The Lobsterman Triathlon is one of the most popular destination races in New England, attracting 900 athletes from across the US. Ranked as a Top Race in America by Inside Triathlon, the Lobsterman features a stunning venue on the coast of Freeport, ME. A truly amazing Maine experience, complete with a full lobsterbake following the race, the Lobsterman is as good as triathlon gets.

Date: Saturday, September 10, 2011

Start Time: 9:00 A.M.

Where: Starting and Finishing at Winslow Park in Freeport, Maine

Distances: Olympic

Swim 1.5 kilometers, Bike 40 kilometers, Run 10 kilometers

Swim 1.5K (.93 miles): Starting at the boat launch near the entrance to Winslow park, athletes will do a counterclockwise slightly diamond swim in Casco Bay that finishes on the beach. Average water temperature for September is low to mid-60s, but can be colder depending on the weather leading up to race day.

***Wetsuits: Due to the potentially chilly water, all athletes are required to wear a wetsuit when competing in the Lobsterman. Wetsuits can be rented at Gorham Bike and Ski in Portland (www.gorhambike.com)

Bike 40K (24.7 Miles): Bike along the coastline of Freeport and into Brunswick. Route is a challenging lollipop, with rolling terrain. There will be a bottle exchange at approximately mile 13.

Run 10K (6.2 miles): Leave Winslow park and run through the quaint village of South Freeport before returning. The course features closed roads and lots of spectator support! There will be aid stations at approximately every mile with water, and lemon-lime Cytomax electrolyte drink. Some stations will have pretzels and other snacks as well.

Directions - Click here for a Google Map

Timing/Results:
The Lobsterman will be chip-timed. Live, unofficial results will be available during the race by clicking here. Full, Official Results, including splits, will be available online the day after the race.

Awards:
Top 3: Male/Female overall, regardless of category
Top 3 in each age category (every 5 years and U-19), including elites
Top Coed, All Male, and All Female Relays
Top 3 Clydesdale/Athena. Please note that clydesdale and athenas are not eligible for age-group awards.
Top 3: Male/Female Aquabike.

Pre-Race Logisitics:
Packet Pickup will be available three times:

Thursday, September 8th at Gorham Bike And Ski in Portland from 5pm until 6:30pm

Friday, September 9th from 4pm until 7:00pm at the Nike Factory Store at 1 Freeport Village Station (click here for directions).

Saturday, September 10th (race morning) at Winslow Park between 6:30am and 8:00am at the large pavilion.

Race Morning: The gates to Winslow Park will open at 4:30am. We encourage athletes to arrive early. All athletes must be in the park by 8:00am, otherwise, they will not be guaranteed parking. There is park entry fee for non-athletes (see below). Please tell friends and family to be ready to pay as they enter the park, one of the park staff members will direct you where to park. The Staples Point Road will be closing at 8:30am so please arrive before that time. The 2010 Lobsterman will begin at 9:00am.

DUE TO THE LARGE NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS, WE RECOMMEND THE FOLLOWING:

CARPOOL AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE. Meet your friends at the Park and Ride on Route 1 and take one car down to the park. This will alleviate a lot of potential stress and will get you excited for the race.

Athletes who need to leave early or who don't want to arrive early should plan to park at the Park and Ride on Route 1 (Near Exit 17) or at another public lot in Freeport (click here for map) and ride their bikes into the venue. It is approximately 3 miles from the Park and Ride to Winslow Park (north on Rt 1, right onto South Freeport Rd., Right onto Staples Point Rd).

Spectators are encouraged to either walk or ride bikes down to Winslow Park from South Freeport Road. It is approximately 1.5 miles down Staples Point Road.

Staples Point Road Closure: Staples Point Road will be closed to traffic starting at 8:30am on race morning. It will reopen when the majority of the athletes are done with the race, approximately 12:00 Noon. During this time, NO CARS will be allowed to leave Winslow Park. This is for the safety of the athletes and volunteers still on course. Please plan accordingly.

Winslow Park Entry Fee: Everyone who enters Winslow Park is required to pay the entrance fee. The fee is $1 for Freeport Residents, $2 for non-residents. Family, friends, and spectators must be prepared to pay this fee in order to get into the venue. Competitors are covered as part of their entry fee.

Dogs at Winslow Park: Dogs are allowed in the park, but there have been issues in the past with owners leaving their dogs in hot cars or tied up in the sun without water for hours. If you are bringing a dog, please plan accordingly and have someone to take care of your pet. Failure to do so will compromise our ability to have dogs in the park at future races.

Lobsterbake: Join your fellow triathletes at a delicious Maine lobsterbake, hosted by Gritty McDuff's of Freeport! Fresh lobster, steamers, corn-on-the-cob, baked potato, etc. plus Gritty's own microbrew (must be 21 to drink). There will be music and post race entertainment as well. Tickets are not included in your entry fee, however, you can purchase tickets for the lobsterbake when you sign up for the race.

USAT Sanctioning:
The 2011 Lobsterman Triathlon will be sanctioned by USA Triathlon. If you are not a n annual member of USA Triathlon, you will need to purchase a $10 one-day membership when you register and sign a USAT waiver that can be downloaded here.

Rules: Please look over the USAT competitive rules - you are responsible for understanding them and abiding by them. They are available at www.usatriathlon.org.

Relays: Relays are required to transfer their chip at their assigned rack space in the Transition Area. The overall time for a relay will be the aggregate of times for each of the members. Specific relay information will be available at packet pick-up.

Weather:
The weather in mid-September is typically very stable, with air temps in the low 70s by race time. It can be chilly (sub-50s) in the early morning, so bring some extra layers (and don't pump up your tires too full!).

Refund Policy:
There will not be any refunds issued for the 2011 Lobsterman Triathlon and Aquabike. If you are unable to race, you can transfer your entry to another Tri-Maine event, to next year's event, or to another athlete. Any change must be approved by Tri-Maine staff to be valid, otherwise entries are non-transferrable. Any athlete who participates and is not legitimately registered for the race, or who is racing as someone else, will be removed immediately from the competition and may face suspension from future races.

Recommended Lodging Options:

The Comfort Suites is now offering rooms for $130 per night, which is an unbelievable deal. Located about 4 miles from Winslow Park, The Comfort Suites is a great option for being close to both the race and downtown Freeport. Call 207-865-9300 or visit www.freeportcomfortsuites.com for more information (numbers below).

The Hampton Inn on Lower Main Street- only a few miles from the race venue and easy access to Downtown Freeport. Click here to learn more about what they offer or call 207-865-1400. Be sure to mention that you are racing Lobsterman when you make reservations for the special low rate of $139/night plus tax for a King bed or two Queen beds. Amenities include secure locked bike room inside hotel, full hot breakfast or "on the go" breakfast bags for athletes starting at 6 a.m.

The Captain Briggs Bed and Breakfast is offering a 15% discount to racers. Mention the Lobsterman Triathlon when making reservations. Call 888-217-2477, or contact info@captainbriggs.com and visit www.captainbriggs.com

The Lobsterman triathlon would never be possible without the awesome support of many dedicated volunteers! If you aren't racing, but want to be a part of the fun, please join us as a volunteer. You get to support a great event that promotes health, fitness, and community! You'll also get a highly coveted volunteer shirt and snacks and beverages will be provided at the race venue. Stick around and enjoy the party right after the race! It's a fun time for all. Click below to learn about the available jobs and to sign up.

 

No experience is necessary, just bring your smile and be ready to have a great time! For more information please contact Nicole.

If you represent a group or team that would like to get involved, let us know so that we can discuss the opportunities that are available.

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Click here for a current list of entrants!