The Lobsterman Triathlon is one of the most popular destination races in New England, attracting 800 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 19, 2009
Start Time: 9:30 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 triangular swim in Casco Bay that finishes at the beach. Average water temperature for September is low to mid-60s.
***Wetsuits: Due to the potentially chilly water all athletes are required to wear a wetsuit when competing in the Lobsterman.
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 A strong downhill finish! There will be aid stations with water, PowerAde, Hammergel, pretzels, and other products at approximately every mile.
Timing/Results:
The Lobsterman will be chip-timed. Results, including splits, will be available online the day after the race.
Awards:
Top 3: Male/Female overall,
Top 3 in each age category (every 5 years and U-19)
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: Packet Pickup will be available on Friday, September 18th from approximately 5pm until 8pm at the Casco Bay YMCA in Freeport. It will also be available on race morning at Winslow Park between 6:30am and 7:30am. Last minute packet pickup (not recommended) will be available race morning.
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 7:30am, otherwise, they will not be guaranteed parking. There is park entry fee for non-athletes (see below). Please be ready to pay as you enter the park, one of the park staff members will direct you where to park. The Staples Point Road will be closing at 8:00am so please arrive before that time. The 2008 Lobsterman Triathlon will begin at 8:30am.
Staples Point Road Closure: Staples Point Road will be closed to traffic starting at 8am on race morning. It will reopen when the majority of the athletes are done with the race, approximately 11am. 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.
Post Race Logisitics:
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). Tickets are $25/person and the lobsterbake will take place immediately following the race at Winslow Park. Tickets can be purchased with registration or by clicking here. There will be music and post race entertainment as well. The Beer is free for everyone (who is of legal drinking age, obviously), even if you pass on the lobsterbake. There will non-alcoholic drinks available as well.
USAT Sanctioning:
The 2009 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 the designated chip handoff area, which is located at the entrance to the TA. 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!).
Cancellation: The event will not be cancelled for any reason other than severe conditions that pose extreme danger to athletes and volunteers. Race Management reserves the right to alter the course in whatever way they deem is in the best interest of the athletes and volunteers. This includes, but is not limited to, shortening or changing the course, removing one of the sports, postponing the start, etc. There are no refunds in the case of weather-caused changes or cancellations. If canceled, the 2008 Lobsterman will not be rescheduled.
Refund Policy:
In the event that you cannot participate, we will refund your entry fee minus a $20 handling charge up to July 31. After that, we will give a 50% refund up to August 31. There will be no refunds given after September 1. Please not that we do not consider the Active.com processing fee part of the entry fee. If the event is cancelled, no refunds will be given.
Lodging Options:
Wyndham Portland Airport Hotel
363 Maine Mall Road
South Portland, ME 04106
207-775-6161
Hilton Garden Inn Freeport Downtown
5 Park Street
Freeport, ME 04032
207-865-1433
Captain Briggs House B&B
8 Maple Avenue
888-217-2477
Camping at Winslow Park
http://www.freeportmaine.com/department.detail.php?page_id=98
207-865-4198
Want to be a huge part of making Lobsterman 2009 a success?
Be a Race Volunteer and Join the Fun !!
We are looking for volunteers in the following areas:
Transition Area Monitors
Body Marking
Swim Monitors
Bike Monitors
Run Monitors
Water Stations
Finish Area
Timing Support
Post-Race Festivities
Clean-up and Break down
Volunteers receive a great race shirt, food, drink, coffee, and the excitement of being a part of an outstanding event. Plus, volunteers are helping to support a fundraiser for a great cause!
For more information about specific times, responsibilities, and opportunities, send an email to melissa@tri-maine.com
