2010 GOLD MAN Triathlon
Date: 9-18-10 Location: Highline State Park in Loma, CO
Start Time: 8:00 AM
Registration is Open. Register at IMATHLETE today!

Ascent Productions, Inc. is proud to announce the second annual GOLD MAN Triathlon hosted on Saturday September 18th, 2010 at Highline State Park in Loma, CO. This venue provides a very scenic backdrop of the Book Cliff Mountains and the Colorado National Monument.

GOLD MAN Triathlon Course: This course will include a .9-mile swim, 24-mile road bike and 6.2 mile trail run. Swimmers will start on the beach of Highline Lake and proceed to swim in a counter clock wise direction. Swimmers will complete two 750m laps of the swim course then exit to the transition one and make the change to the bike, the ride will exit the park. Riders will be challenged with a fast yet hilly bike course. Transition two, the Runners will then traverse the up and down single track trail run course to the finish atop the dam.

Fees

Individuals
Early (until 8/31): $75  
LATE REGISTRATION (until 9/12): $85  
Day of   $100  
Relay Teams
Early (until 8/31): $110  
LATE REGISTRATION (until 9/12): $120  
Day of   $135  
USAT Sanctioning

This is a USA Triathlon sanctioned race. You must be a member and have your membership card with you or pay a one-day event fee of $10 via online registration. Someone else may not pick up your packet for you.

RELAY TEAMS

Please show up together, we cannot release all of your race needs to just one member. We must also see ALL I.D.’s, and all must either pay the $10.00 USAT fee OR be USAT members, and show proof thereof.

Course Maps

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Lodging

Hotel Rate Reservation Number Location
La Quinta Inn - Fruita $79.00 970.858.8850 570 Raptor Rd. Fruita, CO 81521
Comfort Inn - Fruita N/A 970.858.1333 400 Jurassic Ave. Fruita, CO 81521
Additional Information

You must reference the GOLD MAN Triathlon to receive the special rate!

La Quinta Inn - You must book by 8/13 to receive special rate. Cancellations must be made by 8/30 to avoid penalty. Each room has a mini-fridge, microwave, and coffeemaker. Continental breakfast is included with room.

Highline State Park Info

Camping

Campsites are available and being held by the park for this event. Camping spaces are being held for the event for Friday, 9/17 and Saturday 9/18. The park has PAY SHOWERS available and all spots are all closely located to the start/finish area (approx. 50-150 yards)

Please email Alan Martinez at Highline State Park to reserve your space today!

Park Information

Please note that the race occurs inside a State Park and they will be charging $2 per vehicle to park for race day.

Race Packet Pick Up

Packets will be available at the below locations, times, and dates – Please try to pick up your packet early.

Option #1
Date: Thursday, September 16th
Location: Gold's Gym, 700 Maldonado Ave Grand Junction
Time: 5:00 PM-7:00 PM
Option #2
Date: Friday, September 17th
Location #1: Einstein Bros Bagels, Grand Junction
Time: 7:30 AM-9:30 AM
 
Location #2: La Quinta Inn, 570 Raptor Road Fruita CO
Time: 5:00 PM-7:00 PM
Option #3
Date: Saturday September 18th
Location: Highline State Park, 1800 11 8/10 Rd, Loma, CO 81524-9509
Time: 6:15 AM-7:15 AM

Body Markings

ALL participants must be body marked prior to the start of the race. Please come to the registration area at Highline State Park between 6:45 AM - 7:30 AM to be marked and pick up your chip.

Awards/Race Shirts

The GOLD MAN Triathlon will be doing age group awards. We have great sponsors that will be contributing to these gift packs. Winner Gift Packs will be available post event for pick up at Race Results table.

Each participant will receive a dri-fit race shirt and post event lunch provided by Einstein Bros Bagels.

Courses, Awards, & Timing

Swim Bike Run
1500 Meters 24.0 Mile Road Bike 6.2 Mile Trail Run
2-750 Meter Laps
Awards Timing
See Above CCR Timing www.ccrtiming.com

Directions

Drive west on I-70 west from Grand Junction to Loma Exit, then north onto Colorado Highway 139 for six miles to Q Road. Go west on Q road for 1.2 miles, turn north onto 11.8 Road for one mile to the park entrance. 970.858.7208

Payment/Refund Policies

No refunds will be allowed for any Ascent Productions, Inc events (hereafter "API"), regardless of the reasons. If an athlete registers for any API event and cannot attend due to illness, injuries or personal reasons your registration fee will not be refunded, but rather you will be given a partial discount for the same event for the following year. Please see your account at IMATHLETE (imathlete.com)

Weather Policy

This is a rain or shine event. No refunds will be given due to inclement weather.