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Athlete Information

Sunday - July 15, 2012

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Ocean Beach, New London CT
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Start Time:

7:00 AM

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Post Race Party:

Our post race party lets you stick your toes in the sand and take a refreshing dip in the ocean. We offer athletes a spread of fresh and healthy foods. There are plenty of familiy activities too. Spend the day at Ocean Beach’s amusement park, miniature golf, olympic size pool and waterslide. And did we mention the mile long, sugar sand beach?

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This event is timed by Bay State Race Services and uses the Winning Time Chip system - 5 splits and finish time recorded - the chip is worn on a velcro strap on the ankle and will be distributed at packet pick-up. Chip must be returned at the finish line. $30 fee for unreturned chip.

CATEGORIES:
  • Top three overall male and female finishers
  • Male Age Group
  • Female Age Group
  • Clydesdale (men 200+lbs.)
  • Athena (women 150+lbs.)
  • Teams (Male, Female, Mixed)

AGE GROUP DIVISIONS:
  • 5-year age groups from 16-80+

AWARDS:
  • Top 3 overall male/female
  • Top 3 in each male/female age division
  • Top 3 Clydesdale and Athena 
  • Top team in each team category

No "double dipping"

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Click here to view "Six Open Water Swim Tips" courtesy of TriathlonWetSuitStore.com

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Articles to help prepare for this event:

Proper Hydration For Distance Running

Newcomers and seasoned triathletes may find the Triathlon Checklist (28k PDF) helpful.

USA Triathlon Rules
The race will be officiated by USA Triathlon. All rules will be enforced, especially, bar ends must be plugged. Any bike without bar ends plugged will not be allowed to race. Be prepared. Plugs are easy to get at your bike shop. As a participant, it is your responsibility to know the rules for an event sanctioned by USA Triathlon.

USAT Commonly Violated Rules

 

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  • Plenty of free parkting on site at Ocean Beach Park on race morning.  
  • Long Island residents:  Take advantage of the convenient Orient Point, LI to New London, CT ferry.  Only four miles between ferry landing and Ocean Beach Park.
  • Cross Sound Ferry Services, Inc.
    2 Ferry Street, New London CT 06320
    860-443-5281
Ocean Beach Park - New London

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Radisson Hotels

Radisson- New London

35 Gov. Winthrop Blvd.
New London CT 06320

Reservations: 
800-333-3333

Title Sponsor

Amica Insurance

Amica Mutual Insurance Company, nationally known for exceptional customer service and going the distance, appreciates the marathoners’ passion, determination and achievement of personal excellence. The company is a national writer of automobile, homeowners, marine, and personal umbrella liability insurance. Life coverage is available through Amica Life Insurance Company, a wholly owned subsidiary. Amica employs more than 3,200 people in 40 offices across the country.

Amica is considered the best kept secret in the industry. Founded in 1907, customers previously only knew of this award winning Company by word of mouth. Want to learn more? Visit Amica.com or call 866-51-AMICA (26422) to be connected to an office near you.