THE BRINEMAN TRIATHLON Friday, 09.08.23

Please visit  www.usatriathlon.org for a complete list of triathlon rules and safety protocols. 

PRE-RACE reminders:

Still Water is a private property.  Please refrain from attempting to swim in the lakes days prior to race day or before transition opens on race day. This could jeopardize the future of the event at this amazing location.  Thanks! 

Race Start: Still Water Lakes Resort, Syracuse Utah

EVENT TIMELINE:

FRIDAY,  September 8th

Stillwater Lakes Swim & Transition Venue

• Packet Pickup- 6:30am-9:30am
• Bike Check In: 6:30am-9:30am 

TIMING CHIPS & BODY MARKING WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE TRANSITION AREA

The transition area at Still Water Lakes is home to T1 and T2.  This is a single transition race.

• The Finish Line for The Long Course, Olympic, and Sprint Triathlons are at Jensen Nature Park. 
• The Finish Line for the Kids Triathlon is at Still Water Lakes.

8am: Brineman Long Course start time 

9am: Olympic Triathlon start time
9:30am: Sprint Triathlon start time

11am: Youth Splash & Dash! 

Awards Ceremonies will occur promptly after top 3 in each division has finished their respective race.

Packet Pickup Options:

Tuesday, September 5th 5-6:30pm

SALT LAKE RUNNING COMPANY

(formerly Wasatch Running Center)

9000 S State Street, Sandy, UT

Wednesday, September 6th 5-6:30pm

SALT LAKE RUNNING CENTER

(formerly Wasatch Running Center)

316 N Market Place Drive, Centerville, UT

RACE DAY - Friday September 8th, 6:30am-10:30am

Jensen Nature Park

3176 S Bluff Rd., Syracuse, UT 

TIMING CHIPS-- will be available at the transition area at Stillwater Lakes. 

There is a VIP option for packet Pickup, where we will deliver you your packet days before the race to avoid lines. Visit our store or purchase your VIP option during registration.

NEW USA Triathlon Rules allow someone else to pick up your packet for you! HOORAY!!!!!   WOOHOOO!!!!   All they need is a copy of your photo id (phone pic, physical copy, etc.)

SPRINT: 750M Swim, 14 mile bike, 5k (3.1 mile) run

OLYMPIC/INTERMEDIATE: 1500M Swim, 25 mile Bike, 10k (6.2 mile run)

LONG: 1.2 mile Swim, 52 mile bike, 13.1 mile run 

SWIM

The expected water temp in September, is between 68-75º.

At the swim start, please look for the signs for average 100 yard swim paces and seed yourself according to your swimming ability. 

From here we will be conducting a rolling start. What does this mean? We will funnel athletes through a chute, approximately 10 feet wide, into the water. Once you cross the timing mat, your race time starts. Why the rolling start? If everyone seeds themselves correctly, it’s safer, reduces congestion, and athletes can start together with friends and family members regardless of age/gender. 

All distances begin the swim by entering and finishing on the north lake on the east side, closest to transition. Thank you Still Water Estates for letting us play in your lake for the morning!

SWIM CAPS ASSIGNMENTS:

Long Course - Pink caps

Olympic Course - Green Caps

Sprint - Red Caps

Youth - Pink Caps

DISTANCES:

The Sprint course consists of a single 750 meter loop, while the Olympic course consists of a single .9 mile loop.

The Long Course swim is a 1.2 mile swim consisting of a small .2 mile loop, followed by a full 1 mile loop around the perimeter of the lake.

Still Water is 8’ deep and is about 60’ wide. In the event that you need to get out, it’s easy to get to the side of this lake.

Water safety folks on Kayaks and SUP’s will be monitoring the water portion of the event.

If you find yourself in need of support while in the water, simply wave your hand/ arms or swim to the nearest support team member. You may hold on to any support vessel without penalty as long as there is no forward movement. If, for any reason, you need to cut your swim short,  let the water support team know and give them your race number.  They will bring you to back to land.

In 2023, we will have a single transition area.  T1 and T2  will be at Still Water Lakes Resort.  

BIKE COURSE

Due to the continued road construction and development of the extension of the Legacy Hwy, the bike course will be the same as in 2022, with a couple miles of the long course cut off. 

 A FEW RULES TO REMEMBER:

1. Helmets are required at ALL times on the bike course. Be sure your helmet is strapped before you exit the transition area, and do not release your helmet strap until you have racked your bike. (USAT rules!)

2. No Headphones at anytime on the course. No music playing from your phone. If you carry your phone, you cannot pull it out to take pictures, play music or call your buddy.  If there is an emergency you are witnessing, you may use your phone after you have stopped and dismounted from your bike)

3. NO Drafting.  We have USA Triathlon officials ready to dish out penalties to those who draft.  Drafting is considered riding three bike lengths behind another rider.  

*Please visit  www.usatriathlon.org for a complete list of triathlon rules and safety protocols. 

ENTERING ANTELOPE ISLAND

When you enter Antelope Island, follow the cones which will direct you to the far right of the entrance. They will be zig zagged on purpose to force you to slow down.  Antelope Island officials are requiring you slow down for a moment to collect bib numbers.  (sorry its just part of the rules)

Be sure that your race numbers are visible as well.

It's important to know and familiarize yourself with race rules. We strongly encourage you to visit www.usatriathlon.org for all the rules of triathlon!

BIKE COURSES

Please see below for PDF's of the 2023 bike courses. There are a few changes to the courses due to the new highway and residential road construction.  

Athletes will dismount just before T2 and get ready for the fast and flat run.

NOTE: There will be two (2) aid station on the bike course for the Long Distance Course.  There are no aid stations on the bike course for the Sprint Distance Course. 

RUN COURSE

Due to the road and area construction of the new multi-lane highway, the run  course is pending. However, we anticipate it to be similar to the maps we have provided on this site. We will update it as soon as we know how construction will affect the course.  We are committed to ensuring the run will be 13.1 miles. 

REMEMBER, Red signs mean Run.  Blue Signs mean Bike. 

YOUTH SPLASH & DASH (Formerly Shark Attack!)

The YOUTH Splash and Dash Race is one stop on the USA Triathlon National Splash and Dash race series!  These swim/run events are the perfect way to introduce your kids to multi-sport events!

Kids will Swim and Run all at Stillwater Lakes!  Every participant receives an oversized Brineman finisher medal! 

Youth 7-10 Years Old:   Swim 100 meters, Run 1 Kilometer (.6 mile)

Youth 11-15 Years Old:  Swim 200 meters, Run  2 Kilometers (1.2 miles)

STILL WATER LAKE IS THE HOME TO THE FOLLOWING

1. Start line
2.  T1 & T2
3. Timing chip pickup and body marking.

JENSEN NATURE PARK IS THE HOME OF THE FOLLOWING

1. Event parking
2. Finish-Line and Movie!

PARKING: 

Parking is available at both Jensen Nature Park (limited space), and surrounding neighborhoods near Jensen Park and especially near Still Water lakes.   If you pick up your packet prior to race day, we recommend parking in the neighborhoods close to Still Water lakes.  It will save you a lot of time.  Please see the parking map below in the "COURSE MAPS" section. 

PLEASE REFER TO THE PARKING & VENUE MAP IN THE "COURSE MAPS" SECTION BELOW!

**Gentile Street South and West of Transition is reserved for the bike course. DO NOT PARK on the north side of Gentile Street next to the lakes. Thanks!

Wit multiple start times, we cannot have cars congesting up the areas where cyclists will be leaving and arriving transition.  So please, STAY TO THE EAST OF TRANSITION AREA and park in the neighborhoods.  Try to avoid Parking on Gentile as this is part of the run course as well.  Ideal parking is at Jensen Park (home of the finish-line). 

PLAN AHEAD! Your start line is a 1.5 mile ride 3/4-mile bike ride along Bluff Street and Gentile  from Jensen Nature Park.

LEAVE NO TRACE

Litter could jeopardize the life of this and any other event. In addition to littering not being cool, USAT officials may give you a time penalty for littering on the race course, in transition or at the start/finish-line.

All athletes are required to retrieve any gel packet or water bottle that is discarded during the bike. A USAT “abandoning of equipment” time penalty will result if littering is witnessed by a USAT official. Please also keep control of all gel packets during the bike and run.

SPECTATORS

You may park in the neighborhood streets East of the swim venue.    After the swim, either walk or drive to Still Water Lakes.   If you drive, please drive East on Gentile, and then NW on Bluff. 

SAFETY / MEDICAL

Medical personnel will provide on-site first aid and medical assistance if needed. They will be located at the start and near the finish line. 

Lifeguards on kayaks & SUP’s  will be monitoring the water portion of the event.

VOLUNTEERS

Let’s get real- We don’t know what we’d do without the fun loving people that come out and give their time to support events. PLEASE show them the utmost respect and freely pass out “Thank you’s” and high 5’s! 

Know someone that wants to volunteer? Email us at race@triutah.com to be a part of Utah’s longest running triathlon series!

TIMING CHIPS, BODY MARKING, AND AFFIXING YOUR BIKE AND BIB NUMBERS

Volunteers will be there bright and early to get your  body marked with your race number.  Listen for those enthusiastic people calling out for body marking and head on over to get it done. Your race number will be marked on your left arm.

Timing Chips will be available for pickup at the swim venue. Body Marking will be available at both the swim venue and Jensen Nature Park.   

You have two bike numbers. The small one is for the front of your helmet.  The larger rectangular one is for your bike. 

You must attach the bike number provided in your race packet to your bike. The bike numbers have adhesive on the back that will not harm the paint on your bike frame. Failure to securely attach the number will result in a USAT time penalty. 

You DO NOT need to wear your bib number during the swim or bike. However, it MUST be worn during the run, facing forward (not sidways, not backward). Safety pins will be provided at packet pickup.

RELAY TEAMS

*Your entire team must be present together before your packet will be issued.

Relay teams will be issued a single timing chip, bike number, and run bib number. The chip hand-off takes place inside the transition area at the assigned bike rack. You must attach the bike number provided in your race packet to your bike. It has an adhesive backing that will not cause damage to your bike frame. Failure to secure the bike number will result in a USAT time penalty. You DO NOT need to wear the bib number during the bike. However, it MUST be worn during the run.

TRANSITION AREA

You will have your very own space in the transition area. Look for your race number. This is where you will rack your bike and place your race gear. Place your gear to the left of your bike, under your bike. 

Rack your bike by placing the nose of your seat on the bike rack so your front tire is sticking out. Please remember, your neighbor needs room too, so please only bring what is needed into the transition area.

Remember there is no bike riding inside the transition area before or during the event. Doing so will result in a time penalty enforced by the USA Triathlon officials. 

ALSO please help us by letting your family and friends know that they must wait outside the transition area. Thanks for helping us with this!

NUTRITION AND AID STATIONS

BASE NUTRITION is our nutrition sponsor for this year. 

There are aid stations located approximately at every mile on the run course. There are no aid stations on the sprint or intermediate bike course.  There are two aid stations for the half distance course.   There will be water and electrolyte replacement, gels, coke, etc on the course. 

TIMING

All participants will be timed and will be provided with their swim, bike and run splits, as well as their overall finish time. 

Instructions for chip use will be provided in your race packet, however you will not receive your chip until race morning.

RESULTS

Preliminary results will be posted at the race site. Official results will be posted on the TriUtah results page the day after the race.

AWARDS

Awards will be given to the top three overall winners of each race. Age group awards and Relay awards are as follows.

SPRINT, OLYMPIC, & LONG TRIATHLON AGE GROUP AWARDS:

15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74,75-79, 80+

CLYDESDALE & ATHENA AWARDS:

39 & Under, 40 & Over

RELAY AWARDS:

1st, 2nd, 3rd overall

YOUTH AWARDS:

Top 3 overall Male & Female in the 2 categories.

USAT INFORMATION:

For general questions regarding USAT insurance, rules, regulations and membership click on the following link: http://www.usatriathlon.org/