Triathlon
Sunday, July 10, 2022
Big Creek State Park (marina)
8550 NE 142nd
Polk City, IA 50226
Map
Due to exceedingly high levels of E. coli bacteria, swimming is not advised at Big Creek State Park. The State Games of America triathlon will now be a duathlon. This decision was made with DNR and SGA staff to ensure the safety of all participants.
The duathlon includes a 5K run, 20K bike, and 5K run. For specific information on the duathlon, visit https://www.stategamesofamerica.com/duathlon.
All triathlon participants will be transferred to the duathlon.
+ Competition Information
Competition Format This is an open course event, meaning that participants must share the road with traffic. For safety, helmets must be worn during the cycling portion of the competition and no headphones/iPods will be allowed on any part of the course. Participants should leave their running shoes in the transition area.
Course will consist of the following:
Swim – Open water, distance of 1/4 mile (CLICK HERE for map)
Bike – 20km (CLICK HERE for map)
Run – 5K (CLICK HERE for map)
Rules:
Triathlon Federation USA Rules will be followed, with the right to make exceptions. This is not a sanctioned race. Note: Helmets must be worn during the cycling portion of the competition. For safety reasons, no headphones/iPods etc. will be allowed on any part of the course.
Wetsuits will not be allowed if the water temperature is above 78 degrees on race day.
Age Determining Date
December 31, 2022
The State Games of America reserves the right to combine divisions as needed based on registration numbers.
+ Divisions
Team | Female, Male & Coed
Open
Individual | Female & Male
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
75 – 79
80 – 84
85 & Over
Clydesdale – Men at least 220 pounds
Athena – Women at least 165 pounds
The State Games of America reserves the right to combine divisions as needed based on registration numbers.
+ Awards
Gold, Silver, and Bronze medals will be awarded to the top three places in each division.
+ Packet Pick-Up
Sunday, July 10: 6:00 am – 7:30 am – Big Creek State Park Marina (at beach)*
*Race packets will be located in the transition at the participant’s bike spot. No formal check in will take place.
Transition area: Open from 6:00 – 7:30 am on Sunday morning.
Mandatory pre-race meeting: At the swim start area at 7:45 am.
Competition: Begins at 8:00 am
+ Registration Information
To review the eligibility requirements, click HERE.
Individual:
$75 if registered by March 1
$85 if registered between March 2 - May 1
$95 if registered between May 2 - July 7 at Noon
Team:
$150 if registered by March 1
$160 if registered between March 2 - May 1
$175 if registered between May 2 - July 7 at Noon
+ Commissioner Information
Jason Wulf
jvwulf@gmail.com
+ Official Merchandise
Schedule & On-site locations: TBD