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Course Information

Swim (1/3mile): Starting on the beach at Spring Point Head Light, athletes will do a counterclockwise triangular swim in a protected ocean cove that finishes on the very same beach. A mini transition area will be set up for you to take off your wetsuit and slip on your running shoes for a short run to the transition area. Average water temperature in early August is 62 degrees.

**WETSUITS: Due to chilly water temperatures, wetsuits are STRONGLY RECOMMENDED for the swim.

Wetsuit Rentals & Sales will be provided by CYCLEMANIA

CycleMania
www.cyclemania1.com
59 Federal Street
Portland, ME 04101
(207) 774-2933

Special rental rates for Tri for a CURE athletes:

Survivors
Rentals for survivors are FREE on a first come first serve basis. Please call as soon as possible to reserve yours!

Rental Rates
Special Tri for a Cure rate is $40. Pick up your wetsuit on Friday, August 13th and return it Monday, August 16th. Wetsuit rentals are on a first come first serve basis. Please call today to reserve yours!

Transition: After your swim there will be a mini transition area set up for you to take off your wetsuit and put on your running shoes so that you can take a short run to the bike transition area! Prior to the race, an official MUST check your bike and helmet. Volunteers will be available to do body marking. Click here for transition area map.

During the race, volunteers will be on site to help direct you in and out of transition. We ask that you exercise extreme caution while entering and exiting the transition area during the race to keep it safe for all athletes

After you have finished the race you will not be allowed back into the transition area for any reason until all the athletes have transitioned to the run.

Bike (15 miles): The bike loop will take you through portions of South Portland and Cape Elizabeth. This will be a gently rolling course along beautifully maintained urban roads. Click here for bike map.

Run (3.0 miles): This loop is arguably the most amazing tri runs in all of New England! The run will start at transition and go along the marina from Spring Point Head Light to Bug Head Light. The path will meander through Bug Head Light Park, and take you within inches of the lighthouse before turning back towards campus. A connector path will lead athletes to the perimeter of the SMCC campus. Athletes will meet up with an amazing oceanfront path that will provide stunning ocean views and lead to an unforgettable finish! Click here for run map.

Duathlon (1.5 mile run/15 mile bike/3.0 mile run): The duathlon is being offered for those athletes who choose to not do the swim portion of the race. It will consist of a shorter run, complete bike course, and complete run. The duathlon will start just minutes after the start of the first swim wave. View first run map.

Relay (triathlon ONLY): Relays may be made up of two or three members. Each team member will complete one or two legs of the race. Each team will have one timing chip.

USAT Sanctioned: Tri for a Cure will be a USAT sanctioned event. There will be officials at transition and throughout the racecourse; making sure that all USAT rules are followed in accordance with their guidelines. If you are not familiar with these rules, please go to http://usatriathlon.org/pages/1684 and scroll to download rules. This page will also provide valuable information on race etiquette, training, and membership.

Field Limited: Tri for a Cure is limited to 800 athletes.

Registration: Registration will be offered online ONLY. Registration will start at midnight February 6, 2010. All athletes are required to sign the USAT waiver which is done automatically when you register online

• Individual athletes – registration includes a one day USAT membership.
• Relay Teams – only ONE person should sign up the night of registration as the team captain. Starting the next day the rest of the team will be able to sign up using the online registration form, selecting "Join a Relay Team", find their team name and complete the registration process.

Packet Pick-Up & Expo: Packet pick-up and the expo will take place on Saturday August 14th from 10am-2pm, at the SMCC campus. Packet pick-up will also be available from 12-1pm on race day at the race venue. We STRONGLY recommend checking in on Saturday to avoid any delays. All athletes, including relay team members, must be present to check in on one of the two days provided. Athletes MUST provide a picture ID (and current USAT card if registered as a member). Any athlete that already registered as a USAT member should bring their card to packet pickup to have the one day fee charged at registration credited to their donation total.USAT waivers will be available for any athlete that does not have one on file. Athletes will receive a packet with numbered swim cap, race number and timing chip. Athletes will also receive a goody bag filled with various items along with a race t-shirt. The expo will provide a wonderful opportunity for athletes to purchase last minute race items and learn more about tri related products and services

Relay Packet Pick-Up: We encourage ALL team members to check in as a team on Saturday, August 14th at the SMCC Campus. Each team member MUST present a picture ID (and current USAT card if they registered as a USAT member). Any team member that already registered as a USAT member should bring their card to packet pickup to have the one day fee charged at registration credited to their donation total. The swimmer will take the cap and timing chip. The runner will take the race number. ALL members of the relay MUST register in order for the relay to compete in the race. Check in will be available at the race venue on Sunday from noon-1pm for those team members unable to make it on Saturday to the Expo. Each team member will receive a goodie bag and t-shirt

Refund Policy: Maine Cancer Foundation is a registered (501)(c)(3) organization. There will be no refunds for this event. Your registration is NON TRANSFERRABLE.

Inclement Weather: Tri for a Cure will not be cancelled for any reason other than severe conditions that pose extreme danger to athletes and volunteers. Race management reserves the right to alter the course in any way they deem is in the best interest of the athletes and volunteers. This includes, but is not limited to, shortening or changing the course, removing one of the sports, postponing the start, etc. There will be NO REFUNDS in the case of changes or cancellations due to weather. If canceled, Tri for a Cure will not be rescheduled

Post-Race Activities: After the race, we will have a food tent for athletes free of charge. For spectators there will be food and drinks available for purchase. Spectators will enjoy the beautiful scenery and can cheer the women to the finish line. A post-race party along with an awards ceremony will be held.

Race Categories:

Survivor Group
19 and Under
20 – 24
25 – 29
30 – 34
35 – 39
40 – 44
45 – 49
50 – 54
54 – 59
60 – 64
65+
Relay
Duathlon

Awards/Categories: Everyone is a winner at Tri for a Cure! Each athlete will be presented with an award upon crossing the finish line

Awards will be given in for the following categories in the race

• Top 3 Survivors
• Top 3 Overall Women
• Top 3 Women in each Age Group (19 & under and every 5 years up to 65+)
• Top 3 Overall Duathlon
• Top 3 Overall Relay

Recognition will be given for the following

• Top Ten Fundraisers
• Poster Contest Winner

We want your race photos! Please email your favorites to triforacure@mainecancer.org or send to: Maine Cancer Foundation, PO Box 533, Portland, ME 04112. If emailing, please type “Tri Photo” in subject line.

Fundraising Prizes:

• See fundraising section.