Louisville, Kentucky July 22-23, 2006

Race Venue:

The Great Lawn, Waterfront Park

Distances:

Saturday: Tri-America Kids Distance
Sunday: International and Sprint Distance

Overview:

Best known for the Kentucky Derby, the fastest two minutes in sports, with the TriAmerica Triathlon Series Louisville introduced a new breed to the city - triathletes. With the bike and run courses taking athletes to Southern Indiana, here is your chance to compete in not only one, but two states in one race. Louisville's dramatic skyline serves as backdrop with the race anchored at Waterfront Park in the heart of downtown Louisville.

What to See and Do:

• American Printing House for the Blind
• Belle of Louisville & Spirit of Jefferson
• Glassworks
• Kentucky Derby Museum
• Louisville Extreme Park
• Louisville Slugger Museum
• Louisville Zoo
• Muhammad Ali Center
• National Corvette Museum
• Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom

Airport

The Louisville International Airport is located just minutes from downtown.

Race Venue

The Great Lawn at Louisville Waterfront Park, Downtown Louisville. Registration and the Tri-America Festival of Sports and Fitness will take place in a large tent on the Great Lawn. The Tri-America Kids Triathlon Venue and registration location will also be at the Great Lawn.

Directions to the Great Lawn

From Indianapolis via I-65
Cross the Ohio River
Take the first downtown exit off I-65 (Jefferson Street).
Turn right on Brook Street.
Brook Street dead ends at Witherspoon and the Park.

From Nashville via I-65
Take the Brook Street exit.
Brook Street dead ends at Witherspoon and the Park.

From Cincinnati via I-71
Take 64 West (St. Louis) into downtown Louisville.
Take the Third Street exit, stay in the left lane.
Turn left on River Road at foot of ramp, go two blocks.
Waterfront Park is on the left.

From St. Louis via I-64
Ninth Street exit.
Two blocks then left on Liberty Street.
Nine blocks then left on Brook Street.
Brook Street dead ends at Witherspoon and the Park.

From Lexington via I-64
Take the Third Street exit, stay in the left lane.
Turn left on River Road at foot of ramp, go two blocks.
Waterfront Park is on the left.

Timetable

*Subject to Change. All activities are based out of the Great Lawn at Louisville's Waterfront Park.

Course Information

(all courses subject to change)

Swim - The swim is in the Ohio River. The course features an in-water start and is one loop. Projected water temperature is expected to be in the upper 70's to low 80's, Wetsuit use is in accordance with USAT rules. Although historically the River is calm in July, should the current be greater than one knot, the swim course will be switched to a point-to-point format with swimmers swimming with the current

Bike - The bike course starts out Downtown then crosses over the Ohio River into Indiana. While crossing the bridge you'll enjoy a panoramic view of the Louisville Skyline and of the Tri-America Venue spread out across the Great Lawn. The course then travels up River Road, makes a loop along a scenic rolling course. Cyclists then return to River Road and follow-it back to the race site. Sprint course athletes follow the same course at the begining, then turnaround of River Road to return to the race site.

Run - The run course is a very scenic course that showcases Historic Downtown Louisville before crossing over to Indiana . The run then follows the river to the Falls, then returns back to the Great Lawn to finish. Sprint course athletes turnaround on the bridge.

Area Websites

Louisville Convention and Visitor's Bureau

Greater Louisville Sports Commission

Louisville Waterfront Park

City of Louisville

Event Discussion:

A wealth of information can be found through the support of other athletes on the Sommer Sports Discussion Forum. Following the race post your race report and thank the awesome volunteers in this public forum.

Volunteers:

Be part of all the excitement at one of Sommer Sport's events. Your support is always welcome! Whether you have just a couple of hours to spare, or the entire day, your help will make a difference. Grab a bunch of friends, family or co-workers and create a team to staff one of the water stations located along the course. Positions are available to fit any schedule. Volunteer now!

Registration:

For the Sprint triathlon, registration is open to individuals ages 9 and above. For the International distance triathlon, registration is open to individuals aged 15 and older, and two or three person relay teams. Click here to view our registration policies.

COURSE LIMIT - 800 Participants

Entry Fees

	Postmarked by Feb. 28	Postmarked by July 15	Race Week
TriKidz Triathlon	$25	$30	$35
Sprint Distance	$50	$60	$70
International Distance	$75	$85	$95
International - Relay Teams	$95	$120	$135

 

Club and Group Discounts!

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Questions?

Please visit our Frequently Asked Questions section. You'll find answers to the most commonly asked questions concerning everything from ChampionChip timing to USA Triathlon. Click here to view our registration and refund/transfer policies. A wealth of information can also be found through the support of other athletes on the Sommer Sports Discussion Forum.