Race Website
Additional race information can be found at http://www.j-hawks.org.
Place
Whitewater, WI US 53190
Description
AN EVENT FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY AND FOR ALL LEVELS!
SORRY, ONLY OUR DUATHLON STILL HAS AVAILABLE SPOTS
Come join the fun! This is a great way to start off your triathlon season!
Do it by yourself or as part of a relay team. Teams can be co-ed or single sex teams, 2 or 3 person
RACE DAY PLAN - IT'S OFFICIAL (as of March 23, 2021)
Due to UWW restrictions, we will be using the same format as our September Latebird. The swim will take place at the Whitewater Aquatic Center. After the swim is completed, the clock will stop. Athletes will drive to Starin Park and be started for the bike/run portions of the race. The swim time will be added to the bike & run portions, for final results. All awards will be mailed.
We will NOT have ON-SITE registration. Registrations will close by Thursday, April 29th, 6pm.
General Meetings will be offered, via Zoom, either on Friday evening and/or Saturday. Links will be sent to all registrants race week.
Masking:
Please be masked before and after racing. Masks must be worn inside the Whitewater Aquatic Center and removed before you enter the water. They should be put back on, as you exit the water. They should be on, at all times, while not racing, and on the event premises.
Event Schedule:
1. Go to Starin Park, pickup your chip, shirt (if you bought one), and race number. Address: 504 W. Starin Rd
2. Rack your bike.
3. Head over to the pool if you are racing in the triathlons or the aquabike races (give yourself 10 minutes to get there). Address: 580 S. Elizabeth Street
4. Get ready to swim - GOOD LUCK!
5. After you're done (mask up inside the building), get into your car, and drive back to Starin Park. Address: 504 W. Starin Rd
6. Get in line to start your bike/run. GOOD LUCK!
7. Once you are done, please mask up.
Park bathrooms are available. This would be the place to change clothing, either before you start your bike or after you are completely done.
Events Offered (The Olympic distances will be limited to 72 racers, COMBINED, between the TRIATHLON & AQUABIKE):
1. SPRINT Tri: 500 yd swim, 13 mile bike, and 3.1 mile run
2. OLYMPIC Tri: 1000 yd swim, 26.5 mile bike, and 6 mile run
3. DUATHLON: 2 mile run, 13 mile bike, 2 mile run *** A sponsor is giving a FREE long sleeve t-shirt, for this newer event - Must register by 4/25/21 **
4. AQUABIKE SPRINT: 500 yd swim, 13 mile bike *** A sponsor is giving a FREE sweatshirt, for this inaugural event ***
5. AQUABIKE OLYMPIC: 1000 yd swim, 26.5 mile bike *** A sponsor is giving a FREE sweatshirt, for this inaugural event ***
6. Aquathon Sprint: 500 yd swim, 5K run
7. Aquathon Olympic: 1000yd swim, 10K run
RELAY TEAMS - PLEASE READ
Only 1 relay member registers on-line. All other team members complete a paper waiver form.
All division awards will be mailed:
Finisher Medals
Race Shirts (wicking shirts available)
Overall Race Awards
1st through 3rd division medals
LOW entry fees! More ways to save:
1. SPECIAL DISCOUNT CODES:
Are you in the military, a veteran, or a police officer? THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE!! Use the code, FREEDOM, for a 20% discount.
Are you a doctor or nurse? THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE!! Use the code, RESCUE, for a 20% discount.
Are you over 65 years of age? You're an awesome example to all! Use the code, GOLDEN, for a 15% discount
Are you currently enrolled or teach at UW-Whitewater? Use the code, UWW, for a 15% discount
2. Individual race fees listed, do NOT include shirt prices (Relay fees DO include standard t-shirts).
3. We offer a $5 discount for group entries. A group is 6 individual racers, registering under the same group name. Use the coupon code GROUP, to receive this discount.
Only 1 coupon code can be used.
About the J-Hawks
We are a 501c3 not-for-profit youth organization, that offers swim lessons and a youth swim team. No child is ever turned away due to financial struggles. The monies raised, from our triathlons, are vital in allowing us to offer free and reduced programs, to area children.
We truly appreciate your support and are always looking for feedback on how we can improve.
Race Contact Info
If you have any questions about this race, click the button below.
T-shirt Design
2021 Shirt Design
Coming....
Division Awards
Sprint Race:
* 1st - 3rd place awarded in each division (age groups, relays, athena/clydesdale)
* Age groups: 14&U, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, etc
* Overall race winners have their choice of a gift card or an embroidered fleece.
Olympic Race:
* 1st - 3rd place awarded in each division (19&U, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+)
* Overall race winners have their choice of a gift card or an embroidered fleece.
EVENT START/WAVE TIMES
Olympic Triathlon/Aquabike Start Times (7:30am-10:15am)
SPRINT TRIATHLON , AQUABIK,E, AND AQUATHON START TIMES (10:15AM-1:30PM)
RELAYS
DUATHLON STARTS (8AM)
BIKE ROUTE MAP
THE START AND FINISH WILL BE UPDATED TONIGHT, SAT MAY 1ST!
UPDATED RUN ROUTE & TRANSITION AREA
THE START AND FINISH WILL BE UPDATED TODAYS (SAT, MAY 1ST) -- POSTED BELOW:
RACE DAY GENERAL INFO
Race Packet Pickup
7am - 12:45pm, on Race Day
Starin Park
Transition Area
Our transition area always stays open. There will be a spot for you to walk in and go to your rack to setup. Spectators are not allowed in the transition area. Please be mindful and watch for all racers.
Race Numbers/Swim Caps
Swim caps are not required. Bring your own, if you'd like to wear one.
Your race number will be posted and emailed out, before race day. Write your race number on your UPPER LEFT ARM AND RIGHT LOWER LEG.
The numbers need to be VERTICAL.
The number seven must have a line through it.
Parking
You can use parking area within Starin Park or any of the side streets that lead up to Starin Park.
Your Race Time:
Duathlon: Racers will be starting at the finish line mat, 15 seconds apart. The clock will not stop until you are completely done racing.
Triathlon:
Swim: You swim starts when the starter starts you in the pool and ends when you exit the pool and run over the timing mat (HAVE YOU CHIP ON!). Bike/Run (Triathletes): Head back to Starin Park and get in line to start your bike/run portion of your race. You will be started individually. Once you complete both portions of your bike and run, your swim time will be added to your bike & run time.
Aquathon:
Swim: You swim starts when the starter starts you in the pool and ends when you exit the pool and run over the timing mat (HAVE YOU CHIP ON!).
Run: Head back to Starin Park. Get in line by the transition area, same line as the bikers (same starting person). You'll just be walked over to the run start. After you are done, your swim and run times will be added together.
Aquabike:
Swim: You swim starts when the starter starts you in the pool and ends when you exit the pool and run over the timing mat (HAVE YOU CHIP ON!).
Bike: Head back to Starin Park. Get in line to be individually started on your bike route. Once you are done, your bike time will be added to your swim time.
GENERAL MEETINGS - ON ZOOM!
You should have received the links for the upcoming Zoom meetings. If not please contact the race director.
There are 2 options, either Friday night or Saturday morning.
PARKING UPDATE!
There is a youth baseball tournament on Sunday, so parking may be limited. Be prepared to park on the side street of Franklin, Park or Esterly.
You can park within parking lots, in Starin Park. Just know they may be full.
Directions
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