Saturday, June 30th, 7:30am start time

Race Fees: $65/Triathlon, $50/Aquabike, $100/Team of 2 or 3

Pre-race registration at Waterfront Park On Friday June 30th from 5pm-7pm or 6-7am on Race Morning.

Course

This is a challenging, scenic, and exciting Olympic-distance triathlon (1.5k swim, 40k bike, 10k run). Come join us for a fast river swim, a rolling bike ride through the charming countryside, and a run through the quaint neighborhoods of downtown Bath. A great way to kick off Fourth of July Week! Stay and enjoy the whole Heritage Days festival! The swim at Shipbuilder's 2007 guarantees to be one of your best. The outgoing tide will provide a moderate current in your favor, so get ready to cruise.

Swim

A 1 mile point-to-point swim down the Kennebec River, starting from the North End Boat Launch and finishing at Waterfront Park. Because there is an outgoing tide, we guarantee that you will have one of your fastest swim times ever! Please note that there is a strong current, especially near the end of the swim, so you should be comfortable swimming in open-water before competing in the Shipbuilders triathlon.

Wetsuits

Due to the potentially chilly water, is is STRONGLY recommended that all athletes wear a wetsuit when competingin the Shipbuilders triathlon. Race Management reserves the right to require wetsuits on all swimmers if the water looks to be exceptionally cold. Updates will be listed on this website.

Bike

A 25 mile lollipop ride through beautiful rural countryside and farmland. This is a rolling course with a number of larger, challenging hills. Definitely be ready to use a lot of your gearing!

Bike Cutoff Time

Please note that there is a cutoff time for the bike of 10:45am. If you are still out on the course at this time, you will be picked up by the sweep vehicle and brought back to transition. You will be allowed to continue the race, but your time will be considered unofficial. This cutoff time is in place to be fair to the volunteers and police who have been standing out on the roads for a number of hours, as well as in consideration for the City of Bath.

Run

A 6.2 mile run that meanders through the neighborhoods of Bath and North Bath. The course starts off fast and flat, then heads into the hills and finishes with a long straightaway through the heart of downtown on Commercial Street.

Finish/Post-Race

Following the race, enjoy the commeraderie of your fellow triathletes and a massage from the Maine Sports Massage Team. There will be food, drinks, and an awards ceremony as well. Stick around and enjoy the rest of the Heritage Days Celebration throughout Bath!

Age Groups

Awards will be given to the top 3 male and female overall, as well as the top 3 male and female in each of the following age categories: U19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+. Awards will be given to the top 2 relays overall (no specific categories).

Course Support

There will be a water bottle exchange at approximately mile 10 of the bike (at the turn-around right before Hill Road). There will be aid stations approximately every mile on the run course, which will have water and Hammer HEED electrolyte drink.

Timing/Results

The Shipbuilders will be timed by All Sports Events and results, including splits, will be available the day after the race at www.allsportsevents.com.

Inclement Weather Policy

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 cancelled, the 2007 Shipbuilders Triathlon will not be rescheduled.

Refund Policy

In the event that you cannot participate in the race, we will refund your entry fee minus a $20 handling charge up to June 1st. After that, we will give a 50% refund up to June15th. There will be no refunds after this time. Please not that we do not consider the Active.com processing fee part of the entry fee.

Who Benefits

The 2007 Shipbuilders Triathlon will benefit Main Street Bath, working to preserve the character of Downtown Bath.