Thank You for participating in the Orlando Danskin Triathlon!


SWIM

Distance		.5 mile (.75k), approximate

Route		Swim is one loop Swim starts and finishes on the white sand beaches of Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground's Clementine Beach Swim course is rectangular Swim in a counterclockwise direction around the buoys

Water Temperature		Water temperature is expected to be in the mid 80s Wetsuits will not be allowed

Swim Course		Click here for course map

NOTES:		Swim will take place in the pristine waters of beautiful Bay Lake located at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground There will be NO PRACTICE SWIMMING allowed during the entire Race weekend .

BIKE

Distance		12 miles (20k), approximate

Bike Route		Bike Course is one Loop Exit Left onto N. Big Pine Rd. Left onto Fort Wilderness Trail Left onto Cast Services Rd. Left/ East onto Vista Blvd. Right/ South onto Bonnet Creek Parkway Right/ West onto Epcot Center Drive Turnaround at end of Epcot Center Drive East onto Epcot Center Drive Left/North onto Bonnet Creek Parkway Left/ West onto Vista Blvd. Right onto Cast Services Rd Right onto Fort Wilderness Trail Right onto Big Pine Rd. Right into Transition

Bike Course		Click here for bike course map.

NOTES:		The bike course will take place entirely inside the WALT DISNEY WORLD® Resort property. It is a closed course with no sharing of roadways with traffic. BICYCLES ARE NOT ALLOWED on WALT DISNEY WORLD® Resort Buses, Watercraft, Monorails or Event Shuttles

RUN

Distance		3.1 miles (all distances are approximate)

Route
		Run a single loop course Run along the bike paths and roadways inside Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground. Finish in the grassy area next to Pioneer Hall located inside Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground.


Run Course		Click here for course info

NOTES:		Three Aid stations will be located throughout the Run course
Information updated 4/8/10, subject to change

Race Materials Pick Up & Expo
Course Review & Race Day Overview

Saturday May 8th

                            WALT DISNEY WORLD® Resort
               Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort & Campgrounds
                                            BBQ Pavillion

10:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M.

BUS TRANSPORTATION TO/FROM RACE MATERIALS PICK UP
8:30 A.M. - 3:00 P.M.

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RACE MATERIALS PICK UP

Participants need to pick up Race Materials between 10:00 A.M. and 3:00 P.M.
Relay Team members must be together to pick up Race Materials.
All participants must rack their bike AFTER they pick up Race Materials.

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COURSE REVIEW

A review of the Swim, Bike and Run courses will be presented by the Local Race Director.
Any changes to any of the Race courses will be noted at this time.
First timers are encouraged to attend.

SESSION ONE: 10:30 A.M.
SESSION TWO: 12:30 P.M.

LOCATION: Stage

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RACE DAY OVERVIEW

This session will provide an overview of Race Day from the Swim Start to crossing the Finish Line.
First Timers are encouraged to attend.

TIME: 11:15 A.M.

LOCATION: Stage

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CYCLING TIPS

Tips including how to check tire pressure, change a flat tire, adjust a seat, fix a dropped chain
Presented by David's World Cycle/Trek Women

TIME: Following Race Day Overview

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EXPO BOOTHS:

Grab your COMPLIMENTARY Race "goodie bag" and visit our sponsor and exhibitor booths to get your goodies!

ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST PICK UP RACE MATERIALS AND RACK BIKE ON SATURDAY,
MAY 8 th. Bike Racking will take place from 10:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M.

VALID PHOTO I.D. MUST BE PRESENTED FOR RACE MATERIALS PICK UP

Information posted 4/20/10, subject to change

Training

For information on our Preferred Training Program, click here

Directions

TO YOUR WALT DISNEY WORLD® Resort

FROM TAMPA AIRPORT:

I-4 East Exit 65/Old 26. Follow signs to your WALT DISNEY WORLD® Resort

FROM ORLANDO AREA:

W to I-4 West to Exit 65/Old 26
Follow signs to your WALT DISNEY WORLD® Resort

FROM TAMPA AREA:

I-4 East Exit 65/Old 26
Follow signs to your WALT DISNEY WORLD® Resort

FROM ORLANDO AIRPORT:

MCO (18 miles East) Bee line (528)W to I-4 West to Exit 65/Old 26
Follow signs to your WALT DISNEY WORLD® Resort

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION: Mears Motor Shuttle: 407-423-5566 (Transportation Zone 5)

TO RACE MATERIALS PICK UP/EXPO: Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground

BUS TRANSPORTATION TO/FROM RACE MATERIALS PICK UP: 8:30 A.M. - 3:00 P.M.

Participants and Spectators staying at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort or Disney's Wilderness Lodge Resort & Campground:

Simply walk to the Expo.

Participants and Spectators NOT staying at the above Resort:

You will be REQUIRED to park in the Magic Kingdom® Park Parking Lot (Grumpy & Dopey) and catch an Event Shuttle to the Expo. A shuttle will also be provided to return you to the Magic Kingdom® Park Parking Area.

NOTE 1: There will be NO PARKING at the Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground. If you try to park at the Campgrounds, you will be redirected to park at the Magic Kingdom® Park Parking Lot.

NOTE 2: Bicycles are NOT ALLOWED on WALT DISNEY WORLD® Resort Buses, Watercraft, and Monorails. Bicycles are NOT ALLOWED on Event Shuttles.

NOTE 3: All athletes/spectators parking at Magic Kingdom® Park Parking Lot (Grumpy & Dopey) will NOT be charged a parking fee between the hours of 10am-3pm. Inform the Cast Member at the Auto Plaza that you are attending the Danskin Triathlon Race.

TO MANDATORY BIKE RACKING: Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground

Participants staying at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort or Disney's Wilderness Lodge Resort & Campground: Please walk/ride your bike to the Transition Area.

Participants NOT staying at the above Resort:

You will be REQUIRED to park at the Magic Kingdom® Park Main Parking Lot. From there, participants will be REQUIRED to walk/ride their bikes to the Transition Area which is approximately 1.5 miles from the Magic Kingdom® Park Parking Lot.

NOTE 1: It is STRONGLY ENCOURAGED that athletes walk/ride their bikes to the Transition Area on Saturday, non-participants should ride the shuttles. Shuttles will be provided back to the Magic Kingdom® Park Parking Lot.

NOTE 2: There is NO PARKING at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground. If you try to park at the Campgrounds, you will be redirected to the Magic Kingdom® Park Parking Lot.

RACE DAY:

RACE DAY BUS TRANSPORTATION: 5:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.

Participants staying at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort or Disney's Wilderness Lodge Resort & Campground:

On Race morning,simply walk to the Transition Area. AFTER the Race, you are REQUIRED to walk/ride your bike back the Resort.

Specatators staying at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort or Disney's Wilderness Lodge Resort & Campground:

Simply walk to and from Race Site

Participants NOT staying at above Resort:

On Race morning, park in the designated parking lot at the Magic Kingdom® Park Parking Lot (Grumpy & Dopey). Once parked at the Magic Kingdom® Park Parking Lot , catch a shuttle that will transport you to the Transition Area located inside Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground. AFTER the Race, you will be REQUIRED to walk/ride your bike the 1.5 miles back to the Parking Lot.

Spectators NOT staying at above Resort:

On Race morning, park in the designated parking lot at the Magic Kingdom® Park Parking Lot (Grumpy & Dopey). Once parked at the Magic Kingdom® Park Parking lot , catch a shuttle that will transport you to the Transition Area located inside Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground. AFTER the Race, there will be Event Shuttle service between Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort & Campgrounds and the Magic Kingdom® Park Parking Lot (Grumpy & Dopey).

NOTE 1: There will be NO RACE DAY PARKING available at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground and no early WDW Transportation services available to the guests (including Monorail, Buses and/or Ferries), The ONLY early transportation are the Event Shuttles/Buses.

NOTE 2: If you try to park at the Campgrounds, you will be redirected to park at the Magic Kingdom® Park Parking Lot (Grumpy & Dopey).

NOTE 3: Participant and Spectators parking at Magic Kingdom® Park Parking Lot (Grumpy & Dopey) will NOT be charged a parking fee PRIOR to 7.00am on Race Morning. Inform the Cast Member at the Auto Plaza that you are attending the Danskin Triathlon Race. Spectators arriving after 7:00am will be charge the $12 parking fee.

Information updated 4/28/10, subject to change

Volunteer

To volunteer for the Danskin Triathlon Series Orlando, FL Race, email us at volunteer@thexxtramilellc.com

SUBJECT LINE : Danskin Triathlon Orlando, FL Volunteer

For more information on volunteering, click here

HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS

Specially priced hotel rooms are available for Danskin Triathlon Series Orlando participants and their friends and family. You are invited to stay "where dreams come true" by booking a room at the WALT DISNEY WORLD® Resort. The following resorts are currently available:

Disney's All-Star Movies Resort
$78 a night

Disney's Port Orleans-Riverside Resort
$116 a night

Disney's Wilderness Lodge Resort
$220 a night

Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort
$240 a night

All standard rooms sleep up to four guests.

To reserve a room, please call (407) 938-4868.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Transportation is NOT provided. You will be responsible for your own transportation to and from the event.

TURN YOUR TRIATHLON WEEKEND INTO A FAMILY GETAWAY!

PURCHASE YOUR SPECIALLY PRICED THEME PARK TICKETS TODAY AND DISCOVER THE MAGIC OF WALT DISNEY WORLD® Resort!

Specially priced WALT DISNEY WORLD® Theme Park tickets are available to all Danskin Triathlon Series participants, family & friends.

All tickets must be purchased at least two weeks prior to Race weekend and are valid during the Danskin Triathlon Series Race weekend and include a limited period of time before and after the event.

NOTE: In order to purchase these tickets you must be participating in the Danskin Triathlon Series at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground or have a family member or friend participating. This will be validated at time of purchase. Please note that the tickets are an already discounted product, therefore additional savings will not be reflected.

CLICK HERE to purchase your theme park tickets today.

To request the password to purchase your Specially Priced Theme Park tickets, click here.

Information posted 3/16/10

Mandatory Bike Racking
Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground

Hours: 10:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M.

ALL BIKES MUST BE CHECKED-IN AT Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground TRANSITION AREA BY 3:00PM on Saturday, May 8th.
There will be NO bike check-in allowed on Race morning.
Once your bike has been checked into the Transition Area, you cannot remove the bike until after the start of the Race.
For protection against the elements, you may cover your bike seat and computer, but not your entire bicycle.
You will have access to your bike on Race morning to make final mechanical adjustments and to inflate the tires, but the bike cannot leave the Transition Area.
Bike mechanics will be available on Race morning should you need assistance.
DO NOT OVER INFLATE YOUR TIRES! It is best to inflate your tires on Race morning to avoid a heat related blowout.
Overnight security will be provided at the Transition Area.

Information updated 4/28/10, subject to change

Bike Rental

David's World Cycle - for all your cycling needs.

CLICK HERE for 2010 Danskin Triathlon Series Bike Rental Form

Danskin Triathlon Series -- Orlando, FL, May 9th, 2010

Thank You for participating in the Orlando Danskin Triathlon!

Race Materials Pick Up & Expo Course Review & Race Day Overview

Training

Directions

Volunteer

HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS

To reserve a room, please call (407) 938-4868.

TURN YOUR TRIATHLON WEEKEND INTO A FAMILY GETAWAY!

PURCHASE YOUR SPECIALLY PRICED THEME PARK TICKETS TODAY AND DISCOVER THE MAGIC OF WALT DISNEY WORLD® Resort!

Mandatory Bike Racking Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground

Hours: 10:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M.

Bike Rental

Race Materials Pick Up & Expo
Course Review & Race Day Overview

Mandatory Bike Racking
Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground