PADDLE, PEDAL AND POUND THE PATH

Kayak, Bike and Run

Triathlon Challenge

sponsored by Burlington County Board of Chosen Freeholders

Saturday October 28, 2006

9:00 a.m.

Historic Smithville Park, Eastampton, NJ

 


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WHERE AND WHEN

The race will take place on Saturday, October 28, 2006 - 9:00 a.m. sharp.

All events start and finish at Historic Smithville Park, Eastampton, NJ.

Mick's Canoe & Kayak Rental
(at 3107 Rt 563, Chatsworth, NJ 08019, 800-281-1380)
will make on-site kayak rentals available for registrants, Fee $35 per person or by
advance registration.
Cash & Checks only accepted day of event
www.mickscanoerental.com

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EVENTS

Distances

Kayak 4 miles , Bike 7 miles and Run 2 miles

  • 7:30 - 8:30 am check-in, packet pickup and race day registration
  • 8:45 am pre-race briefing
  • 9:00 am races start( waves based on number of entrants)
The Kayak Challenge is in the Rancocas Creek.
The Bike Challenge will be contested on roads
with a few turns
The Run Challenge will go mostly through the woods on hard
packed trails.
The course is flat and fast.
 

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COURSE MAPS

Kayak

Athletes start the Challenge with a four mile kayak trek down stream on the Rancocas Creek, launching in the Village of Birmingham, Pemberton Township and ending in Area 15 of Historic Smithville Park in Eastampton.
They will then jump out of their kayaks in Area 15 to transition from kayak gear to bike gear.
They will then mount their bikes and begin an 7 mile cycle from Historic Smithville Park, through sections of Eastampton and Mt. Holly returning to Historic Smithville Park's Area 8 to begin 2 mile run.

Bike

Historic Smithville Park's Area 15 to South River Street, follow South River Street up and out, right onto Smithville Road, Smithville Road to right onto West Railroad Avenue, West Railroad Avenue turns into Shreve Street, right onto Pine Street, right onto Mill Street which becomes Powell, bare left onto Branch Street, right onto Parkview Drive, right onto Dawn, right onto Sunset Drive, left onto Powell Road, left onto Woodcrest, right onto Willowbrook Way, right onto Linden Tree Lane, left onto Woodhurst Drive, right onto Ariel Drive, right onto Smithville Road, right onto Meade Lane and into Historic Smithville Park's Area 8 to transition area.

 

Run

Area 8 to no name road, no name road through the Smithville Complex,
The Smithville Complex to left onto Park Avenue, Park Avenue to right onto Smithville Road, Smithville Road to left onto Park trail (which is Smith's Woods red trail), follow trail around Smith's Woods, around Rancocas Creek to end of trail, Make right onto Smithville Road, left onto River Road, cross no name bridge, follow right bend to South River Street, left onto Park Avenue (which is the street located in front of the worker's houses), cross into finish line located in Historic Smithville Park's Area 8.

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FEES

Before Oct. 28:  $25

Race day: $35

ABSOLUTELY NO REFUNDS! TRANFERS! OR CREDITS!
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AWARDS

TOP 3 OVERALL MALE/FEMALE

Age groups ( 3 deep )
male and female

18-24, 25-39, 40-54, 55 and over

The first 100 registrants will be accepted and will receive a t-shirt

Refreshments will be provided at the end of the race for participants and volunteers.

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

  • NO DRAFTING!!!
  • Call 856-858-7835 or email cisellers@comcast.net for additional information:
  • Athletes must provide their own kayak, bike and appropriate gear or rent from Mick's Kayak and Canoe Rental
  • No confirmation will be sent verify entry here
  • Race scored by www.LMSports.com
  • RACE WILL BE HELD RAIN OR SHINE
  • Event promoters have the right to alter events for any reason
  • Athletes must provide their own bike and appropriate gear. Athletes can bring their own kayaks or rent one from Mick's Kayak and Canoe rental in advance or on race day. Cash or check payment only on day of race. No credit cards.

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DIRECTIONS


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LODGING

Best Western

Hampton Inn

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VOLUNTEERS

WE NEED YOUR HELP!

Races require volunteers to happen!

If you have a friend or family member accompanying you to this event,
please ask them if they would help while waiting for you to finish.

They will receive a souvenir T-shirt and post race food and refreshments and
sincere thanks from the staff and competitors.

Please notify us in advance if possible.

Burlington County Division of Cultural Affairs and Tourism (609) 265-5255

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