Silicon Valley Olympic Distance Triathlon & Pro Challenge

About the Silicon Valley International Triathlon

The Silicon Valley International Triathlon is USA Production's premier event. After months of TV and radio publicity, competitors line up to attack one of the fastest International triathlon's in the USA. And that is just the beginning. The race is followed by an expo & party of epic proportions. It's all about racing alongside the world's fastest pros, and age group athletes partying to a different beat at the finish line. Warm sun, live music, gourmet food, great awards, and laughter, only to be found in San Jose at Almaden Lake. Triathlete's from all over the country agree that SVIT embodies everything that is great about our sport.  

Registration Categories:

- Individual
- Clydesdale & Athena
- Triathlon Club
- Corporate Team
- Collegiate & High School Teams
- Pro/Elite
- Relay (male, female, coed 2 or 3 person team)

Registration Includes:

- Swim Cap
- Custom t-shirt
- Finishers Medal
- Race packet
- Custom water bottle
- Free post-race feast and beer!!!
- Professional Race Day announcer
- Race results posted on website same day
- Great live music.

Course Maps & Details

Swim Course:

Online swim course map (Click Here) The 1500 Meter Swim will start in deep water and in age group waves. The swim course is a loop course around the island and around the perimeter of the lake. Water surface temperature is about 68-70 degrees and wetsuits are allowed. The swim course will be lined with large buoys, numerous lifeguards, kayak teams, San Jose Search and Rescue as well as Lake Almaden Rangers. The swim finish exits on a beautiful sandy beach.

Click here to view a printable swim course map.

Bike Course:

Online bike course map (Click Here) The SVIT is one of the fastest, best monitored bike courses available in Triathlons. The looped course is 24.9 miles, flat and fast. The average course speed for males in 2007 was 25 mph and the females averaged 17-22 mph. The course is wide and very safe with over 40 San Jose Police Officers as well as volunteers. This enables athletes to let it fly! Approximately halfway through the course, participants encounter a mile long hill. Bailey Avenue is where athletes will start to feel the effects of hammering the flats. Bailey Avenue is a steep grade that is closed for all Silicon Valley International Triathlon participants. There will be one water station on the bike course at the top of Bailey Avenue. If needed there will be custom SVIT water bottles in transition before the race, custom water bottles will be provided at the finish line as well for hydration after the race.

Click here to view a printable bike course map.

Run Course:

Online run course map (Click Here) The 6.2 mile run exits out the back of the transition area. The run will start on a paved trail which circles the lake, turns around going south on the trail for 1.5 miles and then will head north on the trail going around the percolation ponds. The finish will be in the middle of the Almaden Park and sports expo. The run is totally flat & very fast. Hundreds of spectators will be on hand to watch the exciting finish.

There will be water provided every mile on the run course, gel and electrolyte sports drink will also be at all water stations. The best volunteers in the world will be cheering you on and supporting your accomplishment.

Click here to view a printable run course map.

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Competitor Information / Race Details

Preliminary Wave Starts:

    Wave 1: 7:00 AM Elite
    Wave 2: 7:04 AM Men 29 and Under
    Wave 3: 7:08 AM Men 30-34
    Wave 4: 7:12 AM Women 29 and Under
    Wave 5: 7:16 AM Women 30-34
    Wave 6: 7:20 AM Men 35-39
    Wave 7: 7:25 AM Men 40-49
    Wave 8: 7:28 AM Men 50 and Over
    Wave 9: 7:32 AM Women 35-39
    Wave 10: 7:36 AM Women 40 and Over
    Wave 11: 7:40 AM All Relay Teams, Clydesdales, Athena and Mt. Bike Divisions

PLEASE NOTE:  WAVES MAY CHANGE RACE MORNING!

Confirmed Triathletes:

All athletes must arrive at least 1.5 hours early. This year's event will begin promptly at 7:00 AM at Almaden Lake Park.

Bike Check:

USA Productions highly recommends getting your bike checked and tuned prior to the race.

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.

Post Race Massage:

A sports massage from Team Clinic will be on site to rub down those sore race muscles.

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. The only designated racks are for Relay Teams, Triathlon Teams and Elite/Pro racers.

Preparing for the Race:

Be sure to listen to race day announcers. Nick Tuttle will be your primary announcer for important announcements throughout the day.

Packet Pickup:

Saturday June 12, 2009

Packet pick up for timing chips and race numbers is mandatory for Silicon Valley International Triathlon. Packet pick up will be held rain or shine Saturday June 12th, from 12pm to 5pm on location at Almaden Lake following the Silicon Valley Sprint Triathlon. 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.

Driving Directions

Parking / Directions to Lake Almaden:

There will be three parking options at Lake Almaden for the San Jose International Triathlon. Athletes please allow an additional 10-15 minutes from the three parking sites to get to the transition area. The options are the 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: 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 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. The cost is $2.50 round-trip. There will be no parking available at Lake Almaden on race day. For information on VTA schedules and fares, check the VTA website at: www.vta.org

Directions to VTA Ohlone-Chynoweth Light Rail Station in San Jose:

(From Northern California using 101) Take Freeway 101 South. Take 280 South. Take Highway 87 South/Guadalupe Parkway. 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 17 towards Los Gatos / Santa Cruz. Take 85 South towards Gilroy. Get off at Santa Teresa, then make a left onto Santa Teresa, then make a left into Ohlone-Chynoweth light rail station.

(From Southern California using 101) 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 Santa Teresa, then go across Santa Teresa into Ohlone-Chynoweth Light Rail Station.

(From East Bay) Take Freeway 880 South. Take Freeway 280 South. Get off at Highway 87 South/Guadalupe Parkway. Exit at Santa Teresa, then make a right turn to Ohlone-Chynoweth Light Rail Station.

Driving Directions to Almaden Lake Park:

(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 an immediate left, then get into the right hand lane. Make 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 International 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 SVIT 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/contact

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