3rd Annual

July 29, 2012

Open Registration Starts January 5th, 2012

300 Yard Swim... 10.5 Mile Bike... 3 Mile Run...




To Benefit






Pier Village, Long Branch, NJ

Special Awards to Top 10 Overall Women
Top 3 age group: 14 & under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 & up

FAQ
 
Can two people make up a relay – instead of three? 
  Yes, just let us know who is doing what.
   
Is there a host hotel and what other hotels are in the area?
  Working on contract for 2012, should know soon!
   
When and where is race packet pick up prior to the race morning?
  Saturday, July 28th at Pier Village
   
Can I pick up a packet for another competitor?
  No
   
Is there a cut off date for registration? 
  Up until day before race – space permitting but race usually sells out. In 2011 we sold out May 10th
   
How do I register as a team?
  It is on the registration site considered a relay
   
Is the event still open – when does it close?
  The event will close out at 1,500 participants. There will be no race day registration.
   
We registered as a relay team but there was not an option to choose shirt sizes for everyone. 
  You will all receive shirts – this is not a problem.
   
 How does the swim start?
  You will start in waves according to your age group. Waves will be 3 minutes apart. You will have plenty of time to enter the water as aggressively or as leisurely as you want.  There will be swim angels and lifeguards all along course. 
   
Are wetsuits required for the swim?
  No they are not. Maybe about half of the ladies wear them. The water is usually warm enough to not need them for warth.
I am really not a strong swimmer, what are the distances for the Duathlon?
  The Duathlon starts with a two mile run on the boardwalk. Heat start time will be determined prior to race week.