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Location:
Athletes traveling from the South of Edmonton - Follow Gateway Blvd North to the Ellerslie Rd. offramp and take the exit to go East (Right). The entrance to Summerside is approximately 1km away.
Athletes traveling from the North can take Calgary to the Ellerslie Rd. offramp and take the exit to go East (Left) at the lights. You're here!!!
Parking
There is limited parking within the community of Summerside and being a new community there is plenty of construction going on.
There is ample parking SOUTH of our transition area.
There will be no parking allowed along the West side of 88st south of the lake. Parking is allowed on either side of 88st North of the lake. Additional parking is available south of the lake. See attached map for details. Please remember that all applicable parking rules are in effect, so please ensure you adhere to the signs around the race site area.
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Package pickup
Friday, June 4th 5:00pm-8:00pm @ United Cycle (10323 78 Avenue NW)
Saturday,June 5th 1:00pm-5:00pm @ United Cycle
Bike Check
The optional bike check will take place on race day by United Cycle staff.
Saturday, June 5th (Kids of Steel Triathlon)
8:00am – 9:30am.....Late package pickup, bike check, timing chip issued, Check In, and body marking
***ALL ATHLETES MUST CHECK IN PRIOR TO 8:30AM (REGARDLESS OF DISTANCE)***
9:45am................... Pre-race briefing (FOR ALL ATHLETES) at the dock area
10:00am....................Race Start
.....14-19 yrs – 1st Heat
.....12-13 yrs – 2nd Heat
.....10-11 yrs – 3rd Heat
.....8-9 yrs – 4th Heat
.....7 & Under – 5th Heat
11:30am................. Post-race festivities (munchies & draw prizes)
Sunday, June 6th (Olympic, Sprint, Tri It & Duathlon Athletes)
7:00am - 8:30am Late package pickup, bike check, timing chip issued, Check In, and body marking
***ALL ATHLETES MUST CHECK IN PRIOR TO 8:30AM (REGARDLESS OF DISTANCE)***
8:45am Pre-race briefing (FOR ALL ATHLETES)
9:00am Olympic Triathlon (ALL Women, Men & TEAMS) START*
9:10AM DUATHLON START
10:00am Sprint Distance (ALL athletes) START
10:30am Tri It Distance (ALL athletes) START
12:00pm Awards banquet & Post Race meal
* Groups will be separated if over 150 participants are registered
** ALL times subject to change. Times will be confirmed at the pre-race meeting.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
The Swim........COURSE MAP
Olympic Triathlon = 1.5km
Sprint Triathlon = 750m
Tri It = 300m
A ½ (Tri it distance), 1 (Sprint) or 2 lap triangular (clockwise) swim course. The swim caps (provided in race package) must be worn throughout the entire swim course to ensure safety of all athletes during this time. The volunteers/lifeguards will line the GPS measured course. The course will be patrolled by the motorized boat, as well as canoes and kayaks. Athletes are asked that if they are feeling any trouble or difficulty during the swim portion to raise their hand and a volunteer medical staff in the boats will be there to assist you within seconds. Upon completion of the swim, athletes will run approximately 100m along the shoreline to enter transition.
The Bike
Olympic Triathlon & Duathlon= 39km
Sprint Triathlon = 19.5km
Tri it = 12km
The 2 lap Olympic course (1 lap sprint) will head South out of transition along 91st ST. Following 91st, this will turn into Savaryn Drive and it will take you westward to Parsons Rd. Turn left on Parsons Rd to Ellerslie Rd. Turn left onto Ellerslie Rd and follow this to 101st. Follow 101st down to TWP510 and return to the start. Olympic athletes begin their second lap passing through the round-a-bout in front of the Lake.
Tri it - will start the same, but will turn around at 41ave SW.
Olympic Duathlon - will follow the same Olympic course
*note: you will be cycling AGAINST traffic in the south lanes. We have 2 lane road closure on Ellerslie and will be splitting it for outgoing and incoming cyclists.
TAKE CAUTION AND STAY TO TO THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE ROAD.
Police and volunteers will man the key intersections. Please be cautious. Draft marshals will patrol the course.
| The Merrell Run | ........COURSE MAP |  |
Olympic Triathlon & Duathlon= 10km ** 4 LAPS
Sprint Triathlon = 5km **2 LAPS
Tri it = 2.5km
The 1 lap (Tri it). 2(sprint) or 4 lap course will wind in and around the Summerside Community. The course will exit transition and head north to Summerside Drive. Athletes will cross Summerside Drive onto the NEW paved walking path. Follow to Ellerslie Rd and take a left along the sidewalk. Follow this to 91st where you will take another Left turn down onto the gravel trail. Follow this over the footbridges back onto the pathway and return along the lagoon towards the paved path. A Right Turn at the path will take you back to the start to begin your next lap!
Duathlon - 1st run is 10km (4 laps), 2nd run is 5km (2laps)
Please wear your race number on the front of your jersey/t-shirt (no bare chests allowed).
The Transition View the transition area map here. ........MAP
