J Cecil Jarvis Memorial Triathlon 2009
- Time:
- 9:00 AM
- Date:
- Saturday, July 25, 2009
- Place:
- Maple Lake - Bridgeport, WV
- Distance:
- 600 Yard Swim
12 Mile Bike
5K Run
- Status:
- Closed
- Contact us about this event
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Description
2010 Event date will be announced by December 1, 2009
The specific date and time for online registration for the 2010 event will also be announced on December 1, 2009.
The Inaugural J Cecil Jarvis Memorial Triathlon, presented by United Hospital Center, took place at Maple Lake, near Bridgeport, West Virginia, in July 2008. Inspired by the memory of J. Cecil Jarvis, the event received incredible sponsorship, community, and volunteer support. The event drew 165 registered participants from six different states and Washington, DC, and over 100 volunteers and additional spectators, making the J Cecil Jarvis Memorial Triathlon already the largest sprint triathlon with an open water swim in West Virginia. The “big race” experience that the event delivered along with its difficult yet achievable challenge was enjoyed by experienced triathletes and newcomers alike. As a result of the tremendous sponsor and participant support, the Inaugural event was able to donate over $9,000 to the J. Cecil Jarvis Memorial Scholarship Fund.
Course Description:
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Swim:
The swim course is a rectangle-shaped 600 yard clockwise swim with different start and exit points at the Maple Lake clubhouse. The water temperature is expected to be around 78 degrees, making the use of wetsuits optional; however, only a few participants wore wetsuits last year, and it will definitely not be necessary to invest in a wetsuit for this event. After a stair step swim exit from the lake, participants will run only about 50 yards to transition.
Bike:
The bike course is an out-and-back 12 mile very challenging and somewhat technical ride that contains some moderately difficult rolling hills as well as a difficult very small gear climb on Smith Road in each direction. The pavement is good and the downhill portions of the course are not treacherous. In addition to the turnaround, there are four turns in each direction on the bike course. The bike entry and exit will be from the north end of the transition area and utilize the north side of the lake road.
Run:
The 5K run is an out-and-back, two loop course from the south end of the transition area around the southern half of the lake on a paved road. Outside of where the road dips down behind the dam, the run course is very flat. Aide stations will be positioned at both turn around points on the run course.
Event Sponsors:
Title/Presenting Sponsor: United Hospital Center
Swim Sponsor: Central Supply, MVB Bank, MEC Construction
Bike Sponsor: City Window & Construction Company, Stuart-McMunn Company
Run Sponsor: Harrison County Commission
Transition Area Sponsor: United Hospital Center Emergency Department
Post Race Picnic Sponsor: Texas Roadhouse
Corporate Sponsor: University Health Associates & WVU Department of Emergency Medicine, Greater Bridgeport Convention and Visitors Bureau, Walmart
In Kind Sponsor: Microtel Inn & Suites, Maple Lake Community, Maplewood Senior Living Community, Bridgeport Parks and Recreation, Magic 106.5, Exponent Telegram, WBOY, North Pole Ice, Tyler Mountain Water & Coffee, Starbucks Coffee
Gold Event Contributor: Radiological Physicians Associates, J.W. Ebert Corp. - McDonald's, Merrill Lynch, Waste Management
Silver Event Contributor: Swanson Industries
Bronze Event Contributor: Oliverio's Ristorante, Wamsley Cycles, Xtreme Fitness, Diamond Street Car Wash, Bridgeport Physical Therapy, Pinti Physical Therapy, Petroleum Development Corporation
For Sponsor Opportunities, Volunteer Information, Event Questions:
Contact: Kyle McCammon at kmccammon@prontomail.com
Purchase Event Photos
Photographs will be available on online at iplayoutside.com.
