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Name:
Liberty Triathlon
Distance:
Olympic Course - 1.5K Swim, 40K Bike, 10K Run
Long Course - 1.2M Swim, 56M Bike, 13.1M Run Location:
Rockford, MN
Date:
June 9, 2012
Time:
7:30 am
Fee:
Late Registration**There will be no race day registration or registration at packet pick-up since we have filled early the past four years! Online registration closes on June 5th, 6:00 pm Confirmation emails will be sent to each participant to ensure your name and pertinent data is correct prior to packet pick up and race day. Please review the information in detail to correct any error ahead of race day! Race InformationLocated just 30 miles west of downtown Minneapolis, Lake Rebecca Park Reserve and Lake Rebecca provide a beautiful backdrop for a great day of racing and spectating.
Whether you are a newbie looking to step it up to a longer distance event or a seasoned triathlete looking for an early season half to prime you for an upcoming Ironman, the Liberty Tri is for you! Both of our courses are USAT sanctioned and are sure to provide you with a safe, fun, and challenging race.
Whether you're coming for the race and staying for the fun, or the other way around, the Liberty Triathlon is a great race at a spectacular venue. More than just a race, the Liberty Triathlon and Lake Rebecca Park Reserve offers triathletes and their families more than just two great races. Bring the entire family out and spend the weekend fishing, boating, hiking, biking, paddle boating, canoeing, and more. Amateur-elites will take off in their own wave Following the races we will again have a BBQ along with other refreshments provided by Final Stretch, Inc.. Participant t-shirts are by A4 (men's) A4 (women's) for sizing chart click here. The Liberty Triathlon is limited to 525 total entries.
Photos2011 Photos of the Liberty Triathlon can be viewed at: www.minnefotamoments.com 2010 Photos: www.minnefotamoments.com I have looked at many of the photos and they are great! Nice job Matt Fulton and Minnefotamoments!
ParkingThere is plenty of parking in the Lake Rebecca Park Reserve. When you enter the Park, follow all signage to parking lots or overflow parking. Follow signs and volunteers to park your vehicle. Directions and parking areas are designated on the Directions/Parking link.
Course InformationBoth the Liberty Triathlon Olympic and Long Course distance events are USAT Sanctioned Events. All USAT rules and regulations will be enforced. The bike course will be both marshalled and policed, but the roads will remain open to local car traffic during the event. All cyclists must observe all Minnesota Traffic Laws and wear a certified snell or ansi hard-shelled helmet while on the bike at all times. The Long Course (1/2 Ironman) is a 1.2 mile Swim, 56 mile Bike, and a 13.1 mile Run. The Olympic Course is a 1.5K Swim, 40K Bike, and a 10K Run. The race will be timed by Final Time using ChampionChip Timing Technology. The Long Course distance will be a part of the Tri Minnesota Series.
Race AwardsAwards will go to the top 3 overall male and female finishers for each race Awards will also go to the top three finishers, male and female, in each age group/category for both Long and Olympic distances as follows: 19 & under, 20 - 24, 25 - 29, 30 - 34, 35 - 39, 40 - 44, 44 – 49, 50 - 54, 55 - 59, 60 - 64, 65 - 69, 70 - 74, 75 - 79, 80 - 84, 85+ Amateurelites will be elgible for age group awards & overall awards. Amateurelites will have their own wave which in most cases is or will be, the first wave of the race. Clydesdales/Athena Awards for Top 3 Overall Finishers Relay Team Awards for Top 3 Overall Team (Long and Olympic) All participants will receive a 2012 Liberty Tri T-Shirt, race packet goodies, and are eligible for our prize giveaways (must be present to win). Award ceremonies will at about 2:30pm near the finish line in the park. Must be present to win.
Top Triathletes in 2011:
Top Triathletes in 2010:
Race Success2012 Anticipated Participation Level – 525 triathletes 2011 Participation Level – 525 triathletes (filled early) 2010 Participation Level – 525 triathletes (filled early) 2009 Participation Level – 525 triathletes (filled early)
Race BenefitsThe Final Stretch, Inc. mission is to produce quality endurance events that give back to the multisport community and the communities that support our events. Race proceeds are used to fulfill this mission and help support local charity and nonprofit community groups. We thank you for your support!!
Since 2005, the Liberty Triathlon has raised over $17,000.00 for local law enforcement, schools and area nonprofits Tentative next race date:
June 8, 2013
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As of 1/6/2011 = 200 participants
1/3 Ironman = 157 participants
Olympic = 38 participants
1/3 Ironman Relay = 2 teams (5 participants)
If you haven't noticed, the 2012 Liberty Triathlon is changing locations as Baker Park will be under construction! Lake Rebecca Park Reserve will host the 2012 Liberty Triathlon event. We are excited about the changes and are thankful we had a good option this year for racing. Feel free to check out the new course maps and if you have any questions feel free to shoot us an e-mail:
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