Spring Sprint Triathlon
and Duathlon

When: May 6, 2012
Where: South Shores Park
Mission Bay (map)
More info: Event website

Sprint Marathon Highlights

Athletes can choose from among three events: The Triathlon, Super Sprint and Duathlon. All races begin at South Shores Park, in South Mission Bay, just east of Sea World.

First Multi-Sport Event of Season

The Spring Sprint Triathlon & Duathlon is the first multi-sport event of the season in San Diego. With a calm bay swim and a flat bike and run course, the Spring Sprint is the perfect race to kick off your season. Whether you are an experienced triathlete or duathlete preparing for the season, or a first timer looking for a fun race in which to participate, the Spring Sprint Triathlon and Duathlon benefiting the Moores UCSD Cancer Center on Mission Bay is for you!

Race Features

* Chip Timing (3 splits)
* Colorful Cotton T-Shirt
* Continental Breakfast
* Beer Garden
* Entertainment
* On-Line Results
* Awards 3 Deep for Triathlon & Duathlon
* First place medals for the Super Sprint
* Points for San Diego Triathlon Series
* Race Photos Available On-Line

Athletic Races

Super Sprint Triathlon

The swim is in a protected cove with calm waters at South Shores Park. Triathletes start and finish at the boat launch ramp completing a ¼ mile rectangular course. Water temperature is approx. 60-65 degrees, wetsuits are recommended. The start is in the water about 50’ in front of the boat ramp-the swim is rectangular. Swimmers will keep the buoys on their left shoulder, except when finishing the swim into the boat ramp. Athletes will then bike from South Shores Park to Fiesta Island and complete one large loop around the island followed by one small loop that cuts through the middle of the island and returns to the transition area. The final 2 loop 3 mile run will be on walkways and on an off–road dirt trail. The run portion of the race is 2 loops. Please make sure to complete both loops of the run course to prevent disqualification.

Duathlon

The duathletes will complete an out-and-back 1 mile run within the park. Athletes will then bike from South Shores Park to Fiesta Island and complete one large loop around the island followed by one small loop that cuts through the middle of the island and returns to the transition area. The final 2 loop 3 mile run will be on walkways and on an off–road dirt trail

Mini Sprint Triathlon

Just starting out? Doing your first triathlon? Well the Super Sprint is for you. With a 200 meter swim, a 6 mile bike and 1.5 mile run this race is perfect for the novice or first time triathlete. It's also a good race for kid's looking for a challenge. Only first place awards will be given out in each age group. Sorry no relays are scheduled for this event. The Super Sprint is limited to 250 participants.