Race Info

Courses

Course	Distances	Start Time
Long Course:	Swim 2000m, Bike 56.2km, Run 15km	8:00 deep water start off dock
Short Course:	Swim 750m, Bike 30km, Run 7.2km	board boat around 8:30 am, disembark boat and start at 9:00 am
Duathlon:	Run 4km, Bike 30km, Run 7.2km	start at finish line at 9:00 am
Team Relay	Follows the long course routes.	same as long course
Race Kit Pickup	Gears and Grinds Bike Shop, 42 Queen St, Saturday August 2nd, 2008 , 2:00 to 6:00 pm and at the transition zone race morning, from 6:00 to 7:00 am.

The KTown reserves the right to limit registrations in any of the courses. In the last several years we reached capacity and had to turn people away. To avoid this happening to you, register early.

We are strictly limiting the Short Course Triathlon to 290 participants, and are accepting a maximum number of 625 registrations in all three events. There will be no waiting list.

Course Description

Swim	The water temperature is almost always in the low 70s. The water can range from flat to very choppy, depending on the wind. Be prepared for rough water, and be pleasantly surprised if it is calm ! For this reason, wetsuits are always recommended. The short course is a deep water start off the Island Queen tour boat. The long course is an in-water start, out and back course.
Bike	The bike course is along highway #2. The road is shared with motorized traffic. There is a 3 foot paved shoulder most of the course. The course is rolling hills with one or two good climbs. We sweep the course prior to race day.
Run	The run has flat sections with a few medium sized hills. There is not much shade, but every kilometer has a water station with water, ELoad and sponges.

We are sanctioned by the Ontario Association of Triathletes.

* Race Information and Answers *
2006 Athlete's Information Sheet and Rules (Microsoft Word Format)
Quick Facts or FAQ
2006 Prize Money	We will offer $1800 total prize money. This is split evenly between Long Course Tri, Short Course Tri, Duathlon, Male and Female overall winners (regardless of Elite or Age Group status.). Amounts are 1st Place: $150 2nd Place: $100 3rd Place: $50 There are, of course, also awards for all age group categories in all courses.

OAT fees are included in the race fee, but remember, OAT members must bring your OAT (or other Provincial Triathlon Association) card, or you will be charged a one day membership.
Clydesdales: Requirements: Men > 200 lbs, Women > 160 lbs
Age Requirements: You must be at least 16 years of age by Dec 31 2008 to race at the KTown Tri. No exceptions. If you are not 16 years old, you can race in one of the Kids of Steel races in Kingston. Athletes 16, 17 or 18 years of age are eligible for the KTown Tri Short Course or Duathlon, and may be eligible for the Kids of Steel races. Check the Links on the left for information on those races.
If you are not at least 18 years of age on Race Date, you must have a parent or guardian present when you pick up your race kit, to sign the waiver.

Lost and Found, Email to mike@ktowntri.com
Race Photographs