What

Cooper Summer Sprint Triathlon at Craig Ranch

When

Saturday, July 26, 2008 at 7:00am. Transition will open at 5:30am.

Where

Cooper Aerobics Center at Craig Ranch
7910 Collin McKinney Pkwy
McKinney, TX 75070

Directions: Click here to see map.

Course

Sprint: 350 meter pool swim – 12 mile bike (2 loops) – 5k run

Click here for Bike or Run Course Map.

Transition will be open from 5:30am - 7:00am.

Course Notes: The swim will be in a 50 meter outdoor pool.

The bike is on nice concrete urban roads. The course is flat and fast. Each major intersection and turn around will be traffic controlled.

The run course is fairly flat. Aid stations will be located approximately every 1 mile. Each aid station is equipped with water and Accelerade.

The course officially closes at 11am for all participants.

Registration and Entry Fee

Register online at

Click here to download and mail in entry form and check. Do not send cash.

Eligibility - The minimum age to participate is 13. The right to accept or reject any entry is reserved. For younger participants, please contact cgescheidle@coopercraigranch.com.

The right to accept or reject any entry is reserved.

All participants must observe all cut-off times and USAT rules and regulations. Failure to meet cut-off times will result in disqualification and removal from the course.

Refund Policy

No Refunds or Transfers allowed.

Packet Pick Up / Late Registration

July 24th  10am – 6pm
Richardson Bike Mart
Coit & Campbell
Richardson, TX

July 25th  11am – 7pm
Cooper Aerobics Center at Craig Ranch
7910 Collin McKinney Pkwy McKinney, TX  75070

July 26th*  5am – 6am
Race Site
*Race morning packet pick up is an additional $10. No race day registration!

USAT Membership

The Cooper Summer Sprint Triathlon is a USAT sanctioned event. All participants must be a current annual member of USAT or purchase a one day permit for $10 at packet pick up. Do not send USAT permit fee with entry fee.

All established USAT rules will be in effect and will be strictly enforced. You must show your USAT member card and your photo ID at packet pick up - no exceptions. Friends and family will not be allowed to pick up anyone's packet. If you are an annual USAT member and do not bring your member card to packet pick up, you must buy a $10 one day membership. There are no more duplicate applications. USAT no longer allows the purchase of annual memberships at packet pick up.

Awards and Amenities

Top Overall Male and Female.

Top Overall Masters male and female.

Age Group / Weight Class awards will be 3 deep for both Male and Female.

Host Hotel

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Allen Twin Creek
205 Central Expressway North
Allen, TX 75013
972 727-2000
www.hiallen.com

Ask for the Cooper Triathlon Rate:  $99 for a standard, $105 for a suite

Support

Many volunteers from numerous North Texas civic organizations are committed to make your race a safe and memorable experience.

Weather / Water Temp

Average temperature on race day: low 75 - high 95.

For safety reasons, Playtri reserves the right to modify or cancel a race due to severe weather conditions. When severe weather is present, all precautions will be made to ensure the safety of the athletes.

Chip Timing by Run-Far

This is a chip timed event. Each participant will be required to wear a timing chip in order to be counted in the results. Timing chips are assigned to participants according to bib number. Please pick up your timing chip the morning of the race at the chip timing station beginning an hour before race start. ALL TIMING CHIPS SHOULD BE RETURNED AFTER YOU CROSS THE FINISH LINE. A $30.00 fee will be charged to the participant if the timing chip is not returned. Awards are based on chip times.

Volunteers

If you are interested in being a volunteer for this race please contact us at cgescheidle@coopercraigranch.com.

Race Contact

If you have any questions or need any additional information, contact cgescheidle@coopercraigranch.com.