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Cooper Summer Sprint Triathlon at Craig Ranch
Don’t miss the free breakfast after the race for all finishers! Spectators can enjoy the full breakfast for $5.
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Saturday, July 26, 2009 at 7:00am. Transition will open at 5:30am.
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Cooper Aerobics Center at Craig Ranch
7910 Collin McKinney Pkwy
McKinney, TX 75070
Directions: Click here to see map.
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Sprint: 350 meter pool swim – 12 mile bike (2 loops) – 5k run
Click here for Bike or Run Course Map.
Transition will be open from 5:30am - 7:00am.
Course Notes: The swim will be in a 50 meter outdoor pool.
The bike is on nice concrete urban roads. The course is flat and fast. Each major intersection and turn around will be traffic controlled.
The run course is fairly flat. Aid stations will be located approximately every 1 mile. Each aid station is equipped with water and Accelerade.
The course officially closes at 11am for all participants.
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| Registration and Entry Fee |
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Register online at 
Click here to download and mail in entry form and check. Do not send cash.
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Sprint |
Sprint Relay |
By May 1st |
$45 |
$65 |
By July 1st |
$55 |
$75 |
After July 1st
**Should be mailed by July 17th |
$65 |
$85 |
Eligibility - The minimum age to participate is 13. The right to accept or reject any entry is reserved. For younger participants, please contact cgescheidle@coopercraigranch.com.
The right to accept or reject any entry is reserved.
All participants must observe all cut-off times and USAT rules and regulations. Failure to meet cut-off times will result in disqualification and removal from the course.
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| Refund Policy |
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No Refunds or Transfers allowed.
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| Packet Pick Up / Late Registration |
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July 24th 10am – 6pm
Richardson Bike Mart
Coit & Campbell
Richardson, TX
July 25th 11am – 7pm
Cooper Aerobics Center at Craig Ranch
7910 Collin McKinney Pkwy
McKinney, TX 75070
July 26th* 5am – 6am
Race Site
*Race morning packet pick up is an additional $10. No race day registration!
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| First Timer's Clinic |
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July 25th 6 – 7:30pm
Cooper Fitness at Craig Ranch
Topics that will be covered:
- What to expect on race day
- How to set up a transition area
- and more!
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| USAT Membership |
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The Cooper Summer Sprint Triathlon is a USAT sanctioned event. All participants must be a current annual member of USAT or purchase a one day permit for $10 at packet pick up. Do not send USAT permit fee with entry fee.
All established USAT rules will be in effect and will be strictly enforced. You must show your USAT member card and your photo ID at packet pick up - no exceptions. Friends and family will not be allowed to pick up anyone's packet. If you are an annual USAT member and do not bring your member card to packet pick up, you must buy a $10 one day membership. There are no more duplicate applications. USAT no longer allows the purchase of annual memberships at packet pick up.
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| Awards and Amenities |
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Top Overall Male and Female.
Top Overall Masters male and female.
Age Group / Weight Class awards will be 3 deep for both Male and Female.
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| Host Hotel |
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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Allen Twin Creek
205 Central Expressway North
Allen, TX 75013
972 727-2000
www.hiallen.com
Ask for the Cooper Triathlon Rate: $99 for a standard, $105 for a suite
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| Support |
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Many volunteers from numerous North Texas civic organizations are committed to make your race a safe and memorable experience.
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| Weather / Water Temp |
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Average temperature on race day: low 75 - high 95.
For safety reasons, Playtri reserves the right to modify or cancel a race due to severe weather conditions. When severe weather is present, all precautions will be made to ensure the safety of the athletes.
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| Chip Timing by Run-Far |
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This is a chip timed event. Each participant will be required to wear a timing chip in order to be counted in the results. Timing chips are assigned to participants according to bib number. Please pick up your timing chip the morning of the race at the chip timing station beginning an hour before race start. ALL TIMING CHIPS SHOULD BE RETURNED AFTER YOU CROSS THE FINISH LINE. A $30.00 fee will be charged to the participant if the timing chip is not returned. Awards are based on chip times.
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| Volunteers |
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If you are interested in being a volunteer for this race please contact us at cgescheidle@coopercraigranch.com.
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| Race Contact |
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If you have any questions or need any additional information, contact cgescheidle@coopercraigranch.com.
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