The West Point Lake Olympic & sprint Triathlon & Aquabike
Olympic - 1.5k Swim 40k Bike 10k Run
Sprint - 600 yard Swim | 15-mile Bike | 5K Run
R. Shaefer Heard Park, West Point, GA
A Georgia Multisports Production
Race Date: April 28, 2024
Race Time: 7:30 am
Location: R. Shaefer Heard Park, 101 R. Shaefer Heard Park Rd, West Point, GA 31833
Click here for directions.
Registration is now open.
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registration and Pricing
T-Shirts or sizes cannot be guaranteed for registrations received after April 1, 2024.
All prices will increase $20.00 after April 13, 2024. Online Registration closes on April 27, 2024.
USAT Members: $95 Olympic, Sprint $85 and Aquabike $80 until April 13, 2024
Non-USAT Members: $115 Olympic, Sprint $95 and Aquabike $100 until April 13, 2024
Relay Teams: $160 Olympic, $150 Sprint (add $15 for each non-USAT member on team) until April 13, 2024.
Relay Teams: Racers can form teams for the Olympic distance of two or three to compete in the triathlon, with each athlete racing one event. Each team member must fill out separate applications and waiver.
No Race Day Registration
USA TRIATHLON SANCTIONED EVENT
This event is sanctioned by USA Triathlon, the national governing body for the sport of Triathlon. We suggest all our participants become familiar with USA Triathlon Rules and Regulations. Officials will be present enforcing these rules.
refund policy
No Refunds!
Transfers
The request to transfer out of a race must be made 14 days or more prior to that scheduled event date. No transfers will be allowed underneath this deadline. The fee to transfer registration to another athlete is $40. The fee must be accompanied with an application from the new participant. Transfers can be made to any race produced by Georgia Multisports Productions. However, there are no transfers allowed after the last race of the season to another race in the following season.
Course description and maps
Olympic Course Descriptions:
Swim: 1.5k Swim is a time trial start – swim start will depend on your estimated swim time.
Bike: The 40k bike course has many rolling hills.
Run: The 10K is very flat and fast and ends back in the park
Olympic Site Maps:
Site Map: Click here
Swim Course Map: Click here
Bike Course Map: Click here
Run Course Map: Click here
Olympic Completion Timelines:
Georgia MultiSports Productions for safety reason has established a course and race completion timelines as follows:
Swim: 1 hour or course officials will assist swimmers from the course. The racer will be allowed to complete the event but will not be eligible for awards
Bike: 2 and 1/2 hours or total of 3:1/2 hours of swim and bike
Run: 1 hour or a total of 4 1/2 hours to complete the race.
Sprint Course Information:
Swim: 600 yd swim is a time trail start.
Bike: The 15 mile bike course is flat and fast.
Run: The 5K is very flat and fast and ends back in the park.
Sprint Site Maps:
Site Map: Click Here
Swim Course Map: Click Here
Bike Course Map: Click Here
Run Course Map: Click Here
Sprint Completion Timelines:
Georgia Multisports Productions for safety reason has established a course and race completion timelines as follows:
Swim: The swim must be completed within 30 minutes.
Bike: The bike in 1 ½ hours and swim- bike split must complete in total of 2 hours.
Run: 1 hour or total of 3 hours to complete the race.
You may be asked to return your timing chip and will not receive an official time. if you choose to complete the event it will be without course security or support.
Wetsuits:
Each age group participant shall be permitted to wear a wet suit without penalty in any event sanctioned by USA Triathlon up to and including a water temperature of 78 degrees Fahrenheit. When the water temperature is greater than 78 degrees, but less than 84 degrees Fahrenheit, age group participants may wear a wet suit at their own discretion, provided however that participants who wear a wet suit within this temperature range shall not be eligible for prizes or awards. Age group participants shall not wear wet suits in water temperatures equal to or greater than 84 degrees Fahrenheit.
This will be determined on race morning by the USA Triathlon Official.
Packet Pick-Up
Must have valid drivers license and current USAT card if you are member.
No one can pick up your packet except you. .
Packet pick-up is available :
All 3 Sports: April 24, 2024: 11 am to 4 pm, 8601 Dunwoody Pl, Ste. 420, Atlanta, GA 30350
Packet pick-up available at the Race Site: April 27, 2024: 1 pm to 4 pm. Registration also available at this site.
Race Morning: Packet pick up available at race site 5:30 am to 7:00 am prior to the race.
Event Timeline
5:30 am – Transition Opens
5:30 am to 7:00 am – Packet Pick Up
7:15 am – Transition Closes
7:15 am – Pre-Race Meeting
7:30 am – Olympic Swim Start
7:45 am - Sprint Swim Start
11:00 am – Awards Ceremony
Awards
Olympic Awards:
Overall top three finishers.
Masters top three.
Athena (165+) top three.
Clydesdale (220+) top three.
Relays top three.
Age group awards will be given three deep in the following categories: 16 -19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75+
Aquabike Awards:
Top three overall male and female finishers
SPRINT AWARDS
Overall top three finishers
Masters top three
Athena (165+) top three
Clydesdale (220+) top three
Relays top three
Age group awards will be given three deep in the following categories: 15 and under,16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 -74, 75+
Awards will not be mailed to anyone no exception, you must attend the ceremony to receive an award or have someone attend for you if not able to attend Award Ceremony.
Parking
Parking will be located in the grass area near the tennis courts. There will be volunteers there to direct you on race morning. Please make sure to add extra time to your race morning schedule since the parking area is about 1/4 mile from the transition. It is also very dark so it will be a good idea to wear a headlamp.
Bike Tech
All 3 Sports and Podium Multisports will be available race morning for minor adjustments.
Timing System
This event will be timed using the My Laps Timing System. (5 splits provided.) After the event, click here for results.
Volunteer
If you are interested in volunteering for this event please click here.
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Lodging
Comfort Inn: 1512 Lafayette Parkway, LaGrange,GA, 30240, 706-882-7700
Hampton Inn: 100 Willis Circle, LaGrange, GA, 30240, 706-845-1115
Quality Inn: 110 Jameson Drive, LaGrange, GA, 30240, 706-882-8700 qualityinn.com
questions
Sponsors can not answer questions regarding the event.
Course questions: Please direct any questions regarding the course to Jim Rainey at 770-851-9706 or jim@gamultisports.com.
Registration questions: Please direct any questions regarding the registration to Belinda@gamultisports.com.
