Litchfield Hills Triathlon

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

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

Available only for online entrants

Super Savings
until July 25

Late Fee
Aug 18
- Race Day 

Solo 

$90

$100

$110

Solo - Student age 16-22 *

Relay Team / member

$40

$50

$55

Relay Team / member - Student 22 & under *

Aqua/Bike

 $55

$65

$70

Aqua/Bike - Student 16-22 *

$10

$10

$10

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 a 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) 

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.

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

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

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.

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. 

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.

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

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.

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"

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