Litchfield Hills Triathlon

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Sunday - August 22, 2010
Start Time:  7:30 a.m
Brodie Park
New Hartford CT


Brodie Park offers athletes its beautiful waters and venue in Litchfield Hills.  Athletes will enjoy the "soul" of this race venue.

The site for this event is Brodie Park on West Hill Lake in New Hartford, CT.  It is an olympic distance race: 1 mile swim, 23.8 mile bike, 6.2 mile run. 

The SWIM is a surveyed mile in spring fed, pristine, potable West Hill Lake.

The BIKE is diverse, and has gradual climbs, steep climbs, fifty mph downhills and demands your attention.

The RUN is rural around a very pretty neighborhood on pavement.

Pre and post race activities are being updated for 2010. The information currently posted is from the 2009 event and is subject to change.

Online Registration

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Confirm Your Registration
Available only for online entrants

Online registration will close on Tuesday, August 11, 2010 at 11 a.m.
Please see below for Alternate Ways to Register at packet pickup.

Super Savings
until July 25

Standard Fee
July 26 - Aug 17

Late Fee
Aug 18
- Race Day 

Solo 

$90

$100

$110

Solo - Student age 16-22 *

$85 $95 $105

Relay Team / member

$40

$50

$55

Relay Team / member - Student 22 & under *

$35 $45 $50

Aqua/Bike

 $55

$65

$70

Aqua/Bike - Student 16-22 *

$50 $60 $65
USAT One-Day License

$10

$10

$10

* Students 18 and older will be required to show a valid student ID at packet pickup.
 

AGE REQUIREMENT: You must be 16 to participate in the swim or bike portions of the event. If you are younger than 16, you may do the run portion as a team member.

Aqua/Bike Division:  The Aqua/Bike division takes the tri out of triathlon. Athletes who participate in this division at the Litchfield Hills Triathlon will complete the swim and the bike, but will not have to do the run. The series is designed to appeal to those athletes for whom running might be painful, or to injured athletes who still want to compete.  Awards will be given to the top three male and female finishers in the Aqua/Bike division.

"1-Day-Only" USA Triathlon Membership:  $10 per person.
The Litchfield Hills Triathlon is a USA Triathlon sanctioned event. In order to participate participants are required to be a member. Applications for full-fledged USA Triathlon memberships (at a cost of $39.) will be available at race time or can be obtained by calling USA Triathlon at (719) 597-9090. (Recommended for athletes participatiing in more than 3 triathlon/duathlon events per year.)


Online Registration Problems:
If you are having trouble registering online and need immediate assistance, you may contact Active.com customer support directly by phone, 877-228-4881 option 2, Monday-Friday between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time.   Or, you may send an email to registration@hartfordmarathon.com and a staff person will provide assistance by reply email.   

  Relay Teams
Transition Area  

The Litchfield Hills Triathlon can be entered as a relay team of 2 or 3 members; each completing 
1-2 of the event legs.  Team members exchange the timing chip inside the transition area. 

Team members may register separately online.  If using paper applications, teams must provide a completed and signed application for each member, mailed together with payment in the same envelope. Photocopies of the entry form are acceptable. Team captains are responsible for insuring registrations are complete.

Each team member must be a USAT member or pay the $10 fee for 1-Day-Only USA Triathlon Membership (required for insurance purposes).

How to Start a Relay Team
- a step-by-step guide for Team Captains
- PDF format (310 k) 

AGE REQUIREMENT: You must be 16 to participate in the swim or bike portions of the event. If you are younger than 16, you may do the run portion as a team member.

A great way to share the competition with family or friends.

Alternate Ways to Register


Mail/Fax:
 
(no confirmation is sent if mailed or faxe)

The 2010 Multi-Event Entry PDF Form is available on the Printable Forms page.

Relay Teams:  Teams must provide a completed and signed application for each member, mailed together with payment in the same envelope. Photocopies of the entry form are acceptable. Each team member must be a USAT member or pay the $10 fee for 1-Day-Only USA Triathlon Membership (required for insurance purposes).

DEADLINE FOR LITCHFIELD HILLS OLYMPIC TRIATHLON - Print, complete and mail or fax according to instructions on the form. Payment may be made by credit card or check (made payable to HMF). - Paper copies must by postmarked or faxed by - Saturday, August 14, 2010. 

In Person Registration & Packet Pick-Up:
(including shirt, race bib, timing chip and goodie bag)

  • Friday, August 20:  4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
    Cycling Concepts, 2343 Main Street, Glastonbury CT
  • Saturday, August 21:  3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
    West Hill Lake at Brodie Park, New Hartford CT
  • Sunday, August 22:  6:30 a.m. - 7:30 a.m.
    Brodie Park - Race start

Dri-Release Upgrades

News A dri-release shirt is included in the entry fee for this event.  All entrants will receive a moisture wicking shirt at packet pickup (no cotton shirt will be issued).

Waiver Information - Duathlons & Triathlons
Waiver Info:  
Refund Policy:   

Final Race Information
Button - Document

Final race instructions and wave assignments will be posted during race week.    

Helpful articles on preparing for this event:

Proper Hydration For Distance Running 

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

View weather conditions at Fox 61 Weather

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

Help at Duos & Tris!

Post Race Festivities

Stick around after the race for our famous food (‘so good you’ll think we stole your momma). The menu includes black bean burritos, couscous salad, watermelon, and best of all – homemade Peach Pie with real whipped cream. We will also be chillin’ a cold brew for you to enjoy post race! 

Torrington Wellness
Want more energy and endurance during the race? Come sample our Torch pre-burn. Samples available for purchase to be mixed with 8 ounces of water. After the race, be sure to stop at the table for samples of our Torch after-burn, which increases essential nutrients and speeds muscle recovery. Search for Torch products and other nutraceuticals ahead of time on our website at www.torringtonwellness.com

MPA Torrington PT

Course Informations

Litchfield Hills Olympic Tri - Bike Course PDF

Litchfield Hills Olympic Tri - Run Course PDF

Course Details:

 

Swim Course:

The Swim is a surveyed mile in West Hill Lake, the clearest, cleanest lake in the State of Connecticut. It has been tested and has been found potable - or good enough to drink.  At the beach at Brodie Park, swim waves - four minutes apart - will leave at the gun. The Swim is a right hand, triangular course. The corners are to taken on the right shoulder back to the beach where there is a 1/4 mile uphill run to the Transition. There are 10 guards on lifeboards, and two motorized boats for your safety.  International distance race: 1mile Swim.

Triathlon Participants - Bike Leg   Bike Course:  Transition: right onto West Hill Rd 2 miles. Right onto Route 183 2.5miles. Right onto Route 44 10 miles. Right onto Route 179 - 300 yards. Right onto Route 202 four miles Right onto Carpenter Rd go 0.5 miles. Bear left onto Dings Rd 0.5 miles. Cross Route 219 and continue on Dings Rd 0.5 miles. Right onto Maple Hollow Rd 1 mile. Left on Bruning Rd two miles mostly uphill. Left onto West Hill Rd 0.8 miles. Right into Bike Finish and Transition at Brodie Park.  International distance race:  23.8.mile Bike.
Litchfield Hills Triathlon - Runner Run Course:  From Transition, through park and left onto Niles Road. Niles becomes West West Hill Road at town line. Straight onto Bsuallak Road. Right onto East West Left onto Arrowhead Drive. Left onto Troutwood Drive. Right onto Arrowhead Drive. Right onto Burwell Road. Left onto Niles Road. Right into Brodie park, straight to finish shute.  International distance race:  6.2mile Run.  
 Course Limit
This event has a course time limit

Caution

This event has a set time limit for course support:  Please click here to read the policy statement in the event you exceed the course time limit on race day. 

Directions & Parking

The site for this event is Brodie Park on West Hill Lake in New Hartford, CT.  Brodie Park is located on the corner of West Hill Road and Niles Road.  Parking is available in the park.

Volunteers

Invite your own fans to come, cheer and help us at the race.  Volunteers are always needed at every event.  All volunteers receive an official race t-shirt, refreshments and great times! 

Three ways to sign up to volunteer:

  1. Go to the Volunteer Page to register online now. 
  2. Call the race office at 860.652.8866 to register your volunteers
  3. Or send an email to our Events Volunteer Coordinator
Local Hotels

The following lodging information is provided for the convenience of participants in this race event. 

Lodging Name    CT Town Phone Distance to Race Start
Avon Old Farms Inn Hotel Avon 860.677.1651 14.2 miles
Connecticut Suites Torrington 860.626 .8000 7.3 miles
Country 44 Motel  Barkhamstead 860.379.6040 5.6 miles
Days Inn Torrington 860.496.0811 8.3 miles
Farmington Inn Farmington 860.677.2821 18.7 mles
Farmington Marriott Farmington 860.678.1000 22.3 miles
Old Riverton Inn Riverton 860.379.8678 8.8 mles
Quality Inn Torrington 860.496.8808 7.1 miles
Yankee Peddlar Inn Torrington 860.489.1651 9.2 miles

10% discount offered to Litchfield Hill Olympic Tri athletes by:
Chapin Park Bed & Breakfast (4.2 miles to starting line)
45 Church Street,
Pine Meadow, New Hartford, CT 06061
(860)379-1075 - www.chapinparkbandb.com
Limited number of rooms available; let them know you are registered in the event to receive the discount.

Timing & Awards

ChampionChip is worn on 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.

Do you own a USA Triathlon logo branded ChampionChip?
This chip can only be used at events that are being timed using the ChampionChip system. The Litchfield Hills Triathlon event is being timed by the Winning Time chip timing system and this system cannot read your personal chip. As a result, athletes can only use the chip provided by the promoters. We apologize for the inconvenience.

  • DO NOT forget your chip on Race Day. NO CHIP. NO TIME.
  • Chips are non-transferable and MUST be worn only by the participant to whom it is assigned. 
  • The chip be secured to your running shoes by the provided Velcro strip or Zip tie. 
  • The chip must be attached to your running shoe in order for the chip to be readable. 
  • DO NOT attach any metal to the same shoe (i.e. car key). 
  • DO NOT run with the chip in your hand or any place other than on your shoe.  . 
  • If you drop out of the race, DO NOT cross the finish line with your chip attached to your shoe.  Remove the chip and hold it at chest height if you do have to cross the finish mats.

CATEGORIES:

Male Age Group
Female Age Group
Clydesdale (men 200+ lbs.)
Athena (women 150+ lbs.)
Teams (Male, Female, Mixed)

Litchfield Hills Triathlon - Awards

AGE GROUP DIVISIONS:

5 - year age groups from 16-80+

AWARDS ARE PRESENTED TO:

Top three overall male and female finishers
Top three male and female finishers in each age group
Top three male and female finishers in Aqua/Bike 
Top team in each category
Top three Clydesdale and Athena

No "double dipping"

Results

2009

2008

2007 

2006

Litchfield Hills Triathlon - 2007 Finish Line

In 2009, Thomas McWalters of West Hartford CT out distanced the competition by nearly 4 minutes to come in 1st with a time of 2:08.21. He was followed by John Anthony of Norwich CT finishing in 2:11:57 and Karl Schlling of Canton CT came in 3rd place in 2:14.41

In the women’s division, Donna Kay-Ness of Somers CT broke the women’s course record of 2:22:52 by finishing in 2:20:54 – great job, Donna. Cassandra Maximenko of Naugatuck CT came in 2nd place crossing the finish line in 2:27.53 and Carlene Messinger of
Upper Saddle River NJ finished 3rd in 2:29.53.

In the Aqua/Bike Male division, Michael Maximenko of Naugutuck CT came in 1st by completing both legs in 1:39:46 and Kimberly Cowherd of West Hartford CT placed 1st in the Aqua/Bike Women’s division in 1:46:49.


Course Records: 
Male:      2:05:21 set by Wolfgang Ermeling of Middletown CT in 2008.
Female:  2:22:52 set by Julie Gliesing of Redding CT in 2008.

Efforts will be made to post the results in this section by 5 p.m. on race day.  
Results are also posted at www.coolrunning.com  

If you think there's an error with your results, please email events@hartfordmarathon.com within 48 hours of the race.

 Finish Line Photographs

Information will be posted as the event date draws closer.


  Still have questions?
Contact info@HartfordMarathon.com or call 860.652.8866

 

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