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Hello Mermaid Participants!

Race Update #5
(click here if you missed previous updates)

This email will cover the following:
• Saturday Packet Pick-up
• Sunday Registration
• Looking for a Wetsuit Rental?
• Last Chance to Switch Wave - For Fun vs. Individual
• Course Updates
• Post Race Food

Saturday Packet Pick-up
We are offering two chances to pick up your race bag, numbers and TIMING CHIP!
Make your race day stress free by picking up your packets on Saturday at Sports Basement
or at Seacliff State Beach. For packet pick-up times and directions see Update #2
(Packet Pick-up locations) If you are having a friend pick up your race packet you will
still have to show your ID on race day to pick up your chip.

Sunday Registration
Please make sure you rack your bike prior to coming to the registration tables.
Registration will open at 6:00 a.m.

WETSUIT RENTALS
We've just linked up with Fit2Race, Inc. and they've got a great wetsuit rental program.
If you haven't gotten a wetsuit for the race we recommend that you rent one TODAY.
The water temperature is going to be cold, roughly 61 degrees. Keep yourself warm with
a F2R wetsuit. Click here for wetsuit rentals.

Last Chance to switch Wave
If you need to switch waves this is your last chance. Email us before 5:00 p.m. today. Please note,
you MUST start in the swim wave you are assigned. Click here for race categories and swim start times.

Course Updates
Transition Area
• Bike racks are on a labeled per wave. You are free to rack your bike anywhere within your designated
start wave. Both the Triathlon and Duathlon will use the same Transition Area
• The transition area will open at 6:00 a.m.

Swim Course
• Expected water temperature, 61 degrees.
• Swim will be counter-clockwise around the cement ship.
• Lifeguards will be provided by the California State Parks Lifeguard Association.
• It is a short walk to the beach. Please allow for plenty of time prior to your start wave to get down to the beach
• Last minute swim course instructions will be announced by the lifeguards.
• There is a short run that includes a lot of stairs going up from the beach.

Bike Course
Triathlon/Duathlon
• There is a slight correction to the previously posted bike map. Click here for course maps
• There are no water stations on the Bike course.
• There are several short but steep inclines on the bike course. We recommend that you pre-ride or drive
the course prior to Sunday so you know where the hills are located.
• There is a steep downhill on Seacliff Dr and Spreckels Dr. This short (~800 meters) section will be a "NO PASS ZONE."
For the safety of all athletes please do not attempt to pass on the downhill at this section.

Run Course
Triathlon/Duathlon
•This is an out and back 2.5 mile course.
•Aid station will be placed approximately at the .75 mile distance. You will pass the Aid Station on the way out
and on the way back.
•Please indicate to the volunteers what beverage you want. There will be water and HEED (electrolyte sports drink)
Duathlon First Run
•The first run will start on the sidewalk/pavement, near the State Park Museum.
•There are no Aid Stations on the first run. Aid Stations will be available for all athletes on the second run.

Post Race Food
Hang out after the race for the awards ceremony, prize give away and a tasty pancake breakfast. The pancake breakfast
will be hosted by the Santa Clara University Women's Rowing Team. There is a $5 dollar donation for all non-athletes.

Girls on the Run
GOTR is an after school program that uses running to prepare girls for a lifetime of self-respect
and healthy living. Through interactive activities such as running, playing games and discussing important issues,
girls learn how to celebrate being girls. Our 12 week program is open to girls in 3rd -8th grade and Girls on the Run
of Silicon Valley is currently seeking volunteer coaches in Santa Cruz and Santa Clara Counties. For more information,
visit our website at www.girlsontherun-sv.org or contact kathleen@gotrsv.org.
This weekend, be sure to look around the race course. You might see some young athletes, many of whom were
Girls on the Run participants. Be sure to ask them about their GOTR experience or stop by our booth after the race
to learn more about our programs. Good luck on Sunday and we hope to see you there!

For more info got to: www.mermaidtriathlon.com


	Hello Mermaid Participants! Race Update #5 (click here if you missed previous updates) This email will cover the following: • Saturday Packet Pick-up • Sunday Registration • Looking for a Wetsuit Rental? • Last Chance to Switch Wave - For Fun vs. Individual • Course Updates • Post Race Food Saturday Packet Pick-up We are offering two chances to pick up your race bag, numbers and TIMING CHIP! Make your race day stress free by picking up your packets on Saturday at Sports Basement or at Seacliff State Beach. For packet pick-up times and directions see Update #2 (Packet Pick-up locations) If you are having a friend pick up your race packet you will still have to show your ID on race day to pick up your chip. Sunday Registration Please make sure you rack your bike prior to coming to the registration tables. Registration will open at 6:00 a.m. WETSUIT RENTALS We've just linked up with Fit2Race, Inc. and they've got a great wetsuit rental program. If you haven't gotten a wetsuit for the race we recommend that you rent one TODAY. The water temperature is going to be cold, roughly 61 degrees. Keep yourself warm with a F2R wetsuit. Click here for wetsuit rentals. Last Chance to switch Wave If you need to switch waves this is your last chance. Email us before 5:00 p.m. today. Please note, you MUST start in the swim wave you are assigned. Click here for race categories and swim start times. Course Updates Transition Area • Bike racks are on a labeled per wave. You are free to rack your bike anywhere within your designated start wave. Both the Triathlon and Duathlon will use the same Transition Area • The transition area will open at 6:00 a.m. Swim Course • Expected water temperature, 61 degrees. • Swim will be counter-clockwise around the cement ship. • Lifeguards will be provided by the California State Parks Lifeguard Association. • It is a short walk to the beach. Please allow for plenty of time prior to your start wave to get down to the beach • Last minute swim course instructions will be announced by the lifeguards. • There is a short run that includes a lot of stairs going up from the beach. Bike Course Triathlon/Duathlon • There is a slight correction to the previously posted bike map. Click here for course maps • There are no water stations on the Bike course. • There are several short but steep inclines on the bike course. We recommend that you pre-ride or drive the course prior to Sunday so you know where the hills are located. • There is a steep downhill on Seacliff Dr and Spreckels Dr. This short (~800 meters) section will be a "NO PASS ZONE." For the safety of all athletes please do not attempt to pass on the downhill at this section. Run Course Triathlon/Duathlon •This is an out and back 2.5 mile course. •Aid station will be placed approximately at the .75 mile distance. You will pass the Aid Station on the way out and on the way back. •Please indicate to the volunteers what beverage you want. There will be water and HEED (electrolyte sports drink) Duathlon First Run •The first run will start on the sidewalk/pavement, near the State Park Museum. •There are no Aid Stations on the first run. Aid Stations will be available for all athletes on the second run. Post Race Food Hang out after the race for the awards ceremony, prize give away and a tasty pancake breakfast. The pancake breakfast will be hosted by the Santa Clara University Women's Rowing Team. There is a $5 dollar donation for all non-athletes. Girls on the Run GOTR is an after school program that uses running to prepare girls for a lifetime of self-respect and healthy living. Through interactive activities such as running, playing games and discussing important issues, girls learn how to celebrate being girls. Our 12 week program is open to girls in 3rd -8th grade and Girls on the Run of Silicon Valley is currently seeking volunteer coaches in Santa Cruz and Santa Clara Counties. For more information, visit our website at www.girlsontherun-sv.org or contact kathleen@gotrsv.org. This weekend, be sure to look around the race course. You might see some young athletes, many of whom were Girls on the Run participants. Be sure to ask them about their GOTR experience or stop by our booth after the race to learn more about our programs. Good luck on Sunday and we hope to see you there! For more info got to: www.mermaidtriathlon.com