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The Inaugural Wisp Winter Triathlon
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RACE DETAILS
Sunday March 2, 2003
Race Start: 8:30 AM
The Wisp Deep Creek Mountain Resort
McHenry, Maryland
• 2.5 Mile Trail Run
• Snow Tube
• 8 Mile Mountain Bike
• Snow Tube
• 4 Mile Cross Country Ski
• Snow Tube
• 2 Mile Snow Run
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REGISTER
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| Individuals |
| Pre-Registered ONLY: | $50 |
| Cross Country Ski Rental: | $20 |
| Two Person Relays |
| Pre-Registered ONLY: | $95 |
| Cross Country Ski Rental: | $20 |
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RACE DESCRIPTION
The Wisp Winter Triathlon is a new addition to Triathlantic's schedule of innovating and exciting races. A fun winter race at the beautiful Wisp Deep Creek Mountain Resort will make for a great family and friends weekend getaway. Mountain biking, running and skiing through snowy trails along with a snow tube down the mountain after every leg will make this race a unique adventure.
Relay Information - Two person relays only. Relay teams may divide up racing duties among themselves anyway they desire.
Information and maps will be mailed to all entrants and will be available on line shortly.
SPECIAL THANKS
Deep Creek Lake
Online Business Directory
http://www.deepcreeklake.com
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DIRECTIONS
From Washington, DC Starting at the Washington Beltway (I495), pick up I 270 North. In Frederick exit onto I 70 West toward Hancock, MD. Then look for a left exit for I 68 West to Cumberland, MD. Stay on I 68 through Cumberland and look for Exit 14A - Rt. 219 South. Follow Rt. 219 to McHenry. Make right at Exxon station onto Sang Run Road, make left onto Marsh Hill Road. Wisp Resort is on the right.
From Baltimore, MD From the I 695 beltway pick up I 70 West toward Frederick/ Hancock, MD. Stay on I 70 through Frederick onto Hancock, MD. Then look for a left exit for I 68 West to Cumberland, MD. Stay on I 68 through Cumberland and look for Exit 14A- RT. 219 South. Follow Rt. 219 to McHenry. Make right at Exxon station onto Sang Run Road, make left onto Marsh Hill Road. Wisp Mountain Resort is on the right.
From Pittsburgh, PA Begin by picking up Rt. 51 South to Uniontown, PA. Next, pick up Rt. 40 East until you reach Rt. 219 South. Follow Rt. 219 South. Make right at Exxon station onto Sang Run Road, make left onto Marsh Hill Road. Wisp Mountain Resort is on the right.
Points Westward
From Morgantown, WV Take I68 East in Morgantown, WV toward Cumberland, MD to Exit 4 at Friendsville, MD. Follow Rt. 42 South until you reach its end at Rt. 219 South. Follow Rt. 219 South to McHenry. Make right at Exxon station onto Sang Run Road, make left onto Marsh Hill Road. Wisp Mountain Resort is on the right.
RACE CHECK-IN
Check-In will be located inside the conference center Saturday evening from 6-9pm and Sunday morning from 6:30-8:15am. Follow signs once entering the complex to registration. Course maps, race numbers and instructions will be available.
The Wisp will also be setting up a pre-race buffet dinner for athletes and their families on Saturday evening. Information for this will be forwarded to athletes and updated on this site.
AWARDS
Overall Top 3 Male and Female.
Awards to Top 3 Male and Female in 24 and under, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49 and 50+
Awards to Top 3 Relays - Male, Female, and Mixed.
AMENITIES
All athletes are guaranteed a colorful race shirt plus plenty of post race food and refreshments. Post race food courtesy of Cannella's Italian Deli, Bergers Cakes and Cookies, Bagel Bistro and more.
LODGING
Wisp Mountain Resort Hotel & Conference Center
Deep Creek Lake
290 Marsh Hill Rd.
McHenry, Maryland 21541
1-800-462-9477
info@wispresort.com
Mention the Wisp Winter Triathlon for special rates!
For more hotel information visit:
www.deepcreeklake.com
www.garrettchamber.com
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MAP
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VERY IMPORTANT NOTES
• NO ANIMALS WILL BE ALLOWED AT THE RACE SITE.
• No drafting is allowed.
• Helmets are mandatory during bike sections.
• No headphones or baby strollers.
• It is up to you to read the race application and all information on the website and understand all rules and regulations.
• Race will proceed rain, snow or sunshine.
• Race Director reserves the right to cancel or change event if weather conditions warrant.
• No abuse of volunteers, police or others will be tolerated. Any abuse will lead to disqualification
• Read the refund and transfer policy fully. There is no switching of events.
• Returned checks will be charged a minimum $25 fee.
• Athletes are responsible for reviewing course beforehand and for knowing all turns and hazards along the course.
• Awards must be picked up at race. No mailing of awards.
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REFUNDS
A 75% refund will be issued up to 30 days before the date of the event. A request for a refund must be done through the mail only. No email requests will be accepted. The request must be received 30 days before the day of the race. The refund will be issued in the form of a check one week after the date of the race. After the 30 day grace period there will be absolutely no refunds.
TRANSFERS
Athletes may transfer their entry to another athlete up to 30 days before the day of the event without penalty. The request for the transfer MUST be accompanied by the completed application of the athlete that the entry will be transferred to. The request will only be accepted through the mail. No email transfers will be accepted.
Athletes may transfer their entry to another athlete from 30 days before the event to 5 days before the event for an extra $10 fee. A request for the transfer MUST be accompanied by the completed application of the athlete that the entry will be transferred to. The request will only be accepted through the mail. No email transfers will be accepted.
From 5 days before the race until race day - No transfers will be accepted.
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RACE SWITCHING
Athletes may not switch an entry from one race to another during the course of the year.
VOLUNTEERS
Volunteering for an event will get you another event for free. To qualify, you must sign in at registration - for a duathlon (1 hour) or triathlon (1.5 hours) - before race start and remain until the site is clean. If you volunteer for a duathlon you will earn a free duathlon. If you volunteer for a triathlon you will earn a free triathlon.
Spectator/volunteers are always welcome and will receive a race shirt, post event food and our undying appreciation.
If you can volunteer, please contact us before the event at (410) 593-9662 or at jaeger@erols.com
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