Last Chance 2 Tri
Olympic Distance Tri and Aquabike
Sprint Distance Tri and Du
Relays for both Tri Races
Time Trial Start- this means you each start one at a time- perfect for first timers!
Portage Lake Beach, Waterloo Recreation Area
The Tri Goddess mission is to inspire women of all fitness abilities to set and reach new health and fitness goals through the training and completion of a triathlon. TGT “Last Chance 2 Tri” offers distances from mini-sprint to Olympic. Whether you have been procrastinating doing that sprint this summer or have been training all season for an Olympic distance, here is you Last Chance 2 Tri! The inaugural event was the first ever all-women’s triathlon/duathlon in Michigan offering sprint and mini sprint distances. Tri Goddess Tri is now a series offering five different multisport races: Mini-Sprint, Sprint, Olympic, Duathlon, and Aquabike. This race celebrates women with many unique features and awards…AND tons of fun! It’s put on by women who know how to maketriathlon special. Held at Big Portage Lake, just 12 miles west of Chelsea. Remote, beautiful, quiet, and safe.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
…. but wait one quick second….PAY ONLY $50 PER RACE WITH THE TRIPLETRI DISCOUNT! Use the code TRIPLETRI at checkout if you sign up for TGT, He Tried/She Tried/We Tried, and TGT Last Chance 2 Tri and your price will be reduced to $50 per race. In order to get this Epic discount you need to sign up for all three races at one time.
Event Information, Course Descriptions, Race Schedule, Race Fees
Olympic Tri: 1500 meter swim, 40k bike, 10k run Olympic Aquabike: 1500 meter swim, 40k bike Sprint Tri: 750 meter swim, 10.7 mile bike, 3 mile run Sprint Du: 1.5 mile run, 10.7 mile bike, 3 mile run CLICK HERE FOR PRINTABLE BIKE MAP OF SPRINT TRI AND DU CLICK HERE FOR PRINTABLE BIKE MAP OF OLYMPIC TRI AND AQUABIKE-
- Packet Pickup Information:
Saturday, August 24th
Portage Lake 1:00-4:00 PM
Course overview and discussion with Race Director at 3 pm. Meet in transition area. - Day of Race – 5:45 to 7:00 AM
Race Start Time: 7:30 AM
Park Information: A State Park permit is needed to enter Waterloo Recreation Area. The Recreation Passport is your $10 ticket to Michigan’s state parks and outdoor adventures! Out-of-state residents will still be required to purchase a $8 daily permit or a $29 annual Motor Vehicle Permit.Michigan residents are not able to purchase a one day pass. For State Park entry, all Michigan residents must have a Recreation Passport. For details about the Recreation Passport CLICK HERE.
- Packet Pickup Information:
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Sprint Tri , Du, and Relay Entry Fees
USAT Member
Not a USAT Member
Relay (USAT Member price per team)
Deadline
$65
$77
$90.00
Nov. 1 – Dec. 31, 2011 until 12 AM
$75
$87
$105.00
Jan. 1 – August 1, 2012 until 12 AM
$85
$97
$120.00
August 2 – August 24, 2012 until 8 PM
Olympic Tri , Aquabike, and Relay Entry Fees
USAT Member
Not a USAT Member
Relay (USAT Member price per team)
Deadline
$75
$87
$105.00
Nov. 1 – Dec. 31, 2011 until 12 AM
$85
$97
$120.00
Jan. 1 – August 1, 2012 until 12 AM
$95
$107
$135.00
August 2 – August 24, 2012 until 8 PM
USAT Information: USAT Members must present a current USAT card or it will be necessary to pay the one day license fee. Non-USAT members who paid a one-day license fee need not present proof of membership. All participants MUST PRESENT PHOTO ID.
Non-USAT $12 Fee Explanation: The $12 fee for non-USAT members is for USAT insurance. The entire $12 fee is paid to USAT. USAT is the governing body for the sport of triathlon.
Entry Fee Includes: T-shirt, finisher medal, swim cap, sponsor product samples, festive post race lunch after the race, and more. T-shirt size guaranteed if registered two weeks prior to race date.5:45 a.m. Packet Pick-Up and Transition Area OpensMedical Information: Medical staff will be on site during the race and available to participants. Jackson County Ambulance will be on pull-out reserve for this event.
Race Divisions: 15-18, 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64,
65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+; NO RELAYSAwards: Triathlon – Top three overall, top master (40 yrs. and over),
and top five in each age division. Finisher Medals to all Finishers.
Aquabike – Top ten overall and top master (40 yrs. and over)Wet Suit Information: Each participant shall be permitted to wear a wetsuit without penalty in this event up to and including a water temperature of 78 degrees Fahrenheit
Event Schedule:
7:00 a.m. Packet Pick-Up Closes
7:15 a.m. Transition Area Closes
7:15 a.m. Mandatory Meeting on Beach
7:30 a.m. Race Begins
8:30 a.m. Post-Race Celebration and Athlete Lunch
9:30 a.m. Award Ceremony for Sprint Distance Races 11:00 am Award Ceremony for Olympic Distance RacesHow To Get There: 11500 Seymour Road, Grass Lake, MI 49240
Take I-94 to the Grass Lake exit, exit 150 – Mt. Hope Rd. Go north 2.3 miles to Seymour Road. Turn west (left). Go 1.75 miles to the park entrance. Directions.Lodging Information:
Chelsea Comfort Inn and Village Conference Center
1645 Commerce Park Dr.
Chelsea, MI 48118
Phone: 734.433.8000
Special Rate: $96Camping Information: There are two options for reservations at the Waterloo/Portage Lakecampground:(1) visit Pure Michigan and click on the “Book at Waterloo Recreation Area Now “ hyperlink in the middle of the page. Then click on “Campsite go>>” and then choose Portage Lake Campground or (2) call 800.447.2757 and specify Waterloo Recreation Area Portage Lake Campground.
