Powell3 Triathlon Challenge

Brief Description

Welcome to the Third Annual Powell3 Triathlon Challenge! Get your competitive juices flowing as you take on your fellow competitors at the Stateline Marina at Wahweap! Sprint and Olympic distances will be offered at this long awaited event!
 

USAT Requirement
You must be an annual member of USAT; and have your valid card with you; or pay a one day USAT license fee of $10 with registration or at packet pick up. Only the registered athlete may pick up their respective packet. Photo ID will be required of all participants at packet pick-up
 
Registration Fees
SAVE NOW! Register EARLY (before April 30th) and save $10! EARLY REGISTRATION - $90.00 until APRIL 30th, Regular Registration - $100.00 until SEPT 30th, and Late Registration - $115.00 until OCT 12th. Registration may close early if race is filled to capacity of 500 participants.
 
Swim
Sprint -- 750 meters; Olympic -- 1500 meters. Triangular course marked with yellow/orange buoys. Deep water start; Water temperatures will be in the upper 60's/low 70's so wetsuits are highly recommended. Course will be guarded with personal watercraft and boats, and swim will be separated in groups no larger than 100 swimmers to ensure your safety. See webpage for course map and details.
 
Bike
Sprint: 12 miles, Olympic: 24 miles. The bike course has some hills to challenge, and flats and downhills to build speed. This course travels through the park on a lane restricted to the race participants only, and on HWY-89 for approximately 3 miles (open to traffic-- protected with Signs, Cones and Highway Patrol). Sprint is one loop, Olympic is two loops. See the event webpage for course map and details.
 
Run
Sprint: 5k, Olympic 10k. The course offers spectacular views of the lake and Glen Canyon dam, and surrounds you with the red rocks of Powell. Aid Stations will be set up for particpants at miles 1 and 2, as well as near the transition area for the sprint distance, Miles 1,2, 4, and 5 for the Olympic distance. See event webpage for course map and details.
 
Accomodations
Special discounted rates are being offered by the Lake Powell Resort in Wahweap for participants of the Powell3 Triathlon Challenge. See web page for full details!
 
Other Details
The Powell3 Triathlon Challenge is a great family friendly event. Bring the whole family to cheer you on as you compete against your fellow racers! Awards will be given 3 deep in each age group category as well as top 3 women/men awards! Discounted rates offered by the Lake Powell Resort in to provide you with a close stay and an awesome weekend getaway! Visit www.powell3.com or www.goldmedalracing.com for more details on the Powell3 Triathlon Challenge and other Gold Medal Racing events.
   

Additional Information
Presenting the triathlon you've been waiting for! The one that has it all, the lake, the beauty, the perfect season, the celebration, the EVENT! October is the perfect time of year for the Powell 3 Triathlon, and with nearby accomodations in Page and many great activities planned for the weekend, this is one event you won't want to miss. Bring the family for a great weekend getaway! Register early to guarantee your spot in what promises to be an awesome event! See www.powell3.com for more information.
 

More Information
Click here to view the event organizer's website

Sanctioning
USAT Sanctioned Event
USA Triathlon is the national governing body for the sports of triathlon, duathlon, winter triathlon and aquathlon in the United States. Participation in a USAT sanctioned event means the event director has the proper permits in place, liability and athlete excess medical insurance coverage and the event plan has met the standard of organization required. USA Triathlon provides rules, guidance and governance to set the standard for safe and fair multi-sport races. For more information on USA Triathlon and fueling the multi-sport lifestyle, visit our website at http://www.usatriathlon.org.