2009 Duck Bill Thrill


Date

Sunday, May 17, 2009



Race Schedule

8:00am - Start (All Divisions)


Event Description

This is the fourth running of a unique USAT Sanctioned olympic distance triathlon with a 1500 meter swim, a 40K bike and a 10K run. 


Location

Winberry Park, Fall Creek Reservoir - Lowell, Oregon.



Directions / Parking

Take Hiway 58 east from Eugene, go 16 miles to Lowell.  Turn left at the Lowell turnoff, across the bridge and follow the signs to Fall Creek Reservoir.  Parking at Winberry Park is limited - please carpool.  Pre-paid parking passes ($3) will be handed out at the park entrance, the morning of the race to those who purchased them.


Course Maps

Click here for a SWIM/RUN MAP.  Click here for BIKE MAP1 and BIKE MAP 2.  Click here for a TRANSITION/STAGING AREA MAP.  *All participants must show and call out their bib number to race officials at the entrance and exit of the transition zone.

Note: Wetsuits are required for the swim this year.



Entry Fees

Individual (USAT member) - $60
Individual (Non-USAT member) - $70
Individual Youth (17 & Under) - $60
Relay Team Member (USAT Member) - $35
Relay Team Member (Non-USAT Member) - $45
Relay Team Member Youth (17 & Under) - $35

Note: Entry fees increase by $10 after April 15.  Registration will close on May 1, 2009.

* All students take $5 off entry total.
* Pre-pay parking permit for Winberry park - $3

All Youth (17 & Under) will be registered for an annual USAT membership at packet pickup for no additional cost.  Participants 18 & over may choose to purchase an annual USAT membership for $39.  To purchase an annual USAT membership online, CLICK HERE.


Registration

Registration will only be available online this year.  Registration for 2009 is now closed. 

Note: This event is limited to 125 individual competitors and 25 relay teams.


Awards

All finishers will receive a finishing medal and the age division winners and top division teams will receive an award.   All participants will be eligible for random prize drawings.  Additional award categories include: Athena (females 150 lbs and over) and Clydesdale (males 200 lbs and over).  Relay categories are: Male, Female, Co-Ed, High School.


Age Groups

14 & Under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85 & Over

*Age group placement is determined by the age of a competitor on 12/31/2009.


Refund Policy
Before May 1, participants can receive a 50% refund.  After May 1, there will be no refunds of any kind.  Also, race entries are non-transferrable.


Relay Teams
Relay teams can consist of two or three members.  Team categories are: All Male, All Female, Co-Ed and High School.  As one relay team member finishes their leg, they will then hand off the team's timing chip to the next team member in the transition zone.


Identification On Race Day
Please remember to bring your photo identification and USAT membership card to packet pickup the morning of the race.  USAT rules clearly state, "NO ID, NO RACE."


Further Information
For more information, please log onto the event website by CLICKING HERE, or email a race director at: duckbillthrill@gmail.com.