BikesEvent Schedule

Packet Pick-Up – Friday, May 17 from 2 – 8 p.m. at Lakeside Commons Park Pavilion (3020 Lakes Parkway 55449).  It is not mandatory, but recommended that you pick up your packet the day before the race.

Mark your calendars for the packet pick-up where you will get your race shirt, race digits, and latest race day information! It is not mandatory, but recommended that you get your Packet the day before the race! All remaining Packets will be available race day at Race Headquarters under the Pavilion at Lakeside Commons Park.

Event Headquarters*Parking for Triathletes ONLY will be on the Northeast side of Lakeside Commons Park. If you are being dropped off, your ride can let you off at the main entrance to Lakeside Commons Park. All Spectators must park at Blaine City Hall located at 10801 Town Square Drive, Blaine MN 55449. Buses will shuttle all spectators to and from the race starting at 6:00 a.m. until 8:00 a.m when the race starts. Then shuttle will start returning spectators to Blaine City Hall at 10:00 a.m.

Race Day — Saturday, May 18, 2013

5:30 a.m.

Welcome Triathletes! Transition Area Opens.

5:30 to 7:15 a.m.

Packet Pick-Up (if not already picked up Friday) and Body Marking

6 to 7 a.m.

Swim Warm-Up

7 a.m. – Race End

Vendor Village Opens – Check out all of our Sponsors and Local Businesses who have helped support the Blaine Triathlon!

7:30 a.m.

Transition Area Closes

7:35 a.m.

Mandatory Pre-Race Briefing at Event Stage near the Beach

7:50 a.m.

National Anthem

8:00 a.m.

Race Begins: Estimate of 14 waves of about 25 racers every 3 minutes

10:45 a.m.

(Estimated) Awards Ceremony & Refreshments

More Information

City of Blaine, Minnesota          Blaine Parks
USAT

USAT sanctioning ensures all event safety plans have been carefully reviewed by experienced USAT staff and that proper insurance coverage is in place. We welcome USAT officials to enforce and promote the guidelines set forth by the governing body for the sport.

All participants must either be annual members of USAT or purchase one-day license for $12 during registration. To learn more about USAT membership visit their website at www.usatriathlon.org.