Iron Star Triathlon

Sunday, November 9th, 2008
7:00 AM, Conroe, Texas

The 6th Annual Iron Star Triathlon is the premier half Iron Distance triathlon in southeast Texas and returns this year to our destination resort after a one year renovation project! Our field limit will be 600 participants in 2008. The 1.2 mile swim in Lake Conroe, the 56 mile bike in scenic Montgomery County, and the 13.1 mile run will take place from the new La Torretta Del Lago Resort on Lake Conroe. Come and be a part of this awesome 6th year event!

LOCATION

La Torretta Del Lago Resort on Lake Conroe 1 hour north of Houston, in Montgomery, TX.

COURSE

Swim: 1.2 mile open water lake swim in Lake Conroe. Wave starts, clock-wise rectangular course, swim cut-off time is 75 minutes. Bike: 56 miles on a circular course, along farm to market roads with limited traffic on mostly National Forest terrain, with rolling hills. Run: 13.1 miles on asphalt and paved roads, mostly flat with some rolling hills. We are contemplating having the run finish in downtown Montgomery again, with live music and downtown Montgomery vendors in attendance!! Course cut-off time is 8 hours. Course maps are available HERE.

WET SUITS

The USA Triathlon guidelines will determine if wet suits will be allowed for official timing purposes. USAT officials will measure the water temperature the day before the race. DON'T EMAIL OR CALL ASKING FOR WATER TEMP OR IF WET SUITS WILL BE ALLOWED-WE WON'T RESPOND B/C WE WON'T KNOW UNTIL NOVEMBER 8th.

AID STATIONS

Aid stations will be available on the bike ( 3 water bottle hand ups) and on each mile of the run. Stations will be provided at swim entry and exit points. Water, Gatorade, energy gels, Endurolytes, and fruit will be provided along the run course. A medical team will be on hand along with 2 ambulances throughout the day.

LODGING

Lodging is recommended at the Torretta Del Lago Resort (race site). Tower suites are $169 per night and 1-2 bedroom cottages are priced TBA. These rates are available for Friday-Sunday nights if you want to come early/stay late. If a late check-out is unavailable, complimentary showers will be available at their fitness center. Torretta Del Lago Resor will gladly take names and dates via e-mail or by phone until they have their internet reservation service up and running. Email or call Jason Purifoy at Torretta Del Lago (832.265.7787) for reservations -ask for the Iron Star Triathlon. Other hotels to be added soon!

CHAMPIONCHIP TIMING & RESULTS

ChampionChip Mid-South will provide chip timing with all split times, including transitions. The ChampionChip fees are included in your entry fees. Chips will be handed out on race morning. Complete results will be available at www.runnertriathletenews.com, www.championchipmid-south.com, and www.out-loud.org as soon as possible after the race.

AWARDS

Awards will be given to the overall Male and Female and overall Master's Male and Female. Age group awards will go at least 3 deep (most divisions 5 deep), utilizing USAT 5 year age group divisions. There will be Clydesdale (men over 200 lbs) and Athena (women over 150 lbs) divisions. Awards will go 3 deep in the relay categories.

PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT

Charities selected for benefiting from the Iron Star Triathlon include: Center for Student Missions, Boy Scouts of Montgomery, Montgomery High School Drill Team., and CLPC Youth. All volunteers will receive a special volunteer shirt and other goodies. WE NEED YOU! Call 713-816-5060 to volunteer.

TRAINING EVENTS

Houston Racing Triathlon Club, Lone Star Multi-Sport Club, Tri on the Run, and Kingwood Tri Club, will all be having training events to help prepare for this triathlon. Check their websites for these events.

VOLUNTEERS

All volunteers will receive a special volunteer shirt and other goodies. WE NEED YOU! Call 713-816-5060 or Contact us to volunteer.

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