I'm sure that you'll be doing YOUR BEST...
And I'll be here cheering for you.
Love, Mom.
The City of Albert Lea is excited to announce that the sixth Annual "Land Between to Lakes Triathlon" will be held on Sunday May 23rd, 2010 at 9:00am.
The race start and transition will be at the west end of Edgewater Park. The race will begin with a .25 mile open water swim in Fountain Lake. Participants will then transition to a 19.8 mile bike through Albert Lea area country side, fairly flat with some rolling hills, mostly on newly paved roads. Racers will then transition for a 4.2 mile run along scenic Edgewater Park and Fountain Lake, fairly flat and fast course with minimal traffic.
This race is limited to 300 entries. Further information about registration and deadlines will be coming shortly. If you need more information prior to details being released please visit the contact page
The race will be timed by Pickle Events using Champion Chip Timing Technology as part of the Tri Minnesota Series.
Important Note: There is a good chance the weather will be cold on the day of the event. The organizers and sponsors highly recommend the use of a wetsuit. If you need to rent one, please visit www.wetsuitrentals.com. Click here to view past years race time water temperatures. These will be updated annually.
If you are interested in renting a wetsuit for a nominal fee with the option to purchase, please contact the race organizer.
Also, as a sponsor of the Tri-Minnesota Series, Erik's Bike Shop is offering a special discount on Zoot wetsuits for all registered race participants. Please visit Erik's from the sponsors and links page for more information and be sure to visit the other sponsors as well.
Age Categories
Individual: 19 and under, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-49, 60-64, 65-69, and 70+ (males and females). Clydesdale Division (200+), Athena Division (145+).
Relay teams: Two or three person teams - Male (all male members), Female (all female members) and Coed (combination male & female members)
You cannot participate in both individual and team competitions.
Packet Pick-up
Saturday, May 22, 2010 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Country Inn & Suites/Green Mill Albert Lea
OR
Sunday, May 23, 2010 from 6:30 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. at Edgewater Park
Day of the Race
6:30 a.m. Transition area opens
6:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Check in and body marking at Edgewater Park
8:40 a.m. Pre-race meeting at Edgewater Park
9:00 a.m. Race start
Attention Race Participants - IMPORTANT
Pickle Events Management will provide race results including race splits
Helmets are required
Wet suits are permitted
No outside assistance
No drafting: each bicycle has and imaginary box two meters wide and seven meters long. You have 15 seconds to travel through another's space when passing.
Fins, snorkels and life preservers are not permitted.
Transition area: No glass. All participants must return their bicycle to designated corral. Only race participants will be allowed to pick up bicycles.
Race participants substitutions are not allowed
No dogs allowed
Race directors reserve the right to make race course changes as needed.
Show good sportsmanship and have fun
albertleatri.com
Directions to Event
1. If you are coming from the Austin area head towards Albert Lea then merge onto I-35 S via exit number 159A toward ALBERT LEA/ DES MOINES. If coming from the north head south toward Albert Lea and exit as indicated below. If coming from the south head north toward Albert Lea and exit as indicated below.
2. Merge onto I-90 W via exit number 13B toward SIOUX FALLS.
3. Take the MN-13 exit- exit number 154- toward ALBERT LEA / WASECA.
4. Turn LEFT onto MN-13 S. (69)
5. Turn LEFT onto MUSKIE AVE.
Turn RIGHT onto EDGEWATER DR.
Approaching from West
1. Head east on I-90 toward Albert Lea and take the MN-13 exit- number 154- toward WASECA / ALBERT LEA.
2. Turn RIGHT onto MN-13 S. (69)
3. Turn LEFT onto MUSKIE AVE..
4. Turn RIGHT onto EDGEWATER DR.
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