2009 Race Information

Updated 05/03/2009

IMPORTANT NOTICE:
ONLINE REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED
You can still register at The Starting Block during Packet Pickup on Saturday 1-7pm ONLY.
NO RACE DAY REGISTRATIONS - NO EXCEPTION

440 yard swim – 14 mile bike – 3 mile run
Sprint Triathlon Individual Entry - $60
Triathlon Relay Teams - $120

Elite Triathlon Entry (Advance Elite Athletes Only) - $75
(See Information Below)

(A $12 late fee will be added to entries received within 20 days of the event)

NEW FOR 2009 - DuZou Duathlon - (Perfect for beginners - Invite your friends to come with you)
1 mile run - 7 mile bike - 1 mile run
DuZou Duathlon Individual Entry - $40
(A $12 late fee will be added to entries received within 20 days of the event)

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

• Refunds must be requested no later than 30 days prior to the race - All 2009 Ultramax Event refunds will be are issued 50% of the paid entry fee. See Policy

Elite Division

The Elite Division is reserved for advance triathletes only! The event reserves the right to switch entries as needed to the regular age group divisions. If you have questions about entry to this division, contact us directly.

The Elite Division will start in waves. Two racers per lane, eight lanes, a maximum total of 16 racers per wave. The Elite Division limit is 32 Men and 32 Women.

The Elite Division will start as close to 7:00 am as possible. All Elite Athletes must be in the pool area no later than 6:45 am.

The racers in each wave will be selected by the Race Director. The selection will be based on past event performances, USAT rankings and other significant factors.

Elite Cash Prize Money Breakdown - Total $1,600

Male Elite 1st Place - $300 2nd Place - $200 3rd Place - $150 4th Place - $100 5th Place - $50

Female Elite 1st Place - $300 2nd Place - $200 3rd Place - $150 4th Place - $100 5th Place - $50

*Elite division racers will be awarded participation points only, for the Ultramax Series.

Race Cap:

Expanded to 800 (The race will fill early in 2009)

Registration

IMPORTANT NOTICE:
ONLINE REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED
You can still register at The Starting Block during Packet Pickup on Saturday 1-7pm ONLY.
NO RACE DAY REGISTRATIONS - NO EXCEPTION

REGISTER ONLINE - Ultramax developed it's own online registration system to make it easy for you to sign up! No magazine or external sales promos here! And we don't sell our lists to anyone! NEW IN 2009 - For the first time we are forced to add a small online/merchant processing fee to our online entries. The cost of online credit card processing continues to increase. Even so, we worked to keep our online processing fee cheaper than most events.

2. DOWNLOAD THE 2009 ULTRAMAX EVENTS APPLICATION - Use a single PDF form to sign up for ALL Ultramax "owned" Events. Be sure to sign and return the included USA Triathlon Waiver for all Triathlon and Duathlon Events. We made tried to make it SIMPLE in 2009!

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 the do in 2009! Please be sure to select the appropriate entry when you register online. If you register by mail, please include the additional $10 will your mail in applications. This applies only to our Triathlon and Duathlon events. Failure to include this fee will delay your registartion and packet pickup process at the event.

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

Note: If you are planning to participate a few Triathlon or Duathlon events in 2009 it makes sense to join and become an annual members. 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 2009 ULTRAMAX CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES. You must be an annual member before the first event of the series. SIGN UP NOW!

Course Descriptions

Swim Course - The swim is held in the new competition pool at MU. There is simply no better swim indoor venue in the sport. The swim is "snake-style" meaning that everyone will line up according to their swim time (please time yourself at 440 yards before the race) and start individually (~10-12 seconds apart), swimming one behind the other. You will do "laps" to the end of the pool (swim to the end of one lane, duck under the ropes and swim to the end of that lane, duck under the ropes and so on). If you must pass, simply tap the toes of the person in front of you.... if your toes are tapped, move to the side and let the person through. IMPORTANT: If you estimate your time to fast or to slow it will hurt YOUR overall time and the others around you. Your best time will come if you don't pass or get passed. That means an accurately estimated swim time. We reserve the right to remove athletes from the pool and re-start them if needed.

Bike Course - The sprint triathlon bike course two loops and one loop for the new Zou Du. The course is open to traffic and we will use cones to separate cyclist from motorists when possible. Please stay inside the coned lanes when available. The course does feature some technical type turns and a few hills, so throw a decent hill or two into your training. Arrows, signs and volunteers will help you.

Run Course - The run course is a loop on a paved roads through the middle of the MU Campus surrounding area. The course is a modified loop and out and back section. The Zou Du course will be announced soon. Arrows, signs and volunteers will help you. Aid stations will be located every mile. Aid Station Supplies: Heed, Water , Ice, and HammerGel.

Transition Area (TA) - The entire transition area will be located on the Stankowski Field turf. The area has been designed first and foremost with safety and ease of traffic movement in mind. You will run from the swimming pool into the TA through the RUN IN door. You will exit, on your bike through the BIKE OUT DOOR. After the bike is finished, you will enter the TA through the BIKE IN door, put your bike away and head out of the RUN OUT door, then complete the run course and finish under the finish line arch. Arrows, signs and volunteers will help you.

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

Divisions & Awards

We are extremely proud to announce that Chapman Heating and Air will return as our 2009 Athlete Partner. Chapman's philosophy is simply! 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 - 15& under, 16-19, 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 (Females150+lbs)
• Teams (ALL Teams will compete in a single division)

Awards:

• Awards will be presented to the top Overall Male and Female Champion.
• Les Bourgeous Wine Awards will be presented to the top 3+ in each Age Group Division & Clydesdale/Athena
• Awards will be presented to the top 3 teams. All teams compete in one division.
• WE WILL NOT BE ABLE TO SHIP AWARDS IN 2009!

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 it's award-winning wine and presenting it to the Top 3+ finishers in each age group at four Ultramax Events in 2009. 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: You must be present at the awards ceremony to get your award. WE WILL NOT BE ABLE TO SHIP AWARDS IN 2009

Event Photos

Photogliff is NOW the official photography service of Ultramax Events. Photogliff will be providing custom finish photos and staged green screenphotos at our events all season long.

SPECIAL ATTRACTION: Photogliff will setup a green background screen at each event. They can take your picture(s) at the finish or with friends, family whatever you like. Their staff will then superimpose your image onto a custom designed Ultramax background. They will print those photos onsite and can even include the race name, finish time or any other unique statement you like. You can preview the photo before you decide to purchase, no obligation. All of this can be done on-site. Purchase those photos on-site!

Timing System and Chip Notice

Ultramax Events are timed using AMB ChipX Timing Systems and Chips. 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 your timing chip after the race, please put it in a padded envelope and mail to: Ultramax Events 2902 Forum Blvd Suite 103 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.

Training

Questions? - Visit our Training Page.

Schedule

Saturday, May 2nd (The Starting Block - 2902 Forum Blvd. - Columbia, MO 65203) www.startingblockonline.com)
1p-7p Packet Pickup/Late Registration - Special day-only store discounts at The Starting Block
1p-3p Professional Triathlete Simon Lessing at The Starting Block for a Meet and Greet with our athletes!
Come meet one of the most celebrated icons in the sport.
1p-7pm - Special Hammer Nutrition product testing and samples at The Starting Block
3:30p - 4:30p - Beginning Triathlon - Taking your next steps in the sport! - Presented By: The Starting Block.
If the weather is nice we will meet outside for this session!

The Starting Block Google Map Directions Here!

Sunday, May 3rd (@ MU/Stankowski Field)
5:30 am-7:00 am *Packet Pickup (if spots are available we will accept race day registration/race day registration CLOSES at 6:45a)
5:45 am-7:00 am *Pick up Time Chips (Time Chips will NOT be handed out after 7:00am)
7:00 am Elite Wave Start (*Elite racers must have their packets and their chips, and be IN THE POOL AREA BY 6:45a)
~7:30a Age Group Start
9:00 am Shakespeare's Pizza Food Tent Opens
~11:00 am Awards Ceremony
12:30 pm Course Closes

Team Ultramax - Be Part of It!

Are your friends and/or family are 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. Select the button above to sign up! See our Volunteer Page for more details.

Rules

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, 2009 . 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, 2009.
John will be considered 40 for all 2009 races – and will race in the 40-44 age group at all 2009 races.

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

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.
A complete document of race information will be e-mailed and made available on the 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. If you do not wish to provide an email address, please download the packet from the main page of the Who Tri's Harder Website, ~10 days prior to the race.

Monthly email updates will also contain announcements about all Ultramax Events races (sign up for email updates at the top of the page).

Travel & Directions

TRIZOU LODGING INFORMATION
(only a few minutes from the raee site)

Stoney Creek Inn & Conference Center
2601 S. Providence Road
Columbia, MO 65203
Phone: 573-442-6400
Direct: 573-219-5111
Fax: 573-219-5116

TRIZOU PRICING PACKAGES
Expanded King Whirlpool / Expanded - 130
Deluxe King Balcony / Deluxe - $88
Deluxe King / Deluxe - $88
Standard King / Standard - $88
Standard Double / Standard - $88
Cottage Room Balcony / Cottage - $98

We offer these Special Amenities for our traveler’s experience:

In-room Amenities:
• Free local telephone calls
• Designated phone line for each guest room
• Personal voice mail
• Wireless Internet access
• Cable television
• Coffee maker
• Hair dryer
• Iron and ironing board
• Handicap accessible rooms available
Hotel Amenities:
• 100% Smoke Free Facility
• Check in after 3 p.m. and check out before 11 a.m. seven days a week
• Expanded continental breakfast served daily
• Fresh coffee available 24 hours a day
• Children 17 and under stay free with an adult in the room
• Northwoods Traveler frequent stay program
• Unique Northwoods gift shop
• Complimentary Columbia Regional Airport shuttle service (based upon availability)
• Fitness center
• Guest laundry facilities
• Business center
• Antler’s Lounge
• Wilderness Park Pool Area

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Directions to The Starting Block

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Directions to the University of Missouri from Hwy 63 & I-70

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(From Hwy 63)
Take the Stadium Exit & go West.
Turn Right onto College.
Turn Left onto Rollins.
The Rec Center is on Rollins, just before Maryland.

(From I-70)
Take the Stadium Exit & go South.
Turn left on Providence (by the Football Stadium).
Turn right onto Rolllins.
The Rec Center is on Rollins, just after Maryland.

University of Missouri Rec Center
573-882-2066 (please call for directions only)

Race Day Parking

Option 1- There is limited parking in a lot just down the street from the Rec Center/Stankowski Field, at Rollins&Maryland.
Option 2 – There is plenty of parking in the Maryland Parking Garage, less than 1/4 mile from the Rec Center/Stankowski Field (from Rollins turn North on Maryland – the garage is about a block down Maryland).

Bike Support / Repairs

Our exclusive partner Cycle Extreme will be onsite Sunday to assist with sag support and last minute bike repairs and tweaks. Please stop by and visit Cycle Extreme while you are in town. Be sure to THANK them for support the sport you love and Ultramax Events.

Spectators

PLEASE plan to watch the event from race site. Any additional traffic on the course adds to your inconvenience, and could compromise your safety.

Training with TrainingBible Coaching

Training Bible is our exclusive coaching partner. We can't recommend them enough and we know you will be happy with their services. Mark and Amy Livesay, owners of Ultramax Events have both been personally coached by TrainingBible coaches.

Everyone can utilize endurance coaching. TrainingBible Coaching focuses on event and goal-oriented individuals. No matter what your goal – whether it is to cross the finish line faster and fitter; or if it is to increase your aerobic endurance; our science-based training will help you reach that goal. No one knows endurance conditioning better than the coaches at TrainingBible Coaching. Whatever your sport, we have the science-based training to condition you for it! Find Out More About TrainingBible Coaching Services

2009 Ultramax Refund & Weather Policy

2009 REFUND POLICY
50% of your entry fee will be refunded up until 30 days from race date. Refunds are not available, for any reason other than active military service, less than 30 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 terms. To request a refund you must e-mail your full details to info@ultramaxtri.com.

2009 WEATHER POLICY
In the event of inclement 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 cancelled due to inclement weather prior to event weekend, a 25% credit will be issued for all registered participants into the 2010 event. No refunds will be issued if the event is cancelled due to inclement weather.