WELCOME to the fourth year for the Assateague Assault sprint distance triathlon. Help support the Greater Ocean City Chapter of the United States Lifesaving Association along with the FOASP (Friends of Assateague State Park) by showing your family and friends what it feels like to be a “TRIATHLETE”.
This year’s course will now remain the same with the exception of one small change to the bike course (noted in the bike course description). The course consists of a ½ mile ocean water swim, bike leg of 13.7 miles and a 3.1 mile run. The swim portion of the race will be a straight point to point, starting at either the north or south end of Assateague Beach pending on which way the current is running, and heading down current back to the State Park area. From the beach athletes will head to transition which will be set up in the overflow parking lot of the State Park facilities. From here they will mount bikes and head straight out across Verrazono Bridge, down Rt. 611 to a designated turn around area and back to transition to dismount and start the last leg of the race. The run leg will stay on Assateague Island for 3.2 miles of fast, flat running! Then on to the Finish chute back at the transition area. We have been given permission to increase the race limit to 650 athletes. Last year the event closed out early so do not hesitate on registering for this years event. An awesome race with great terrain, plenty of scenery and tons of excitement. Medical assistance will be available at the transition area. To help aid our medical personnel please fill out any medical history on the back of your race bib. Medical staff can withdraw any participant who they feel is at risk of personal health hazard or safety. The event will take place rain or shine. OC Tri-Running Sports Inc. reserves the right to cancel or postpone event if climate conditions are at extremes. No refund will be given in this case. Any returned checks will be charged a minimum of $20.00. Any negative confrontation to staff, medical staff, volunteers, or other such personnel will not be tolerated and may result in legal actions. This course will be well marked, coned and/or barricaded, but you will still be running on public roads so use extreme caution and pay attention to traffic. It is your responsibility to read and understand all event information that will be given to you. Make sure you understand all safety information. Waivers must be signed before participating in this event. It is the goal of the event organizers to give everyone the most scenic, fun filled course while maintaining safety as a top priority.
WHEN: Sunday, June 3rd, 2012, 7:15 am
WHERE: Assateague State Park, 7307 Stephen Decatur Hwy, Berlin, MD 21811
WHAT: Sprint distance triathlon.
Awards ceremony.
Post race refreshments.
This event is presented by:
SPONSORS
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RACE INFORMATION
Race Fees
| Registration choice | Early Bird thru Feb 29th | Standard thru May 15th | Late Entry |
| Individual | $60.00 | $70.00 | $80.00 |
| Relay Team | $100.00 | $110.00 | $120.00 |
USAT One Day Membership fee: $12.00 adult, $10.00 youth (age 17 years and under).
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
This is a USAT sanctioned event. all athletes must be a USAT member to participate. If you need to purchase a “One Day Membership” you can do so by following these instructions:
If registering online your one day application will be included with your online process.
If registering by mail you will need to print out the one day application along with your registration form, fill out and sign both forms and mail in together. You can print these forms by clicking the “REGISTRATION BROCHURE” link and the appropriate one day membership application form link below. Remember you must include the additional “one day” application fee along with your registration fee or your entry will not be processed.
USAT One Day Membership Application form provided by clicking the following link (you must fill out and purchase a one day membership if not a USAT member, no exceptions):
“ONE DAY MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION”
Please carefully read and sign waiver, filling out form in its entirety and mail your check or money order to:
OC Tri-Running Sports Inc.
P.O. Box 1642
Berlin, MD 21811
If you choose to mail in your registration it will not be complete until we receive your completed form with fee and have processed it. This usually takes approximately 7-10 days from mail post mark date. Once the processing is complete your name will appear on the registration confirmation list.
Online registrations are processed immediately and names will appear on registration confirmation list in just a few hours.
REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION
Once your registration has been processed you can find your name by clicking this link:
No day of registrations are accepted for this event, no exceptions!
Shirts are gender specific and made of tech material, they tend to run small in women sizes. You must register by May 15, 2012 to be guarenteed a shirt.
RACE PACKET PICKUP
Packet pickup times and locations:
Saturday, June 2, 2012 12:00pm-6:00pm at a location TBA.
Sunday, June 3, 2012 5:45am-6:45am at Assateague State Park adjacent to race transition area.
YOU MUST PICK UP YOUR OWN PACKET! Please do not send someone to pick up your packet for you. If you cannot make the saturday pickup time then simply arrive early at transition area race morning to pick it up. USAT has strict guidelines on how race packets are given out. Proper photo id must be presented before you receive your race packet.
Packets will include the following:
running bib
bike bib sticker
helmet bib sticker
swim cap
timing chip
race prep instructions
event shirt
sponsor promos
SCHEDULE
Wednesday, May 30, 2012
Online registration closes at 11:59pm est.
Saturday, June 2, 2012
12:00pm – 6:00pm Packet pickup located at TBA.
Sunday, June 3, 2012
5:45am Packet Pickup opens at transition area. Transition area opens and body marking begins.
6:45am Mandatory pre race meeting and Nat’l Anthem.
6:55am Transition area closes, all bikes must be racked.
7:00am First two waves need to start making their way to swim start.
7:15am First wave starts.
9:30am Awards ceremony
WAVE STARTS
7:15am wave 1: 30-34, 40-44 men
7:18am wave 2: 30-39 women
7:21am wave 3: 29 and under, 55 and up men
7:24am wave 4: 29 and under women
7:27am wave 5: 35-39, 45-54 men
7:30am wave 6: 40 and up women, relay teams
note: age group wave starts may change prior to race day.
DIRECTIONS
Directions from Baltimore area:
Once on I695 (Baltimore beltway) head south to I97 south.
I97 south to US50 east, cross Bay Bridge, stay on US50 east.
US50 east, make right on Stephen Decatur Hwy. (US611).
Go about 8 miles to Assateague State Park.
Directions from Dover area:
Once on US113 head south into Maryland, continue to US50 east.
US50 east, make right on Stephen Decatur Hwy. (US611).
Go about 8 miles to Assateague State Park.
Directions from Richmond/Norfolk/Virginia Beach area:
Take I264 to I64 east.
I64 east to US13 north, through Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel, proceed into Maryland.
Once in Maryland, merge onto US113 north to US50 east.
US50 east, make right on Stephen Decatur Hwy. (US611).
Go about 8 miles to Assateague State Park.
Directions from New York/Philadelphia area:
Once on I95 south take Rt. 1 south toward Delaware beaches.
Rt. 1 and US113 merge, stay on US113 south to US50 east.
US50 east, make right on Stephen Decatur Hwy. (US611).
Go about 8 miles to Assateague State Park.
RACE BIBS / BODY MARKING
You must be body marked prior to race start. When entering transition to set up and rack your bike you will be asked to show your bib number to a race staff member who then will mark your bib number on your right arm and the back of your right hand, and your age on the back of your right calf. You will not be allowed inside the transition area until you are marked. Your proper swim cap must be worn for swim leg, your bike sticker must be fastened to your bike, helmet sticker must be fastened to front of your helmet, and your run bib must be worn on the front of your torso before starting your run leg. Helmets are MANDATORY! and must be a certified cycling helmet. Our course marshals and photographers will need to see your bibs in order to identify you. All your bib numbers must match before you will be allowed to exit transition with your bike when race is over.
TRANSITION AREA
The transition area is for participating athletes, staff, and volunteers only. Family members and friends are not permitted in this designated area. Transition area will open 5:45am and will close at 6:55am. You must have your bike racked by 6:55am. You will be body marked when entering transition. Once your bike is racked you cannot exit with your bike until the beginning or your bike leg so make sure your bike is ready and in race condition before racking.
AWARDS AND AGE GROUPING
CHIP TIMING
Your race will be timed by Lin-Mark Sports. They will be using the Chrontrack system and your chips are yours to keep.You will receive your chip with your race packet and it must be worn throughout your race, no exceptions, no chip, no race!There will be instructions on where and how to wear your chip with your race packet. Any questions regarding chip timing please email lin-mark@lin-mark.com.
RACE RULES
Some basice race rules:
- ride or run on right side of lane.
- pass only on the left.
- keep at least three bike lengths between athletes on bike course.
- when passing on bike course you must do so within 15 seconds.
- helmets with chin straps must be worn on bike course.
You can find a more detailed list of all USAT rules at http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/usat_rule_book.htm.
These rules must be followed. Failure to do so will result in penalties and possible immediate disqualification.
HOTEL / CAMPING ACCOMMODATIONS
PARKING
There will be parking inside Assateague State Park and also just before the Verrazono bridge. We ask that family members and friends please use the parking before the bridge and save parking inside the state park for athletes.
EQUIPMENT / MEDICAL ASSISTANCE
There will be a medical base located at the race transition area and medical personnel stationed at designated areas on bike course. If you feel like you cannot finish your race please take your time. There will be course marshals, volunteers, and photographers on many different areas of the race courses. Please let them know you are in need of assistance and they will notify the base medical tent and have you picked up. There will be limited sag support on bike course that can assist with minor equipment failures such as flats, broken chains etc. but we do ask you prepare for such and always keep proper equipment maintained before race.
FLUID STATIONS / RESTROOMS
Restrooms and port a pots will be located at the race transition area. Showers are also located in the main rest room located adjencent to the parking lot. The only fluid station will be at the 1.5 mile mark on the run course.
PHOTOGRAPHY
click here for Assateague Assault photos
REFUND / TRANSFER POLICY
Entry fees for this event are non refundable and non transferable. Once we have received your registration and have processed all information all entries are final, no exceptions.
COURSE MAPS
The Greatest Race EVER, held in Paradise, itself. I did it last year, after the Finish reached the state of Nirvana and almost died from Pleasure and Happiness.
Long Live Assateague Island and Assateague Assault Triathlon.