California Sprint Triathlon

Shadow Cliffs Recreation Area, Pleasanton, CA

Saturday, July 28, 2012 

7:45 a.m. — Start

1/2 Mile Swim - 14 Mile Bike - 3.1 Mile Run

 

Individuals / Teams:
$70 until 11/1/11
$80 until 1/1/12
$90 until 3/1/12
$100 until 7/13/12
$110 until 7/27/12

Relay Teams(2 or 3 members):
$150 until 3/1/12
$170 until 7/27/12

 

Other ways to register Offline and Online:

About the California Sprint Triathlon:

Adding to our dynamic schedule of triathlon events we are excited to add this tri-valley race at a venue that is setup for a successful triathlon. Pleasanton & Livermore will be your stomping ground for this day of triathlons. Set right in midsummer and in the heart of the Bay Area, this triathlon will get you ready for our upcoming Folsom Triathlon Festival and add to the Tri Club Challenge Series that clubs will be vying for at the Championship in August. This venue is 20-25 miles from Oakland and San Jose and is set in the Livermore Valley. This area is great to enjoy a weekend of wine tasting, musical entertainment, great restaurants and other local attractions. All will enjoy this safe and fast bike course around the Livermore valley vineyards. 

About Shadow Cliffs Recreation Area:

A haven for swimming and fishing can be found at Shadow Cliffs, only a mile from downtown Pleasanton on Stanley Boulevard. Shadow Cliffs, formerly a gravel quarry, was donated to the Park District by Kaiser Industries, and its assessed value of $250,000 was used to obtain a matching grant for development of the park from the U.S. Bureau of Outdoor Recreation. With this start, the Park District has developed a 266-acre park including an 80-acre lake and a four-flume waterslide, with ample parking and picnic grounds. There are facilities for persons with disabilities. Besides the main lake, Shadow Cliffs has an arroyo with a chain of smaller lakes and ponds. No swimming or boating is allowed here; the shady areas and quiet waters make for a peaceful retreat on hot summer days.  

Park website: http://www.ebparks.org/parks/shadow_cliffs

 

Registration Categories:

- Individual
- Youth - Individuals (17 and under)
- Military/Fire/Police (will be required to bring active military, fire, or police ID)
- Triathlon Clubs  "2011 Tri Club Challenge Series"
- Aqua-Bike (swim-bike)
- Pro/Elite
- Relay (male, female, coed 2 or 3 person team)
- Clydesdale, Athena, & Mountain Bike

 

Registration Includes:

- Branded swim cap
- Custom t-shirt
- Finishers medal
- Custom water bottle
- Free post-race feast
- Professional Race Day announcer
- Race results posted on website same day
- Great music

 

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Race Photography:
 

 

 
Click here to view the photos!

 

Race Details & Schedule

Preliminary Wave Starts:

Wave 1: 7:45 am      Men 12 - 34 and Elites                                
Wave 2: 7:49 am      Men 35-44                                                    
Wave 3: 7:53 am      Men 45+                                                        
Wave 4: 7:57 am      Women 12-34                                               
Wave 5: 8:01 am      Women 35+                                                  
Wave 6: 8:05 am      Relays, Aqua-bike, Clydesdale, Athena     

 

Confirmed Triathletes:

All athletes should arrive at least 1.5 hours early. This year's event will begin promptly at 8:00 AM at Shadow Cliffs Lake.

 

The Finish:

The Finish includes a post race party with all the fixings: great music, exciting race day announcers, free catered food which includes burritos and fresh pasta salad, fresh fruit, bagels and cream cheese, fresh spring water, recovery drinks, beer and more. 

 

Post Race Massage

Sports massage services from Team Clinic will be provided after the race for a nominal fee, Click here to sign up for your post race massage at California Sprint Triathlon. 

 

Medal Engraving:

USA Productions is happy to announce a new, very cool service this year. Not only will we have great medals this years (at specific events, see event page) events we will have an engraving service on site to engrave your time into your medal. The engraving service is provided by SVE Timing so they will have your finish time right at the booth. The process is very simple, as soon as you get your medal proceed to the engraving tent. Fill out a form with your name and verify your time. Pay a small fee. Come back in 15 minutes and you will never forget your time! 

 

Schedule of events:

Packet pick up for timing chips and race numbers is mandatory for the California Sprint Triathlon. Packet pick up will be held rain or shine Saturday July 30th, from 12pm to 5pm. You must bring a valid ID to pick up your race packet. You may pick up a friend's or relative's race packet and bib number, only if you have their valid ID present. If you are pre-registered, you will not need to bring anything but your valid I.D. and USAT card to pick up your race packet. If you're not a USAT member you'll be required to purchase a one day USAT License for $10.

 

July 30, 2011- Registration & Packet pickup

Packet Pickup Location:
Fleet Feet Pleasanton
(925) 426-5576
www.fleetfeetpleasanton.com/

Address:

Packet pickup:
12pm – 5pm

 

Sunday, July 31, 2011 - Race Day!

5:30am     Transition open
7:00am     Olympic Start
8:00am     Sprint Start
9:30am     Food and Entertainment
10:15am   Awards Ceremony 

 

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Course Maps & Details

 The Swim:

Online swim course map (Click here): 

Click here to see a larger printable format of the swim.

 

 
The Bike:

The Bike Course (Online Map): 

Click here to see the 14 mile bike course in a larger printable format.

Drafting: Drafting is illegal at the California Sprint Triathlon. We ask your help in doing the best we can to help enforce the "NO DRAFTING" rules of USA Triathlon. You, the athlete, are the simplest and best way to keep the bike course safe and draft free. We will have USA Triathlon Officials out on the bike course, but you personally need to help the sport and yourself by simply backing out of packs, slowing down or verbally mentioning to other athletes not to draft.

 

 

The Run:

Online run course map (Click here):  Participants run along the trails at Shadow Cliffs Park, for a total of 3.1 miles. The course is lined with cones and flour. Based the weather in mid summer bring a hat and sunscreen. There will be aid stations every mile dispensing water and hammer electrolyte sports drink.

Click here to see the 3.1 mile run course in a larger printable format.

 

 

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Parking & Directions

 

Parking

Parking will be available at Shadow Cliffs for all participants and will cost $6 per vehicle. The parking area is adjacent to the lake/transition area and is very convenient . Follow the parking signs into the parking area.  

 

Driving Directions to Shadow Cliffs Recreation Area:

From San Francisco & the East Bay
Take 580 East
Exit Santa Rita Road towards Pleasanton
Left on Valley Ave
Left on Stanley Blvd
Right into Shadow Cliffs Regional Park

From San Jose
Take 680 North
Exit Sunol Blvd (Castlewood) twd Pleasanton
Sunol becomes 1st Street
1st Street becomes Stanley Blvd
Right into Shadow Cliffs Regional Park

 

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Chip Timing:

This race will be timed using a chip timing system. Upon checking in you will receive a chip that is traditionally worn on the ankle. It is the athlete's responsibility to wear the chip during the entire race. If you do not wear the chip you will NOT be timed.

The Athlete is also 100% totally responsible for the return of the chip. Our waiver will have a disclaimer that must be signed that states you, the athlete, must return the chip or be billed accordingly by our timing company. It is the racer's responsibility to make sure that if you cannot attend the race, the chip will be returned within 7 days to USA Productions at the following address.  If the timing chip is not returned the participant will be charged $30.

 

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USAT Sanctioning:

USAT provides comprehensive insurance coverage to sanctioned events. The coverage provides liability coverage to protect the race director, sponsors, volunteers, officials, and participants. The athlete excess medical coverage protects each participant for the day of the event.

Athlete Excess Medical: When athletes purchase a USAT annual license or one day permit, a portion of those fees cover the cost to provide them with excess medical insurance. This coverage only extends to their participation in an USA Triathlon sanctioned event and is only available after the injured party has filed with any primary insurance policies.

Event Liability: USAT provides comprehensive liability insurance coverage to sanctioned events. The USA Triathlon policy automatically covers USA Triathlon race directors, sponsors, volunteers, officials, and participants while participating in sanctioned events. Single-event permit can only be purchased through the race director and is $10 at packet pickup or the day of the event. USA Triathlon does not sell single-day permits.

New or Renewing Members: Click here to visit USATmembership.com to purchase a new membership or renew an old one.

 

Important Information

Please be safe and courteous throughout the race. You will NOT be disqualified for assistance, stopping or holding on for lifeguard support. Have Fun and Be Safe! We look forward to seeing you on race day!

Race Results

** Race Results - Click here **

 

Travel & Hotels:

To make travel plans and book your hotel for California Sprint Triathlon: USA Productions Travel

Volunteer:

If you’re not a triathlete and would like to participant in some way to help with the event grab your friends and family and be a part of the event. Volunteers are needed to assist with several aspects of the event, including pre-registration, the start and finish line and water stations along the course.

Benefits of Volunteering
- Official CST volunteer t-shirt
- Goodie Bags
- Free Lunch
- Fulfill community service hours
- A great time out
- Team up with friends, family and make it a community event!
- Groups larger than 15 will receive more benefits and possible charitable donations

Contact us today and thanks for volunteering: Contact USA Productions

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