ATHLETE INFO
WHAT DOES THE RACE CONSIST OF
A triathlon is a 3 leg even consisting of a swim, bike, and run in that order. Participants may choose to do all 3 legs of the event or compete as a single member on a relay team. This event has 2 distance options.
The Olympic distance race is: 1500 meter swim, 40 km bike, a 10 km run.
The Sprint distance race is: 750 meter swim, 20 km bike, a 5 km run.
The Aquabike options are the same distances but no run.
The Olympic distance race is: 1500 meter swim, 40 km bike, a 10 km run.
The Sprint distance race is: 750 meter swim, 20 km bike, a 5 km run.
The Aquabike options are the same distances but no run.
HOW DOES TRIATHLON RELAY WORK
Relay triathlon is a GREAT way to experience a triathlon if you aren't ready to run the whole thing, if you aren't capable in competing in a specific leg, or if you just want an opportunity to share something truly unique with friends or family. A triathlon relay can be done with 2 or 3 people. Each person does 2 or 3 legs of the race. Your timing chip will have a velcro strap on it and is handed off from one athlete to the next at your spot in transition. All athletes receive full swag and finisher medals. Relay teams are eligible as a relay for top 3 placing.
WHAT IS THE EVENT TIMELINE AND RACE DETAILS
Race morning will be GREAT!! But because we are using a highway, we need to very tightly control our timeline. Come back to this point later as we continuously update. Be advised, all times are subject to change:
Saturday:
10:00 am to 4:00pm Triathlon Expo and Packet pick-up at Lou Fusz Athletic Training Center: 1 Athletic Drive, Earth City, MO 63045
Mandatory Pre-Race Info Meetings:
11:00 am, 1:00 pm, 3:00 pm
Stephe Rebeck, Director, Backyard Lifeguards
Chief, BYLG Sport Water Rescue
Sally Drake, MSE Race Director
**NO RACE DAY PACKET PICK-UP**
***MANDATORY DROP OFF SATURDAY 12-5PM at Creve Couer Park***
Sunday: RACE DAY!!!!!!!!!!!!
Address of race venue: Sailboat Cove, Creve Coeur Lake Memorial Park, 13725 Marine Avenue, 63146
4:30 am – Transition Opens
6:30 am – Transition Closes
6:15 am – Swim Warm-up
6:30 am – Begin to line up on the beach by swim pace
6:45 am – Para-athletes Start
7:00 am – Olympic distance starts, followed by sprint distance
10:15 am – Bike Course Closes
11:00 am – Awards for Para-athletes (earlier if we can)
11:30 am – Awards for Sprint and Olympic distance
In your swag bag will be 4 specific items to be aware of:
Where and How to Rack Your Bike:
You will rack your bike according to your race number. Look for your number at the end of each rack. Bikes must be racked alternating direction preferably by the seat.
Parking:
There is a variety of parking around Creve Coeur Park. The closest and most advantageous parking is the grass field directly to the west of the Tremayne Shelter. This parking will be inaccessible after 6:00 am as Marine Drive will be closing, so any spectators that wish to park here must be on site before Marine Drive closes at 6:00 am.
Because we are using the highway for our bike course, we cannot delay the start of the race. To this end, we cannot stress enough the importance of arriving early.
There will be a volunteer directing athletes and volunteers to specific parking areas. Please follow their directions for parking.
Saturday:
10:00 am to 4:00pm Triathlon Expo and Packet pick-up at Lou Fusz Athletic Training Center: 1 Athletic Drive, Earth City, MO 63045
Mandatory Pre-Race Info Meetings:
11:00 am, 1:00 pm, 3:00 pm
Stephe Rebeck, Director, Backyard Lifeguards
Chief, BYLG Sport Water Rescue
Sally Drake, MSE Race Director
**NO RACE DAY PACKET PICK-UP**
***MANDATORY DROP OFF SATURDAY 12-5PM at Creve Couer Park***
Sunday: RACE DAY!!!!!!!!!!!!
Address of race venue: Sailboat Cove, Creve Coeur Lake Memorial Park, 13725 Marine Avenue, 63146
4:30 am – Transition Opens
6:30 am – Transition Closes
6:15 am – Swim Warm-up
6:30 am – Begin to line up on the beach by swim pace
6:45 am – Para-athletes Start
7:00 am – Olympic distance starts, followed by sprint distance
10:15 am – Bike Course Closes
11:00 am – Awards for Para-athletes (earlier if we can)
11:30 am – Awards for Sprint and Olympic distance
- ARRIVE EARLY!!! WE CANNOT STRESS THIS ENOUGH. THE MARINE DRIVE WILL CLOSE AT 6:00 AM WITH THE ONLY WAY IN VIA DORSETT/MARINE.
- WE DON’T KNOW IF IT IS WETSUIT LEGAL YET. The water has to be 78 degrees or below and it is currently above that. But we have some cool evenings coming up! We will announce at the expo if we know, but if it’s close you may not know until race morning.
- NO music on the bike or the run. You will be disqualified!
- NO water stations on the bike, please be self-sufficient.
- There will be water and ice on the run course.
- Our awesome sponsor, Big Shark Bicycles will have a mechanic in transition for last minute needs.
- Big Shark will also have a sag vehicle on the course just in case you have an issue that you cannot fix during the ride.
In your swag bag will be 4 specific items to be aware of:
- WRIST BAND: There will be a wrist band with your race number. These must be worn in order to access transition on Sunday. If you misplace this band you will need to secure a new one prior to entering transition.
- TIMING CHIP: You will receive your timing chip when you pick up your packet at the expo on Saturday. DO NOT FORGET THIS ON RACE MORNING. You will wear the timing chip on your left ankle with the chip portion facing out. This is how you will be timed. NO CHIP = NO TIME = NO RESULTS.
- BIKE STICKER: place this on your bike, usually the seat post is the best place or the top tube.
- HELMET STICKER: place this on the front of your helmet.
Where and How to Rack Your Bike:
You will rack your bike according to your race number. Look for your number at the end of each rack. Bikes must be racked alternating direction preferably by the seat.
Parking:
There is a variety of parking around Creve Coeur Park. The closest and most advantageous parking is the grass field directly to the west of the Tremayne Shelter. This parking will be inaccessible after 6:00 am as Marine Drive will be closing, so any spectators that wish to park here must be on site before Marine Drive closes at 6:00 am.
Because we are using the highway for our bike course, we cannot delay the start of the race. To this end, we cannot stress enough the importance of arriving early.
There will be a volunteer directing athletes and volunteers to specific parking areas. Please follow their directions for parking.
ARE THERE AGE REQUIREMENTS
Yes, all participants must be 14 years of age as of 12/31/2022 per USA Triathlon rules.
WHAT AGE GROUP WILL I RACE IN ON RACE DAY
All participants will race based on their age as of 12/31/2022
WHAT IS THE AGE GROUP BREAKDOWN
Standard 5 year age groups, 0-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34,….75+
ARE WET-SUITS REQUIRED
Wet-suits are not required but we do recommend wearing one if conditions are permitting. The average water temperature varies based on weather conditions, especially during the spring months.
WHAT IF MY TEAMMATES CANNOT COMPETE DUE TO UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCES AND I AM THE ONLY ONE ABLE TO RACE
If only one athlete remains on the team due to unforeseen circumstances or injury, that athlete can participate as an individual. The individual will not be refunded the difference in entry fee.
WHAT IS A COURSE TALK AND WHY ARE THEY SO IMPORTANT
MORE TO COME!!!
WHAT DOES USAT SANCTIONED MEAN? WHY DO I HAVE TO PAY FOR A 1-DAY MEMBERSHIP
USAT, or USA Triathlon, is the national governing body of the sport of Triathlon. Sanctioning an event through USAT means the race is provided insurance for its athletes, race coordinators, and volunteers. As a sanctioned triathlon, all athletes are required to either be an annual USAT member or purchase a one-day membership pass. If you are currently a USAT member please make sure to bring your proof of membership when you pick up your packet. If you do not bring this proof, you will be charged for the one-day membership fee. If you are not an annual member, you will need to purchase a one-day membership (to insure you as a triathlete) before you are able to pick up your packet. One-day membership will be collected when you register online.
WHAT IS THE INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY
There is NO rain date, We Go Rain or Shine. In case of inclement weather, management reserves the right to cancel/alter/modify the race/course for safety concerns. In any case there will be No Refunds of race entry fees. Each athlete must accept any such risk of their entry fee paid. There is no complementary race entry to a future race. All monies collected are used to develop and produce the event, including all race supplies, staffing, and administration. We pledge to make every effort to produce a fair, safe and exciting event for all. Any decision we make to go forth with the race is based on the overall event safety.
IS THE LAKE CLEAN FOR SWIMMING
The short answer is a definitive "YES!!"
As St. Louis natives ourselves, we did some research to find that answer. The toxic chemical you may have heard of is called chlordane, banned in the US in 1988, and the water was cleared of this risk nearly 15 years ago by the Missouri DNR, the Dep't of Conservation, and the STL County parks staff. This report, which clears the water for human consumption in relation to this chemical, is online and public information for all to see.
Also, after the Page Extension was completed, the entire lake was completely dredged (also public data) making this lake a very nice venue for our swim!!
Independently, regular bacterial checks are performed by the State Public Health Laboratory in Jeff City ensuring compliance for a fun and safe swim.
As St. Louis natives ourselves, we did some research to find that answer. The toxic chemical you may have heard of is called chlordane, banned in the US in 1988, and the water was cleared of this risk nearly 15 years ago by the Missouri DNR, the Dep't of Conservation, and the STL County parks staff. This report, which clears the water for human consumption in relation to this chemical, is online and public information for all to see.
Also, after the Page Extension was completed, the entire lake was completely dredged (also public data) making this lake a very nice venue for our swim!!
Independently, regular bacterial checks are performed by the State Public Health Laboratory in Jeff City ensuring compliance for a fun and safe swim.
DOES EVERYONE GET A FINISHER MEDAL
The top 3 overall winners of each race, male and female, will only get the TOP FINISHER AWARD. They will not get the age group award as well.
WHAT IS THE MSE RACING REFUND POLICY
We have a strict NO REFUND policy.
SPECTATOR INFO
Spectators, the unsung hero of the triathlon. Without family and friends there to cheer us forward, the rigors of our sport would be far more difficult.
The St. Louis Triathlon is dedicated to ensuring that these vital portions of our triathlon family are given opportunity to enjoy themselves while they wait for the next opportunity to see you fly by. St. Louis Triathlon is proud to provide the following amenities:
Sign making craft table for kids (this will be at Tremayne Shelter on Race morning!!)
Food trucks so that spectators can have something to eat
Music for your enjoyment
More to come......
Feel free to step away from transition and walk to Maryland Heights Expressway and Marin Avenue to see your cyclist zoom past!!!
So bring out those cow bells and noise makers. And check back soon for more info
The St. Louis Triathlon is dedicated to ensuring that these vital portions of our triathlon family are given opportunity to enjoy themselves while they wait for the next opportunity to see you fly by. St. Louis Triathlon is proud to provide the following amenities:
Sign making craft table for kids (this will be at Tremayne Shelter on Race morning!!)
Food trucks so that spectators can have something to eat
Music for your enjoyment
More to come......
Feel free to step away from transition and walk to Maryland Heights Expressway and Marin Avenue to see your cyclist zoom past!!!
So bring out those cow bells and noise makers. And check back soon for more info