TOUGHMAN TRIATHLON. CHILDREN AND ADULTS. CROTON POINT, NEW YORK

Website for more information:
http://www.westchestertoughman.com/

Swim 1.2M / Bike 56M / Run 13.1M

SWIM
The swim takes place in one of the most beautiful coves on the Hudson River. The Croton Point Park Beach is a naturaly protected harbor with water temperatures typically in the mid 80s. Wetsuits are allowed.
The swim is a wave start keeping all swim buoys to your left.
After the swim, exit the water into the transition zone. Each swim wave will adhere to a 1hr 10 minute time limit.
First wave goes off Sunday morning at 7 AM. There will be approximately 4 waves by age groups with 5 minutes in between each wave. Transition opens at 5:15 AM on Sunday morning.

BIKE
The one loop bike course takes place in the Croton Reservoir Region of the Hudson Valley. The course is a mix of rolling hills and smooth flats. Some of the climbs though will require small chainring work.
From Croton Point Park make a left hand turn onto S. Riverside ave (Rt 9) with a right at the Colonial Diner (Rt 129). After “The Croton Dam Hill”, a ½ at 10% grade you will encounter a rolling terrain until you come to Rt 100 where you will make a left turn. Travel north on Route 100 to Somers, past the 7/11 and pass the bottle exchange on the right hand side of the street at the 18m mark. Just up ahead turn right onto Rt 138. After crossing over 684 you will make a right turn onto the entrance ramp of Rt 22 N. Past the Swan deli you will make the second right turn onto Rt 116 and cycle around The Titicus Reservoir. At the intersection of the North Salem post office you will make a right onto June Rd which merges into Rt 121 S. Turn right on Rt 138 and head back to Somers. This will bring you back to Rt 100 where you'll turn left. The bottle exchange will be on your right hand side of the street. Climb the slight grade up Rt 100 and you will pass the 7/11 on your way back along Rt 100. After the 4m time trial on Rt 100 make a right onto Rt 129. After the Croton Reservoir you'll turn right onto Croton Ave and do an out/back sxn that does a 180 degree turn back to Rt 129 where you will make a right turn and head back to Croton. A left onto 9A and a right turn onto Croton Point ave road and you will be back to the race site in no time at all.

RUN
The single loop run course travels north through the Croton River Valley until reaching Croton Dam Park. There you'll climb up to the Old Croton Aqueduct which will take you to the top of the Croton Dam. You'll run on the new out/back section of Croton Dam Road which is shaded and partly packed dirt. On the return, run across the dam spillway and shed minutes off your time running down Rt 129 back to the sactuary streets of Croton.
The run course has a net elevation gain on the way out, which means a nice elevation loss for the return. So practice that leg turnover.
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CHILDRENS RACE

Date and Time
September 11th at 10 A.M.
Race Distances
The entire kids race course is contained within Croton Point Park. Download a course map (PDF).
4-6 year olds
Swim/Run 20yrds, Bike 200yrds, Run 100yrds
1 helper allowed.
7-10 year olds
Swim 100 yards, Bike 2 miles, Run 0.5 mile
11-14 year olds
Swim 200 yards, Bike 4 miles, Run 1 miles

Rules
The race is a USAT sanctioned race so USAT rules are in effect. Your child must wear an ANSI-approved helmet during the bike portion of the event.
Age Requirements
You must be at least 4 years old and under 15 years old to participate in this race. Children's ages will be determined based on their age ON RACE DAY.
Packet Pick-Up
Athlete check-in and chip distribution will take place on Saturday, September 11th from 8:00-9:15 AM, at the race site. A parent or guardian must sign the USAT waiver at pick up and you must bring your child’s USAT Youth Card.
Start Times
The "4-6" Toughkids race goes off at 10 AM. At the completion of the first race, the “7-10” and "11-14" Toughkids race will start. Transition opens at 8 AM on Saturday morning.
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Directions
From Saw Mill River Pkwy - take exit 26 for Taconic Pkwy toward Albany (north)
Take Taconic 6.2 miles to the exit onto Briarcliff Peekskill Pkwy/100/9A north
Follow Briarcliff Peekskill Pkwy/9A north to the Croton Point exit.
Turn left at Croton Point Ave and follow signs and marshal directions.

Toughman Registration and Confirmation
To register and for more information go to the website

Contacts
For race information contact Rich Izzo at: rizzo@westchestertoughman.com

Insurance
You must be a member of USA Triathlon to compete in the race, including each relay member. If you do not have an annual membership, you must purchase a one-day membership for $10 during the registration process.
Fees
Individual $225
Relay $300
Prices increase by $25 on June 1st, and another $25 on August 1st.

Entry fee includes
athlete entry
performance wick race shirt
race day parking
race nutrition
post-race BBQ
swim cap
goody bag with bottle
timing chip rental with five splits
finisher's medal

Rules
The race is a USAT sanctioned race so USAT rules are in effect. You must wear an ANSI-approved helmet during the entire cycling event. Headphones for music are prohibited during the race.

Age Requirements
You must be 15 years old or older to participate in the Toughman race.

Packet Pick-Up
Athlete check-in and chip distribution will take place on Saturday 9/11 from noon to 5:30pm at the finish line.
Check-in will also be available on Sunday morning from 5:15-6:15 am, but we strongly encourage athletes to check in on Saturday.
+NEW+ Packet pick-up at Paragon Sports in NYC on Wed 9/8, from 10am-7pm
You are required to bring photo proof of identity. There are no entry transfers or substitutions.
Participants who swap or sell their race number will not be allowed to race, lose all entry fees and will be subject to disciplinary action by USAT.

Bike Check & Briefings
You may check your bike into transition on Saturday 12-6pm (again, highly suggested but NOT mandatory). Overnight security is provided. The Race Director will hold race briefings at 2pm and 4pm on Saturday.