Patriots Sprint 2009
Event #18 of the Virginia Triathlon Series
- Time:
- 7:00 AM
- Date:
- Sunday, September 13, 2009
- Place:
- Anniversary Park - Williamsburg, VA
- Distance:
- 750 Meter Swim
20K Bike
5K Run
- Status:
- Closed
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Description
New Run Course: Click HERE for a map fo the new run course.
Event #2 of the Patriot's Race Weekend is a Sprint Distance event in Williamsburg, VA.
Located at Anniversary Park next to the Jamestown settlement which was the centerpiece for the Jamestown 2007 Celebration. Just minutes from I-64 in Williamsburg, VA this is another must do event. After a 750 meter swim in the James River athletes will race through 20K of woods and farmland on mostly flat terrain and good pavement. Once you have laced up your running shoes you'll be treated to a flat and fast 5K run along the James River.
Be sure to take get in a day early to get your race packet, check out the race site and experience Colonial Williamsburg.
Course Details:
Swim: The swim course is a 750 meter rectangular course in the brackish James River. The start is at the beach adjacent to the Ferry and it finishes just downriver from the 4-H Center. The water temperature is expected to be in the upper 70's. A preliminary water temperature will be posted on the website the Thursday prior to the event. An official reading will be taken race morning.
Bike: The bike course is very fast and flat. This is an out and back course. Just prior to the turnaround point athletes will exit Rt. 5 onto a 12 foot wide freshly paved bike path to get to the turnaround point and resume the return section on Route 5.
Run: *Please see News section below about a run course change* The run course is pretty close to pancake flat. Athletes will have a lane of the Colonial Parkway to themselves as they run along the James River. The section along the James River consists of large pebbles cemented in place with a wide grass shoulder.
Aid Stations: Aid stations will be located every mile on the run course.
Post Race Food: All you can eat pizza, late season melons and other goodies will be on hand.
Affiliated Charities
This event benefits Organization for Autism Research and William & Mary Club Athletics.
We are honored to have the Organization for Autism Research as the official Charity Partner of the Virginia Triathlon Series. To find out how you can race and raise funds for autism research through the Tri For Autism Program click HERE. This event also raises funds for William & Mary Club Athletics and many other community organizations.
News
Water Temperature: 74F
Run Course Change: The run course for all 3 triathlons will be changing due to a boat hitting a bridge piling on the Colonial Parkway (click HERE to check out the press release). Basically, the original run course is now impassable at mile 1.
Event Site Rules
This event in conjunction with the International is limited to 1000 athletes.
Cumulative Cut-Off Times:
Swim = 50 minutes
Bike = 2 hours
Total Event = 2 hours and 30 minutes
Packet Pickup
Saturday: 4:00-7:00PM @ Race Site
Sunday: 5:30-6:30AM @ Race Site
Pre Event Meeting: Saturday at 5PM and 6PM
Event Site Address: 2217 Jamestown Rd - Williamsburg, Virginia 23185
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 ($10).
Lodging Information
Hampton Inn
(Enter code TAL for our group discount)
1880 Richmond Rd
Williamsburg, VA 23185
757-229-4900
Hampton Inn & Suites Historic Area
(Use code PTR when booking for a discount)
911 Capitol Landing Road
Williamsburg, VA 23185
757-941-1777
Policies and Refunds
REFUND POLICY
50% of your entry fee will be refunded until August 28, 2009 or until the event has filled (whichever one comes first). No refunds will be issued for any reason after August 28, 2009. 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.
PATRIOTS SPRINT TRANSFER POLICY
Should you want to switch from the Sprint to the International you will need to re-register online for the International and then request a refund for the Sprint. There is a $25 administrative fee to do this. This applies ONLY to the Patriots Int/Sprint triathlons and is only possible up until 2 weeks out from the event or one of the events fills. Once either event fills or we are within 2 weeks transfers and refunds will no longer be allowed.
Purchase Event Photos
Photo's for this event and many others can be found at www.triduo.com.
Volunteer
Volunteers are the lifeblood of any successful event. If you would like to volunteer for this race just click on the link below and we'll contact you the week before the event and put you to work!
Results
2009
2008
Results & Award Categories
Age Group Men
Age Group Women
Clydesdales
Athenas
Novice Men
Novice Women
Relays
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 - 200 Lbs)
Masters Clydesdales
Athenas (Females - 150 Lbs +)
Novice (M & F)
Relay Teams (One Category)
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.
