in your timing chip at the conclusion of your race or you will be billed for the replacement!
Packet Pickup
Race Site Address:
150 National Plaza
National Harbor, MD
The exact packet pick up location will be posted one month prior to the event.
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).
Pre-Race Meeting: There will be a pre-race meeting and course overview given at 6PM on Saturday at the race site. Novices are encouraged to attend this meeting as ample time is allocated for Q&A. Brief instructions will be given race morning, however there will not be time for questions.
Lodging Information
http://www.nationalharbor.com/consumer/hotels.htm
Policies and Refunds
REFUND POLICY
50% of your entry fee will be refunded until August 31st, 2013 or until the event has filled. No refunds will be issued for any reason after August 31st, 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.
To request a refund you must fill out the refund request form here.
Purchase Event Photos
Photos for this event by Chessie Photo at www.chessiephoto.com
Volunteer
If you would like to volunteer for this event click on the link below. We'll be in contact with you the week prior to the event.
Overall Results
2012
Results by Category
CLICK HERE to view Category Results
Award Categories
Top 3 in each of the following categories:
Open (M & F)
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
Athenas (Females - 165 Lbs +)
Military (M&F)
Novice (M&F)
Relay Teams (One Category)
Novice Athletes
Novice Athletes: Please think twice before making this your first triathlon. This course is a lot of fun, it is however a very difficult and technical bike course and bike cut off times will be strictly enforced. Please note that no mountain bikes will be allowed to be raced in this triathlon.
If this is your first race, please review some of the information below:
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 click here.
