Rocketman Information

You may now sign-up by mailing in your registration and waiver, or online through Active.com using this link: http://www.active.com/page/Event_Details.htm?event_id=1602758

Click on the maps to see the swim, bike, and run courses.

Registration:
Race is limited to 350 competitors. Due to military security considerations, all entries must be received by August 21, 2008. There will be NO race day registration. If you are not a U.S. Citizen, please check the box on the entry form and note your nationality. Entrants younger than age 15 must be approved by the race director, James Falcon, phone 256-656-7199 before entry.

Schedule of Events:
Saturday, August 23:
1:00 - 6:00 PM Packet pickup and new toy drop off at Fleet Feet Sports. No bicycle inspection required.
Sunday, August 24:
6:00 - 7:00 AM Packet pickup and new toy drop off at Col Hudson recreation area. If you do not have access to the arsenal you must enter the Martin Road Gate 1.
6:30 - 7:45 AM Body marking & chip pick up
7:45 AM Begin lining up at the swim start for final instructions
8:00 AM RACE START
10:15 AM Bike course closes
11:45 AM Run course closes food, door prizes available at finish area. Awards will begin as quickly as possible after last finisher.

Awards:
Awards will be presented to the overall male and female. Age group awards will be 3 deep in 5 year increments starting at 15-19 ending with 85+ in male and female. There will also be awards for the top three male and female military participants and Clydesdale/Athena. The weight requirements for Clydesdale is 200+ for males and Athena is 150+ for females. If you are entering in one of these categories be prepared to weigh in at packet pickup. Relay awards to top three in male, female, mixed, and military teams. There will be no duplication of awards and you can not change categories after entry.

Course Description:
Swim: One half mile in the Tennessee River point to point on two sides of triangular cours. Swimmers will enter the water in a time trial format one at a time with a short interval. Swimmers will be seeded based upon their estimated swim times provided on entry form. Estimated times are as follows: Advanced (under 15minutes); Intermediate (15-20minutes); Beginner (20+minutes).
Bike: 20.4 mile course out and back on paved asphalt. The course has a couple of rolling hills, but primarily flat and fast. No water on the bike course. It is recommended that you carry at least one bottle on the bicycle. Please check your bike to ensure that all bar ends are capped.
Run: 4.65 mile course on a combination of asphalt roads, gravel roads and smooth gravel trail. The run will be challenging due to heat and several gradual hills. There will be several water/Gatorade stations on the course. Please stay hydrated!!!

Due to increased security on Redstone Arsenal from the events of September 11 you are reminded that all adults must have picture ID with them while entering. Also, all cars entering must have proof of current insurance. Weapons to include knives, guns, etc. are NOT ALLOWED on base. All vehicles are subject to be searched. Please do not complain to the guards on the gates if you and your vehicle are searched or delayed, but please thank them as you pass through. Please get to the gate early we have worked with the guards and moved the race start time to 8 am we will not delay the start. (If the race is cancelled for any reason, partial refunds may or may not be possible.)

Directions:
Entrance to this race for vehicles that do not have an Arsenal sticker/pass must be from Redstone Arsenal Gate 1, which is located on Martin Road, West of South Memorial Pkwy, Hwy 231. Coming from the North on Hwy 231, turn right, which is west, onto Martin Rd. Coming from the south on Hwy 231, turn right and loop over South Memorial Pkwy onto Martin Rd. and continue west. Redstone Arsenal Gate 1 is approximately 2 miles west down Martin Rd. Continue approximately 2 miles on Martin Rd to the intersection of Patton Rd South. Continue South on Patton Rd. and follow the signs to the triathlon, which is at Col. Hudson Recreation area. All vehicles entering the base without a sticker or pass must exit the Gate 1. If you do have access to the Arsenal please try to use another gate if possible to reduce congestion at Gate 1.

Special Instructions:
All adults attending the race must have a valid form of ID to enter Redstone Arsenal, such as drivers license. This applies to spectators as well as competitors. No cameras will be allowed onto Redstone Arsenal. If you do not pick up your packet on Saturday August 23, you must get to the race site early and pick up your packet there. Make sure you have your USAT card with you or be prepared to buy a one day pass.