Bike turn by turn directions

START
-Exit Utah Lake State Park eastbound on Center street.
-Turn Right on 2370 West.
-Turn Right on 280 South
-Turn Left on 2470 West
-Turn Left on 560 S which merges into 600 S.
-Turn Right on 1600 W
-Turn Left on 1150 S
-An officer will help you cross 1100 West but watch for traffic
1150 South curves north to become 920 South
-Watch for an Officer at 500 West to assist crossing the intersection
-There is no traffic control at the roundabout at 200 West (Freedom Blvd) use caution and yield to all traffic
-Officers will control traffic at 920 S and University Blvd, again use caution
-Turn Right at 350 E
-Turn Left at 1130 S, this curves and becomes S Industrial Pkwy
Cross 1860 S (with Officer assistance) to follow Kuhni Road southbound
-Turn right at Aspen at the back entrance to East Bay RV Park
-Pass straight through RV Park going westbound to Park entrance on 1750 W where the road curves south.
-Turn Right on State Road 75 and carefully merge onto overpass (don’t get on the freeway)
-An Officer is stationed at the light on the overpass, cross intersection to Frontage Road and curve southbound.
-Turn Right at West Center Street, this road curves into Main.
-Turn Right on State Road 77, yield to traffic, follow to the T in the road at 4400 S.
-Turn Right on 4400 S, which becomes 3200 W (and is actually still State Road 77)
-Turn Right at 6400 S (watch for farm machinery on these roads)
-Turn Left on 6300 S and follow this road until it curves sharply right to become Lincoln Beach Drive.
-Follow Lincoln Beach Drive around West Mountain until you come upon the Bike Turnaround where an Aid Station and Special Needs Pick-up is located.
TURNAROUND
*Return on the same roads.
-An Officer will assist you in turning left at 6400 S and State Road 77 (Remember to turn left at State Road 77 and Palmyra Drive at the T where you turned right outbound). Another Officer will be at State Road 77 and Main Street and Center Street and the Frontage road.
-After crossing the Freeway Overpass Turn Right at 1750 West (this is the first detour for the return bound leg)
-Turn Left at 2800 S
-Turn Left onto Kuhni Road (travelling Northbound, you are again on the same course as the outbound leg)
-Turn Right at 350 East
-Turn Left at 900 S (watch for traffic this intersection is not controlled)
-Turn right on 100 East (second detour), curve to 680 S and go under the University Avenue Viaduct.
-Turn right on University Avenue
-Turn right on 920 South
-Travel West, through the uncontrolled roundabout (yield to vehicles) on the same course back to the Park.
-Turn left at 600 S
-Turn Right at 2470 W
-Turn right at 280 S
-Turn Left on 2370 West
-Turn Left on Center Street and follow into Utah Lake State Park.
FINISH

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UTAH HALF: Pre Race Docs

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Tuesday 8/11

Bike and Run Course roads are pre-marked with road paint.

Friday 8/14
Packet Pick Up at Utah State Park race venue 6pm-8pm
THIS PICK UP IS MANDATORY

Take exit 265A off of 1-15 freeway and head west on Center Street to the park. The road dead ends at the Park.

Saturday 8/15
5:00-6:15am Pre Race Body Marking, Timing chip pick up, Special Needs bag drop off, and Transition Set Up
6:15am Pre race Meeting
6:45am Race Start

SWIM WAVES

1 6:45 MALE ATHLETES
2 6:55 FEMALE ATHLETES

*If you do not leave with your assigned swim wave, you will be immediately disqualified.

11 am Massages and post race food begins

1pm awards will be issued
3pm Race cut off time

DIRECTIONS TO VENUE.
Take exit 265A off of 1-15 freeway and head west on Center Street. Center Street dead ends at the Park.
*Follow Parking Volunteers From here.

PARKING

Parking Fees
The state park does so much in letting us hold this event. To earn some additional money for the park they will be charging $4 per car to park inside the venue. Please park in designated lots. We have certain ares blocked off for the race course so for your own safety park where you are instructed.

USAT Reminder
This event is USAT sanctioned and as such is subject to certain rules including having a current membership or paying for the one day event fee ($10 dollars 18 over $5 17 and under). Bring your USAT card and number, license, or extra money to pay the one day USAT fee.

Please make yourselves familiar with all of the USAT rules at the USAT website.
http://www.usatriathlon.org/

CHECK IN PROCEDURES.
You will line up according the first letter of your last name. As you approach the check in table have your ID ready. No athletes will be allowed check in without a picture ID. The volunteer will provide your race bag, including bib number, swim cap, race shirt, sponsor coupons, and hammer nutrition products. You will then move to another table for your milliseconds timing chip. Next, there is a station to write your number on your swim cap and get safety pins as needed. You will then proceed to body marking where your race number will be written on your left leg and arms and your division on your right leg.

*At dusk and sunrise there can be some bug activity near the lake. We will have insect repellent on hand in case you need it.

VOLUNTEERS.
None of our events would be possible without race day volunteers. Over the course of the triathlon we ask you to please listen to and respect them. They are there for you, and the love of the race! They will either be wearing orange vests or racetri.com shirts.

RELAYS
For relays, your timing chip acts like a baton that is passed between each athlete inside the transition area.

COURSE DESCRIPTION.
Transition Area is CLOSED to spectators. Bikes are racked on first come first serve basis. The entrances are located on opposite ends so all athletes will travel the same distances through transition regardless of bike location. The racks are designed for 8 bikes per cross bar - four on each side.

SWIM

1.2 miles

Description:
The Utah Half swim takes place in the sheltered harbor of Utah Lake State Park. Swimmers will leave in a wave format based on your race division (see above). You will enter the water from the western boat ramp and swim an L shaped counter clockwise loop marked with orange buoys. While swimming you will keep all swim buoys to your left. Wetsuits are suggested but not mandatory. We will start promptly at 6:45 to avoid the morning sun in your eyes. See the course maps for exact details.

Safety:

As the most dangerous of the three race disciplines, the swim requires your attention. At the start organize yourselves according to swim abilities. Less experienced swimmers please start from the back of the pack or from the sides. The start of the swim is the most turbulent and less experienced swimmers should try to start in clear water away from the pack. Once swimming, remember that we have lifeguards in kayaks to monitor your safety. If in need, you may hold the kayak briefly as long as you aren't progressing in the water. Extended distress will result in them pulling you from the swim. If you attempt to remove your wetsuit at any point while in the water, they will also pull you out no questions. REMEMBER touching the top of your head with your hand is a signal that you are okay and waving your arms is a sign that you need help. If you are removed from the water we will have spotters along the shores to get your information for race accountability. If for some reason you are not contacted by a race volunteer please go immediately to race central and report your swim removal to a race official (look for bright orange vests). It is essential that we know where everyone is. We don’t want to be looking for you in the water when you ended up getting pulled out early. If you are pulled from the swim you will be DQ’d for time but you may continue the race with your bike and run.

BIKE

56 miles

Description:
The bike course is a flat 56 mile out and back that heads out to West Mountain. While in Provo City there will be open traffic and police blockades. Once outside the city the roads will be heavily marked but open to traffic. So use caution and yield to things that are bigger and faster than you! There will be a total of 12 police officers and county sheriffs on course… just follow their instructions as you approach. There are a few cattle guards that will be heavily marked and covered, but be careful going over them. We will have 3 aid stations on course. They are located at the following locations:

AID 1- mile 15: Gels, Bottles (water, HEED)

AID 2- mile 28 Turnaround: Special Needs Bags

AID 3- mile 45: Gels, Bottles (water, HEED)

We are providing the option of special needs bags at the bike turnaround. When you check in Friday night we will provide you with an empty bag. It is then your responsibility write your number on it, place inside it nutrition you might want at the bike turnaround, and then deliver it to us race morning. Bike support will be roaming the streets to help with bike malfunctions.

Safety:

Obviously the biggest concern with the bike portion of the race is the dreaded crash. When leaving transition ensure your helmet is in place and fastened. The course will be monitored by Provo City and County Sheriffs but remember to yield to traffic and be cautious especially on the turns. Watch for road obstacles and any other concerns. We will have the street sweepers out on the whole course, so it will be as clean as possible. The most dangerous areas of the course are in Provo City where traffic is higher. Once out in the flats around the lake, traffic is sparse. The asphalt is mostly smooth but there is a few sections around mile 24 where the asphalt gets rougher. There are also some cattle guards on course. Just use caution as you cross them. As a favor to our volunteers please drop your trash and bottles nearby the bottle hand off exchange. We will have bike support roaming the course but PLEASE bring all of your own gear to fix flats etc. We cannot guarantee rapid response to mechanical needs. When returning to transition please use those brakes and don’t come flying into transition like a maniac!

RUN

13.1 miles
Description:

The run course is a flat 2 loop course that runs along the lake shore and down the Provo river trail. There will be mile markers and 3 large aid stations containing water, sports drink, gels, fruit, coke, and assorted goodies. Runners will pass these stations 12 times over the course of the run. Just follow the cones and arrows and you should be just fine. We are also locating a few sprinklers and hoses to spray you down if you wish… so watch out for a water fight.

Safety:

The run concerns are pretty straightforward… don’t get hit by a car or fall in a ditch! There is abundant shade on the run and the Provo River provides additional cooling. There is little to no vehicle traffic on course due to the majority being in the park and on the trails. Overall, just use your head like when you are out running every day.

POST RACE FOOD.
We will have plenty of fruit, breads, and goodies at the finish. We want you nice and replenished after your race. But please move through the lines as quickly as possible to allow others access. We also ask that you support us in allowing only other athletes access to the food.

AWARDS

Race Gear
All athletes will receive performance race shirts, finisher medals, 22 oz. bike water bottles and raffled goodies post race.

Awards will be given based on overall and age group designations

*We pride ourselves on a giving a good post race bash. So lounge around on the grass in the shade and cheer on other competitors as they finish. We will also raffle off sponsored prizes to all athletes by using your race numbers. Basically it will be a good old time, so stick around!

RESULTS.
Will be posted later race day on our site, www.racetri.com and www.milliseconds.com

RACE PHOTOS.
Zazoosh.com will be at the event taking photos so visit their site post race to see yourself in action!

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