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The Gateway Triathlon Cup

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April 14th-16th, 2023 
370 Lakeside Park | St. Peters, MO
   


PATCO Americas Triathlon Cup Elite Race
750m swim | 20K bike | 5K run
PATCO Americas Triathlon Para Cup Elite Race
750m swim | 19K bike | 4.7K run
Human Powered Health National Triathlon Development Race Series
750m swim | 20K bike | 5K run
Age Group Draft Legal Super Sprint Race - Exhibition
300m swim | 9.5K bike | 2366m run

   Join MSE Racing at beautiful, spectator friendly, 370 Lakeside Park where we will host an exciting weekend of racing!

With the support of USA Triathlon, World Triathlon, and the City of Saint Peters, MSE Racing is proud to present The Gateway Triathlon Cup at 370 Lakeside Park. The Gateway Triathlon Cup is a group of races that is occurring over the weekend of April 14th-16th. It is one of 4 races of its kind in the United States consisting of elite races, elite para races, age group draft legal race, and more! Sally Drake and the MSE Racing Crew are honored to have the opportunity to bring this event to our passionate St. Louis triathlon community!

Races

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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS  & Entrance Times
Preliminary Event Schedule
***All schedules are subject to change without notice, please check back often***
Friday, April 14th, 2023

 9:00am - 7:00pm​

  • Event Site Open for Visits (no swimming allowed)​

10:00am - 11:15am

  • PARK ROADS CLOSED

10:00am - 10:30am

  • Elite/NTDR Bike Familiarization                      

10:45am - 11:15am​

  • Elite/NTDR Swim Familiarization                            

  • Para-triathletes Bike Familiarization                 

11:30am - 12:00pm

  • Para Swim Familiarization

12:30pm - 1:30pm 

  • Volunteer Training for Swim Handlers

5:00pm  - 8:00pm

  • Mandatory Race Briefing/Packet Pickup -

    • Location - St. Peter Catholic Church, 221 1st Capitol Drive, St. Charles, MO 63301

      • 5:00pm - ​PATCO Para Athletes

      • 6:00pm - PATCO Elite Athletes

      • 6:45pm - National Triathlon Development Athletes

      • 7:30pm - Technical Officials Briefing

Saturday, April 15th, 2023 continued

Men's PATCO Americas Triathlon Cup Elite Race​

2:45pm - 3:30pm

  • Athlete Lounge Opens

3:00pm - 3:45pm​

  • Transition "B" Opens

3:15pm - 3:45pm

  • Swim Warm-Up Open

3:50pm

  • Athletes Staged for Introduction

3:55pm - 5:20pm

  • PARK ROADS CLOSED

4:00pm​

  • Race Start

5:30pm

PATCO America's Triathlon Cup Awards Ceremony

6:00pm

  • Mandatory Race Briefing/Packet Pickup ​​​

    • Location - 370 Lakeside Park Clubhouse, 1000 Lakeside Park Drive, St. Peters, MO 63376​

      • 6:00pm Age Group Draft-Legal Females

      • 6:45pm Age Group Draft-Legal Males

Saturday, April 15th, 2023
Sunday, April 16th, 2023

Men's Age Group Draft-Legal Super Sprint Race

8:00am

  • Transition "A" Opens

8:15am

  • Swim Warm-Ups Open

8:45am

  • Swim Warm-Up Close/Transition Close

8:50am

  • Athletes Staged for Introduction

8:55am - 10:10am

  • PARK ROADS CLOSED

9:00am

  • Race Starts   

Women's Age Group Draft-Legal Super Sprint Race

10:00am

  • Transition "B" Opens

10:15am

  • Swim Warm-Ups Open

10:45am

  • Swim Warm-Up Close/Transition Close

10:50am

  • Athletes Staged for Introduction

10:55am - 12:10pm

  • PARK ROADS CLOSED

11:00am

  • Race Starts   

12:15pm

  • Age Group Draft Legal Super Sprint Awards Ceremony

Women's & Men's Americas Triathlon Para Cup Elite Race

11:30am - 1:40pm

  • Athlete Lounge Opens

12:00pm - 12:40pm​

  • Transition Opens

12:15pm - 12:45pm

  • Swim Warm-Up Open

12:50pm

  • Athletes Staged for Introduction

12:55pm - 3:00pm

  • PARK ROADS CLOSE

1:00pm - 1:10pm​

  • Race Start 1:00pm - PTVI1-M & PTVI1-W

  • Race Start 1:02:41pm - PTVI2/3-M

  • Race Start 1:03:11pm - PTVI2/3-W

  • Race Start 1:10pm - PTS2/3-M, PTS4-M, PTS5-M, PTS2/3/4-W,                                         PTS5-W & PTWC2-W

3:10pm

  • PATCO America's Para Triathlon Cup Awards Ceremony

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Women's Human Powered Health National Triathlon Development Race Series

​8:45am

  • Transition “A” Opens                                                 

9:00am

  • Swim Warms-Ups Open                                            

9:45am

  • Swim Warms-up Close/Transition Close                   

9:50am

  • Athletes Staged for Introduction                               

9:55am - 11:20am

  • PARK ROADS CLOSED

10:00am

  • Race Start

Men's Human Powered Health National Triathlon Development Race Series

10:45am

  • Transition "B" Open

11:00am​

  • Swim Warm-Up Open

11:45am

  • Swim Warm-Up Close/Transition Close

11:50am

  • Athletes Staged for Introduction

11:55am - 1:20pm

  • PARK ROADS CLOSED

12:00pm​

  • Race Start

1:30pm

Human Powered Health National Triathlon Development Awards Ceremony

Women's PATCO Americas Triathlon Cup Elite Race

12:45pm - 1:30pm

  • Athlete Lounge Opens

1:00pm - 1:45pm

  • Transition "A" Opens

1:15pm - 1:45pm​

  • Swim Warm-Up Open

1:50pm

  • Athletes Staged for Introduction

1:55pm - 3:20pm

  • PARK ROADS CLOSED

2:00pm​

  • Race Start

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Entrance Times

Park Road Closure Times

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​Friday, April 14th 10:00am – 11:15am

Saturday, April 15th 9:55am – 11:20am, 11:55am – 1:20pm, 1:55pm – 3:20pm & 3:55pm – 5:20pm

Sunday, April 16th 8:55am – 10:10am, 10:55am – 12:10pm & 12:55pm – 3:00pm

Course Maps & Google Earth Flyovers
PATCO Americas Triathlon Cup
PATCO Americas Para Triathlon Cup
Human Powered Health NTDR
Age Group Draft Legal Race
Transition & Parking
Athlete Information & Prize Purses
Wetsuit Use

This is an early spring event, with potential for cold water temps. There is a high probability all events will be a wetsuit mandatory swim.

 

If the water temperature is 60.62°F or below, all athletes will be required to wear a wetsuit.

Prize Purses
PATCO Americas Triathlon Cup Prize Purse

Prize money of 10,000 USD to be offered - $5000 USD Men & $5000 USD Women

  • 1st: $1500 USD

  • 2nd: $1250 USD

  • 3rd: $1000 USD

  • 4th: $750 USD

  • 5th $500 USD

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Human Powered Health NTDR Prize Purse

Prize money of $3,000 USD to be offered - $1500 USD Men & $1500 USD Women

  • 1st: $750 USD

  • 2nd: $500 USD

  • 3rd: $250 USD

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The Gateway Triathlon Cup and MSE Racing is not involved in prize money payout. Questions about prize money payouts can be directed to: brian.damico@usatriathlon.org

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  • Upon the conclusion of the event, once results are finalized, they will be sent to USA Triathlon

  • USA Triathlon will then reach out to athletes within seven (7) days post-event that are to                                                          receive prize money to request payment forms, including ACH for a wire transfer

  • Once forms have been completed and returned, the payments will be processed

Pre Race Swim Times & Event Swag 
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LOCATION (5-10 minutes from the event site):

5200 Mexico Road

Saint Peters, MO 63376

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ADMISSION RATE: 

$10 USD covers general access to the Rec-Plex weight room, cardio room, indoor track, gymnasium, ice rink, indoor pools, and locker rooms. For more information visit the Rec Plex website!

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LAP SWIM TIMES:
Thursday, 5:00am - 8:30pm
Friday, 5:00am - 8:30pm
Saturday, 7:00am - 7:00pm

Event Swag

All participants will receive a Gateway Triathlon Cup Cooling Towel!

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Volunteer Information & Training 

Be a part of the action by signing up to volunteer at The Gateway Triathlon Cup. Numerous volunteers are needed in a variety of positions throughout the weekend to ensure that all the races runs smoothly.  Any amount of time a volunteer can spare is much appreciated. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your interest in volunteering. 

 

Click on the "Volunteer Signup" button below to sign up for a specific time slot(s) and job(s). Please dress for the weather, as you will be outside for the event. MSE Racing appreciates all our volunteers, and you will be rewarded with snacks, drinks, a special token of our appreciation and a front row seat to the race action. Please note the times when the park roads are closed over the weekend and make sure you arrive with enough time to check in and to be able to get in position for your shift.

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Volunteer training video for para athlete swim handlers

A brief practice training will take place on Friday, April 14th at 12:30pm at 370 Lakeside Park.  These volunteers will be in the water and should wear wetsuits because of the anticipated cold water temperatures. 

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Spectator Information & Lodging 
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370 LAKESIDE PARK AMENITIES:  

  • camping

  • splash pad 

  • fishing 

  • small playground

  • shaded pavilions 

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LODGING INFORMATION:

Drury Inn & Suites - St. Louis | St. Peters
170 Mid Rivers Mall Circle

St. Peters, MO 63376

(636) 397-9700 

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The Gateway Triathlon Cup Room Block Information:

VIEW FROM 370 LAKESIDE PARK

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THANK YOU TO OUR RACE SPONSORS!
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SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES STILL AVAILABLE:

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