Guelph Lake 1 Pre Race Email 2024

June 2024- Information for your upcoming Guelph Lake 1 Race

Directions to

Guelph Lake Conservation Area, Guelph, ON

Race Site:

Hwy 401 to Hwy #6 North, through Guelph. East on Conservation Road to Conservation Area.

Athlete Gate Fees:

Athletes are paid for by Trisport Events Inc.

Gate Fees for Spectators:

$8.50 per adult and $3.75 per child.

No Cash - Debit or Credit only

The fees paid go to the Guelph Lake Conservation area.In order to help speed up the entrance to the park please have any spectator fees ready at the gate

NOTE: Try-A-Tri Athletes - please do not arrive at the park between 8:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. as you will be stopped at the gate until the Olympic finishes their bike segment. You are welcome to come early and cheer on the Olympic athletes or simply just time your arrival for 11:30 a.m. or later. PLEASE don't rack your bikes in the transition area until after the Olympic race is over. There will be a temporary rack for short term convenience.

NOTES:

Please exercise caution on Watson Rd during the bike portion of your race. Watson Rd is bumpy - just be mindful. This extends for the first 5km of all bike courses.

Please be aware that there are speed bumps by the front gate - please be cautious on your bike!

There are no concession stands at Guelph Lake Conservation Area. Please ask your supporters to come equipped with drinks and snacks.

Guelph Lake One

You are receiving this email because you have registered for a race on June 15th or June 16th . We hope this gives you plenty of time to get organized and mentally prepared for the event.

We are looking forward to welcoming all of you to Guelph Lake Conservation Area. Please read below for IMPORTANT details regarding your upcoming race.

If you have a friend who still needs to register - we are accepting race registrations online until 10am on Thursday, June 13th but will also have Saturday and Sunday on-site registration for races not sold out.

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If you are a FIRST TIME TRIATHLETE OR DUATHLETE we want you to be excited and prepared. IF you haven't already done so please go to the BEGINNERS GUIDE BUTTON on the below for great tips and tricks. Nothing makes your first race experience better than coming prepared!

See note below for Bike Course Updates

Bike Course/Road Updates for Guelph Lake 1

The bike courses will remain the same as in 2023. The construction on Guelph-Nichol Townline that resulted in course changes last year has been completed. Unfortunately, Watson Rd (the main road to get there) has not been fixed as of yet, so we are still trying to minimize the amount of time we use Watson Rd.

Due to these changes, the distances for the Guelph Lake 1 bike routes are as follows:

Try-A-Tri = 9KM

Sprint = 19.5KM

Olympic = 36KM

The route maps can be found here: Guelph Lakes 2024

We will continue to keep up to date on the work and its progress over the course of the summer and will reassess the Guelph Lake 2 routes in the next couple of weeks.

We thank everyone for their support and understanding!

Volunteers needed for

Guelph Lake 1

Please consider asking your friends/family to volunteer with us. We are in need of more volunteers, especially on Saturday. Trisport will make a donation to any club or team providing at least 12 volunteers. Please email Dave dave@trisportcanada.com

Race Day Schedule

Saturday, June 15, 2024

Race Kit Pick-Up (all races): 6:30 am – 7:45 am – located behind snack bar, down the hill from transition.
Olympic Triathlon Start: 8:00am
Olympic Duathlon Start: 8:20am

NOTE: Try-A-Tri Athletes – please do not arrive at the park between 8:30am and 11:30 am as you will be stopped at the gate until the Olympic finishes. You are welcome to come early and cheer on the Olympic athletes or simply just time your arrival for 11:30am or later. PLEASE don’t rack your bikes in the transition area until after the Olympic race is over.

Registration Reopens (Try-A-Tri): 11:30 am – 2:00 pm
Try-A-Tri Start: 2:00 pm
Awards: scheduled after each event (when last finisher crosses the line)
Post-Race Party: after each event - PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE IS ONE POST RACE MEAL FOR EACH ATHLETE. Please leave post race food for your fellow competitors. There are no concessions in this park. Plan ahead with the nutrition and hydration for you and your supporters.

Sunday, June 16, 2024

Race Pick-Up and Registration: 7:15 am- 8:45 am
Sprint Triathlon: 9:00am
Sprint Duathlon: 9:10am
Awards: 11:30am (approximate)
Post-Race Party:- 10:30 am – 12:30 pm

2024 On-Site Race Kit Pick Up Procedures

Every Athlete Must Check In

Once you get to the race site you will need to complete these steps in order

STEP 1 Look for your name on the alphabetical race list and find your race number.

STEP 2 Sign and date and put your race # on your waiver or print one out and add your race number on race day.

STEP 3 Hand in completed waiver at the next station where you will pick up your race credential envelope and swim cap (if applicable). After you get your envelope, check the contents and then proceed to pick up your t-shirt. There are 3 things in your envelope 1- race bib, 2-bike & helmet stickers & 3-post race food wristband (put this on before your race). Pins will be available if you need them.

STEP 4 T-shirt pick up (show your envelope label to the volunteers for your size selection)

STEP 5 Timing chip pick up located at the end of registration. Body Marking is no longer required.

Relay Teams

Please have all team members with you when picking up your kit. Each team member must complete and hand in a signed waiver prior to receiving race credentials or t-shirts.

If this is not possible then print off the waiver and have your partner(s) sign it so you can successfully complete registration.

CLICK HERE TO PRINT WAIVER

Guelph Lake 1 Wave Charts

Click on the image below for the complete document.

Check out the time your wave starts and the colour of swim cap to be worn.

If you are new to this sport and find yourself leaving in one of the first waves but would prefer the last wave, please see Kendall or Jody at the Solutions Table after you pick up your race kit and t-shirt and timing chip.

IMPORTANT - Race Particulars

Points of Interest

Please be aware that the road into and out of the park has speed bumps. Keep alert!
The quickest way to get DQ'd is to cross the centre line on the bike course roads. This is a mandatory Triathlon Ontario rule that they do not take lightly. This is for everyone's safety.
Please remember that roads are not closed to vehicular traffic. Police are available throughout the courses to help with traffic flow.
Please stay right to allow others to pass you. Don't cut corners on the bike or run courses.
Each km of the run will be marked with a sign on the road
Each 5 km will be marked on the bike course

Always be courteous of fellow athletes and encouraging to those new to the sport.

Please listen and respect the Triathlon Ontario officials on the course. They are there for your safety and enjoyment of the race.

Please note: No personal listening devices of any kind are not allowed while racing and are subject to disqualification.

Smile as you cross the finish line. As always, FinisherPix Photographers will be there to take your picture. Pictures can be viewed after the event on their website ( FinisherPix.com)

Please check the weather reports and remember to plan accordingly. Come well hydrated and rested. Pack extra drinks for you and your family. Each athlete will receive a bottle of water at the finish line. Please only take one! We need to enforce this to ensure that those finishing later on in the day also get one.

Aid Stations

Aid stations for the Olympic Run events

These will have water and Gatorade. The 10 km run has 3 aid stations which you will pass aa total of 7 times also with water and Gatorade. That's approximately 1 every 1.5 km.

Aid stations for Sprint Triathlon and Duathlon Run

5 km run has 2 aid stations in which you will pass 2 times each to get Gatorade and water.

Aid Station for the Try-a-Tri Run

There will be one aid station that you will pass twice.

Racking Your Bike In Transition Area

Olympic & Sprint Tri Age Group Athletes : Rack your bike according to your AGE GROUP and SEX. ie- Men 30-34.

Olympic & Sprint Duathlon Age Group Athletes: Rack your bike according to your wave

Elites: have their own rack.

Relays: also have their own rack.

Try-A-Tri: will rack by their AGE-GROUP and SEX ie. Women 20-24

Please look at the sign on the end of the rack for your correct designation.

Subaru offers a $750 cash back athlete rebate

to Subaru Triathlon Series finishers!

Getting involved, staying involved, making progress

Subaru Canada takes great pride in its sponsorship of many exciting sporting events and worthy charitable causes throughout Canada. Through our participation, we hope that meaningful organizations are getting the support necessary to make a difference in communities across the country. We believe this is an effective way to promote active, healthy lifestyles, while giving Canadians opportunities to push their personal limits. This is also why we build vehicles with the capability to help people get outside and be active, regardless of terrain or weather conditions. Subaru Canada and our employees take community involvement seriously with sponsorships that includes the Subaru Triathlon Series. We are happy to be involved with a variety of fantastic organizations, proud of the support they provide their respective communities and look forward to many more years together.

Did you know? Subaru offers a $750 rebate on the purchase or lease of a new Subaru! Check out the rebate form below for more details and how to qualify.

Link to the Subaru Athlete Rebate Page

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Thank you to our Subaru Series Sponsors

If you would like to be a sponsor and/or attend a race as an expo presenter, please contact Lisa Bentley (lisa.bentley@rogers.com)