Packet Pickup

November 10th, 2011

TIME: 5:00pm — 7:00pm
Life Time Fitness - Summerlin
10721 W. Charleston Blvd Las Vegas, NV 89135
702-228-2611

November 11th, 2011

TIME: 3:00pm — 7:00pm

Packet Pick-up at The Bike Shop, Henderson

The Bike Shop
2570 Wigwam Parkway
Henderson, NV

COURSE TALKS

At Packet Pickup, Time TBD

Directions to Race

The Lake Mead Triathlon takes place at Lake Mead National Recreation Area in Boulder City, NV. Following are directions to Boulder Beach

From Los Angeles

1. Take 15 Freeway towards San Bernardino to the 15 Freeway East towards Las Vegas.
2. Exit onto the 215 East.
3. Stay on S.R. 215 East through Henderson.
4. Follow McCarran Airport directions below.

From Phoenix

1. Take Hwy. 17 North to I-40 West.
2. Take I-40 West to Kingman.
3. Take Hwy. 93 North over Hoover Dam.
4. Turn right past Alan Bible Visitors Center at exit marked "Alan Bible Visitor Center/Lake Mead Marina and Beaches/Route 166."
5. Boulder Beach is approximately 2 miles on the right.

From Las Vegas McCarran Airport

1. Follow signs for the 215 and follow the 215 East to Highway 93/95 South.
2. Take Hwy. 93/95 South towards Henderson/Boulder City.
3. Proceed through Boulder City to left turn on Hwy. 93 towards Hoover Dam.
4. Turn left at exit marked "Alan Bible Visitor Center/Lake Mead Marina and Beaches/Route 166."
5. Boulder Beach is approximately 2 miles on the right.

FAQs

If I want to make sure I am registered where would I check?
How do I get my registration packet for race weekend?
What is the expected water temperature in Lake Mead?
Are wetsuits allowed?
What about USAT annual and daily licenses?
Can members of a relay team pick up all of their team members packets? Can I pick up my friend's packet?
Do I have to wear the wrist band given to me at packet pick-up?
Do I have to wear the swim cap?
Will there be toilets on the run?
Are there any refunds, transfers or deferrals?
Where is the best place for spectators to watch the race?
What is the minimum age to participate in the Lake Mead Triathlon?

Q: If I want to make sure I am registered where would I check?

A: You can look at all of your registration information and even change your info up to 1 week prior to the race by going to the Imathlete.com registration page (we will have a link for this to insert).

Q: How do I get my registration packet for race weekend?

A: Packets are available at Packet Pick-up on 11/10 in Summerlin at Lifetime Fitness or on 11/11 in Boulder City (location TBD)

Q: What is the expected water temperature in Lake Mead?

A: Approx. 69 degrees Fahrenheit is the average November water temperature..

Q: Are wetsuits allowed?

A: Wetsuits are allowed in a USA Triathlon sanctioned event if the water temperature is 78 degrees or below. The USAT Officials will test the water temperature on race morning.

http://www.nps.gov/lake/planyourvisit/feesandreservations.htm

Q: What about USAT annual and daily licenses?

A: ALL participants must have a USAT License. The Imathlete.com registration site will allow you to enter your annual license number or purchase a $10.00, (1) day license while registering online. Through a cooperative agreement between USAT and Imathlete, you will also sign your USAT Event waiver on-line. This will speed up the Pack Pick-Up process.

Q: Can members of a relay team pick up all of their team members packets? Can I pick up my friend's packet?

A: Every participant must pick up their own packet.

Q: Do I have to wear the wrist band given to me at packet pick-up?

A: Yes, all participants are required to wear the wristband until race finish afternoon when your bike is removed from transition. Race staff will put these on your wrist when you pick up your packet. This will serve as your identification for entering into the transition Saturday morning.

Q: Do I have to wear the swim cap?

A: Yes, the swim cap MUST be worn. The color given to each athlete is specific to your wave, so you cannot switch colors.

Q: Will there be toilets on the run?

A: Yes, there will be porta-potties inside transition and at the Olympic and Long Course turnarounds.

Q: Where is the best place for spectators to watch the race?

A: At Boulder Beach. Spectators can see you go in the water, come out, transition twice and finish the race. We discourage spectators/family members from following athletes out to the bike course. Its already a challenge for the athletes to be involved in the energy of the race without additional cars and/or distractions on the bike course.

Q: Are there any refunds, transfers or deferrals?

A: There are NO entry fee refunds or deferrals.

Q: What is the minimum age to participate in the Lake Mead Triathlon?

A: All athletes must be at least 16 years old to participate in this event.

Lodging

All athletes are encouraged to check out our host hotel, the Holiday Inn Express. It's just a short trip to Lake Mead and surrounded by everything that you will need before and after your race. This hotel is handicap accessible and pet-friendly. The Holiday Inn Express Lake Mead Triathlon Rate is $77.00 per night. Please use Lake Mead Triathlon as your registration code when calling.

Holiday Inn Express
441 Astaire St | Henderson, NV 89014
702.990.2323

Awards

Triathlon Awards

Age Group awards will be presented for Lake Mead Triathlon. Individual awards for the Long Course, International and Sprint distance races are given to the top three male and top three female finishers overall and top three in each race age group.

Long Course relay awards are given to the top three teams.

Age Group awards will go to the top three male and female finishers in each of the following age groups:

• 19 & under
• 20-24
• 25-29
• 30-34
• 35-39
• 40-44
• 45-49
• 50-54
• 55-59
• 60-64
• 65-69
• 70-74
• 75
• Physically Challenged

1/2 Marathon awards

Overall Awards will be given to the top three men and top three women overall. Age Group Awards will be given to the top three men and women in the following age groups:

• 19 – Under
• 20-29
• 30-39
• 40-49
• 50-59
• 60-69
• 70-79
• 80+
• Physically Challenged

Event Charity

Challenged Athletes Foundation's® (CAF) Operation Rebound® program provides unparalleled sports opportunities and support to American active military service members and veterans of any branch, and first responders (past and present) who have suffered permanent physical injuries.

Life Time Fitness will make the following donation to Operation Rebound from the entry of each of the participants. 
Sprint: $15.00 
Olympic: $20.00
Long Course: $35.00 
½ Marathon: $10.00 
Olympic Relay: 100% 
Long Course Relay: 100%