Come join us for the fourth annual MAC Dash, Saturday, September 10, 2011. This year's event includes a sprint triathlon, a sprint duathlon and the kid's Mini MAC Dash. All events will be centered at the beautiful Madras Aquatic Center in Madras, Oregon. This is a volunteer-organized community event whose proceeds benefit the Madras Aquatic Center’s youth programming.
Triathlon - The MAC Dash sprint triathlon is a fun, high-quality, pool-based event. This race consists of a 500-yard swim, a 12-mile road bike and a 3-mile run. Both individual and team competitors are welcome.
Duathlon - The MAC Dash Sprint Duathlon will be returning for its second year. This race begins with a 3-mile run, then a 12-mile bike and finishes with a repeat 3-mile run. This event is limited to individual competitors only.
The triathlon and duathlon utilyze chip-timing which enables accurate results to be available and updated throughout the race.
Mini MAC Dash - The Mini MAC Dash for children 10 years and younger. THIS EVENT IS FREE!! The focus of the event is participation and not competition. This untimed event is a great way to introduce young children to triathlons and encourage physical activity. The Mini MAC Dash includes swim, bike and run legs. Each leg has a short and long course option.
SWIM: Short Course - 2 widths of the lap pool Long Course - 6 widths of the lap pool BIKE: Short Course - 1/4 mile (relatively flat) Long Course - 1 mile (with some fun hills) RUN: Short Course - 500 feet Long Course - 1/4 mile
Children may mix-n-match these varying courses to create the race that best suits them. Flotation devices, training wheels and adult assistance are all welcome. Registration for the Mini MAC Dash is now open and will close at approximately 10:30AM on race day. The event will begin at approximately 11:30AM as the adult triathlon and duathlon events are ending. Every participant will receive a shirt, goody-bag and a medal.
Community - Madras is a small, rural community located in the beautiful high desert of Central Oregon.There are nine snow-peaked mountains to the west and rolling hills to the east.Each leg of the MAC Dash provides amazing views of the mountains and surrounding area.September is a wonderful time of year in Madras with moderate temperatures and plenty of sunshine.
Swim course - The MAC Dash will begin at the Madras Aquatic Center, a premier swimming facility. The swim requires completion of 20 lengths of the 25-yard lap pool.Your estimated 500-yard swim time is required to determine your race heat. You will be circle-swimming in a lane with competitors who report similar swim times. Significantly inaccurate times may result in disqualification.
Bike course - The 12-mile bike course begins and ends at the Madras Aquatic Center parking lot. The course leads the bikers through agricultural and quiet, residential areas of Madras.The roads are wide and well paved.An ANSI/Snell approved helmet is required.Ride on the right side of the road and pass to the left.Drafting, defined as being within 3 bike lengths of the rider in front of you, is not allowed.Flaggers and volunteers will be at intersections along the race course, but be alert to traffic.This course is not closed to vehicles. Pacing is not allowed in this event. Run course - Upon beginning the 3-mile run, competitors will head east past the Madras Aquatic Center and Jefferson County Middle School on another wide, well paved road. The runners will then enter Juniper Hills Park and complete one lap of the paved running trail. Upon leaving the park, duathletes will finish their first run-leg by returning to the transition area along the same route they began the race. Triathletes and duathletes (completing their second run) will finish the race on the track of Jefferson County Middle School. Pacing is not allowed in this event.
Triathlon Event Divisions/Entry Fees received by received by August 13, 2011 September 3, 2011 Individual..............$45.............................$55 All male team........$35 per person..............$45 per person All female team.....$35 per person..............$45 per person Coed team............$35 per person..............$45 per person Family team..........$35 per person............. $45 per person Mini MAC Dash.......FREE...........................FREE
Duathlon Event Divisions/Entry Fees received by received by August 13, 2011 September 8, 2011 Individual..............$45.............................$55
See final registration cutoff dates and times below!
Registration - Triathlon registration will close Saturday, September 3, 2011 at 12:00AM PST.Duathlon registration will close Thursday, September 8, 2011 at 12:00AM PST. There is no race day registration.Both mail-in and on-line registration are available. There will also be registration forms available at the Madras Aquatic Center. Triathlon participation will be limited to 250 individuals/teams. Duathlon participation will be limited to 100 individuals.
Age Requirements (triathlon and duathlon) - You must be 10 years or older to participate on a triathlon team. You must be 14 years or older to participate as an individual triathlete or duathlete. You must be 10 years or younger to participate in the Mini MAC Dash. All persons 18 years and younger must have a parent/guardian co-sign their registration form.
Training - The MAC Dash organizing committee will provide some training opportunities for both the triathlon and duathlon. These sessions are free. They will focus on all aspects of the race. Details will be posted at the Madras Aquatic Center.
Packet Pick-up - Packet pick-up will be available Friday night, September 9th, from 5:00PM - 7:00PM. It will also be available 6:00AM - 8:00AM on race day. Packet pick-up is at the Madras Aquatic Center. All competitors will receive timing chips, transition area access bands, race numbers and technical fabric t-shirts.
Race Day - There will be a competitors meeting in the transition area at 7:00AM. The meeting will detail important information about the event and your attendance is strongly encouraged. The race provides a secure transition area in which only event staff and competitors will be allowed entrance. Each competitor must have his/her transition set-up no later than 8:00AM (sooner if in an early heat). Security will be provided in the transition area from 6:00AM - 12:00PM on race day.All bikes must be picked up by noon.
Race start times: Triathlon 7:30AM for the first swim heat Duathlon 8:00AM Mini-MAC Dash (to be announced - approximately 11:30AM)
Chip timing - This is a chip timed event. Participants must wear their assigned chip during the event. Participants are responsible for returning their timing chip at the finish or be charged a $30 chip replacement fee. The Mini-MAC Dash is not timed.
Awards - Every participant in the Mini MAC Dash will receive an award. Awards for the triathlon and duathlon will be presented to the top male and female individual finishers and the top Jefferson County male and female individual finishers.We will also award the top finishers in each of the individual male and female age categories.These categories include 14-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 and over.There are no age categories for relay teams.Two and three person teams will compete with each other.Awards will be presented to the top male, female, co-ed and family teams. Random prize drawings will occur in which all competitors and volunteers will be entered.
Awards Party - The awards celebration includes many fun activities. Each competitor has the opportunity to receive a free massage at the finish by a registered massage therapist! A delicious barbeque is prepared by Madras's own Great Earth Natural Foods. This is free to all triathlon and duathlon participants. Lunch may be purchased for $5 by Mini MAC Dash participants and $8 by spectators. There is also music and a play-area for the kids.
Volunteers - Many volunteers are needed for this event.Volunteers will play a key role in the success of the MAC Dash while having a lot of fun.Each volunteer receives a T-shirt and is entered in the random prize drawings. You are also provided with early morning coffee and pastries and a free barbeque lunch. Please contact the Madras Aquatic Center with any questions (541-475-4253 or macdash@live.com).
Parking - Competitors and event staff will park in the south-end parking lot of the Jefferson County Middle School.Spectators will be directed to park in the north-end parking lot of the Middle School.Overflow parking will be available at Juniper Hills Park.There will be no street parking on roads used for the run and bike courses.
Directions - From the south:Take Highway 97N into Madras.Upon entering Madras, turn right at the second traffic light onto B Street.Follow B Street approximately 1 mile and turn right onto City View.Make your first left onto Kemper Way.The Madras Aquatic Center will be on your right.
From the north:Take Highway 97S into Madras.Upon entering Madras, turn left at the second traffic light onto B Street.Follow B Street approximately 1 mile and turn right onto City View.Make your first left onto Kemper Way.The Madras Aquatic Center will be on your right.
Madras Aquatic Center 1195 SE Kemper Way Madras, Oregon 97741 (541) 475-4253 macdash@live.com
Lodging
The Inn at Cross Keys Station.....541-475-5801 Best Western Madras Inn.....541-475-6141 Sonny’s Motel.....541-475-7217
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