This special update contains the final pre-race instructions and schedule for the 2010 Topeka Tinman Triathlon and Duathlon. We are thrilled you will be joining us in celebrating Tinman's 30th year!

PLEASE PRINT AND READ THIS INFORMATION CAREFULLY!

Long Course Triathlon: 1 Mile Swim - 20 Mile Bike - 6.5 Mile Run
Sprint Distance Triathlon: 500 Meter Swim - 12 Mile Bike - 3.1 Mile Run
Short Course Duathlon: 3.1 Mile Run - 20 Mile Bike - 3.1 Mile Run

Most race information you will need has been updated on our website! http://ultramaxtri.com/races/tinman/index.php

IMPORTANT PACKET PICKUP UP INFORMATION:

VERY IMPORTANT - Don’t Forget Your ID! You MUST pick up your OWN packet, and you must have a picture ID to pick up your packet. USA Triathlon allows NO EXCEPTIONS TO THIS RULE. If you do not have a picture ID, we cannot let you participate in the event.

If you have friends/family members that have not yet signed up for the race, they need to do so online by June 16th.

Registration will be available at packet pickup on Friday. Limited race-day registration will be available Saturday morning, but arrive early if you would like to sign up for the race the morning of.

SCHEDULE:
IMPORTANT CHANGE - PLEASE ADVISE: Please note the change in the Packet Pickup location on Friday, June 18th. It has been changed from the Race Site to the Topeka Hy-Vee.

Friday, June 18th @ Topeka Hy-Vee - 2951 Southwest Wanamaker Road (located approximately 20minutes from the race site - See Map) - **Please be aware that there is some construction taking place on the Fairlawn Exit and 29th Street. If you are coming from the East, we suggest you get off on the I-470 and Gage Exit. If you are coming from the North, take the I-470 and 21st Exit.

2:00 pm -7:00 pm - Packet Pickup/Late Registration

Saturday, June 19th @ Lake Shawnee

5:00 am - 7:30 am - Packet Pickup & Transition Area Opens
5:30 am - 7:30 am - Pick up Timing Chips (NO Timing Chips will be handed out after 7:30 am)
THERE WILL BE LIMITED RACE DAY REGISTRATION
PACKET PICKUP CLOSES at 7:30 am, SHARP
* We strongly advise you to pick up your packet on Friday afternoon at Hy-Vee. Be warned: if you pickup your packet on Saturday, you will need to get there EARLY to allow for lines.
DO NOT ARRIVE LATE! (NO Timing Chips or Packets will be handed our after 7:30 am)
VERY IMPORTANT: The Transition Area will need to be CLEAR by 7:45 am. All waves and all distances - NO EXCEPTIONS!
All waves and all distances will need to report to the swim start by no later than 8:00 am!
8:00 am - First Wave Starts - See table below for wave assignments and start times.

10:00 am - Food Tent Opens (Food will be catered by Hy-Vee)
~10:00 am - Short Course Awards Ceremony
~11:30 am - Long Course Awards Ceremony
1:00 pm Course Closes - All racers must be off the course

RACE AWARDS

NEW FOR 2010 - We will add a custom Gold, Silver and Bronze Ultramax Championship Series medal to the neck of each of our custom wine awards.

Les Bourgeois Winery - For a third year Les Bourgeois has pledged to deliver a one-of-a-kind Ultramax age group awards package. We will present custom labeled Les Bourgeois wine to the Top 3+ finishers in each age group at ALL Ultramax Events in 2010. Enjoy the wine, and display the bottle as a symbol of your accomplishment!

Tinman Awards

• Top Three Overall Male and Female Champions in the Long and Short Course Triathlon will receive recognition and an award.
• Three Deep in each Age Group - 9 - 14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29 and etc..
--------(Custom nonalcoholic award for under 21 athletes)
• Top Three Clydesdales Male
• Top Three Athena Females
• Top Three Relay Teams - ALL teams will compete in a single division.

AWARDS NOTE: WE WILL NOT BE ABLE TO SHIP AWARDS IN 2010! You must attend the awards ceremony to receive your award.

NEW LIVE RESULTS IN 2010 - Ultramax has developed a new timing program for 2010. We will have an Ultramax Live Results Station near the finish line. Once you finish you can report to this tent for a full receipt that will include your overall placing, splits, paces and finish time. Just one more way to give back to our great athletes!

Let your friends and family know that race results will be posted within minutes of the end of the event!

There will be a link on the main page of www.ultramaxtri.com or at the direct link below:
http://www.ultramaxtri.com/timing/2010/2010_Tinman_Triathlon/Results_Index_Tinman_10.html

COURSE INFORMATION

NOTE: You must wear your race number during the run portion of the race. We recommend using a race belt. Your number must be in the front when you finish. You do not need to wear it on the bike portion.

Swim Course - All athletes will start on the Pier, located at the Yacht Club and will "dive-in" to start the race. Athlete waves will be limited to 75 per wave. Athletes will complete a rectangular shaped swim course with buoys on their left. Athletes will exit at the boat ramps located at the Yacht Club.

Bike Course - Athletes can expect a rolling hills course on sparsely populated roads throughout Shawnee County. All turns and hazards will be well marked throughout the course. No Aid Stations will be present, so athletes will need to carry enough to make it through their respective courses. The Long Course and Short Course are both one-loop courses. Bike support will be provided by Capp's Bike Shop.

Run Course - Long Course athletes can expect a flat course with the occasional mild incline. The entire run course is on a closed running trail with lake views. Each turn will be well-marked and there will be two aid stations provided with an assortment of nutritional products. Short Course athletes and duathletes will be running on an out-and-back route. Athletes will run half of the 3.1 miles and then turn back around at the turnaround point, which will be clearly marked, and run the second half back to where they began.

Finish Line - Athletes will finish close to transition on the running trail. Iin true Tinman spirit, all athletes will finish on a Yellow Brick Road Finish carpet!

Transition Area (TA) - Transition will be located on the paved parking lot located at the Yacht Club.

Course Maps - Click on the maps to download larger versions.

PLEASE - Know the Course! It will be manned by volunteers and law enforcement, but is still your responsibility to know where you are going and to keep yourself safe. Please stay aware of traffic and obey traffic laws – you will be able to roll through intersections that are controlled by volunteers and police, but please still pay attention as we do not have control over motorists that do not listen to our directions. Do not pass the centerline of the road any time for any reason! If you have time to drive the course before Saturday morning, do so – it will make you feel more confident about knowing where to go during the bike.

ATHLETE CHECK-IN:
Make sure you drive the course. When you first arrive at the race site, drive the course to become familiar with the terrain. This will help guarantee you have a successful race day. Be sure to label your gear with your name and/or race number. Remember to put lotion on before you get bodymarked the morning of the race. Finally, after you have completed the event, please pick up your bike and gear bags. Ultramax is not responsible for gear that is not picked up. If you happen to lose any of your equipment, please check at the timing trailer near the finish line.

TIMING CHIP NOTICE
Tinman will be timed using AMB chip timing transponders, commonly called “the chip”. 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 timing chip after the race, please put it in a padded envelope and mail to: Ultramax Events 2902 Forum Blvd Suite 101 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!

USA Triathlon Rules
All USAT rules apply (and can be found at usatriathlon.org), but a couple of major ones to keep in mind… Helmets must be on and strapped at all times that you are on your bike at the race site (the is the course, start, transition, finish, etc)… this includes warm up, riding your bike from parking to race site, etc. You can be disqualified if your helmet is not on and strapped. There is no drafting allowed (this means you must ride at least three bike lengths behind the person in front of you, unless actively passing).

• Always ride to the right, unless actively passing (and pass only on the left). Move back to the right as soon as you have safely passed the other biker.
• When passing, yell to the biker in front of you “on your left”.
• If you must get off of your bike while on the course, pull as far right as possible, and make sure to check for other bikers before merging back onto the bike course.
• Be polite to ALL volunteers and staff. Most of the volunteers will be at the race for about 8 hour this is three-four times longer than it will take most long-course racers to complete the event. They are only out there for one reason – to make it possible for you to race. If you have a problem with a volunteer or staff member or feel their actions have harmed your race, please simply tell the Race Director or Assistant Race Director. Any mistreatment of volunteers can result in disqualification.
• Clean up your trash when you’re done racing. It will take you about 45 seconds to pick up and throw away your trash… it will take a volunteer an hour or two to clean up if everyone leaves their trash.

TEAMS
Tinman Relay Teams will transfer their timing chip inside the bike transition area. Each member of the team must return to the area to make the chip exchange. The last member of the team should wear the race number on the final run leg. The chip must be on the ankle of each team member at all times while racing.

Spectators
If your family and friends are coming to cheer for you (and we hope they are!) we encourage them to stay at the race site for the duration of the event. We understand that it’s pretty sweet to have them out on the course to cheer as you go by, but every additional vehicle that is on the course while racers are on the course just adds to any risk of injury.

NEW 2010 ULTRAMAX PARTNER - Athletes Honey Milk
We are pleased to welcome Athletes Honey Milk as premier Ultramax Nation partner. We will have product samples at most of our races all season long. Once you try this produce you will see for yourself why we are so excited about this partner!

Athletes Honey Milk is a high protein, high calcium, low fat, lactose free milk enhanced with honey. It was designed to be the perfect nutritional supplement for athletic individuals – most importantly it is 100% real milk and tastes great!!

Milk is an incredible source of protein with vitamins and nutrients essential to everyone’s dietary needs, but even more so to athletes. Visit - http://www.athletesmilk.com

Special Thanks to our 2010 Partners!