Wisconsin Triterium Triathlon
6/30/12
7:00 am

Are you a beginner triathlete looking to race the Triterium on June 30, 2012, but you're not sure how to train? Check out SBR's Great Beginner Triathlete group training program! Registration is capped at 15 athletes to ensure good coach to athlete ratios, so click here to get more information and sign up today!

Don't have time to train with a group, but still interested in a training program tageted at Triterium? Try the boxed training programs written by SBR coaches for this race! There are programs for both beginner and experienced athletes for both the Sprint and Olympic distances. Click here for a sample week!

Program Level

Due to price increases in USAT fees and our desire to keep our race prices reasonable for the general public, the Triterium will NOT be a USAT sanctioned race this year.

If you're looking for a great race with some serious bragging rights - WTT on June 30, 2012 is for you! This multi-loop format is great for racers and spectators alike, giving the crowd an ample opportunity to cheer for their athletes.

The venue for this event is Fireman's park in Verona, Wisconsin. Verona is just a few miles south of Madison. In 2002, Verona gained national prominence in the triathlon community during the Ironman Wisconsin event. The enthusiasm of the community for triathlon is unequaled and will make for an unforgettable experience.

Wisconsin Triterium Triathlon, like all WI Tri Series races offers the following amenities to its racers:

  • Accurately measured race distances
  • Accurate chip-timed results provided by SMA timing
  • A safe course with a water safety team for the swim
  • Large highly-visible buoys
  • Well marked bike and run courses, with lots of volunteers on the course
  • A secure transition area
  • Professional bike SAG, provided by Trek in transition and on the course
  • Water pre-race in addition to post-race refreshments for racers
  • Clinics from pro triathletes and/or USAT certified coaches. the "Race Preview Clinic" section on this website for exact dates, times and clinic coach
  • Series scoring and tracking provided by Athlinks
  • A wide variety of awards for age groupers throughout the series as well as more "unconventional" awards provided by sponsors such as Speed Cycling for both the fastest and slowest splits
  • Every race entry gets you the chance to enter a raffle for a Trek Speed Concept bike at the end of the series

An Event for All Levels:

Due to the looped format, both the sprint and olympic distance races are designed to be beginner friendly, but challenging.  With a safe swim, well marked bike courses and the spectator packed run courses, beginners will enjoy this event.
 
For the more experienced triathlete, this course is a great race to test your limits. This moderately hilly bike and run course is a great place to show off your climbing skills, and for those athletes training for IM Wisconsin, a fantastic test of your ability to race hills similar to those found on the IM course.

Details:

When: June 30, 2012. Transition opens at 5:45am, race starts at 7:00am.

Where: Fireman's Park, Verona, WI

Cost:

Sprint Distance 1/1/12-6/14/12: $65 6/15/12-6/27/12: $75 Race Day: $85
Olympic Distance 1/1/12-6/14/12: $65 6/15/12-6/27/12: $75 Race Day: $85

Distances: 

Sprint Distance: 1/3 mile swim 11 mile bike 5K run
Olympic Distance: 1.5K swim 25.5 mile bike 10K run
 

Swim:

Both races will take place in a crystal clear quarry and wet suits will be allowed. The Olympic distance race will be three loops with the swimmers exiting the water, crossing over a timing mat, and re-entering the water between loops. Swim Course Map

Bike:

The sprint distance bike will be an out and back 11 mile race over hilly terrain. The Olympic distance bike will include two loops in a hilly and challenging terrain. Much of the bike course will utilize portions of the Ironman Wisconsin course as well as the old USCF WI State Road Championship course. Bike Course Map

Run:

The Sprint run will be one loop with an out and back section over a slightly rolling terrain. The Olympic distance 10K will be three loops over a slightly rolling terrain. A short and quite steep hill - a real attention getter - is included in the Olympic loop. Run Course Map

Timing:

This event will be chip-timed. All athletes will be provided with "ChampionChip" sensors supplied by Sports Management Associates.

Awards:

Overall awards, 1st, 2nd & 3rd, will be awarded to men and women in both the Short and Olympic distances races.

Age Group awards, 1st, 2nd & 3rd, will be awarded for each age group, men & women, in both the Short and Olympic distance races. Age groups are as follows: 19 & U, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64 and 65 & over. 

** Awards ceremony will begin at 11:00am **

Hotel/Lodging: 

Super 8 Verona: The Super 8 - Verona includes amenities such as an indoor pool/hot tub, free internet, HBO and a fantastic sports bar right next door with excellent food.  

 

 

 

Holiday Inn Express Hotel and Suites of Madison/Verona: Each guest will receive a complimentary hot breakfast, access to our swimming pool, whirlpool, fitness center, guest laundry and high speed wired/wireless internet service.

Event Parking:

On race morning, please park at the two lots located on either side of The Carnes Company. The Carnes Company is located at 448 S. Main St. in Verona. The run course goes right by the the Carnes Company. (please see map) Access to the race start and transition area can be made thru the gravel lot on the south side of the Carnes Company.

Packet Pick-up:

Early packet pick-up will be available. Time and place will be updated soon!

On race morning, packet pick-up will start at 5:45am at the shelter in Fireman's Park. 

Chips will be handed out on race morning and body marking will take place race morning at the entry to transition.

Post Race:

Post race food and fun includes snacks and beverages from our sponsors.  Quaker Steak & Lube will be offering wing samples to participants. 

 

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