2009 Race Information

Ultramax partnered with Sherpa Sports (co-director of Ironman Kansas 70.3) to introduce this annual event. This partnership will create the most talked about event in the Midwest. The 2009 Ultramax Kansas Triathlon will serve as an official qualifier for the 2009 TriSports.com USA Triathlon Halfmax National Championship and was selected to be the Kansas State Qualifier for the Best of the U.S. Championship.

Race Date: August 9, 2009
Hillsdale Lake, Paola, KS - Just South and West of Kansas City, KS

1 mile swim – 39 mile bike – 10 mile run
Ultramax 50 Triathlon Individual Entry - $110
(A $12 late fee will be added to entries received within 20 days of the event)
SPECIAL NEW EVENT - NO ONLINE REGISTRATION FEE FOR THIS EVENT

500 yard swim – 18 mile bike – 3 mile run
Octomax Triathlon Individual Entry - $75
(A $12 late fee will be added to entries received within 20 days of the event)
SPECIAL NEW EVENT - NO ONLINE REGISTRATION FEE FOR THIS EVENT

NOTE: Shirt sizes are not guaranteed for entries received within 30 days of the event!

REFUNDS must be requested no later than 30 days prior to the race NO EXCEPTIONS - All 2009 Ultramax Event refunds will be are issued at 50% of the paid entry fee. See Policy

Race Cap: ONLY 800!

Cut-Off Time:

All participants must complete the race in under 6.5 hours. Race officials reserve the right to pull a participant from the course if it appears as though that participant will not be able to meet the time requirements.

Registration

1. REGISTER ONLINE - Ultramax developed it's own online registration system to make it easy for you to sign up! No magazine or external sales promos here! And we don't sell our lists to anyone! NEW IN 2009 - For the first time we will forced to add a small online/merchant processing fee to our online entries. The cost of online credit card processing continues to increase. Even so, we worked to keep our online processing fee cheaper than most events.

2. DOWNLOAD THE 2009 ULTRAMAX EVENTS APPLICATION - Use a single PDF form to sign up for ALL Ultramax "owned" Events. Be sure to sign and return the included USA Triathlon Waiver for all Triathlon and Duathlon Events. We made tried to make it SIMPLE in 2009!

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 the do in 2009! Please be sure to select the appropriate entry when you register online. If you register by mail, please include the additional $10 will your mail in applications. 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 a few Triathlon or Duathlon events in 2009 it makes sense to join and become an annual members. 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 2009 ULTRAMAX CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES. You must be an annual member before the first event of the series. SIGN UP NOW!

Course Descriptions

Swim Course - Coming Soon.

Last Swim Wave - Last Wave Option - Regardless of your age group or race distance, you can choose to swim in a special last wave (reserved for first-time lake swimmers, or athletes who are not yet comfortable with the swim). No need to decide early, you can decide on race day at the beach. Anyone wanting to go in the last wave simply waits until it is announced, we will record your racer number and make the appropriate timing adjustments. It is that simple! We will have a Last Swim Wave option as the last wave of each event. (Ultramax Kansas 50 and Octomax)

Bike Course - The two-loop format bike course is a loop that begins at the Lake, then heads out onto primarily rolling open roads. The bike course is open to traffic. Having said that, the course runs through a a very rural part of the area, so vehicular traffic on race day will be minimal. Road surfaces are very good. Arrows, signs and volunteers will help guide you. Note: The Octomax short course will make one loop and return to the lake. There will bike aid stations on the course, approximately every 10-13 miles. Be prepared to carry fluid and food requirements, it could be a bit warm in August. Please remember it is your responsibility to know the bike course.

Run Course - The run course takes place on the gravel packed trail system that intertwines the Hillsdale Lake area. The entire run is staged on those packed gravel trails, and entirely within the Lake area property. NO Traffic on the run course! Arrows, signs and volunteers will help you. This is a fairly flat and fast run course, only very small inclines. Approximately 80% of the course will be on packed gravel trails. Plan accordingly if you plan to wear racing flats. You should bring both pairs and judge for yourself once you arrive. Aid stations will be located every mile. Aid Station Supplies: * Heed * Water * Ice * HammerGel * Endurolytes * Oranges and Sponges.

Transition Area (TA) - The entire transition area will be located up top by the Finish Line complex. You will exit, on your bike, through the BIKE OUT DOOR. When exiting for the run, you will run for a short period on grass, then onto the road. Arrows, signs and volunteers will help you.

Full Course Maps are Coming Soon. Please remember it is your responsibility to know the course.

See the Google Overview Map of the Area.

Divisions & Awards

Divisions:

• Age Groups - 15& under, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74 and 75+ (Male & Female)
• Clydesdale 39 and under (Males 200+lbs)
• Clydesdale 40 and over (Males 200+lbs)
• & Athena (Females150+lbs)
• Teams (ALL Teams will compete in a single division)

Awards:

• Awards will be presented to top three Overall Champions, male and female
• Les Bourgeous Wine Awards will be presented to the top 3+ in each Age Group Division & Clydesdale/Athena
• Awards will be presented to the top 3 teams. All teams compete in one division.
• WE WILL NOT BE ABLE TO SHIP AWARDS IN 2009!

Les Bourgeois Winery and Ultramax have partnered to bring our athletes a one-of-a-kind age group awards package. Les Bourgeois is custom labeling it's award-winning wine and presenting it to the Top 3+ finishers in each age group at four Ultramax Events in 2009. Enjoy the wine, and display the bottle as a symbol of your accomplishment! Les Bourgeois is known for its spectacular blufftop view of the Missouri River Valley, Les Bourgeois Winery and Vineyards is one of Mid-Missouri's premier cultural and recreational attractions.

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 2009

Event Photos

Photogliff is NOW the official photography service of Ultramax Events. Photogliff will be providing custom finish photos and staged green screen photos at our events all season long.

SPECIAL ATTRACTION: Photogliff will setup a green background screen at each event. They can take your picture(s) at the finish or with friends, family whatever you like. Their staff will then superimpose your image onto a custom designed Ultramax background. They will print those photos onsite and can even include the race name, finish time or any other unique statement you like. You can preview the photo before you decide to purchase, no obligation. All of this can be done on-site. Purchase those photos on-site!

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 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 103 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

Questions? - Visit the Training Page, and ask Training Bible Midwest Coaches all of your questions.

Schedule - Tentative

Saturday, August 8th at Hillsboro Lake (RACE SITE)
3p-8:00p: Ultramax 50/Octomax Packet Pickup and Late Registration (if spots are still available)

Sunday, August 9th (@ Race Site – Hillsdale Lake)
5:30a-7:30a Transition Opens/Body Marking Begins
5:30a-7:30a Pick Up Chips (Chips will NOT be handed out after 7:30am PLAN TO ARRIVE ARRIVE EARLY)
5:30a-7:30a Packet Pickup (you must be IN LINE for packet pickup by 7:30a)
8:00a - SHARP Race Start - We are starting the Octomax Course first, because of the necessity to have a turn around point on the bike course. We are allowing the time gap between the Octomax and Kansas 50 participants to assure that the last few bikers on the Octomax course are close to or past the turn around point on the bike course. This is done to make sure the Kansas 50 athletes are able to roll past that point without the congestion of racers turning around at that point.

TENTATIVE AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE
8:00 am - Wave 1- All Kansas Octomax Men
8:04 am - Wave 2 - All Kansas Octomax Women
8:06 am - Wave 3 - Octomax Last Swim Wave Option - Open to anyone that does not want to start with the larger two waves.
8:30 am - Wave 4 - All Kansas 50 Men
8:34 am - Wave 5 - All Kansas 50 Women
8:36 am - Wave 6 - Kansas 50 Last Swim Wave Option - Open to anyone that does not want to start with the larger two waves.

10:00a Food Tent Open
~11:15a Octomax Awards Ceremony
~2:00p Ultramax Kansas 50 Ceremony
3:00p Course Closes - All racers must be off the course.
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Team Ultramax - Be Part of It!

Are your friends and/or family are 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. Select the button above to sign up! See our Volunteer Page for more details.

Rules

USA TRIATHLON (USAT) competition rules will apply. These rules are found in the Triathlon Competition guidebook (usatriathlon.com).

Please Note: Per USAT rules all athletes must present a photo ID at registration. NO ONE will be permitted to race without a photo ID. Also, YOU must pick up your own packet - you cannot have someone pick up your packet for you.

USAT’s “Age Up” Policy:

An athlete's age for any USAT sanctioned race will be his/her age as of Dec. 31, 2009 . The age he/she is on 12/31 will determine his/her racing age group. If an athlete is due to "age-up" into the next group, it will happen at the beginning of the year, not after the athlete's birthday. This action aligns regular U.S. age group racing with the method used by USA Triathlon for its National Rankings Program and its new Grand Prix Series.

Example: John Smith is 39 and will turn 40 on November 20, 2009.
John will be considered 40 for all 2009 races – and will race in the 40-44 age group at all 2009 races.

This same policy applies to the all race categories in Ultramax races (Open, Clydesdale, etc).

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.
A complete document of race information will be e-mailed and made available on the website 10 days prior to the event. Please provide a current email address when registering, as we cannot ensure that this information reaches you otherwise. If you do not wish to provide an email address, please download the packet from the main page of the website, ~10 days prior to the race.

Monthly email updates will also contain announcements about all Ultramax Events races (sign up for email updates at the top of the page).

Travel, Lodging & Directions

I-35 S toward Wichita - Take exit 207 for Gardner Rd 0.3 mi - Turn left at S Gardner Rd 6.1 mi - Continue on Tontzville Rd 0.4 mi - Turn right 1.0 mi - Arrive At Hillsdale Lake


Area Hotels Coming Soon!

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Bike Support / Repairs

TBA

Race Day Parking

Coming Soon!

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.

Training with TrainingBible Coaching

Training Bible is our exclusive coaching partner. We can't recommend them enough and we know you will be happy with their services. Mark and Amy Livesay, owners of Ultramax Events have both been personally coached by TrainingBible coaches.

Everyone can utilize endurance coaching. TrainingBible Coaching focuses on event and goal-oriented individuals. No matter what your goal – whether it is to cross the finish line faster and fitter; or if it is to increase your aerobic endurance; our science-based training will help you reach that goal. No one knows endurance conditioning better than the coaches at TrainingBible Coaching. Whatever your sport, we have the science-based training to condition you for it! Find Out More About TrainingBible Coaching Services

2009 Ultramax Refund & Weather Policy

2009 REFUND POLICY
50% of your entry fee will be refunded up until 30 days from race date. Refunds are not available, for any reason other than active military service, less than 30 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 terms. To request a refund you must e-mail your full details to info@ultramaxtri.com.

2009 WEATHER POLICY
In the event of inclement the following procedures will be followed:

1. The event will be postponed as long as possible in hopes the inclement weather will pass.
2. If inclement weather does not pass and if the weather situation permits, the event will be changed to a duathlon format.
3. If a duathlon is not possible, the event will be cancelled and a 25% credit will be issued for all registered participants into the 2010 event. No refunds will be issued if the event is cancelled due to inclement weather.
4. If the event is cancelled due to inclement weather prior to event weekend, a 25% credit will be issued for all registered participants into the 2010 event. No refunds will be issued if the event is cancelled due to inclement weather.