2010 Race Information

Updated 39/4/2010

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RACE DAY IS MAY 2, 2010

IMPORTANT NOTICE:
ONLINE REGISTRATION IS OPEN
NO RACE DAY REGISTRATIONS - NO EXCEPTIONS

440 yard swim – 14 mile bike – 3 mile run
Sprint Triathlon Individual Entry - $60
Triathlon Relay Teams - $100 (reduced in 2010)
Elite Triathlon Entry (Advance Elite Athletes Only) - $70
(See Information Below)
(A $10 late fee will be added to entries received within 30 days of the event)

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NEW FOR 2009 - DuZou Duathlon - (Perfect for beginners - Invite your friends to come with you)
1 mile run - 7 mile bike - 1 mile run
DuZou Duathlon Individual Entry - $40
* No DuZou relay teams
(A $10 late fee will be added to entries received within 30 days of the event)

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NOTE: Shirt sizes are not guaranteed for entries received within 30 days of the event!
Refunds must be requested no later than 45 days prior to the race - All 2010 Ultramax Event refunds will be issued at 50% of the paid entry fee. See Policy at the bottom of the page.

Elite Division

The Elite Division is reserved for advanced triathletes only! The event reserves the right to switch entries as needed to the regular age group divisions. If you have questions about entry to this division, contact us directly.

The Elite Division will start in waves. Two racers per lane, eight lanes, a maximum total of 16 racers per wave. The Elite Division limit is 32 Men and 32 Women.

The Elite Division will start as close to 7:00 am as possible. All Elite Athletes must be in the pool area no later than 6:45 am.

The racers in each wave will be selected by the Race Director. The selection will be based on past event performances, USAT rankings, and other significant factors.

Elite Cash Prize Money Breakdown - Total $2,000

Male Elite 1st Place - $500 2nd Place - $200 3rd Place - $150 4th Place - $100 5th Place - $50

Female Elite 1st Place - $500 2nd Place - $200 3rd Place - $150 4th Place - $100 5th Place - $50

*Elite division racers will be awarded participation points only for the Ultramax Series.

Race Cap

Expanded to 1,000 (The race will fill early in 2010)

Registration

ONLINE REGISTRATION WILL OPEN DECEMBER 20th
NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION - NO EXCEPTIONS - LATE FEES DO APPLY TO ALL EVENTS

REGISTER ONLINE - In 2010, the Ultramax Nation will utilize the Get Me Registered online registration system. The cost of credit card processing has continued to increase, but we've tried hard to keep our online processing fees cheaper than most other systems.

WE ARE ONLY ACCEPTING ONLINE REGISTRATIONS FOR THE HALFMAX CHAMPIONSHIP

2. DOWNLOAD THE 2010 ULTRAMAX NATION APPLICATION -Use a single PDF form to sign up for ALL Ultramax "owned" Events, except for the Halfmax Championship. Be sure to sign and return the included USA Triathlon Waiver for all Triathlon and Duathlon Events. We tried to make it SIMPLE in 2010!

IMPORTANT - APPLIES TO ALL TRIATHLONS AND DUATHLONS - Non-USA Triathlon Annual Members must pay an additional $10.00 one-day USAT insurance fee for each event they do in 2010! Please be sure to select the appropriate entry when you register online. If you register by mail, please include the additional $10 with your mail-in application. This applies only to our Triathlon and Duathlon events. Failure to include this fee will delay your registartion and packet pickup process at the event.

Relay teams, please add $10 per team member (If not a USA Triathlon annual members).

Note: If you are planning to participate in a few Triathlon or Duathlon events in 2010 it makes sense to join and become an annual member. Annual members do not pay the $10 fee per event and will be included in the national rankings at the end of the season. GET YOUR USAT ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP ONLINE HERE!
Download the USAT Application Here!

REMEMBER YOU MUST BE A USAT ANNUAL MEMBER TO BE COUNTED IN THE 2010 ULTRAMAX CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES. You must be an annual member before the first event of the series. SIGN UP NOW!

Course Descriptions

Swim Course - The swim is held in the new competition pool at MU. There is simply no better indoor swim venue in the sport. The swim is "snake-style," meaning that everyone will line up according to their swim time (please time yourself at 440 yards before the race) and start individually (~10-12 seconds apart), swimming one behind the other. You will do "laps" to the end of the pool (swim to the end of one lane, duck under the ropes and swim to the end of that lane, duck under the ropes and so on). If you must pass, simply tap the toes of the person in front of you....if your toes are tapped, move to the side and let the person through. IMPORTANT: If you estimate your time too fast or too slow, it will hurt YOUR overall time and the others around you. Your best time will come if you don't pass or get passed. That means an accurately estimated swim time. We reserve the right to remove athletes from the pool and re-start them if needed.

Bike Course - The sprint triathlon bike course is two loops and one loop for the new Zou Du. The course is open to traffic and we will use cones to separate cyclists from motorists when possible. Please stay inside the coned lanes when available. The course does feature some technical type turns and a few hills, so throw a decent hill or two into your training. Arrows, signs and volunteers will help you.

Run Course - The run course is a loop on paved roads through the middle of the MU Campus and surrounding areas. The course is a modified loop and out and back section. The Zou Du course will be announced soon. Arrows, signs and volunteers will help you. Aid stations will be located every mile. Aid Station Supplies: Heed, Water, Ice and Hammer Gel.

Transition Area (TA) - The area has been designed first and foremost with safety and ease of traffic movement in mind. You will run from the swimming pool into the TA through the RUN IN door. You will exit, on your bike through the BIKE OUT DOOR. After the bike is finished, you will enter the TA through the BIKE IN door, put your bike away and head out of the RUN OUT door, then complete the run course and finish under the finish line arch. Arrows, signs and volunteers will help you.

Get full course maps and directions in the Course Maps Section. Please remember it is your responsibility to know the course.

Divisions & Awards

We are extremely proud to announce that Chapman Heating and Air will return as our 2010 Athlete Partner. Chapman's philosophy is simple! They focus their business around providing YOU comfort.

Chapman is passing that mission on to you. They have made it possible for each participant in MaxTrax and TriZou to recieve an upgraded technical fabric event shirt. Each participant will recieve one of these great shirts as part of the entry.

If you need Heating and Air services, please keep Chapman Heating and Air in mind. They have really stepped up to help you pursue the sport you love. Be sure to show your appreciation by considering their services when you need them. (800) 695-2259 or www.chapmanhvac.com

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Divisions:

Awards:

To make reservations or for questions about the Blufftop Bistro call (573) 698-2300 or bistro@missouriwine.com. Contact the winery at (573) 698-2613 or winery@missouriwine.com.

Claiming Awards: You must be present at the awards ceremony to get your award. WE WILL NOT BE ABLE TO SHIP AWARDS IN 2010

Event Photos

Coming Soon!

Timing System and Chip Notice

Ultramax Events are timed using AMB ChipX Timing Systems and Chips. Please follow these simple instructions carefully. Not wearing the transponder properly may prevent you from being timed. Transponders are non-transferable! Be careful not to switch with other participants. The chip must be on your ankle at all times or you will not be scored in the event. Your timing chip will be removed by volunteers once you reach the finish line. If you find you still have your timing chip after the race, please put it in a padded envelope and mail to: Ultramax Events 2902 Forum Blvd Suite 101 Columbia, MO 65203. YOU WILL BE CHARGED A $125 REPLACEMENT FEE IF YOU DO NOT RETURN YOUR TIMING TRANSPONDER. Failure to return a chip will result in disqualification from all future events owned or timed by Ultramax Events!

TEAMS - Teams will transfer their timing chip in the transition area. The last member of the team should wear the race number on the run leg. We recommend using a race belt for easy transfer. The timing chip must be on the ankle of each team member at all times while racing.

Training

Coming Soon!

Schedule

Saturday, May 1st (The Starting Block - 2902 Forum Blvd. Suite 101- Columbia, MO 65203) www.startingblockonline.com

The NEW TriZou Expo @ The Starting Block - Join us Saturday during packet pickup from 1:00 pm until 7:00 pm for the TriZou Expo at The Starting Block. Come visit several of our partners and vendors, including Newton Running, as they set up booths especially for this event. Enjoy special discounts on merchandise from each of our store locations! Don't miss out!
The Starting Block Google Map Directions Here!

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Sunday, May 2nd (@ MU/Stankowski Field)

Team Ultramax - Be Part of It!

Are your friends and/or family coming to the event? Are they interested in volunteering while you race? We have positions where they can see you start, race and then be there at the finish line to greet you. Nearly 100% of all unsolicited racer comments include praise for our volunteers; this is truly what makes these events possible. The racers really appreciate your time because they know and realize they could not pursue this sport without volunteers. If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to contact us at info@ultramaxtri.com.

Rules

Please follow these simple instructions carefully. Not wearing the transponder properly may prevent you from being timed. Transponders are non-transferable! Be careful not to switch with other participants. The chip must be on your ankle at all times or you will not be scored in the event. Your timing chip will be removed by volunteers once you reach the finish line. If you find you still have your timing chip after the race, please put it in a padded envelope and mail to: Ultramax Events 2902 Forum Blvd Suite 101 Columbia, MO 65203. YOU WILL BE CHARGED A $125 REPLACEMENT FEE IF YOU DO NOT RETURN YOUR TIMING TRANSPONDER. Failure to return a chip will result in disqualification from all future events owned or timed by Ultramax Events!

TEAMS - Teams will transfer their timing chip in the transition area. The last member of the team should wear the race number on the run leg. We recommend using a race belt for easy transfer. The timing chip must be on the ankle of each team member at all times while racing. Team entry is only available for the International Distance. Teams will not count towards Club Championship scoring.

USA TRIATHLON SANCTIONING - You must bring a valid photo ID and your current USA Triathlon card to pick up your packet. To download a copy of your USAT card go to www.usatriathlon.org. One-day insurance is available at registration if you have not purchased it in your application. You cannot race without your yearly membership card or a one-day License. YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO RACE WITHOUT A VALID PHOTO ID.

IDENTIFICATION - A wristband will be affixed to your wrist at check-in. This band will identify you as an official entrant and must be worn during the entire event. The wristband allows you access to the transition area and post–race food and beverages. You will not be allowed to remove your bicycle and gear from the transition area following the race without your wristband affixed to your wrist. PLEASE DO NOT REMOVE YOUR WRISTBAND UNTIL AFTER THE AWARDS CELEBRATIONS!

BODY MARKING - Body marking will take place on race day. You will not be permitted in the transition area on race day without your wristband and your body marked. Do not apply body lotion or sunscreen until after you have been body marked. Be sure that the volunteer who marks you does so using your race number. Bring your race number with you.

RACE RESULTS - Unofficial race results will be posted prior to the awards presentation. Please review the results and report any discrepancy to a race official PRIOR to the start of the awards presentation. Results will be considered official after the awards ceremony. Athletes who do not wear the timing chip or lose the chip during the event will not be scored. Please note that the clock at the finish line reflects the start time of the first wave. Race results will be posted online (www.ultramaxtri.com) on race day.

USAT Athlete Excess Medical Policy
The athlete excess medical coverage protects each participant for the day of the event at USAT sanctioned races, camps and clinics. When athletes purchase a USAT annual license or one day permit, a portion of those fees cover the cost to provide them with excess medical insurance. This coverage only extends to their participation in a USA Triathlon sanctioned event and is only available after the injured party has filed with any primary insurance policies. A deductible does apply for this excess coverage.

If an athlete is injured while participating in a USA Triathlon sanctioned event the following steps must be followed:
• Athletes must file with their primary healthcare provider (i.e. United Healthcare, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, traveler’s insurance, etc.).
• Athlete completes a medical claim form. For serious incidents or for athletes requesting coverage, either the race
director or USAT can provide them with a medical claim form. The medical claim form along with an explanation of benefit documents should be sent directly from the athlete to the insurance company as indicated on the claim form. Please email sanction@usatriathlon.org for a copy of the form.
• Athletes will pay a deductible. All claimants will pay anywhere from $250.00 (two-hundred and fifty U.S. dollars) to $1,000.00 (one thousand U.S. dollars) out of pocket and possibly more for uncovered expenses.
Be advised that coverage may not apply to each and every claim. Additionally, coverage only extends to participants that have purchased a USA Triathlon annual license or one-day permit and were injured through participation in an USA Triathlon sanctioned event. Please email questions to sanction@usatriathlon.org

Registration Confirmation & Race updates

If you register online, you will receive an email confirmation immediately. If you mail in your registration form, please allow up to 3 weeks for processing. In 2010, you can go to www.getmeregistered.com to verify your entry in all Ultramax events.

A complete document of race information will be e-mailed and made available on this website 10 days prior to the event. Please provide a current e-mail address when registering, as we cannot ensure that this information reaches you otherwise.

Monthly e-mail updates will also contain announcements about all Ultramax Events races.

Travel & Directions

TRIZOU LODGING INFORMATION:
(only a few minutes from the race site)

Stoney Creek Inn & Conference Center
2601 S. Providence Road
Columbia, MO 65203
Phone: 573-442-6400
Direct: 573-219-5111
Fax: 573-219-5116
www.stoneycreekinn.com

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Directions to The Starting Block:


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Directions to the University of Missouri from Hwy 63 & I-70:

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(From Hwy 63)
Take the Stadium Exit & go West.
Turn Right onto College.
Turn Left onto Rollins.
The Rec Center is on Rollins, just before Maryland.

(From I-70)
Take the Stadium Exit & go South.
Turn left on Providence (by the Football Stadium).
Turn right onto Rolllins.
The Rec Center is on Rollins, just after Maryland.

University of Missouri Rec Center
573-882-2066 (please call for directions only)

Race Day Parking

Option 1- There is limited parking in a lot down the street from the Rec Center/Stankowski Field, at Rollins & Maryland.
Option 2 – There is plenty of parking in the Maryland Parking Garage, less than 1/4 mile from the Rec Center/Stankowski Field (from Rollins turn North on Maryland – the garage is about a block down Maryland).

Bike Support / Repairs

Our exclusive partner, Cycle Extreme, will be onsite Sunday to assist with sag support and last minute bike repairs and tweaks. Please stop by and visit Cycle Extreme while you are in town. Be sure to THANK them for support the sport you love and Ultramax Events.

Spectators

PLEASE plan to watch the event from race site. Any additional traffic on the course adds to your inconvenience, and could compromise your safety.

2010 Ultramax Refund & Weather Policy

2010 REFUND POLICY
50% of your entry fee will be refunded up until 45 days from race date. Refunds are not available, for any reason other than active military service, less than 45 days prior to an event.
Event entries are not transferable between persons, events or years.
NO EXCEPTIONS will be made to this policy.
By registering for this event you agree to these refund and registration policy and terms. To request a refund you must e-mail your full details to info@ultramaxtri.com.

2010 WEATHER POLICY
In the event of inclement weather the following procedures will be followed: