The Steamboat Olympic Triathlon was the hit new Olympic Distance last season (1.5k Swim, 40k Bike, 10k Run) and is the 3rd stop on the Colorado Triathlon Tour! This course and venue are a dream come true and offer everything you could want as a first time triathlete or experienced veteran. For 2012 the Steamboat Triathlon has been named the USA Triathlon Regional Championships!
The 1.5k swim starts off in the picturesque Lake Catamount. Triathletes will then quickly transition to the 40k bike course with amazing views of the Yampa Valley and River! The 10k run course hugs Lake Catamount for a flat and fast route which finishes back at the Lake! Hang out post race in the grassy lawns and enjoy great prizes, raffles, awards, and food from our local sponsors of Steamboat! Race is capped at 600 participants, please join us for one of Colorado's most intimate destination events!
Last season the Steamboat Springs Triathlon was the hit new Olympic Distance Triathlon of the season and joined the brand new Colorado Triathlon Tour! The race will start with a 1.5k swim in Lake Catamount, followed by a 24.8 mile bike ride through the Yampa Valley, and finishes with a 10k run around Lake Catamount. Come partake in one of the most picturesque triathlons Colorado has to offer!
Race Day Schedule Sunday, August 19th
6:30 am Transition Area Opens
6:30 -7:30 Athlete check-in, body marking, rack your bike
7:50am Transition Area Closes
8:00am Triathlon Start First of 4 waves, 5 minutes apart
8:15am 4th & Final Wave Start
9:15am Swim Course Closes
11:15am Bike Course Closes
9:00-12:00 Post-race food, drinks & music
11:00 Awards Ceremony
12:00 Run Course Close
PRE RACE MEETING AND PACKET PICK-UP : Packet pick-up will be on Saturday, August 18th at Ski Haus in Steamboat Springs 2:00pm-5:00pm (Q&A Session at 4:00pm). If you are unable to pick up your packet on Saturday, please email Lance_withoutlimits.com no later than Sunday, August 10th to make other arrangements. You must bring your valid USA Triathlon card and a valid photo ID with you to packet pick up. Without Limits Staff will be on hand to discuss the race course and answer questions regarding USAT Sanctioned Rules, course safety, and general info.
Directions to Packet Pickup:
Ski Haus
1457 Pine Grove Road
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
USAT ANNUAL MEMBERS: If you're an annual USAT Member you must bring your valid USA Triathlon card and a valid photo ID with you to packet pick up!
NON-USAT MEMBERS: If youre not a USAT Member then you already purchased the 1-day ($12) license when you registered and you're all set. If you did a print and mail registration and forgot the $10 we have it in our records and you'll be able to pay the fee at packet pick-up. Please remember a valid photo ID. As per USAT rules you must pick up your packet as we're not allowed to release it to friends, husbands, wives, or relatives.
RELAY TEAMS: All relay team members must arrive together in order to get their race numbers, chips and packets. Please email no later than Sunday, August 18th to make other arrangements.
Age Group Brackets
14-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84 85+
AGE-GROUP: If you do not qualify for Elite status, you enter as an Age Group and most triathletes do. Discounted entry fee for youth Age Group athletes age 17 and under.
ELITE: Professional athletes with USA Triathlon must enroll here. Also, Elite Amateurs wishing to compete with the best and anticipating a top-50 overall finishes are invitedor may elect to enroll as an Age Group athlete
COLLEGIATE - We'd like to recognize those athletes competing for their Universites! Special collegiate awards for the top 3 M/F
FIRST TIMERS - Competing in your first ever triathlon? Sign-up as a first timer and be welcomed into this great sport with with special awards!
(NOTE: Athletes in both these division will start in their respective age-group waves and still be eligible for age-group awards)
Bib Number: The bib number must be worn on the front of your body during the entire run portion of the event. The run number does not have to be worn during the bike portion of the event.
Body Marking: Body marking will take place on race morning prior to the race start just outside the transition area. You must be body marked before the transition area closes. Timing chips will be picked-up in the morning at a specially marked tent next to the transition area - please bring your run number to the timing chip tent.
Transition Area: Opens at 6:30 a.m. Bikes will be racked at that time and any gear for the bike to run transition will be placed near your bike, please no bags near the fencing or at the end of transition racks. Please have helmets visible as you enter the transition area for our volunteers to check. There is no required bike check for the event. The transition area is strictly limited to racers only and will be closed at 7:50am (10min prior to the Wave 1 race start). Following the race the Without Limits Staff will re-open transition as soon as the last cyclist has proceeded to the run course. Volunteers will assist you in claiming your gear and all bikes must be removed from the racks by 12:30
Chip Timing: Each participant will pick-up a timing chip on race morning as you walk into the transition area. The chip is attached to a soft comfortable neoprene and Velcro strap. Please wear the strap on your left ankle with the Velcro securely fastened. We recommend that you wear it under your wetsuit to avoid the possibility that it gets pulled off during the swim, or when you remove your wetsuit. Your timing chip must be worn during the entire race to receive split times and a finish time. After you cross the finish line well have volunteers there to remove your timing chip. These chips must be returned at the finish line following the race or you will be charged the $97 replacement cost. If you decide to withdraw from the race, please stop by the finish area and return your chip.
REGISTRATION: This event is limited to 600 competitors; please register early to take advantage of the discounted pricing! Entry fee policy; refunds, transfers, and switching - click here.
ENTRY FEES:
Individual: $85 on 12/1 and 12/2, $90 until April 15th, $100 through July 15th, then $110
Relays: $120 until May 1st, $130 until July 15th, then $140
Steamboat Sprint/Olympic Package: $145 on 12/1 and 12/2, $150 until 2/29, $160 until 7/19
Colorado Tri Tour Package (5x Triathlons): $385 on 12/1 and 12/2, $400 until 2/29, $425 until 5/15
COLLEGIATE: We'd like to recognize those athletes competing for their Universites! Collegiate awards for the top 3 M/F
FIRST TIMERS: Competing in your first ever triathlon? Sign-up as a first timer and be welcomed into this great sport with with special awards! (NOTE: Athletes in both these division will start in their respective age-group waves and still be eligible for age-group awards)
CHARITY: Official charity for the 2011 Steamboat Triathlon is Horizons
The Colorado Triathlon Tour brings together some of your favorite events, along with some brand new ones! The tour features 5 events spread out from May-Sept, at 4 unique venues, and 3 different triathlon distances! See how you rank among your fellow Colorado Age-Groupers, clubs, and collegiates! You only have to compete in 2 events to be ranked. Race them all and your best 4 point totals will be used! We'll have great prizes for the top 3 in each age-group, plus amazing raffles from our sponsors after each event!
Colorado Triathlon Tour 2012
Age-Group Ranking System
2012 is your year to; travel the state, race your heart out, and compete among your fellow age-groupers for the top spot on the Colorado Triathlon Tour Rankings! The Colorado Triathlon Tour is a true test of your overall triathlon ability as each venue caters to a different set of strengths and skills! Union Reservoir will favor the speedy flat landers, Aurora Reservoir will challenge with deceptive rollers on the bike course, and each Steamboat course (Lake Catamount and Steamboat Lake) will cater to the all-around triathlete! To be ranked you simply need to compete in any 2 events! If you compete in all 5 events we'll score your top 4 point totals. We'll be posting an up to date ranking after each event that goes 30 deep in each age-group! Tour awards will go 3 deep in each age-group, but we'll be ranking athletes 30 deep!
HERE'S HOW IT WORKS
5 Events: Summer OPEN Sprint, Steamboat Lake Sprint, Steamboat Olympic, Harvest Moon Half, and the Sept 25th Oktoberfest Sprint Championship
You only need to compete in 2 events to be counted in the 2012 Colorado Triathlon Tour Rankings
Athletes who compete in all 5 events will have their highest 4 point totals used in the final ranking
- The Summer OPEN Sprint and Steamboat Lake Sprint will be scored 30 deep in each age-group [Points: 1st place 30 points, 2nd 29 points, 3rd 28 points, 4th place 27 points etc. etc.]
- Steamboat Olympic will be scored 30 deep in each age-group [Points will start at 33 for first and go down to 3 points for 30th]
- The Harvest Moon Half and Oktoberfest Sprint Championship will be scored 30 deep in each age-group [Points will start at 35 for first and go down to 5 points for 30th]
After the Oktoberfest we'll add together your highest 4 point totals for your final 2012 Colorado Triathlon Tour Ranking! In Case of a tie in the top 3 we'll a) revert back to the Oktoberfest results b) If neither athlete competed at Oktoberfest then we'll find a race where both athletes competed starting with HM, then Steamboat Olympic and so on throughout the season c) If neither tied athlete raced Oktoberfest nor raced each other during the season then we'll go to your fasest run pace for any event in the tour.
Well be posting current age-group rankings following each event so you can see how you rank, check out the competition, and stay motivated for that next event!
Shortly following the Oktoberfest Championship we'll be announcing the Colorado Tri Tour Champions in each age-group (3-deep) and we'll mail out your Colorado Triathlon Tour Award! What are the awards? We'll announce them before the Summer OPEN, but like any Without Limits race we promise that it will be creative, functional, and personalized to highlight your season of success!
Colorado Collegiate Triathlon Tour 2012
$750 for the top University!
Who's the fastest University in Colorado? We'll find out in 2011 at the brand new Colorado Collegiate Triathlon Tour! Collegiates will still compete in their age-groups - this is just an additional category to represent your school and win your team the $750 prize! Please fill in your collegiate affiliation when entering each of the races. A list of collegiate members will be posted at packet pick-up for each race. If your name is not listed as being a member of your college, notify the registration desk before the race. Changes will not be made on race day.
-There are 4 races and they all count! The Steamboat Olympic and Oktoberfest Championship will weight heavier than the first 2 sprints, but the tour is set up to reward consistency as well as speed!
-The top 12 athletes on your collegiate team will score points. The top 7 men / top 5 women (If less than 12 from your particular team race then you'll just bank less points for your team tour total)
- The Summer OPEN Sprint and Steamboat Lake Sprint will be scored 30 deep on the mens side and 30 deep on the womens side [Points: 1st place 30 points, 2nd 29 points, 3rd 28 points etc. etc.]
- The Steamboat Olympic will be scored 30 deep on the mens side and 30 deep on the womens side [Points will start at 33 for first and go down to 3 points for 30th]
-The Oktoberfest Sprint Championship will be scored 30 deep on the mens side and 30 deep on the womens side [Points will start at 35 for first and go down to 5 points for 30th]
-The team with the highest point total after the Oktoberfest Sprint will be declared the Colorado Collegiate Triathlon Tour Champions and winner of the $750 prize!
-Once your team has scored its top 7 men and top 5 women then the remaining team members will be pulled out of the rankings
-In case of a tie well add up the times of the top 3 M/W (of each team) at the Oktoberfest Sprint, lowest time wins
Well be posting updates on each teams status immediately following each of the 4 events
Colorado Club Triathlon Tour 2012
$750 for the top Club!
2012 is your year to; travel the state, race your heart out, and help your club earn top honors as the fastest club in all of Colorado! Athletes will still compete in their age-groups - this is just an additional category to foster some good old fashion club compeition! Please fill in your club affiliation when entering each of the races. A list of club members will be posted at packet pick-up for each race. If your name is not listed as being a member of your club, notify the registration desk before the race. Changes will not be made on race day.
-There are 5 races and they all count! The Steamboat Olympic, Harvest Moon Half, and Oktoberfest Championship will weight heavier than the first 2 sprints, but the tour is set up to reward consistency as well as speed!
-The top 12 athletes on your club team will score points. The top 7 men / top 5 women (If less than 12 from your particular team race then you'll just bank less points for your team tour total)
- The Harvest Moon Half and Oktoberfest Championship will be scored 30 deep on the mens side and 30 deep on the womens side [Points will start at 35 for first and go down to 5 points for 30th]
-The team with the highest point total after the Oktoberfest Sprint will be declared the Colorado Club Triathlon Tour Champions and winner of the $750!
-In case of a tie well add up the times of the top 3 M/W (of each club) at the Oktoberfest Sprint, lowest time wins
Well be posting updates on each teams status immediately following each of the 5 events
Swim course: 1.5k
Surrounded by a million-and-a-half acres of National Forest and 12,000-foot-high mountains, Lake Catamount has been the location of Steamboat Triathlons for the last 5 years. Once you make your way through the majestic canyon of Rabbit Ears pass, you will see Catamount on your left sparkle in the sunlight among Yampa Valley's most picturesque locations. This 4,000-acre recreational preserve is dedicated to the continuation and enhancement of a 150-year-old tradition of ranching. The 1.5k swim will be a water start, waist deep, and you will be guided by buoys on the course. This is a wetsuit-legal race, with anticipated water temperatures from 66 to 70 degrees.
For more information on Lake Catamount, check out their website: www.catamountranchclub.com
Swim.pdf
This is one of the most scenic Olympic Distance Bike Courses in the country, which features riding along the Yampa River, and offering spectacular views of the mountains that grace the area. There will be 2 Aid Stations along the way, as well as Police and Course Marshals. USAT rules will apply. It is your responsibility to be familiar with all USAT regulations.
Bike Course Map-Final.pdf
The Steamboat Triathlon 10k run course is flat, fast, and extremely scenic! The new 10k run will leave the transition area with a left on CR18-Pleasant View, and continue until taking a left on 18C. At 3.1 miles, there will be a turnaround, and you will run to the finish on this out-and-back route. Again, no major hills, and it is all paved. We will have 5 Aid Stations on the run, support at miles 1, 2, 3.1, 4.1, 5.1!
Steamboat Run Course.pdf
Transition Area: Without Limits triathlon staging areas are set up to ensure the safety and privacy of the racers and the security of their equipment. Please follow these guidelines: The Transition Area Opens at 6:00 am. Race staff will close the transition area 10 minutes prior to the start of the 1st wave (7:50AM). All Athletes must be out of the T/A by this time. Please Gauge your time accordingly! The transition area is strictly limited to racers only No family members, friends or coaches inside transition. Only registered athletes, race staff, volunteers and those credentialed for admission are allowed. Racking your bike is on a first come first serve basis. There will only be 4 bikes per bike rack allowing ample space for each athlete. Any gear for your T1 (swim/bike) or T2 (bike/run) transition will be placed near your bike, please no bags near the fencing or at the end of transition racks.
Horizons works in partnership with families and communities to expand opportunities for individuals with, or at risk of, developmental disabilities. Our five county service area includes Grand, Jackson, Moffat, Rio Blanco and Routt. We offer services for both children and adults. Our Early Intervention program provides therapy services for children birth to three who have delays in their development. Our Adult Services range from group homes with 24 hour care to apartment programs with staff support as needed. We also provide Day Program activities and Job Coaching. Our Family Support program offers financial assistance to families with an eligible family member of any age living at home.
Horizons works to enhance the lives of those we help by empowering them to achieve rewarding lives full of new possibilities. We believe in: the paramount importance of health and safety; a never ending quest for creative solutions; fostering growth and independence for the people we serve; the power of early intervention to change lives; compassion and respect for every person and in everything we do.
Prizes and Awards
All prizes and awards are equal for female and male. Awards are given to the first, second, and third place finishers in each age group as well as prizes from our sponsors and raffle prizes for everyone!
Prizes to the top three male and female finishers in each of the following age groups: 14-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+
Clydesdale/Athena Division
Males over 200lbs. and females over 150lbs. Prizes will be awarded to the top Clydesdale and Athena finishers.
Relay Teams
There are three divisions of teams: mens, womens, and coed. Teams of 2 or 3 competitors may race in the triathlon. Prizes will be awarded to the top team in each division.
2012 Host Hotel Info Coming Soon!
CAMPING
Steamboat Campground is about 5 minutes west of town
(970-879-0273 / 888-451-2243))
Steamboat Lake Marina is about 1/2 hour north of town
(970-879-7019)
Stagecoach Lake and Marina is about 1/2 hour south of town
(1-800-678-2267)
Thank you for your interest in volunteering!
We have many positions available and your help will contribute towards making the Steamboat Triathlon a huge success! We could not run the race without the support of the many men, women, and youth who assist in the race, year after year.
Please e-mail Lance_Withoutlimits.com and we'll contact you within 24 hours. Positions available range from body markers, kayakers, lifeguards, Bike Course Marshalls, parking marshals, security, medical support, media, and many more. We look forward to talking to you! Minimum age for volunteers is 8, accompanied by a parent.
Once you volunteer a Without Limits event we consider you part of the family. Volunteer 1x and you'll receive a discounted entry fee to a future Without Limits Event. Volunteer 2x and you'll receive a free entry to a future Without Limits Event of your choice.
Directions to Lake Catamount
Lake Catamount is located on CR 18, nestled in a beautiful valley off of CR 131. Directions coming from Denver, take Hwy 40 traveling west, turn left on Hwy 131, then left on CR 18. The transition area will be on the left hand side, near the Lake House. Coming from the east, travel through downtown Steamboat, turn right on Hwy 131, then left on CR 18.
Parking Information
Upon entering into Lake Catamount at the intersection of the Transition Area, you will be directed to travel approximately ½ mile to a parking area on the right-hand side. Please follow Volunteers instructions and do not park on the county road. This road will be used as access for the run in/out and you will be towed if you park in this location. Come prepared and put your gear in a backpack so you're able to walk the short jaunt to the transition area. If you are a volunteer, please arrive early so you are able to park in this same location. Absolutely no parking will be allowed at or near the clubhouse this is the location for the bike in/out.
Doggies
We love our dogs! However, for this year Lake Catamount has requested that your pets be left at home. Also, it is dangerous to leave your pets in your vehicle while you race or are a spectator. Please do not leave your pets in your automobile. Temperatures have been known to increase into the 80s by late morning so take care of your pets and leave them at home.
Triathlon Cancellation:
Policy #1: should a 2011 triathlon race be canceled for any reason 14 days or less from the race date, we will extend an entry fee credit certificate to athletes enrolled in the canceled race to be used against the entry fee for any single Without Limits Productions race (within the state of Colorado) of choice conducted in 2011. A $25 certificate if the canceled race is one of the seven Colorado based triathlons. This certificate must be included with the completed 2012 entry form and received by Without Limits Productions postmarked by April 1, 2012. The certificate will be null and void after April 1, 2012 without exception.
Policy #2: should a 2011 triathlon race be canceled for any reason 15 days or more from the race date, we will extend a 100% refund to athletes enrolled in the canceled race.
Entry Fees, Refunds and Switching Policy: There are no refunds of Entry Fees unless the event is canceled. Please see our Event Cancellation policy for details. We will permit a switch to another non-closed 2011 Without Limits Triathlon race as long as we receive at Without Limits Productions at least 30 days prior to the race you enrolled in, your written refund or switch request. No refunds or switches inside 30 days. Written means via e-mail, FAX or mailed letter. We will no longer accept switches out of races in 2011 and into 2012.
Switching Divisions: Up to the Wednesday of race week, you may switch from division to division, Age Group to Elite or vise-versa...and an individual may also switch to a Relay Team. By that Wednesday, we will need your written request for any changes (Faxed 866-525-6801 or e-mailed). If a change to Relay Team, we will need the Faxed, completed entry forms of your Team members also by that Wednesday. After Wednesday: NO DIVISION SWITCHES!
Switching To Another Person: Another person may take your race slot as long as we receive the request no later than 30 days prior to the race date the completed entry form of the replacement plus a note from you authorizing the switch. No phone requests will be accepted. Contact: Tony_withoutlimits.com to receive the proper transfer forms.
