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The 2008 ROMP will take place on Sunday, August 31st in Rangeley, ME, approximately 2.5 hours from Portland. There will be events all weekend besides the triathlon, including a cookout, a fat-tire mountain bike race, a summit climb up Saddleback, a party at Saddleback base lodge, a kid's race, and lots of other exciting happenings around town. Grab a hotel room or a campsite and spend your Labor Day weekend in beautiful Rangeley.

Date: Sunday August 31, 2008

Start Time: 9:00am

Where: Starting at Rangeley Town Park, T2 at Rangeley Lakes Trail Center, Finishing at Saddleback Mountain Base Lodge.

Distances: Swim 1/2 mile, Bike 22 miles, Run 4.4 miles

Swim - 1/2 mile

Starting from Rangeley Town Park, this 1/2 mile swim is a triangular counter-clockwise course in Rangeley Lake.  Water temperatures will be in the mid 60s so wetsuits are highly recommended. Race management has the right to require wetsuits if deemed necessary. Contact Peak Performance Multisport for information about renting wetsuits. It is recommended that you have experience in open-ocean swimming conditions. There will be on-water safety during the race. Race management reserves the right to change or eliminate the swim if deemed unsafe.

Bike - 22 miles

Challenge yourself against the great Western Mountains of Maine! The ROMP offers an incredible bike course that will push your limits, but reward you with amazing vistas.

The first transition will take place on the Town Park fields. Exit left out of the park, and head on route 4 toward Oquossoc. After the turnaround, go right on Mingo Road, then right back onto Route 4, followed by left on Dallas Hill Road. This will lead you up to the Rangeley Lakes Trail Center (RLTC) yurt, where the second transition will take place.  This is a challenging bike course, with a number of long climbs and technical descents.

Run - 4.5 miles

The point – to – point run is entirely on the Rangeley Lakes Trail System.  Athletes will enter the trail from the RLTC lot (T2) and head toward Saddleback Mountain. The last mile of the run features a very challenging climb up to the Base Lodge, but also provides some incredible views of Rangeley Lake.

Please note: The ROMP run has some fairly technical parts of the trail (roots, rocks, etc), so it is important that you have some experience with this type of terrain. We recommend that you spend part of your training on trails, in order to develop a comfort on them.

Timing

The ROMP will be timed by All Sports Events. Full results, including splits, will be available online the same day as the event.

Awards

Top 3 overall male and female in the Triathlon and Aquabike, top 3 in each age category (every 5 years, starting with U19) in the triathlon. Awards will be presented at the Saddleback Mountain Base Lodge.

Gear Bag

Because this is a point-to-point race, you will be given a numbered gear bag for your swim stuff. When you arrive at T1 during the race, please put your wetsuit and swim gear in the bag and leave it at your transition spot. We will bring your bag back to the finish area, where you can pick it up after the race. Any gear not securely placed inside a bag will be put in the Lost-And-Found pile at the finish area. Tri-Maine is not responsible for any gear not placed in the official gear bag. Please do not put any non-essential items in the bag.

Pre-Race Logistics

You will be able to drop off your bike on race morning at the Rangeley Town Park (T1), then you will need to drop off your run gear at the Rangeley Lakes Trail Cener (T2). Finally, you will park near the finish area at the Saddleback Base Lodge. There will be shuttle buses available to transport you from the parking area back to the Town Park Beach for the start.

Recommended Schedule for Race Morning

6:30am-7:15am: Arrive at Town Park to drop off bike and cycling gear. DON'T FORGET TO LEAVE YOUR GEAR BAG! There will be packet pick-up that morning at the Park. PLEASE NOTE: There is no parking available for athletes at the Park! You are required to take shuttle buses to the start from the designated parking areas, or get a ride from friends/family. There is some parking for spectators at the race start (See spectator guide for more information).

7:15am-7:45am: Drop off running gear at T2 (29 Black Point Road).

7:45-8:15am: Park car at designated lots and get on shuttle back to Town Park.

8:30am: Last shuttle bus leaves parking area for swim start. If you miss it, you need to find a ride.

9:00am: RACE BEGINS!

Post-Race Logistics

Following the race, you should drive back to T2, approximately 2 miles dow the road from the finish, to collect your bike and gear. T2 will be monitored by race officials until all bikes are taken. Gear bags with your swim gear will be delievered to the designated Gear Bag Claim area near the finish line.

Celebration Cookout - There is no better way to enjoy your triumph of the ROMP than with a delicious BBQ! Saddleback will be hosting a post-race meal that will feature chicken, burgers, salads, and much more. Tickets are $20 or $50 for a family. Kids under 10 are $10.

Party at Saddleback on Sunday Night - Join your fellow athletes for a fun-filled night at the Swig 'N Smelt after the race. Swap stories, enjoy drinks, and watch a slideshow from the day - A great way to keep the energy alive.

Lodging at Saddleback - Stay in a condo at the finish line! Saddleback is offering rental units for ROMP weekend, located near the Base Lodge. For more information and pricing, check out saddlebacklodging.com or call Rachel at 877-864-5441.

Other Weekend Activities - There will be lots going on in Rangeley on ROMP weekend! Highlights include a Saddleback summit climb and a fat tire mountain bike race, both happening on Monday. Check back regularly to learn about the other great activities for the whole family.

Information about the kid's race coming soon!

 

Registration is now open! Click below for the online link or for a paper form.

Active.com Online Registration

Paper Registration (Downloadable PDF)

Entry Includes:
High-quality race t-shirt, goodie bag, extensive on-course support, gear bag services, post-race entertainment, party at Saddleback on Sunday night, free shuttle service to and from parking areas.

Proceeds from the ROMP go to support the Rangeley Lakes Trail Center.

Online Registration Fee:
Please note that Active.com charges an additional fee for processing credit cards. If you wish to avoid this charge, you can print out a paper form and mail it in (see registration options above).

Entry Refund Policy:
We will give a 50% refund up to July 31st. There will be no refunds given after August 1st. Please note that we do not consider the Active.com processing fee as part of the entry fee

 

Volunteer – help make the ROMP the best event possible!

We need support in the following areas: 

Swim exit counters

Body markers

Kayakers and boaters for the swim

Lifeguards

Parking and shuttle support

Post race festivities

Medical team

Management of Athlete's gear bags

Mount/dismount line

Race course set up and take down

Registration packet preparation

Registration packet pickup

Timing support

Traffic controllers

Transition area monitors

Venue set up and take down

Volunteer check-in

Water stations

No experience is necessary, just bring your smile and be ready to have a great time!  Sign up a week before to guarantee a free high quality t-shirt.  Snacks and beverages will be provided at the race venue.  For more information please contact Nicole Pisani at 221-5420 or nicole@tri-maine.com. 

Click below to display pdf versions of the 2008 course maps:

Swim Course

Bike Course

Bike Course PROFILE

Run Course

Run Course PROFILE

Updated 4/25/08

Last	First	City	State
chaffin	joanna	manlius	NY
chaffin	matthew	manlius	NY
Cimino	Stacy	Cape Elizabeth	ME
Colello	Johanna	Rangeley	ME
Gehnrich	Stephen	Fruitland	MD
Gibbs	Kimberly	Falmouth	ME
GIROUX	RYAN	GREENE	ME
Joyce	Shelley	Farmington	ME
Lawrence	Marty	Auburn	ME
Pelletier	David	Portland	ME