Danskin Triathlon Series -- Sandy Hook, NJ, Sept. 12, 2010
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- Race Info
- Course/Maps
- Race Materials Pick Up
- Bike Racking
- Directions/Parking
- Volunteer
- Hotels
Sandy Hook, NJ
1/2 Mile Swim | 9.5 Mile Bike | 3.1 Mile Run
Gateway National Recreation Area
Sandy Hook, NJ
Sunday, Sept. 12th
Race Start: 7:00 a.m.
Transition Opens: 5:15 a.m.
First Swim Line Up: 6:45 a.m.
REGISTRATION IS CLOSED
Course Description & Course Maps
1/2 Mile Swim | 9.5 Mile Bike | 3.1 Mile Run
Course Overview
Due to ongoing construction at at Race Site, Bike course length has been modified
SWIM
Distance: 1/2 mile (distances are approximate)
Route:
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The course is triangle in design and all buoys will be on your left while swimming.
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The ½ mile swim takes place in the protected waters of the Lower New York Bay.
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Swim Start and Finish will be staged on the beach at the U.S. Coast Guard Station at Sandy Hook which is located on the Northern end of Sandy Hook National Park.
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The distance from the Swim Finish to the Transition Area is approximately 700 yards.
Water temperature: Low 70's
Course Map: Updated map to follow
- The Bike is a flat and fast out and back course starting South of the U.S. Coast Guard Station to the Park entrance and back.
Course Map: Click here for Bike Map
RUN
Distance: 3.1 miles (distances are approximate)
Route:
- After exiting the Transition area, take a left on Hartshorne Road
- Take Hartshorne Road to a right turn on the first park road before Canfield Road
- Take park road to a right turn on Knox Road
- Take Knox Road to a left turn on Kilpatrick Road
- Take Kilpatrick Road to a right turn on Canfield Road
- Take Canfield Road to a right turn on S. Bragg Drive
- Take S. Bragg Drive to a left turn on Hudson Drive
- Take Hudson Drive to a right turn on Magruder Road
- Take Magruder Road to a right turn on the park road just after the James J. Howard Marine Sciences Laboratory
- Take this park road to a right turn through a parking lot that will connect to Kessler Road
- Go right on Kessler Road to the run turn around just before Hudson Drive
- The final finish line is located on Kearney Road next to the post Race tent
Course Map: Click Here for Run Map
Notes: Many of the roads are unmarked and do not have road signs or are not named.
During the Race the entire course will be coned for ease of navigation.
Information updated 8/30/10, subject to change
Race Materials Pick Up & Expo
Brookdale Community College
Robert J. Collins Arena
Convocation Center
765 Newman Springs Road
Lincroft, NJ 07738
Saturday, Sept. 11th
10:00am - 3:00pm
- All Participants are required to pick up Race Materials between 10:00 A.M. and 3:00 P.M. on Saturday, Sept. 11th at Brookdale Community College
- Relay Team members must be together to pick up Race Materials
- VALID PHOTO I.D. MUST BE PRESENTED FOR RACE MATERIALS PICK UP
- ATTENDANCE IS REQUIRED BY ALL PARTICIPANTS
COURSE REVIEW
- A review of the Swim, Bike and Run courses will be presented by the Local Race Director or his representative
- First timers are encouraged to attend
- All athletes are encouraged to review course information
SESSION ONE: 10:30 A.M.
SESSION TWO: 12:30 P.M.
LOCATION: Stage
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RACE DAY OVERVIEW
- Overview of Race Day from the Swim Start to crossing the Finish Line
- First Timers are encouraged to attend
SESSION ONE: 11:30 A.M.
SESSION TWO: 1:30 P.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
TIME: Following Race Day Overview
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GOODIES:
Grab your COMPLIMENTARY "Souvenir Race Backpack" and visit our Sponsor, Exhibitor and Super booths to get your goodies!
ATTENDANCE IS REQUIRED BY ALL PARTICIPANTS
VALID PHOTO I.D. MUST BE PRESENTED
Bike Racking Info
TBD
Directions
Volunteers
To volunteer for the Danskin Triathlon Series New Jersy Race, email us at mailto:volunteer@thexxtramilellc.com%20
SUBJECT LINE : Danskin Triathlon Sandy Hook, NJ Volunteer
For more information on volunteering, click here
Hotels
Ocean Place Resort & Spa
One Ocean Blvd
Long Branch, NJ 07740
Reservations: 800-441-6493 or 732-571-4000
http://www.oceanplace.com
Rate: $189. To receive group discount, refer to the Xxtra Mile/Danskin Triathlon room block when making reservations. Group rate based on reservations made prior to August 26, 2010 and/or availability within room block.
Information posted 4/27/10
