Event Date
Sunday August 31, 2008

Location
Pilgrim Memorial Park, Plymouth, MA

Start Time
7:00am ES

Distance
2.4 mile SWIM, 112-mile BIKE, 26.2-mile RUN

Field Limit 450
Individuals and 50 relay Teams

Entry Fees:
Pricing until May 31, 2008:
Individuals: $295
Relay Teams: $350

Pricing after May 31, 2008
Individuals: $345
Relay Teams: $400

USA Triathlon Sanctioned Event
All athletes must present a valid, current USAT annual membership at packet pick-up Or purchase a 1-day USAT license at packet pick-up for $10. If you forget your card you will still be required to purchase a 1-day USAT license. No Exceptions!

USA Triathlon rules will apply. USAT officials will be present and on the racecourse. Athletes can be penalized for drafting, blocking, crossing the centerline, use of headphones among other violations. Be sure to review current rules at: www.USATriathlon.org

Refunds, Transfers, Cancellations…
Prior to May 31, 2008 we will refund your entry fee less a $50 administrative fee. Please note that Active.com will not refund any part of their fee. There will be no refunds after May 31, 2008. No Exceptions! Event entries are not transferable between athletes, events, or the following years events. In the event of inclement weather we reserve the right to shorten, alter, or cancel any portion of this race. In that case there will be no refunds.

Event Check-in, Packet Pick-Up, and Race Expo
Saturday August 30, 2008 at the host hotel: Radisson Hotel Plymouth Harbor, 180 Water Street, Plymouth, MA from 9:00am – 3:00pm. Mayflower Ballroom.

THERE IS NO RACE DAY PACKET PICK-UP!

Mandatory Athlete Meeting
Saturday August 30, 2008 at the host hotel: Radisson Hotel Plymouth Harbor, 180 Water Street, Plymouth, MA from 3:30pm Mayflower Ballroom.

Required Cut-Off Times
Individuals must complete the courses below within these time requirements in order to continue.

Swim: 2 hours 20 minutes from start of race
Bike:  10 hours 15 minutes from start of race
Run:   17 hours from start of race

Mandatory Medical Form
Must be filled out prior to packet pick-up. Click here for form.

Categories / Age Groups
Elite (Male & Female)
Age Groups (Male & Female): <20, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34….
Clydesdale (Male 200+ lbs)
Athena (Female 150+ lbs)
Relay Teams (Male, Female, Mixed) these can be 2 or 3-person teams)

Awards to Top 3 in each Age Group, Clydesdales, Athenas, and Relay Teams

Finisher Medals and Finisher T-Shirts to all Finishers

Awards Ceremony
Monday September 1, 2008 at the host hotel: Radisson Hotel Plymouth Harbor, 180 Water Street, Plymouth, MA 9:00am Mayflower Ballroom.

Timing:
New England Timing utilizing Winning Time Chip Systems will provide 5 splits and overall finishing
time for each athlete.

Wetsuits
Notwithstanding an unprecedented ocean warm up this is a wetsuit legal event.

Disqualification
Per USAT rules use of iPod, MP3 player, headphones, radios or the like will result in disqualification.

Lodging/ Host Hotel
Radisson Hotel Plymouth Harbor, 180 Water Street, Plymouth, MA  02360, 877-500-0050 or
508-747-4900, www.radisson.com/plymouthma

Other Lodging/Activities/Restaurants
www.visit-plymouth.com

THE RACE COURSE

• 1st Leg – along breakwall / jette keeping buoys to your right
• 2nd leg – return along breakwall in the opposite direction again keeping buoys to your right
• 3rd leg – same as 1st leg
• 4th and final leg-  from turnaround buoy to Mayflower II – swimmers exit at dockand proceed ¼ mile on foot (carpeted with Indoor/Outdoor) to Transition Area at Pilgrim
  Memorial Park just south of Plymouth Rock.

The harbor is protected by a barrier beach and breakwall / jette. This generally results in calm surf. You can expect water temperatures in the mid to high 60’s. Wetsuits are recommended. Unlike the Pilgrims there are no rocks to navigate as you exit the water.

BIKE: 112 Miles
The IDT at Plymouth Rock bike route is a 4-loop course with a 2.5-mile segment at the beginning that leads you to the loop and the same 2.5-mile segment at the end that leads you back to the transition area. Riders will complete 4 circuits of the 26.75-mile loop and then return to transition. There will be 2 fully stocked aid stations on the “loop” so approximately every 13 miles you can get Electrolyte Drinks, Water, Gels, and Bananas. There will be an area before and after each aid station where you can throw any empty bottles or other garbage. Please do not litter on the racecourse. A “Special Needs” station will be designated on the loop. There will be a bike mechanic stationed at each aid station as well as a portajohn. The bike course is open to vehicular traffic. Traffic is expected to be light on this holiday weekend. All major intersections and turns will be staffed by police and volunteers.

Helmets are required!

RUN: 26.2 Miles
The IDT at Plymouth Rock run course consists of three segments. The first segment is 4-miles that goes from transition to the beginning of the “loop”. The second segment is a 5.25 mile “out and back loop” that athletes will complete four times. The last segment is 1.2-miles that leads from the end of the “loop” to the Finish Line. Aid stations every mile on the run will be fully stocked with Electrolyte Drinks, Gels, Water, de-fizzed Cola, Ice, Bananas, and Pretzels. A “Special Needs” station will be designated on the loop. You’ll finish in unforgettable fashion at the historic Plymouth Waterfront passing by The Mayflower II and finishing at Plymouth Rock.