Silicon Valley Sprint Triathlon
Silicon Valley Sprint Triathlon
Almaden Lake Park - San Jose, CA
Saturday, June 23, 2012
7:45 a.m. - Start
1/2 Mile Swim - 14 Mile Bike - 3.1 Mile Run
Event Pricing:
Individuals & Teams:
$70 until 11/1/11
$80 until 1/1/12
$90 until 3/1/12
$100 until 6/1/12
$110 until 6/21/12
Relay Teams (2 or 3 members):
$150 until 3/1/12
$170 until 6/21/12
Other ways to register Offline and Online:
About the Silicon Valley Sprint Triathlon:
We've turned the Silicon Valley Triathlon Festival weekend into a two-day celebration of endurance sports. The shorter distance triathlon make this Saturday event extra appealing to the first timers and experienced triathletes alike. Adding another sprint distance triathlon a month after Morgan Hill Sprint Triathlon makes this the beginning of a 4 event series of sprint distance triathlons in Northern California.
Registration Categories:
- Individual
- Youth (17 & under)
- Military/Fire/Police (will be required to bring active military, fire, or police ID)
- Triathlon Club
- Aqua-Bike (swim-bike)
- Challenge Athlete
- Pro/Elite
- Relay (male, female, coed 2 or 3 person team)
Race entry includes:
- Swim Cap
- Custom t-shirt
- Finishers Medal
- Race packet
- Custom water bottle
- Free post-race feast!!!
- Professional Race Day announcer
- Race results posted on website same day
- Great music
Age groups male & female (awards will be given 3 deep):
14-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+
The JAKROO Tri Club Challenge at SVST:
Silicon Valley Sprint Triathlon Prize Purse: $500
www.triclubchallenge.com 
See how your tri club/team can win at each race and the Championship for 2012!
With $8,500 at stake in the 2012 TCC we look forward to an even better turn out and competition in 2012. The challenge will include all USAP triathlon, duathlon, and swim races in 2012. The total prize purse is $8,500 for the winning tri clubs/teams throughout the race series and championship at The Folsom Triathlon Festival August 18-19, 2012.
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Race Details and Schedule
Be sure to arrive early! First wave goes off at 7:45 a.m. 600 person/racer field limit, register early! You will enter the Park using the West Station Entrance, off of Almaden Expressway.
Wave Starts:
Wave 1: 7:45 am
Wave 2: 7:48 am
Wave 3: 7:51 am
Wave 4: 7:54 am
Wave 5: 7:57 am
Wave 6: 8:00 am
Water Conditions & Temperature:
Current conditions: Good, Almaden Lake is Full, rainfall great!
We will continue to keep you updated on the water conditions during the year and will have a 3rd party water testing organization periodically test the water before the race so everyone is aware of the conditions. There has been concern with Almaden Lake water conditions in the past but we want to assure you that the Water district has come to an agreement with Fish and Game’s regarding the closure of the dam. This ultimately this will help control the levels of the water and give the water district the ability to open and close the dam at anytime during the year. This agreement was based on the birds that lay eggs around the lake in early spring and Fish and Game's require that the water level is not brought up and the dam stays open until there is no sight of any eggs un-hatched.
The best conditions occur when we have rainfall and the district is able to control the levels in the lake allowing for sufficient water flow in and out of the lake. The solar bees you see in the lake also help with circulation in the water reducing any issues that may occur. We will assure you that if we feel the water is not safe to swim in then the race will be hosted at another location.
Water testing will be a standard practice at all USA Productions triathlons moving forward!!
Approx water temperature in June: 68 - 72 degrees
Confirmed Athletes:
Registration opens at 6:00a.m. for an on-time 8:00a.m. Wave 1 start.
Body Marking:
All athletes will be body marked. Hands, calves, arms and thighs will be marked. Body marking will be done race morning only. You will find volunteers in the transition area for body marking. It is the racer's responsibility to get their body marked.
Transition Area:
The transition area is first-come, first-serve. The transition area is very well marked with signage. Don't forget to bring a towel for your space!
Preparing for Racing:
Be sure to listen to race day announcers for important announcements throughout the rest of your warm up.
Post Race Massage:
After the race, athletes can pay for a massage. More information coming soon.
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 Silicon Valley Sprint. You must bring a valid ID to pick up your race packet. If you are pre-registered, you will not need to bring anything but your valid I.D. to pick up your race packet.
June 22, 2012 - Sports Basement
Time: 3-8pm
Location: Sports Basement - Sunnyvale
Address: 1177 Kern Ave. Sunnyvale, CA 94085
Phone: (408) 732-0300
June 23, 2012 - Almaden Lake
5:30am-7:00am Late Registration – Packet Pickup
5:30am Transition Opens
7am – 5pm Expo open
Vendors and sponsors will be present to show off their products and services at the expo.
8am – Sprint Triathlon Race Start
10am – Sprint Awards Ceremony
12pm-5pm Late Olympic Registration - Packet pickup
Course Maps and Details
Swim (1/2 mile):
Swim: Your 1/2 mile swim will be a one loop course around the island and will finish on the sandy beach. The water temperature will be approx. 65-70 degrees and wetsuits are recommended. The course will be lined with large orange and yellow neon buoys, numerous lifeguards and kayak teams. You will have a short run from the water exit back to the transition area.
Click here to view a printable swim course map.
Bike Course (14 miles):
Online Bike course map (Click Here)
Click here to view a printable swim course map.
CAUTION: Steep decent after mile 8, proceed with caution and reduce speed.
Bike route description: Coming out of Almaden Lake Park you'll take a sharp right turn on to Almaden Expwy and make an immediate turn on to Coleman Ave. Merge onto Santa Teresa Blvd heading south. At Bernal Rd. take a right and head up the hill towards the IBM Research Center. At the top of the hill and after a 400 ft climb, volunteers will help to caution all cyclists about the steep down grade leaving the IBM Research Center onto Harry Rd. Please proceed down the hill with caution. Make a left turn on to Harry Rd and a quick right turn onto Camden Ave heading north. Merge onto Almaden Expwy heading north and enter back into the park on your 14 mile bike ride.
Run Course (3.1 miles):
Online Run course map (Click Here)
Click here to view a printable swim course map.
Aid stations will be located every mile along this flat and fast 5k run course. Water, Hammer Heed, and Hammer Gel.
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.
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.
Parking / Directions to Lake Almaden:
There will be three parking options at Lake Almaden for the Silicon Valley Mountain Bike Sprint Triathlon. Athletes please allow an additional 10-15 minutes from the three parking sites to get to the transition area!
Santa Clara Valley Water District
Almaden Light Rail Station
VTA Ohlone-Chynoweth Light Rail Station
Directions to park at the Santa Clara Valley Water District: Located at 5750 Almaden Expressway, San Jose, CA.: from Almaden Expressway, heading towards Almaden Lake Park make a left turn at Via Monte and the Santa Clara Water District parking is right there. Space is limited.
Directions to park at the Almaden Light Rail Station: from Almaden Expressway, heading towards Almaden Lake Park, make a left turn on Coleman, at light make a left turn on Winfield.
Almaden Light Rail Station entrance is located on the left hand side of Winfield about a half a block down.
Participants who park at the VTA Ohlone-Chynoweth light rail station will be required to take a 2 minute tram ride to Lake Almaden. Bikes will accompany your short ride. There will be no parking available at Lake Almaden on race day. Check VTA schedule: www.vta.org
Directions to VTA Ohlone-Chynoweth Light Rail Station in San Jose:
From Northern California using 101:
Take Freeway 101 South
Take 17 towards Los Gatos / Santa Cruz
Take 85 South towards Gilroy
Exit at Santa Teresa, then make a right turn to Ohlone-Chynoweth Light Rail Station
From Northern California using 280:
Take Freeway 280 South
Take Highway 85 South
Exit at Santa Teresa, then make a left onto Santa Teresa, then make a left into Ohlone-Chynoweth light rail station.
From Southern California:
Take Freeway 101 North
Take Highway 85 North (Highway 85 officially runs North/South, at this location you can only go one way - 85 ends at Freeway 101)
Exit at Santa Teresa, then go across Santa Teresa into Ohlone-Chenoweth Light Rail Station.
From East Bay:
Take Freeway 880 South
Take Freeway 280 South
Take Highway 87 South
Exit at Santa Teresa, then make a right turn to Ohlone-Chynoweth Light Rail Station.
Driving Directions to Lake Almaden
From San Francisco and the Peninsula:
Take 280 towards San Jose. Take Highway 85 South towards Gilroy. Take the Almaden Expressway exit and at the light make mak a right hand turn on Almaden Expressway. Proceed on Almaden Expressway. Entrance to event is located on Almaden Expressway at the West Station Entrance (just past Coleman Ave.) Look for parking signs. Allow 1.2 hours of travel time.Entrance to event is located on Almaden Expressway at the West Station Entrance.
From East Bay:
Take 680 towards San Jose. Take 280 North to Highway 87 / Guadalupe Parkway. Take 87 South. Take the Santa Teresa Blvd. exit. Follow Santa Teresa Blvd. and make a right hand turn on Coleman Avenue. Take a left at Almaden Expressway. Look for parking signs. Entrance to event is located on Almaden Expressway at the West Station Entrance. Allow 1.0 hours of travel time.
From Southern California:
Take 101 North towards San Jose. Take 85 North to Almaden Expressway exit. Make a left on Almaden Expressway. Proceed on Almaden Expressway. Entrance to event is located on Almaden Expressway at the West Station Entrance (just past Coleman Ave). Allow ample travel time.
Race Results
Get your results for past races: USA Productions Results
Travel & Hotels:
To make travel plans and book your hotel for Silicon Valley Mountain Bike 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 SVST 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
Contact USA Productions:
www.usaproductions.org/contactus
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