June 13, 2009
The 2009 Tuckahoe Triathlon is comprised of a 2-mile run, 10-mile bicycle course, and a 1-mile canoe course. The race starts at 8 a.m. on June13, 2009. Registration will be held from 7 a.m. through 7:30 a.m. Participants should have canoes and bicycles in place by 7:30 a.m. There will be a pre-race meeting at 7:45 a.m. at starting line. Questions and comments may be directed to:
Tuckahoe State Park
13070 Crouse Mill Road
Queen Anne, Maryland 21657
or call 410-820-1668
Download a Tuckahoe State Park Triathlon Official Entry Form here
Course Description
The starting line for the run is by the lakeshore near the large pines west of the Lake Picnic Area in Tuckahoe State Park. The course proceeds along the lake to the comfort station, and then enters the Vita-Course physical fitness trail that winds through the pinewoods for two miles and emerges on the east edge of the parking lot. The runners mount their bicycles here, ride to the parking lot entrance, turn right on Crouse Mill Road, and proceed in a clockwise loop, taking each first right turn until they return to the bike rack. From this point, race participants must proceed through the parking lot and down the paved service road towards the lake shoreline where their canoe will be waiting for them. Park personnel will be available to provide assistance in launching canoes. The canoe leg of the race is marked with orange buoys. The finish line is near the large pines in the southeast corner of the lake.
Turns and changes in the run will be marked. It is recommended that all participants visit the race site prior to the event in order to familiarize themselves with the triathlon course. The bike rack will be on the east side of the parking lot. All bikes must be in the rack and will be monitored by park staff from 7:30 a.m. until conclusion of the award ceremony. There will be a water station at the end of the run and at the finish line.
Rules
- Participants will be at starting area at 7:45 a.m. for pre-race meeting. Canoes and bicycles must be in place by 7:30 a.m.
- Because of the narrowness of the trail through the woods it is necessary that all runners should cooperate in reducing the width of the pack by the time they enter the woods. On the physical fitness trail all runners will make room for passing at the call of "track" or equivalent.
- Drafting is not allowed on the bike course except by team members.
- Participants will have help carrying the canoe to the water by designated volunteers only. Only participants may launch canoes.
- Inadvertent contact with other participants should be avoided but disqualifying fouls will be called only for apparent willful interference with others. Protest of willful interference may be made at the end of the race.
- All participants will wear a shirt and keep the assigned number pinned to it. They must display the number clearly.
- All types and sizes of canoes may be used. The park staff will decide doubtful cases. Approved PFDs must be in the possession of each participant. Only single blade paddles may be used.
- The race will be held rain or shine, but will be delayed for thunderstorms, extreme fog or high winds. If these should develop during the race, it will end with the bicycle leg.
- For adult participants, bicycle helmets are not required, but their use is highly recommended. Youth under the age of 16 must wear a helmet.
Registration
The Tuckahoe Triathlon is open to anyone aged 10 and older who is capable of sustained exercise. Teams of a male and female may enter or teams of parent/child.
Call the Tuckahoe State Park office at (410) 820-1668 to register for the race or print the online form and mail it in. Registration information includes name, address, telephone number, age, sex and if team or single entry.
A service charge of $15 will be due for registration in advance or you may register for $20 the day of the race.
Participants are responsible for supplying bicycles and canoes. However, a limited number of canoes are available by reservation for an extra charge of $5.
All participants will receive a Tuckahoe Triathlon T-shirt after participating in the event.
Awards
First and second place plaques will be awarded for each of the following divisions:
- Male (under 40)
- Female (under 40)
- Age 40 and over
- Mixed teams – (female and male)
- Parent/Child – (child must be between the ages of 10-16)
Spectators
This course is good for spectators. The beginning of each leg is a short distance from the parking lot. The berm on the south shore of the lake is an excellent observation point for the whole canoe course and the finish will be right off the shore from it. Participants will use the parking lot; no cars will be allowed to exit or enter the parking lot until the race has ended. Parking is available on the south side of Crouse Mill Pond. The Lake Picnic Area will be closed after 7:30 a.m.
Volunteers
Volunteers are needed to prepare the course, to run water stations, to watch short cuts on running course, to direct traffic at parking lot entrance, guard bicycles, and to monitor turns. If you have family or friends that will be available to volunteer please contact Debbie McNeil at the park office - (410) 820-1668.
For more information on this and other quality programs at Tuckahoe State Park, contact us at:
Tuckahoe State Park
13070 Crouse Mill Road
Queen Anne, MD 21657
(410) 820-1668
FAX: (410) 364-5615