Timing By: Jump4Fun!

SEPTEMBER 09, 2012, 8:00 A.M.

Watch for details of the 2012 race here. Registration will open in May.

T-shirts and unclaimed awards from the 2011 race can be picked up at Streamline Swimming 8900 San Mateo NE Suite K Albuquerque, NM 87113. 505-503-7460.

2011 Results are posted at www.chasing3.com.

You can find your race photos at www.delduncanphotography.com.

You can purchase a video of highlights of the 2011 race at http://www.realimageproductions.com

RE-LIVE YOUR 2011 RACE VIRTUALLY AT http://zumtri.com/race_lists - find the Patriot Race - type in your race number, and watch yourself compared to the other participants! You can watch races from previous years too!

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UPDATE! The Transition area has been changed to alter the Bike IN / OUT locations. Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with the new schematic. Racking will be assigned by Age Group this year.

Transition Area 2011 (map)

Registration closes THURSDAY, September 8th, at 11:00 pm. There will be NO REGISTRATIONS after that time, no exceptions, please don't even ask. Because of the seeded swim start, we need time to assign numbers, set the field and have packets ready for pickup by Saturday at noon.

Race Details:

400 yard swim; 15.4 mile bike; 5 k run

At the Rio Rancho Aquatic Center - 745 Loma Colorado Blvd, Rio Rancho, NM 87124

PACKET PICKUP - On Saturday, September 10th, 12:00 noon - 6:00 p.m. at HIGH DESERT BICYCLES, 909 36th Street, SE, Rio Rancho, NM (off Southern Blvd - turn north at the Phillips 66 Station) OR on race day from 6:00 - 7:00 a.m. at the race site.

Registration closes at 11:59 p.m. MST on September 8, 2011. No registrations taken or changes made after that time.

REGISTER FOR THE 2011 RACE:

online at: www.nmsportsonline.com.

or download the Registration Form and mail it in with your payment.

SORRY - THERE ARE NO REFUNDS

WHO'S THE FITTEST? - The Club Challenge! Have you ever wondered which gym / helath club / sports facility or team of fitness professionals practice what they preach? Well here is your chance to find out! Teams of 3 employees will compete in the MOST FIT CHALLENGE - combining race time and number of ATOMIC PUSH-UPS to see which business gets the coveted trophy and bragging rights as the MOST FIT SPORTS CLUB for the year! Last Year's honors went to SOUTHWEST SPORTS INSTITUTE! The winning team gets the trophy for a year and bragging rights of being the fittest, and each member on the team gets a FREE TRX Suspension Triainer, compliments of Fitness Anywhere.

KID'S TRI (ages 5-12) Approximate start time 11:00 AM

1 mile run, 2 mile bike, 100 yard swim.  

Cost is $12.00 per child or $30.00 per Team. These fees include a finishing medal for each participant, 1-day USAT License and USAT Membership for the year.

Download Kid's Tri Registration Form

Sponsor Hotel:

Comfort Inn

4081 High Resort Blvd. Rio Rancho, NM 8712

Phone:(505) 892-5998/1-866-892-5998

To get a discounted room rate of $69.99 per night, you must call the hotel directly to book your room (mention Rate Code LPAT). Space is limited and available on first come first serve basis.

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

Swim: Pool swim - 8 lanes, 25 yard each - serpentine swim 2 lengths in each lane. Swim will be seeded fastest to slowest start. See Swim Schematic HERE

Bike: NEW out-and back course for 2011!! 15 miles on hilly terrain - doing half of the "old" route, to the Rio Rancho City Center, then back. Course is on paved roads that are not closed to traffic. However - there will be police & volunteer support at all major intersections. There will be one aid station on the bike course at the turn around point and there will be a sag wagon on the course.

2011 BIKE COURSE MAP CLICK HERE

2011 BIKE COURSE ELEVATION PROFILE CLICK HERE

Run: 5 K (3.1 miles) - either downhill or uphill on the entire course - no flat. The run is half on pavement and half cross country on dirt/sandy road. There will be one aid station approximately 1.5 miles into the run.

Download run course map here RUN ROUTE 2011

Download runelevation profile here RUN COURSE TOPO MAP 2011

(If you are unable to download the route maps, please email andie@fitfundamentals.com )

This is a USA Triathlon sanctioned event, and all USAT rules and regulations apply. For a complete list of the rules go to www.usatriathlon.org You must be a USAT Member OR pay the $10 (per person) one-day membership fee to participate in this race. ($5.00 for Juniors and kids for an annual membership).

Would you or your civic-minded group like to volunteer to work at the race? WE NEED YOU! Contact andie@fitfundamentals.com for more information.

Go to our Triathlon Group Training page for more details on current and upcoming group triathlon training programs.

You might be missing an important link in your triathlon training - better strength and mobility! There is NO BETTER tool that the TRX Suspension Trainer to increase your overall fitness - which will improve your race day performance. Check out this awesome tool - and then participate in the ATOMIC PUSHUP contest on Race Day to win great prizes!

FIT FUNdamentals is a dealer of this innovative training tool. Check out this web page for more information or email or call Andie Talmadge at andie@fitfundamentals.com for a FREE demonstration of the system.

HERE IS WHAT YOU HAVE TO LOOK FORWARD TO ON RACE DAY:

• FREE jumpy Tent for the Kids!
• DAIRY QUEEN ice cream at the end of the race!
• CREAMLAND milk for your perfect race recovery drink!
• Vendors with products and information for your health and fitness
• Great prizes from our Sponsors!
• ATOMIC PUSHUP contest for all Participants AND Spectators- male and female winners get a FREE TRX Suspension Trainer.