Patriots Half 2010
Event #18 of the Virginia Triathlon Series
- Time:
- 7:00 AM
- Date:
- Saturday, September 11, 2010
- Place:
- Anniversary Park - Williamsburg, VA
- Distance:
- 1.2 Mile Swim
56 Mile Bike
13.1 Mile Run
- Status:
- Open with 103 spots left
- Participant List
- Contact us about this event
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Description
The Patriot's Half: Located on the James River next to the Jamestown settlement, centerpiece for the 400th celebration of Jamestown. Just minutes from I-64 in Williamsburg, VA the Patriot's Half is a must do event. After a 1.2 mile swim in the James River athletes will ride through 56 miles of rural countryside on mostly flat terrain and good pavement. Once you have laced up your running shoes you'll be treated to a flat and fast 13.1 mile run on a combination of bike paths and jogging trails.
Be sure to take get in a day early to get your race packet to check out the race site, attend the pre-race meeting or experience Colonial Williamsburg.
Course Details:
Swim: The swim course is a 1.2 mile rectangular course in the brackish James River. The start and finish alternate each year between the beach next to ferry and the beach downriver from the 4H center (tide dependent). The water temperature is expected to be in the upper 70's. A preliminary water temperature will be posted on the website on the Thursday prior to the event. An official reading will be taken race morning.
Bike: The bike course is fast and mostly flat. There are a couple rollers and sections of false flat on this course but you can ride the entire way in your big ring. There are 3 water bottle hand offs on the course at miles 15, 30, and 44. Heed can also be taken at miles 30 and 44. Please plan your fluid intake accordingly as there will be 12 miles to ride from the last hand off to the bike finish.
Run: The new run course is FANTASTIC! This course is a combination of asphalt bike paths and VERY well maintained and mulched jogging trails. There is not a hill anywhere on this course. It is a 2 loop course for the half with well stocked aid stations at least every mile throughout. Each aid station will have water, HEED, ice, flat Coke, Chex mix, orange quarters, Hammer Gel, and E-Caps. Each station will also have a porta jon nearby. There will be a misting tent behind the high school as well as iced towels at this location.
Post Race Food: We'll have a fantastic all you can eat BBQ feast once this event is done. Come ready to race and leave full and tired. You can even do your cool down at Busch Gardens!
Affiliated Charities
This event benefits Wounded Warrior Foundation.
This event raises funds for the Wounded Warrior Foundation and many other local community organizations. Please consider raising funds for a worthy cause while you race or making a donation to the Wounded Warrior Foundation.
News
Women's TShirt Sizes:
New for this year many of the races in the VTS will be offering women's sized shirts. If you have registered for a race and want a women's sized shirt, please double check the sizing chart HERE. If you want to change your shirt size you have until 4 weeks prior to the race to do so as we will be placing the order for the exact number of shirts requested in women's sizing. Anyone registering within 4 weeks of the event will only have the option of unisex/men's shirt sizing.
NOTE - The first few races of the year have taught us that the womens shirts run SMALL, you will want to size up one size larger than you would normally order. If you do not choose to size-up and get a smaller than anticipated size we do not guarantee that there will be a shirt to size-up to on race weekend.
Patriots Training Camp
Join Endorphin Fitness coaches for a weekend of training and instruction August 28-29 in preparation for the Patriots Sprint and Half Ironman. Topics covered will include Open Water Swim Technique, Run Technique, Saving Time in Transition, Nutrition, Swim/Bike/Run Course Preview with Strategy, and Strength Training. To learn more or register, call 804.741.1599 or email info@endorphinfitness.com.
Patriots Half Selected as Halfmax Championship Qualifier
Athletes that finish in the top 33% of their age group at the Patriots Half will qualify to enter the Halfmax Championship.
For more information about the Halfmax Championship click HERE.
Pricing
- Before Monday, February 01, 2010:
Individual Participant: $150.00
Relay Team: $200.00 - Before Tuesday, June 01, 2010:
Individual Participant: $165.00
Relay Team: $220.00 - Before Wednesday, September 01, 2010:
Individual Participant: $180.00
Relay Team: $250.00 - Before Wednesday, September 08, 2010:
Individual Participant: $190.00
Relay Team: $260.00 - Before Saturday, September 11, 2010:
Individual Participant: $200.00
Relay Team: $270.00
Note: On-line Registration for this event closes on 09-08-2010 at 7:00 AM. On-site registration MAY be available during normal packet pick up hours. Please review this event site for more details regarding on-site registration.
There is a $10.00 fee for each non-USAT registrant.
Event Site Rules
Beer Tent: Please note that if you want access to the beer tent and look anywhere under 30 you will need to bring your photo ID to get in.
Event Capacity
This event is limited to the first 800 registrations.
USAT Sanctioned:
The Patriot's Half is a USA Triathlon sanctioned event.
Cut-Off Time:
All participants must complete the event in under 8 hours. The swim must be completed in no more than 1 hour, 15 minutes from the time the participant started. The bike must be completed in no more than 5 hours from the time the participant started. Event officials reserve the right to pull a participant off the course if it appears as though that participant will not be able to meet the above time requirements.
Minimum Age:
The minimum age allowed for participating in the Patriot's Half is 16.
Timing System:
The Patriot's Half will be timed using the ChampionChip Timing System.
(5 splits provided)
Packet Pickup
Friday: 3:00-7:30PM @ Race Site
Saturday: 5:30-6:30AM @ Race Site
Pre-Event Meetings: 4:30PM & 6:30PM.
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
1880 Richmond Rd
Williamsburg, VA 23185
757-229-4900
Hampton Inn & Suites Historic Area
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 27, 2010 or until the event has filled. No refunds will be issued for any reason after August 27, 2010. Event entries are not transferable between persons, events or years. NO EXCEPTIONS will be made to the stated refund 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.
Purchase Event Photos
Photo's for this event and many others can be found at www.triduo.com. After the event you will receive an email from TriDuo with photos of you from the event. Or you can go to their website to purchase photos directly from them.
Volunteer
Results
2009
2007
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 - 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.
