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DQ Pine Barrens Olympic Triathlon, Duathlon, Aquabike, Sprint Triathlon, & *NEW* Aquathlon *#

Sat September 7, 2024 Shamong, NJ 08088 US Directions
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Events

Olympic Triathlon

$120 8:00AM EDT Price increases after August 9, 2024 at 11:59pm EDT

Olympic Duathlon

$115 8:00AM EDT Price increases after August 9, 2024 at 11:59pm EDT

Olympic Aquabike

$110 8:00AM EDT Price increases after August 9, 2024 at 11:59pm EDT

Olympic Triathlon Relay

$155 8:00AM EDT Price increases after August 9, 2024 at 11:59pm EDT

Olympic Duathlon Relay

$135 8:00AM EDT Price increases after August 9, 2024 at 11:59pm EDT

Sprint Triathlon

$105 8:00AM EDT Price increases after August 9, 2024 at 11:59pm EDT

Sprint Aquathlon

$90 8:00AM EDT Price increases after August 9, 2024 at 11:59pm EDT

Sprint Triathlon Relay

$130 8:00AM EDT Price increases after August 9, 2024 at 11:59pm EDT

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Place

714 Route 206
Atsion Lake Recreation Area Pavilion
Shamong, NJ US 08088

Waves & Water Temperature

Waves are 3 minutes apart: 

  • Wave 1 No Cap: Olympic Duathlon & Olympic Duathlon Relay
  • Wave 1 Red: Olympic Triathlon Males 44 & Under
  • Wave 2 White: Olympic Triathlon Males 45 & Over
  • Wave 3 Blue: Olympic Triathlon Females/NB, Olympic Triathlon Aquabike, Olympic Triathlon Relay
  • Wave 4 Yellow: Sprint Triathlon Males
  • Wave 5 Green: Sprint Triathlon Females/NB, Sprint Triathlon Relay

Water Temperature Friday 9/8: 82F

Water Temperature Race Day 9/9: 80F

  • USAT rules state that competitors are REQUIRED to wear wetsuits if the water temperature is 60.8 degrees and lower.
  • USAT rules state that competitors may wear wetsuits if the water temperature is between 60.9 and 78.0 degrees.
  • USAT rules also state that if the water temperature is between 78.1 – 83.9 degrees, competitors may wear wetsuits but will NOT be eligible for awards.
  • If the water temperature is 84.0 degrees or above, competitors may NOT wear wetsuits.
Last Year - Day Before Water Temperature: 74F
Last Year - Race Day Water Temperature: 74F

20th Anniversary Shirts

Thank You for 20 Amazing Years!

DQ Events put on their first race on Saturday, August 31, 2002, Labor Day Weekend. The Marlton Lakes Triathlon/Duathlon was a short 1/4 mile swim, 11 mile bike, and a 5k run. It was a great community event and led to the start of the company you all know today.

The front of the shirt is the 20th Anniversary logo and the back will be the list of all of the races DQ Events has put on over the past 20 years, including a new one from October 2022, the Halloween Trick or Treat 10 Miler & Frightening 5k!

If you ‘re looking a great gift for that someone special or even for yourself, look no further!  Visit our STORE and get our Special 20th Anniversary T-Shirt and help celebrate 20 years that DQ Events has been around!  Don’t miss out!  We will NOT be restocking once they are gone.  The price is $25 (includes shipping) and limited quantity is available.  Sizes range from Small-XXL.

Description

PACKET PICKUP / REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS

Registration is digital. There are no paper applications nor is cash accepted. Everyone must sign up online. Online registration closes at the start of the race. Please have the following items easily accesible to maintain the efficiency and speed of Packet Pickup:

  • Required: Athletes may only pick up their own packets. Under no circumstances may an athlete pick up a packet for another person.
  • Required: Proof of ID 
  • Required for Annual Members Only: USAT Membership ID 
  • Optional: Email Confirmation Bar Code per registrant (Printed or Digital) to scan 

WHERE AND WHEN

The race will take place Saturday September 7th 2024 - 8:00 a.m. sharp.

All events start and finish at 714 Route 206, Shamong, NJ 08088.

RACE SERIES 2024 - Pending Potential Updates

This event is part of the DQ Events Grand Prix and DQ Events Club Challenge.
You are scored for an overall placement, an age group placement, and for finishing the event. At the end of the series there will be prizes for free entries into 2025 and more! Kayak and Non-Multisport events do not gain points.
To be scored in the Grand Prix all you have to do is place in the Overall, Age Group, or finish the race!
To be scored in the Club Challenge you need to select your club during registration and then place in Overall, Age Group, or finish the race!
Please click the links above to learn more.

SWAG

T-Shirts
Finishers Medal

ITINERARY 

Saturday

6:30 am - 7:30 am - Check-in, Packet Pickup, and Race-Day Registration online only if available (prices increased)
7:30 am - Pre-race briefing at Transition Area, after the briefing we will require ALL SWIMMERS to cross over the Swim timing mat before we can start the race
8:00 am - Olympic Races start (waves based on # of entrants)
~8:30 am - Sprint Races start (waves based on # of entrants)

DISTANCES

Swim in the beautiful Atsion fresh water lake, bike on flat and fast country roads surrounding the lake, & run mostly off-road through the woods on trails. The bike course is the same for all events.

Olympic Triathlon Distances

1500 meter Swim , 24.6 mile Bike, & 10k Run

Olympic Duathlon Distances

5k Run, 24.6 mile Bike, 5k Run

Olympic Aquabike Distances

1500 meter Swim, 24.6 mile Bike

Sprint Triathlon Distances

1/2 mile Swim, 24.6 mile Bike*, 5k Run
* Bike course is the same for all events

Aquathlon Distances

1/2 mile Swim, 5k Run

AWARDS

No double-dipping or duplicate awards, awards may vary based on event, category, attendance, etc.

Triathlon Awards & Divisions (Olympic & Sprint Distances)

Overall: Top 3 Male & Female Overall Individuals

Age Group*: Top 3 Male & Female Individuals in the Age Group Division
14 & Under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75 & Over

Clydesdale* & Athena*: Top 3 Male(220+ lbs) & Female(165+ lbs) Individuals in the Clydesdale/Athena Division

PC/ID Open*: Top 1 Male & Female Individual in the Physically Challenged Open Division
* You can either compete in the Age Group, Clydesdale/Athena, or PC/ID Open division.

Overall Non-Binary: Top 1 Non-Binary Overall Individual

Relay Teams: Top 1 Male, Female, & Co-Ed Team

Duathlon Awards & Divisions

Overall: Top 3 Male & Female Overall Individuals

Age Group*: Top 3 Male & Female Individuals in the Age Group Division
14 & Under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75 & Over
** If there are less than 50 registrants as of August 3, age groups will be in 10-year increments

Clydesdale* & Athena*: Top 3 Male(220+ lbs) & Female(165+ lbs) Individuals in the Clydesdale/Athena Division

PC/ID Open*: Top 1 Male & Female Individual in the Physically Challenged Open Division
* You can either compete in the Age Group, Clydesdale/Athena, or PC/ID Open division.

Overall Non-Binary: Top 1 Non-Binary Overall Individual

Relay Teams: Top 1 Male, Female, & Co-Ed Team

Aquabike Awards

Overall: Top 3 Male & Female Overall Individual

Age Group: Top 3 Male & Female Individuals in the Age Group Division
14 & Under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80 & Over**
** If there are less than 35 registrants as of August 3, there will only be overall awards

Aquathlon Awards

Overall: Top 3 Male & Female Overall Individual

Age Group: Top 3 Male & Female Individuals in the Age Group Division
14 & Under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80 & Over**
** If there are less than 35 registrants as of August 3, there will only be overall awards

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

  • Refreshments will be provided at the end of the race
  • Split results will be available on website on race day
  • Race scored by DQ Events
  • Event promoters have the right to alter or cancel events for any reason
  • All races will be held rain or shine under guidance of local safety protocol
  • Transfers, Deferrals, and Refunds are only allowed through Runsignup as specified, no exceptions

USAT INFORMATION

This is a USAT Sanctioned event. All participants must have an active USAT Membership that has not expired before the conclusion of the event and must follow all USAT rules and guidelines.

Membership Types (click for more information)
  • Bronze: One Day Membership
  • Silver: Annual Membership w/ Benefits
  • Gold: Annual Membership w/ Expanded Benefits
  • Platinum: Annual Membership w/ Premium Benefits
Common Rules and Information
  • ALL athletes are required to show photo ID. NO ID, NO RACE, NO EXCEPTIONS!
  • Youth (17 and under) athletes without an ID must be accompanied by a parent/guardian with a photo ID
  • Annual members are required to bring their membership card every time they compete in a USAT Sanctioned event.
  • You can download and print out a temporary membership card: https://membership.usatriathlon.org/Member/ViewMemberCard
  • Athletes may only pick up their own packets. Under no circumstances may an athlete pick up a packet for another person.
  • No drafting: a maximum of 15 seconds will be allowed to complete a pass through the draft zone of another athlete
  • Headphones are prohibited
  • No riding in transition at any time
  • Helmets/Chin straps must be worn securely fastened at all times while in possession of your bike. This means before, during, and after the event. This also means from the time you remove your bike from the rack at the start of the bike leg, until after you have placed your bike on the rack at the finish of the bike leg.
  • Verbal or physical abuse of others is not acceptable or tolerated. Participants shall refrain from unsportsmanlike conduct at all times while at the event and during competition, including the use of abusive language; violent acts; intentional misconduct; or any intimidating behavior directed toward, including but not limited to participants, officials, event staff, volunteers and spectators.

Race Contact Info

If you have any questions about this race, click the button below.

Volunteers

WE NEED YOUR HELP! Races require volunteers to happen! 

If you have a friend or family member accompanying you to this event, please ask them if they would help while waiting for you to finish.

If available they will receive a souvenir T-shirt, post-race food and refreshments, and sincere thanks from the staff and competitors.

Please notify us in advance if possible at dqevents@dqevents.com

Swim

Clean Lake Public Beach

Bike

Flat and fast, one big loop

Exit transition towards Parkdale Rd, right on 206, right on Chews Rd, right on Old White Horse Pike, right on Gennessee Ave, right on Raritan Ave, left on Fernwood Ave, Right on Jackson Rd, right on Atsion Rd, right on 206, right on Parkdale Rd, turn right and go around parking lot to enter transition from the far side.

Run (NEW DIRECTION)

UPDATE: Course is the same as previous years but REVERSED so you'll finish at the Rec Center

90% off road on gravel, pine needles, hard sand and some soft sand through the woods

(2 LOOPS for Olympic races, 1 loop for sprint)

Tri Wetsuit rental

Our shipping policy ensures that the wetsuit ordered will arrive with
ample time for testing and comfort acclimation. We are committed to
providing on time delivery, expedient shipping and the longest wetsuit
rental period in the industry. Our customers are our greatest asset and
we value our ability to offer the highest quality products at competitive
pricing. We welcome you to become a part of the triwetsuitrental family
and to step into one of our suits the next time you step into the great blue wonder.
https://www.triwetsuitrentals.com/

Lodging

LODGING

Ramada Inn

1083 US Route 206 North

Bordentown, NJ 08505

(609) 298-3200

Fax (609) 298-8845

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Day's Inn

1073 US Route 206 North

Bordentown, NJ 08505

(609) 298-6100

Fax (609) 298-7509

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Best Western / Bordentown

1068 US Route 206 North

Bordentown, NJ 08505

(609) 298-5000

Fax (609) 298-9757

Directions

DIRECTIONS

 
GOING SOUTH ON THE NEW JERSEY TURNPIKE

Exit the New Jersey Turnpike @ Exit 7, US Route 206, Bordentown, which you take south towards Hammonton, NJ. You will be 27 miles from the venue site, Atsion Lake Recreation Area. Continue on Route 206 South to the venue at mile marker 7. You are there.

 
FROM THE GARDEN STATE PARKWAY DIRECTLY TO THE VENUEExit the Garden State Parkway @ Exit 38 A, Atlantic City Expressway West (Towards Philadelphia). You will be 35 +/- miles from the venue site, Atsion Lake Recreation Area. Exit the AC Expressway at Hammonton, Exit 28, State Highway Route 54 (You are approximately 10 miles from the venue). Go North on Rt 54, through the town of Hammonton to US Route 206 North (US 30, White Horse Pike and US 206 meet)( Rt 54 terminates at this point). Continue north on Rt 206 to mile marker 7. You are there.

 
FROM DELAWARE AND SOUTH DIRECTLY TO THE VENUETake Interstate 295 North to Exit 28 (Bellmawr, Mt Ephraim, State Highway 168/Black Horse Pike). At top of exit you must turn left, get to your right immediately, crossover overpass, and enter Interstate 295 South, get to right and take right fork (Interstate 295 South) and State Highway 42. This is a big loop counterclockwise. Keep to the left and merge left into State Highway 42 and Atlantic City. DO NOT CONTINUE ON INTERSTATE 295 SOUTH, or you will end up in Delaware (This is a confusing intersection of highways and over and underpasses but this is the easiest and least confusing way to the event from the south). You will be 35 +/- miles from the venue site, Atsion Lake Recreation Area. Continue on State Highway 42 east towards Atlantic City. Approximately 5 miles merge left onto the Atlantic City Expressway and continue to the Hammonton, Exit 28, State Highway 54. At the end of the exit turn left. (You are approximately 10 miles from the venue). Go North on Rt 54, through the town of Hammonton to US Route 206 North (US 30, White Horse Pike and US 206 meet) (Rt 54 terminates at this point). Continue north on Rt 206 to mile marker 7. You are there.

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