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The second annual Rip Van Winkle Race Series will be held at the beautiful and historic Rip Van Winkle Gardens south of New Iberia, LA. Log onto www.ripvanwinklegardens.com for more information on the gardens.
This year we will have official downloadable photos online at Sportfriendly.com. While you're there, sign up for a free membership on Sportfriendly.com! It's free, and built by endurance athletes for endurance athletes.
Dates for this year's series will be:
Duathlon: February 24, 2008 (2 mile run, 12 mile bike, 2 mile run).
Check out the results for the duathlon.
Triathlon #1: June 29, 2008 (400 meter swim, 12 mile bike and 2 mile run).
Register through Active.com
Triathlon #2: August 24, 2008 (600 meter swim, 18 mile bike and 2.5 mile run).
Register through Active.com
1st, 2nd, and 3rd Overall male and female
1st place Masters male and female.
1st, 2nd, and 3rd Male and female age category (19 & under, 20-24,25-29,30-34,35-39,40-44,45-49,50-54,55-59,60-64,65 & over)
Points will be accumulated for all three races and a one night stay at the Rip Van Winkle Gardens bed and breakfast will be given for top male and female participant at the end of the series.
These will be USAT sanctioned races with a beautiful venue and good old Southern Louisiana hospitality. We will provide a post race meal and drinks. T-Shirts included for all participants this year!
Registration Cost :
Triathlon #1 $30.00 through June 10, 2008
$40.00 through June 27, 2008
$50.00 Race Day
Triathlon #2 $30.00 through August 17, 2008
$40.00 through August 22, 2008
$50.00 Race Day
The Course
The swim will be in Lake Peigneur, the bike will be a loop on fair country roads and the run will be through Live Oak Gardens Nursery on hard packed pea gravel.
Other Helpful Information
Participation is limited to 150 with ONLINE REGISTRATION THROUGH ACTIVE.COM. On line registration will close at midnight two days prior to each event. If space is available, registration up to 1 hour prior to start will be accepted. All participants must be USAT members. One-day memberships ($10.00) are available for purchase on line and at time of registration. Current members must show their USAT cards and picture identification at package pickup.
Sorry, no refunds or transfers.
Area Hotels: Comfort Suites 337 - 367-0855; Holiday Inn 337-367-1201: Best Western 337-364-3030. All hotels are located within one block of each other on Hwy. 14, approximately 5 miles from race site.
For information contact:
Annette Besse
Race Director
P. O. Box 82411
Lafayette , LA 70598
337-207-9261
e-mail: racetricajuns@aol.com
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