The 20th Annual Tri the Rim Triathlon
Frequently Asked Questions

 

Triathlon Date:  April 13, 2008

Check-in:  9:00am-9:30am 
                    (at Clock Tower)

Start Time:  10am

 

What are the entry fees:

     Individuals - $30   Teams - $75

     Durango Student (FLC, PCC, DHS) - $25

     Add $5.00 to registration after April 5th

     On line registration is full.  Thank you for your support!   

     Entry fees include T-shirt and Brunch      

When is the entry deadline: 

     Saturday, April 12, 2008 at 4pm

     There are NO race day registrations!

What are the distances:

     Swim:  500 yards (10 laps - 20 lengths) at the Fort Lewis College Pool

     Bike:    12 miles - 3 laps around course (see map on this site) 

     Run:     5K  (2 water stations will be available on course)

Where should I park:

     Lot G:  Education Business Hall

     Lot D:  Football Stadium

     Click here to see campus map

    Parking is free on Sunday.  Please obey all parking signs and rules. 

 Basic description of the course:

     The bike and run courses vary slightly in elevation.  Please see the maps
     on this site for both the running and biking portion of the event.
 

How is the Awards Ceremony conducted?

     An awards ceremony will convene approximately one hour after the
     finish of the race in the amphitheater.  The top finishers will select awards
     from donated items.

What goes on after the race?

    Following the race, Campus Dining will host participants and guests for a
    buffet brunch. Participants are admitted with their race number, guests
    are $8.00 per person.


What differentiates "Novice" and "Experienced":

     Novice - A first time "Tri the Rim" participant

     Experienced - Everyone else

What basic equipment or gear should I bring?

Click here for a list of equipment or gear
 

What is a team?

     A team of two or three individuals may complete the event by switching
     off racers for the swim section of the race, the bike section of the race,
     and the run section of the race.

     The team process begins with the swim, a "tag-off" to the biker, followed
     by a "tag-off" to the runner.  The "tag-off" area will be designated near the
     transition area.  Two person teams are permitted (the fee is still the team
     rate)

Where is the transition area:

     The transition area will be near the Clock Tower and will offer a 
     place for belongings

     Teams will "tag-off" in this area as well

     The transition area is approximately 50 yards from the pool (sidewalks,
     grassy) and the bike and the run start and end at the transition area

What if it is raining or snowing:

     As "Tri the Rim" veterans will tell you...It is a rain or shine event (happily).

Are Ipods allowed:

     Ipods, headphones, etc., are not permitted. Volunteers and other      participants may need to communicate with you and you need to hear the      traffic.

If you have specific questions contact Race Director: Dorian Owen (970-247-7220) or by E-mail at Owen2_D@fortlewis.edu

For the safety of participants and your pet...Dogs are NOT Permitted on the FLC Campus

FORT LEWIS COLLEGE      1000 RIM DRIVE DURANGO, COLORADO 81301      (877)FLC-COLO(TOLL FREE)      ADMISSION@FORTLEWIS.EDU