THE BRINEMAN TRIATHLON September 10, 2022

Race Start: Still Water Lakes Resort, Syracuse Utah

Saturday,  September 11th

6:00 – 7:00am: 

Race Day Packet Pick-up, Timing Chip Pick-up, and Body Marking

JENSEN PARK

3176 S. Bluff Street, Syracuse, UT

Please do your best to pick-up your packet Thursday Sept 9th, but if you can’t, we will have VERY limited packet pick up on race morning at T2, where you’ll drop your run gear before the race. Please plan on arriving early to avoid lines.

PLEASE remember that USAT REQUIRES that you must show photo ID at packet pickup and your USAT membership card (if you have one). 

You may NOT have someone else pick up your packet for you. We love you, but USAT wins on this one. If you forget yours in the car you will need to go back and get it.

*Relay teams: your entire team must be present together before your packet will be issued

7:30am: Brineman Long Course start time - PINK CAPS
8:00am: Olympic Triathlon start time - GREEN CAPS
8:30am: Sprint Triathlon start time - RED CAPS
9:00am: Swim cut off time. ALL swimmers regardless of distance must be out of the water.
9:00am: Kids Triathlon start time - GREEN CAPS

11:00am: Olympic, Sprint and Kids awards ceremony
2:30pm:  Long Course awards ceremony
4:00pm: Course closure

TWO OPTIONS FOR PACKET PICK-UP 

THURSDAY September 9, 2021   5-8pm

WASATCH RUNNING CENTER

9000 S. State Street, Sandy, UT 

6pm - Pre-race Clinic provided by Salt Lake Tri Club  If this is your first triathlon, you won't want to miss this helpful briefing of best practices and how to avoid the first race jitters! 

*please do not call Wasatch Running to ask if you can pick-up your packet early. 

SATURDAY September 11th - RACE DAY   6-7:30am

Race Venue - Jensen Nature Park. Home of T2/Finish-Line

(To avoid rush, stress, and a delayed start, we strongly encourage you to attend packet pickup on Thursday evening instead of Saturday morning) 

PLEASE remember that USA Triathlon REQUIRES that you must show photo ID at packet pickup and your USAT membership card (if you have one). 

Also remember: You may NOT have someone else pick up your packet for you. We love you, but USAT wins on this one. 

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, 54 mile bike, 13.1 mile run 

SWIM

The expected water temp in September, is between 65-69º.

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 southwest lake. 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

DISTANCES:

The Sprint course consists of a single 750m 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 and east island.

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.

GEAR BAGS

Because this event has two transition areas, and for the immediate need to clear the street the transition #1 is located, you will need a gear bag to place all of your swimming gear in so that we can transport it to the finish-line for you. 

YOU MUST HAVE A GEAR BAG! 

To help reduce the use of plastic, we are asking that you bring your own gear bag.  However, if you need one, you can ask for one at Packet Pickup. YOU MUST mark your bag with your number and place ALL of your swim gear (including your wetsuit) in the bag before leaving T1 on the bike. If your gear bag is not marked, or if you left something out of the bag (like a $400 wetsuit), we will have no idea who’s it is and it will be set-aside at T2. 

Per USAT rules, you also risk a 2 minute penalty if you do not place all items in your T1 gear bag. DO NOT LEAVE valuable items such as phones, keys, etc. in your gear bag. 

Because space is limited in T1 and in the transportation vehicles, we will not shuttle down items that were not a necessity for your race. For example: a folding camp chair so you can sit down to put on your bike shoes is not a necessity, buckets, etc. 

TriUtah staff and volunteers will transport all gear bags to T2 for you.

BIKE

As of Wednesday evening, Sept 8th, there are still a few minor changes being worked out near the bike finish due to construction on the new highway.   A whole lot of construction is happening in Syracuse. Luckily, the roads we ride on, will not be affected in a major way.  However, we have had to adjust the bike course out on Antelope Island due to requirements from Antelope Island State Park. This change only affects the LONG Distance course. See the map below for details. 

In your packet, you will receive two bike stickers. The small one is for the front of your helmet.  The larger rectangular number is to be affixed on your bike frame.  They are designed to be wrapped around your seat post or seat frame.  

Olympic and Long Course participants will receive a neon green wristband. Wear this wristband during your race. It enables Antelope Island personnel identify you as participants of Brineman.  

 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.  

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 neon green wristbands 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 your bike courses.(revised 9/9/21)  The roads are NOT closed to traffic, so be aware of vehicles on the roundabouts and share the road.   

The Sprint turnaround is just before Antelope Drive. The Olympic turnaround is at the end of the causeway in the parking area, and the Long Course turnaround is at the Ranch on Antelope Island.

Long Distance Course Change:  Some of you may be sad, some happy; but the climb up to Buffalo point has unfortunately been eliminated from the course for safety reasons with vehicle traffic.  No sad faces or tears, please.

IMPORTANT!!  OLYMPIC AND LONG DISTANCE CYCLISTS-- your bike number and wristband MUST BE visible when you pass through the Park Entrance.  If it is not, you will be stopped by park personnel, which really would suck. So, please make sure your helmet sticker and bike stickers are affixed properly. 

NEW- The last portion of all bike courses on bluff street, where you will turn into the entrance of Jensen Park, dismount, and run with your bike to transition. 

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 Olympic and Sprint Distance Courses. 

Due to the rise in Covid cases, these aid stations are self serve.  Which means, if you need something, you will have to stop to get your nutrition.  This is a Health Department requirement, which we have agreed to enforce.    We'd rather race with a few discomforts, then not. right? 

RUN COURSE

Due to road and bike path construction, the run course has changed this year. Please read carefully as things are different. 

Please review the new PDF's below for route changes. 

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

KIDS TRIATHLON

Short triathlon for kids 11 and under called the Shark Attack!

It consists of a 100 yard swim, 1 mile bike, & 1/4 mile run. 

Kids will swim at Still Water Lakes, bike to Jensen Park on the paved trail, and run around the park. There is a small obstacle due to construction on the trail. The kids will have to dismount their bikes, walk over the dirt obstacle, and mount their bikes again, and head to the finish. Parents are invited but not required, to accompany their little brinekids! See maps below!

STILL WATER LAKE IS THE HOME TO THE FOLLOWING

1. Start line
2.  T1

JENSEN NATURE PARK IS THE HOME OF THE FOLLOWING

1. Event parking
2. Race day packet pick up, body marking and chip pickup.
3. T2 and Finish line (drop your run gear before heading over to the start line)

PLAN AHEAD! Your start line is a 3/4-mile walk/bike north from Jensen Nature Park.

SPLIT TRANSITIONS & GEAR BAGS

This is a two-transition event! Because parking is only ¾ mile from the start, there are no shuttles or bike drop the night before this event.

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 will also need to park at Jensen Nature Park and walk ¾ mile to the start. There is absolutely no parking at the start line or on surrounding roads per Syracuse City Police Dept. 

PARKING

Parking is at Jensen Nature Park in Syracuse. 

DO NOT ATTEMPT TO PARK OR DROP OFF ATHLETES at Still Water Lakes. 

Be prepared to come early on race day as you will need to ride your bikes to T1. It’s about a 3/4 mile ride to T1 at Still Water Lake Estates. Be sure to bring something to carry all your T1 gear, on your bike, to T1.  

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 and boats 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.

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. 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 bike course unless the bike course is for a ½ distance race (54 miles).  Each event can vary, but typically there will be water and BASE electrolyte replacement on the course. Longer courses may have gels, pretzels, cookies and other yummy goodies!

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, & HALF TRIATHLON AGE GROUP AWARDS:

14 & Under, 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

USAT INFORMATION:

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