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PARTICIPANTS will receive -
One year subscription to Body + Soul magazine
Souvenir Finisher's Medal
Series Goodie Bag
Goodies
Souvenir Participant Shirt (tech fabrication)
Logo'd Race Swim Cap
Loaner Timing Chip
Finish Line Photographer
Award for top 3 three each category (individual); winning Team (Relay)
  • Race Info
  • Course/Maps
  • Race Materials Pick Up
  • Training
  • Bike Racking
  • Directions/Parking
  • Volunteer
  • Hotels

Seattle, WA

1/2mi Swim | 12mi Bike | 3.1mi Run

Genesee Park
Seattle, WA

Sunday, Sept. 19th

Race Start: 7:15am

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Individual $85 (plus USAT $10 membership fee)
Relay Team $160 (plus USAT $10 membership fee per team member)

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Information updated 8/29/10, subject to change                                                                    

 COURSE DESCRIPTION & DIAGRAMS
 
SWIM
 
Distance   800 yards (distances are approximate)
Route  
  • This triangularly shaped course uses two large turn buoys
  • Enter the water down a boat ramp 
  • Swim east to the first turn buoy 
  • Turn right (south) around the first buoy 
  • Swim the second leg, angling toward shore to second turn buoy 
  • Turn 180 degrees and swim toward the swim exit boat ramp
     
Water Temperature  

Expected to be 65-70 degrees

Map                               Swim Course
NOTES:   There are restrictions related to swimming in Lake Washington. Swimming is permitted in designated areas only.  
 
BIKE
 
Distance   12 miles (distances are approximate)
Bike Route  
  • The out and back bike course begins as participants exit the transition through the start scaffolding on Lake Washington Blvd.
  • Outbound cyclists head north on Lake Washington Blvd
  • Proceed to Day Street, making a 90 degree left turn onto Day Street
  • Make an immediate 90 degree right turn onto the I-90 access road
  • This is a particularly narrow and technical part of the course
  • All cyclists, in both directions, must ride single file on the I-90 access road
  • Outbound cyclists will benefit by downshifting prior to the turn at Day Street
  • Once onto I90, Outbound cyclists ride east at a gradual incline to a turn around point
  • Cyclists then return to the finish on the same course 
  • Enter the transition area through the finish scaffolding

 

Course Map    Bike Course  
 
 
RUN
 
Distance  

3.1 miles (distances are approximate)

Route
  • Exit north field of Genesee Park on east side of transition area 
  • Run southbound on Lake Washington Blvd toward Seward Park 
  • Turn around at about Orcas Street 
  • Run northbound on Lake Washington Boulevard 
  • Turn onto Genesee Way 
  • Run up a short hill to Genesee Street 
  • Travel west on the westbound side of Genesee Street
  • Enter fenced vehicle storage lot of the Seattle Parks facility 
  • Finish at south end of Genesee Park        
   
     
Course Map    Run Course
 
Information updated 9/2/10, subject to change

Race Materials Pick Up & Expo 

Saurday, Sept. 18th

Seattle Center 
Exhibition Hall 
301 Mercer Street 
Seattle , WA 98109

                       RACE MATERIALS PICK UP   

                                             10:00am - 3:00pm  

  • All Participants are required to pick up Race Materials between 10:00A.M. and 3:00P.M. on Saturday, September 18th at Seattle Center
  • Relay Team members must be together to pick up Race Materials
  • VALID PHOTO I.D. MUST BE PRESENTED FOR RACE MATERIALS PICK UP
  • ATTENDANCE IS REQUIRED BY ALL REGISTERED PARTICIPANTS 
 
COURSE REVIEW
 
  •  A review of the Swim, Bike and Run courses will be presented by the Local Race Director or their representative
  • First timers are encouraged to attend
  • All athletes are encouraged to review course information

                                           SESSION ONE:        10:30 A.M.
                                           SESSION TWO:       12:30 P.M.    
                                           LOCATION:              Stage        

                                            _________________________

RACE DAY OVERVIEW

  • An inspirational Race Day Overview presented by the One and Only Triathlon Legend,Trek Women Triathlon Series Spokeswomen, and Final Finisher, Sally Edwards!
  • First timers are encouraged to attend
  • Seasoned athletes will enjoy Sally's pep talks too!

                                             SESSION ONE:           11:30 A.M.
                                             SESSION TWO:          1:30 P.M.
                                             LOCATION:                 Stage

                                                _________________________

CYCLING TIPS  

Courtesy of Trek Women:
 
  • Tips including how to check tire pressure, change a flat tire, adjust a seat, fix a dropped chain

                                     TIME:       Following Race Day Overview

                                                _________________________

GOODIES: 

  • Grab your COMPLIMENTARY "Souvenir Race Backpack" and visit our Sponsor, Exhibitor and Super booths to get your goodies! 

 

VALID PHOTO I.D. MUST BE PRESENTED FOR RACE MATERIALS PICK UP
ATTENDANCE IS REQUIRED BY ALL REGISTERED PARTICIPANTS 

 

                

Information updated 9/2/10, subject to change 

Seattle Training Party

DATE:             July 13
TIME:              6:30pm
STORE:         Gregg's Greenlake Cycle
LOCATION:   Revolution Espresso & Bakery
ADDRESS:    7012 Woodlawn Ave. NE, Seattle, WA 98115

 

 

Information posted 3/16/10, subject to change

Bike Racking Info

TBD

DIRECTIONS & PARKING

RACE DAY - SUNDAY, September 19, 2010

CARPOOLING IS ENCOURAGED
 There is no bike loading or unloading on S. Genesee Street .   Parking is prohibited in neighborhoods surrounding Genesee Park on Sunday, September 19th. Therefore, we ask that both participant and spectator use the designated parking areas.

THERE ARE NO DROP-OFFS ALLOWED ON SOUTH GENESEE STREET.

                 TO RACE SITE - Genesee Park, Seattle, WA

From East: (Bellevue, Mercer Island, etc.):

Take I-90 west to Rainier Avenue South exit (#3A, just past Mt. Baker Tunnel).
Travel south on Rainier Avenue approx. 2 miles to S. Genesee Street.
Follow directions to parking options below.

From North or South of Seattle on I-5:

Take the S Columbian Way exit, #163 (#163A if heading south).
Get in the right hand lane and continue up the hill as it curves around to the left (east).
Cross Beacon Avenue S and then continue downhill to Martin Luther King Way S.
Cross MLK Way S; the street now becomes S Alaska Street.
Turn left (north) at the bottom of the hill onto Rainier Avenue S.
Turn right (east) at the next light onto S Genesee St.
Follow directions to parking options below

                             RACE DAY PARKING OPTIONS

Genesee Park Field

From S. Genesee Street, turn right (south) onto 46th Avenue S
Turn right (west) onto S. Snoqualmie St.
A parking monitor will direct you to park in the field on the right (north) side of the street.

Rainier Community Center

From S. Genesee Street, turn right (south) on 38th Avenue S.
Turn Left (east) on S. Conover Way and proceed one block to parking lot.
Follow parking attendants' instructions.

Hawthorne Elementary School

From S Genesee Street, turn left (north) onto Cascadia Avenue S.
The school is on the left.
Enter the playground through the gate in the chain link fence.
Follow parking attendants' instructions.

Jumbo King Parking Lot

Situated at the corner of S. Genesee Street and Rainer Avenue.
Entrances are on Rainer Avenue S. north of S. Genesee Street and, after turning onto S. Genesee Street.
PLEASE PARK HERE ONLY IF YOU PLAN TO LEAVE BY 9:30. OTHERWISE, PLEASE CHOOSE ANOTHER PARKING AREA.
A monitor will be there to direct the parking.

Columbia Plaza (Columbia City Farmer's Market)

Situated at 4801 S. Rainer Avenue S, between S. Alaska Street and S. Edmonds Street.
This is a pay lot; $4.00 for from 2-6 hours.
Entrance is off of Rainer Avenue S.
ATTENTION: PARKING IN THE BANK OF AMERICA LOT IS AT YOUR OWN RISK.
 
Information posted 9/2/10, subject to change.

VOLUNTEERS

To volunteer for the Trek Women Triathlon Series Seattle, WA Race  CLICK HERE

 

For description of volunteer posts, click here

Hotels

Hyatt Regency Bellevue                          
900 Bellevue Way NE                             
Bellevue WA 98004                                 

Passkey Web Reservations: To follow
 
Rate: $129 single/double.  Group rate based on reservations made prior to August 16, 2010 and/or availability within room block
 
 

Authorized Trek Bicycle Dealers
 
 
 

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