2010 JerseyMan Half Iron Distance
Covered bridge on the half iron bike route
Sunday May 23, 2010
Spruce Run Recreation Area Clinton, NJ
7:45 am Half Iron Race start
2010 Registration is open click here
- Multicolored Technical Race Tee Shirt
- True trophy awards to the top three overall and top three in each race division
- Commemorative JerseyMan race bib
Great post race BBQ celebration
- Great raffle prizes from our sponsors
This race will benefit charities in Hunterdon County NJ through Hunterdon County Kawanis club
Half Iron Distance race description
The course was carefully selected to provide some of the best course conditions the state has to offer! The course will take you through historic Frenchtown, which is a town on the Delaware River that is one of the premier cycling destinations in the state. It is known for its flat fast roads and scenic beauty.
Swim: Featuring a 1.2 mile one loop swim in Spruce Run reservoir. The swim will start on a well maintained sand beach that will allow plenty of room for all competitors. The swim will take place in calm clean water and will have buoys marking the course. The water at Spruce Run has water depths to 60' so you will be ensured a comfortable swim!
Swim Map: Click here
Bike: The bike will be a scenic one loop 56.6 mile race through beautiful farmlands and quaint towns. The course will travel to historic Frenchtown, NJ. From there the course travels along the Delaware River providing a flat (to downhill) lightning fast 12 mile section along the Delaware river. The route will then take you along a gorgeous babbling creek and passes through NJ's only covered bridge. There are no major climbs but there are some small chain ring climbs.The bike course will promise to keep your interest throughout the entire 56 miles! The bike course is challenging and a great ride. There will be 2 water stations on the bike with an assortment of recovery drinks, gels and water. They will be located at approximately mile 17 and mile 40.
Bike Map click here
Run: The run will be 13.1 miles 2 loop course. There will be some gradual grades throughout the course. There is one hill of note that will be encountered on Van Scykles Road. This is a fair course that has been selected to eliminate the majority of the hills in the area. There will be 11 water/aid stations approximately every 1 to 1.5 miles with an assortment of Hammer, water and gels.
Run Map click here
Transition
The transition area will be in a secure location in the parking lot close to the bridge.
The finish line will be right off the beach making for a memorable finish with some great photo opportunities!!!
Awesome Custom Die Cast Medals to all finishers!!!
True Trophy awards to all Award winners. These are nice trophies! Here is your chance to bring home the hardware!!!
DIVISIONS/AWARDS
Competitive categories for both male and female competitors are:
19 and under, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, & 70+
AWARDS (Must be present, no awards will be mailed):
OVERALL Male and Female
Three deep in each age group
Three deep in each team category
Top three Athena and top three Clydesdale
YOU MAY RACE IN ONLY ONE CATEGORY - NO DUPLICATE AWARDS
CHECK-IN:
Additional details to be posted
Half Iron
5:30 - 7:15 AM Race day - 7:45 Race Start
Sprint
(Make sure you arrive early there WILL be heavy traffic delays once the 1/2 Iron race starts)
5:30 - 9:00 AM
PACKET PICKUP:
Packet pickup will be at sponsored hotel(schedule to be posted)
POST RACE AWARD CEREMONY AND GREAT POST RACE PARTY. BRING THE WHOLE FAMILY!!!
There will be great food including hamburgers, hot dogs, perogies, and much more.
A moon bounce (weather permitting), DJ and much more!!!
Indoor restrooms and showers will be onsite!!!
REGISTRATION AND RESULTS WILL BE POSTED ON Compuscore
2009 results are posted here
We are doing our part for a Green world check out our green triathletes here
For those of you who were interested one of our supporters did the bike course with a garmen. Here is the link.
TIMING & RESULTS:
Compuscore.
All participants, both events, will be assigned a WinningTime transponder chip ankle band. You are financially responsible for the return on the band at the finishline area, even if you DNF. However, there will several volunteers to assist you with chip removal shortly after you cross the finish line. But if for some reason you are forced to DNF please return your chip to any volunteer and they will ensure it is returned to the timing officials.
Results posted prior to the awards ceremony and on Compuscores web site event day.
Refund Policy:
Athletes may request a partial deferral by submitting an email request prior to April 30, 2010. Approved requests will receive a credit of 50% of your race entry fee that can be applied toward another NJMSA race. You can use this credit until the end of the following race season. After May 1st, 2010 all entries are non-refundable and non-transferable, no exceptions.
Event is rain or shine. No refunds will be issued in the event of the race being modified or canceled due to any act of nature. Although we will make any and all attempts to ensure this does not happen.
Official Hotel and rate
Holiday Inn Selectwww.holidayinn.com
111 West Main StreetClinton, NJ 08809 (908) 735-5111 |