Playa Del Rey Triathlon
October 14th, 2012
Join us for the 5th annual Playa Del Rey Triathlon,
a benefit for collegiate triathlon that celebrates the city’s
crosstown rivalry. Set along the beautiful bluffs of Dockweiler
State Beach in Playa Del Rey, the Playa Del Rey Triathlon
encourages students, alumni, and the community at large to
“throw down the gauntlet”, as a portion of the
proceeds are donated to the UCLA & USC Triathlon Teams.
In the last four years the event raised $15,000
for collegiate triathlon! Competitors will swim 600 meters,
bike 20K, and run 5K on one of the flattest and fastest courses
in Southern California.
Latest News
| 04/16/12 |
Registration for the 2012 event will open sometime in May. |
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Registration
Registration is now closed! We will be accepting registrations during Saturday packet pickup at Triathlon Lab in Santa Monnica (see details below). No race day registration.
Entry Fees
| Division |
Before 8/16/11 |
Before 9/16/11 |
9/16/11 + |
| Age Group* |
$85 |
$90 |
$95 |
| Clydesdale/Athena |
$85 |
$90 |
$95 |
| Pro/Elite |
$85 |
$90 |
$95 |
| Relay |
$105 |
$120 |
$135 |
*Collegiate Discount: Current
full-time students receive a $10 discount. You will be required
to show school ID during packet pickup.
Refund Policy: Sorry, but all registrations are non-refundable
and non-transferable. If you are injured and submit a primary
physician's letter at least 1 month before the event, a registration
refund will be considered on a case-by-case basis. No refunds
will be considered within one month of the event for any reason.
Non-USAT members: A $10 fee will be added to
the entry fee of competitors who are not members of USA Triathlon
(for insurance purposes).
 Course
The Playa Del Rey Triathlon is located
at Dockweiler State Beach in Playa Del Rey. A course map is
provided below or view an interactive
Google map by clicking here.
You can also view some photos of the course here.
600m Ocean Swim. The swim is located adjacent
to the transition area at Dockweiler Beach. Water temperatures
are expected to be in the low to mid 60s. Wetsuits are recommended.
Competitors will be sent off in 4 separate waves, spaced 5
minutes apart.
20K Bike. The bike course is a one-lap counter-clockwise
loop, involving portions of Vista Del Mar, Imperial Hwy, Pershing
Dr., and Westchester Parkway. The course has good pavement
and is completely flat, aside from a very gradual incline
along Westchester Parkway. Roads are almost entirely closed
to vehicle traffic and times should be very fast save for
some strong headwinds that often blow through the area.
5K Run. The run course is an out and back
loop along the Dockweiler service road. Completely flat, competitors
can expect extremely fast run times. An aid station will be
located at the turn-around
Directions/Parking
The Playa Del Rey Triathlon is located
at Dockweiler State Beach in Playa Del Rey. From the 405,
take the 105 West. The 105 will turn into Imperial Hwy, which
dead-ends at the Dockweiler State Beach entrance. Have $8
in cash ready to pay for parking in order to avoid traffic
delays in entering the park. Event staff will direct you to
a parking spot. Local athletes should note that Vista Del
Mar north of Imperial will be entirely closed to traffic.
Click
here for directions from Google Maps. Note that to ensure
participant safety, vehicles should not expect to leave the
parking lot until all competitors are off the bike course,
which is estimated to be around 9am.
Event Schedule
Saturday, October 15, 2011
Packet Pickup |
| 11 am - 4pm |
Early packet pickup will occur at the Santa Monica location of Triathlon Lab. This is your opportunity to pick up your registration packet without the long lines that occur on race morning. You can also stick a
Triathlon Lab - Santa Monica
3328 Pico Blvd
Santa Monica CA 90405
310-581-6100
click here for an online map |
| 1pm - 2pm |
Speaker Schedule: Jamie Whitmore > "My Experience as a Pro Triathlete and Battling Cancer" |
| 2pm - 3pm |
Speaker Schedule: Jaime Whitmore & Courtney Cardenas > "Tips for Tri Newbies, How to Successfully Complete a Triathlon" |
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Sunday, October 16, 2011
Race Day |
| 5:30 am |
Parking at Dockweiler State Beach opens. Parking is
$8. Please
have cash on hand. |
| 6:00 am |
Late packet pickup opens at the transition area. You
must present picture ID and your USAT card (if you are
a member) when you check in. If you forget your USAT membership
card you will be required to purchase a one-day license
for $10 ($5 for youth 17 and under). No exceptions. No
one can pick up your packet for you. |
| 6:50 am |
Mandatory race meeting at the swim start |
| 7:00 am |
Wave 1 Start |
| 9:30 am |
Awards Ceremony |
Race Day Check-In
| 1) |
Arrive at Dockweiler Beach by 6am. Have $8
cash on hand to pay for parking. |
| 2) |
If you did not pickup your race packet on Saturday,
proceed to the registration tents to pick up your race
packet, timing chip, T-shirt, goodie-bag, etc. Have photo-ID
and your USAT membership card on hand. |
| 3) |
Put on the wristband provided in your race packet, which
will allow you to enter the transition area. Only athletes
are allowed in the transition area. |
| 4) |
Setup your transition area. |
| 5) |
Get body marked. |
| 6) |
Arrive at the swim start by 6:50 am for a pre-race meeting.
Wetsuits are recommended! |
| 7) |
The race starts at 7am sharp! |
| 8) |
Give it your all, have fun, and be safe! |
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