WAVE-1: PRO/Elite, Men 29 & Under
WAVE-2: Men 30-34
WAVE-3: Men 35-39
WAVE-4: Men 40-44; All Relays
WAVE-5: Men 45+
WAVE-6: Women 34 & Under
WAVE-7: Women 35+
Back in 2009 after a 2 year break is the FAT TIRE TRIATHLON (an Off Road Sprint Triathlon) Looking for a NEW and challenging triathlon that is also close to home? The Fat Tire Triathlon is a 1/2 mile swim in the clear waters of Horsetooth Reservoir (Eltuk Bay), followed by a 12 mile single-track bike over rolling terrain and across valley bridges through Lory State Park, finishing with a fun and challenging 4.8 mile (8k) run on dirt trails! This is the perfect off-road tri for beginners to experts. The course is designed so that anyone can have fun and be challenged! Entries will be limited to 275 participants, and is expected to sell-out!
Schedule of Events Sunday Aug 30th - Race Day!
6:30am-7:45am - Athlete check-in, body marking, rack your bike
7:45am - Transition Area Closes – No exceptions!
8:00am - Triathlon Start – First Wave goes off
Subsequent waves will start every 5min
9:35 am- Post-race snacks, massage, music & expo
10:30am - Awards Ceremony
Packet Pick-Up: 2 OPTIONS! Option 1 Packet Pick-Up will be in Boulder Fri at Colorado Multisport 2:00pm-6:00pm August 28th. OPTION 2 Packet Pick-Up in Ft. Collins at Runner's Roost Sat Aug 29th 10:30am-12:30. If you are unable to pick up your packet on Friday or Saturday, please contact us through the websites contact page as soon as possible to make other arrangements. If you did not buy a 1-day license at registration time you must bring your valid USA Triathlon card and a valid photo ID with you to packet pick up! The bib number must be worn on the front of your body during the entire run portion of the event. The run number does not have to be worn during the bike portion of the event. Body marking will take place on race morning (beginning at 6:30 am) prior to the race start just outside the transition area. You must be body marked before the transition area closes at 7:45am. Timing chips will be picked-up in the morning at a specially marked tent next to the transition area - please bring your run number to the timing chip tent.
Transition Area:Opens at 6:30 a.m. Bikes will be racked at that time and any gear for the bike to run transition will be placed near your bike, please no bags near the fencing or at the end of transition racks. Please have helmets visible as you enter the transition area for our volunteers to check. There is no required bike check for the event. The transition area is strictly limited to racers only and will be closed at 7:45am (15min prior to Wave 1 race start). Following the race the Without Limits Staff will re-open transition as soon as the last cyclist has proceeded to the run course. Volunteers will assist you in claiming your gear and all bikes must be removed from transition by 11:00am.
Swim Course Description: The swim will begin with an in water start - waist high at Eltuk Bay - Horsetooth Reservoir. Athletes will proceed to swim a 1 loop (750m) counter-clockwise out and back swim. Wetsuits are recommended! The water temperature is expected to be in the mid to upper 70s in Aug.
Bike Course: This is a 12 mile single-track bike over rolling terrain and across valley bridges through Lory State Park. The bike course is a fast, fun, and challenging loop. The trails are smooth single track with tight turns, rolling hills, and fast flat sections. This is a course everyone can excel at. If you’re an experienced MTB’er expect this one to be fast yet still filled with it's share of tight turns and short/steep rollers.
Run Course: The 4.8 mile (8k) run will be a loop, taking you up and over windy trails that are smooth and hard packed dirt. There will be an aid station as you leave transition along with excited volunteers to help you with your needs. Please help our volunteers keep Lory State Park happy by discarding empty gel packets, water bottles, wrappers, and cups, at the aid stations while racing! The Without Limits Staff thanks you for your help!
Results & Timing: The Fat Tire Classic will be chip-timed with the AMB ChipX system. All participants will receive a timing chip on the morning of the event during body marking. A photo ID must be presented to receive your chip. Results with splits will be posted throughout the event, and on the race website on the evening of the race.
Volunteering: Volunteers are always appreciated, and the Fat Tire Classic uses over 20 of them!. If you are interested in volunteering, please call us at 303-408-1195.
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