2010 Race Information

Race Date: April 3, 2010
Albert Oakland Park - Columbia, MO

NO RACE DAY REGISTRATIONS - NO EXCEPTIONS

Entry Fees:

Long Course: 2.5 mile run - 15 mile bike - 2.5 mile run
Long Course Duathlon Individual Entry - $49
(A $10 late fee MUST be added to entries received within 30 days of the event)

Short Course: 1.5 mile run - 7.5 mile bike - 1.5 mile run
Short Course Duathlon Individual Entry - $49
(A $10 late fee MUST be added to entries received within 30 days of the event)

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NOTICE: You will be charged the late fee at packet pickup if you do not include it with your mail-in applicaition. If the race is full you will not be allowed to race if you did not include the late fee.

NOTE: Shirt sizes are not guaranteed for entries received within 30 days of the event!

• Refunds must be requested no later than 45 days prior to the race - All 2010 Ultramax Event refunds will be issued 50% of the paid entry fee. See Policy at the bottom of the page.

Registration

ONLINE REGISTRATION WILL OPEN DECEMBER 20th
NO RACE DAY REGISTRATIONS - NO EXCEPTIONS - LATE FEES DO APPLY TO ALL EVENTS

REGISTER ONLINE - In 2010, the Ultramax Nation will utilize the Get Me Registered online registration system. The cost of credit card processing has continued to increase, but we've tried hard to keep our online processing fees cheaper than most other systems.

WE ARE ONLY ACCEPTING ONLINE REGISTRATIONS FOR THE HALFMAX CHAMPIONSHIP

2. DOWNLOAD THE 2010 ULTRAMAX NATION APPLICATION -Use a single PDF form to sign up for ALL Ultramax "owned" Events, except for the Halfmax Championship. Be sure to sign and return the included USA Triathlon Waiver for all Triathlon and Duathlon Events. We tried to make it SIMPLE in 2010!

IMPORTANT - APPLIES TO ALL TRIATHLONS AND DUATHLONS - Non-USA Triathlon Annual Members must pay an additional $10.00 one-day USAT insurance fee for each event they do in 2010! Please be sure to select the appropriate entry when you register online. If you register by mail, please include the additional $10 with your mail-in applications. This applies only to our Triathlon and Duathlon events. Failure to include this fee will delay your registration and packet pickup process at the event.

Relay teams, please add $10 per team member (If not a USA Triathlon annual member).

Note: If you are planning to participate in a few Triathlon or Duathlon events in 2010, it makes sense to join and become an annual member. Annual members do not pay the $10 fee per event and will be included in the national rankings at the end of the season. GET YOUR USAT ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP ONLINE HERE!
Download the USAT Application Here!

REMEMBER YOU MUST BE A USAT ANNUAL MEMBER TO BE COUNTED IN THE 2010 ULTRAMAX CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES. You must be an annual member before the first event of the series. SIGN UP NOW!

Race Cap:

400

Divisions & Awards

We are extremely proud to announce that Chapman Heating and Air will return as our 2010 Athlete Partner. Chapman's philosophy is simple! They focus their business around providing YOU comfort.

Chapman is passing that mission on to you. They have made it possible for each participant in MaxTrax and TriZou to recieve an upgraded technical fabric event shirt. Each participant will recieve one of these great shirts as part of the entry.

If you need Heating and Air services, please keep Chapman Heating and Air in mind. They have really stepped up to help you pursue the sport you love. Be sure to show your appreciation by considering their services when you need them. (800) 695-2259 or www.chapmanhvac.com

Divisions:

• Age Groups - under 10, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74 and 75+ (Male & Female)
• Clydesdale 39 and under (Males 200+lbs)
• Clydesdale 40 and over (Males 200+lbs)
• Athena (Females 150+lbs)
• *Specific Race Director permission required for entrants under 16 years old.

Awards:

• Les Bourgeois will present medals and Custom Wine Awards to the top 3+ in each Age Group Division & Clydesdale/Athena.
• UNFORTUNATELY WE WILL NOT BE ABLE TO SHIP AWARDS IN 2010 - You must be present at the awards ceremony to get your award. Yes, you can have a friend pick them up!

Les Bourgeois Winery and Ultramax have partnered to bring our athletes a one-of-a-kind age group awards package. Les Bourgeois is custom labeling its award-winning wine and presenting it to the Top 3+ finishers in each age group. Enjoy the wine, and display the bottle as a symbol of your accomplishment! Les Bourgeois is known for its spectacular blufftop view of the Missouri River Valley. Les Bourgeois Winery and Vineyards is one of Mid-Missouri's premier cultural and recreational attractions.

To make reservations or for questions about the Blufftop Bistro call (573) 698-2300 or bistro@missouriwine.com. Contact the winery at (573) 698-2613 or winery@missouriwine.com.

Claiming Awards: All awards that are not claimed at the race will be available for 30 days following the event at The Starting Block - 2902 Forum Blvd. Suite 101 Columbia, MO 65203. WE WILL NOT BE ABLE TO SHIP AWARDS IN 2010!

Course Descriptions

Run Course - The run course is a simple loop design on paved and packed gravel trails, staged entirely within Oakland Park. NO TRAFFIC! Arrows, signs and volunteers will help you. This is a primarily flat course with a nice grade to greet you at the finish line. Approximately 70% of the course will be on packed gravel trail. Plan accordingly if you plan to wear racing flats, lots of participants do, the surface is smooth. There will be one station on the run course, near the short course turn-around point. Aid Station Supplies: Heed * Water * Ice * Hammer Gel

Bike Course - The bike course is a loop design that begins at the Park. The course does not feature any significant hills, but there are a couple of inclines throughout the course. NOTE: The bike course is open to traffic. Usually, the vehicular traffic on race day is very minimal. Road surfaces are very good. Arrows, signs and volunteers will help guide you. There will be no bike aid stations on the course. Be prepared to carry all of your fluid and food requirements. Please remember it is your responsibility to know the bike course.

Transition Area (TA) - The entire transition area will be located near the Finish Line complex. You will rack your bikes on the assigned side, but the area will fill on first come first served basis.

Get full course maps and directions in the Course Maps Section. Please remember it is your responsibility to know the course.

Equipment

Bikes - It is appropriate to use any kind of bike at MaxTrax. It is easier to ride a road bike, hybrid bike or tri bike, as they have more gears (better for the few hills you'll encounter on the course). However, many people will ride mountain bikes, or other bikes they already have in their garage (or find in the family's/friends' garage!), and this is perfectly OK. If you want to purchase a bike for this event, you can usually get a decent "starter" bike for about $600-$800. If you are not sure how active you plan to be, as far as multi-sport racing, this is the best way to go. Your local bike shop (Cycle Extreme, in Columbia, sponsors this race) will know what is best for you. If you do buy a bike, make sure to have it a couple of weeks before the event, so you can practice riding it.
Clothes - Historically, the weather at MaxTrax calls for layers as it is normally cool in the morning (but you will heat up as you get into the race). If you want to wear different clothes for the different legs of the event, you do need to have a base layer that can be worn the entire time, as there is no covered place to change clothes. As much as we all hate to be seen in public in spandex, it is the safest and most comfortable option for biking (looser pants can get caught in your gears). You can get more specific info on clothing on the Training Page.

Schedule

Some details/times may change slightly

Friday, April 2nd - THE STARTING BLOCK - The Starting Block - 2902 Forum Blvd. - Columbia, MO 65203 - www.startingblockonline.com
3p-8p - Packet Pickup/Late Registration
5:30p-6:30p - Clinic: Introduction to Multi-sport @ The Starting Block - this is open to anyone, so bring friends and family that are interested in getting into the sport!
Google Map Directions Here!

Saturday, April 3rd
6:30a - Transition Area Open (@ Albert Oakland Park)
7:00a-8:15a - Packet Pickup Time Chips (at the Big Shark trailer)
8:30a - Race Start (short and long course will be divided)
10a - Food Tent Open (Free Shakespeare's Pizza and Soda!)
~11a - Awards Ceremony
12p - Course Closes

Event Photos

Coming Soon!

Timing Chip Notice & USAT Rules

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 your 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 your 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!

TEAMS - Teams will transfer their timing chip in the transition area. The last member of the team should wear the race number on the run leg. We recommend using a race belt for easy transfer. The timing chip must be on the ankle of each team member at all times while racing. Team entry is only available for the International Distance. Teams will not count towards Club Championship scoring.

USA TRIATHLON SANCTIONING - You must bring a valid photo ID and your current USA Triathlon card to pick up your packet. To download a copy of your USAT card go to www.usatriathlon.org. One-day insurance is available at registration if you have not purchased it in your application. You cannot race without your yearly membership card or a one-day License. YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO RACE WITHOUT A VALID PHOTO ID.

IDENTIFICATION - A wristband will be affixed to your wrist at check-in. This band will identify you as an official entrant and must be worn during the entire event. The wristband allows you access to the transition area and post–race food and beverages. You will not be allowed to remove your bicycle and gear from the transition area following the race without your wristband affixed to your wrist. PLEASE DO NOT REMOVE YOUR WRISTBAND UNTIL AFTER THE AWARDS CELEBRATIONS!

BODY MARKING - Body marking will take place on race day. You will not be permitted in the transition area on race day without your wristband and your body marked. Do not apply body lotion or sunscreen until after you have been body marked. Be sure that the volunteer who marks you does so using your race number. Bring your race number with you.

RACE RESULTS - Unofficial race results will be posted prior to the awards presentation. Please review the results and report any discrepancy to a race official PRIOR to the start of the awards presentation. Results will be considered official after the awards ceremony. Athletes who do not wear the timing chip or lose the chip during the event will not be scored. Please note that the clock at the finish line reflects the start time of the first wave. Race results will be posted online at www.ultramaxtri.com on race day.

USAT Athlete Excess Medical Policy
The athlete excess medical coverage protects each participant for the day of the event at USAT sanctioned races, camps and clinics. When athletes purchase a USAT annual license or one day permit, a portion of those fees cover the cost to provide them with excess medical insurance. This coverage only extends to their participation in a USA Triathlon sanctioned event and is only available after the injured party has filed with any primary insurance policies. A deductible does apply for this excess coverage.

If an athlete is injured while participating in a USA Triathlon sanctioned event, the following steps must be followed:
• Athletes must file with their primary healthcare provider (i.e. United Healthcare, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, traveler’s insurance, etc.).
• Athlete completes a medical claim form. For serious incidents or for athletes requesting coverage, either the race
director or USAT can provide them with a medical claim form. The medical claim form along with an explanation of benefit documents should be sent directly from the athlete to the insurance company as indicated on the claim form. Please email sanction@usatriathlon.org for a copy of the form.
• Athletes will pay a deductible. All claimants will pay anywhere from $250.00 (two-hundred and fifty U.S. dollars) to $1,000.00 (one thousand U.S. dollars) out of pocket and possibly more for uncovered expenses.
Be advised that coverage may not apply to each and every claim. Additionally, coverage only extends to participants that have purchased an USA Triathlon annual license or one-day permit and were injured through participation in a USA Triathlon sanctioned event. Please email questions to sanction@usatriathlon.org

USA TRIATHLON (USAT) competition rules will apply. These rules are found in the Triathlon Competition guidebook (usatriathlon.com).

Please Note: Per USAT rules, all athletes must present a photo ID at registration. NO ONE will be permitted to race without a photo ID. Also, YOU must pick up your own packet - you cannot have someone pick up your packet for you.

USAT’s “Age Up” Policy:

An athlete's age for any USAT sanctioned race will be his/her age as of Dec. 31, 2010. The age he/she is on 12/31 will determine his/her racing age group. If an athlete is due to "age-up" into the next group, it will happen at the beginning of the year, not after the athlete's birthday. This action aligns regular U.S. age group racing with the method used by USA Triathlon for its National Rankings Program and its new Grand Prix Series.

Example: John Smith is 39 and will turn 40 on November 20, 2010.
John will be considered 40 for all 2010 races – and will race in the 40-44 age group at all 2010 races.

This same policy applies to the all race categories in Ultramax races (Open, Clydesdale, etc).

HELMETS - Each athlete is required to wear an approved helmet during the bike segment. You must have your helmet securely fastened on your head before you mount and dismount your bike. Drafting and blocking (impeding the progress of passing cyclists) are not permitted during the race. USAT officials will monitor the bike course and strictly enforce these rules.

The Ultramax Crew - Be Part of It!

Are your friends and/or family coming to the event? Are they interested in volunteering while you race? We have positions where they can see you start, race and then be there at the finish line to greet you. Nearly 100% of all unsolicited racer comments include praise for our volunteers; this is truly what makes these events possible. The racers really appreciate your time because they know and realize they could not pursue this sport without volunteers. If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to contact us at info@ultramaxtri.com

Registration Confirmation & Race updates

If you register online, you will receive an email confirmation immediately. If you mail in your registration form, please allow up to 3 weeks for processing. In 2010, you can go to www.getmeregistered.com to verify your entry in all Ultramax events.

A complete document of race information will be emailed and made available on this website 10 days prior to the event. Please provide a current email address when registering, as we cannot ensure that this information reaches you otherwise.

Monthly email updates will also contain announcements about all Ultramax Events races.

Travel & Directions

Directions to Albert-Oakland Park from Hwy 63 & I-70

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Take Hwy 63 to the I-70 Exit.
Take I-70 West. (if starting from I-70, use the remainder of the directions)
Take the Rangeline/763 Exit.
Go North on Rangeline.
Turn Right (East) on Blueridge (3 stoplights after turning onto Rangline).
Oakland Park is on the right hand side of Blueridge.

Albert-Oakland Park
Blue Ridge & Oakland Gravel Rds. (the park is just West of Oakland Gravel Rd)
Columbia, MO 65201 – 573-474-5331

Directions to Shakespeare’s Pizza (West) from Hwy 63 & I-70

Shakespeare's Pizza (WEST) - 3304 W Broadway Columbia, MO 65203 - (573) 447-1202 www.shakespeares.com

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Take Hwy 63 to the I-70 Exit.
Take I-70 West.
Take the Stadium Exit.
Go South on Stadium (you will go through several lights)
Turn Right on Broadway.
Turn Left at the HyVee Gas Station.
Shakespeare’s is located in the shopping center across the street from/West of HyVee.

Shakespeare’s Pizza
3304 Broadway Business Park Court
Columbia, MO  65203

Bike Support / Repairs

Our exclusive partner, Cycle Extreme Bicycles, will be onsite Saturday to assist with sag support and last minute bike repairs and tweaks. Please support Cycle Extreme and stop by their great store and thank them personally for all they do for the sport and for Ultramax Events.

Race Day Parking

Option 1- There is limited parking in the Albert-Oakland Park parking lots. Depending on the number of entrants, parking may be further reduced. In addition, these lots will be closed after 8:45a, and will not be reopened until bike-traffic slows. If you park here, please realize that you may not be able to leave immediately after finishing the race.

Option 2- If you continue East on Blueridge, past Oakland Park, you will come to a school that has ample parking. You can park there and walk your bike to the Transition Area (it's less than 1/4 mile from the park). Please DO NOT park on the street, as you will be obstructing the course.

2010 Ultramax Refund & Weather Policy

2010 REFUND POLICY
50% of your entry fee will be refunded up until 45 days from race date. Refunds are not available, for any reason other than active military service, less than 45 days prior to an event.
Event entries are not transferable between persons, events or years.
NO EXCEPTIONS will be made to this policy.
By registering for this event you agree to these refund and registration policy and terms. To request a refund you must e-mail your full details to info@ultramaxtri.com.

2010 WEATHER POLICY
In the event of inclement weather, the following procedures will be followed:

1. The event will be postponed as long as possible in hopes the inclement weather will pass.
2. If the event is not possible, the event will be cancelled and a 25% credit for next year will be issued for all registered participants in the 2010 event. No refunds will be issued if the event is cancelled due to inclement weather.