The Lobsterman Triathlon is one of the most popular destination races in New England, attracting 800 athletes from across the US. Ranked as a Top Race in America by Inside Triathlon, the Lobsterman features a stunning venue on the coast of Freeport, ME. A truly amazing Maine experience, complete with a full lobsterbake following the race, the Lobsterman is as good as triathlon gets.
Date: Saturday, September 18, 2010
Start Time: 9:00 A.M.
Where: Starting and Finishing at Winslow Park in Freeport, Maine
Distances: Olympic
Swim 1.5 kilometers, bike 40 kilometers, run 10 kilometers
Swim 1.5K (.93 miles): Starting at the boat launch near the entrance to Winslow park, athletes will do a counterclockwise triangular swim in Casco Bay that finishes at the beach. Average water temperature for September is low to mid-60s.
***Wetsuits: Due to the potentially chilly water, all athletes are required to wear a wetsuit when competing in the Lobsterman.
Bike 40K (24.7 Miles): Bike along the coastline of Freeport and into Brunswick. Route is a challenging lollipop, with rolling terrain. There will be a bottle exchange at approximately mile 13.
Run 10K (6.2 miles): Leave Winslow park and run through the quaint village of South Freeport before returning. The course features closed roads and lots of spectator support! There will be aid stations with water, electrolyte drink, Hammergel, pretzels, and other products at approximately every mile.
Timing/Results:
The Lobsterman will be chip-timed. Results, including splits, will be available online the day after the race.
Awards:
Top 3: Male/Female overall,
Top 3 in each age category (every 5 years and U-19), including elites
Top Coed, All Male, and All Female Relays
Top 3 Clydesdale/Athena. Please note that clydesdale and athenas are not eligible for age-group awards.
Top 3: Male/Female Aquabike.
Pre-Race Logisitics:
Packet Pickup: Packet Pickup will be available on Friday, September 16th from approximately 4pm until 8pm at the Casco Bay YMCA in Freeport (TENTATIVE - PLEASE CHECK BACK FOR FINAL LOCATION). It will also be available on race morning at Winslow Park between 6:30am and 8:00am.
Race Morning: The gates to Winslow Park will open at 5:30am. We encourage athletes to arrive early. All athletes must be in the park by 8:00am, otherwise, they will not be guaranteed parking. There is park entry fee for non-athletes (see below). Please be ready to pay as you enter the park, one of the park staff members will direct you where to park. The Staples Point Road will be closing at 8:30am so please arrive before that time. The 2010 Lobsterman Triathlon will begin at 9:00am.
DUE TO THE LARGE NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS, WE RECOMMEND THE FOLLOWING:
CARPOOL AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE. Meet your friends at the Park and Ride and take one car down to the park. This will alleviate a lot of potential stress and will get you excited for the race.
Athletes who need to leave early or who don't want to arrive early should plan to park at the Park and Ride on Route 1 (Near Exit 17) or at another public lot in Freeport (click here for maps) and ride their bikes into the venue. It is approximately 3 miles from the Park and Ride to Winslow Park (north on Rt 1, right onto South Freeport Rd., Right onto Staples Point Rd).
Spectators are encouraged to either walk or ride bikes down to Winslow Park from South Freeport Road.
Staples Point Road Closure: Staples Point Road will be closed to traffic starting at 8:30am on race morning. It will reopen when the majority of the athletes are done with the race, approximately 12:00 Noon. During this time, NO CARS will be allowed to leave Winslow Park. This is for the safety of the athletes and volunteers still on course. Please plan accordingly. There will be other options for parking outside of the race venue, but you will need to ride or walk down Staples Pt Road (approx. 1.5 miles).
Winslow Park Entry Fee: Everyone who enters Winslow Park is required to pay the entrance fee. The fee is $1 for Freeport Residents, $2 for non-residents. Family, friends, and spectators must be prepared to pay this fee in order to get into the venue. Competitors are covered as part of their entry fee.
Dogs at Winslow Park: Dogs are allowed in the park, but there have been issues in the past with owners leaving their dogs in hot cars or tied up in the sun without water for hours. If you are bringing a dog, please plan accordingly and have someone to take care of your pet. Failure to do so will compromise our ability to have dogs in the park at future races.
Lobsterbake: Join your fellow triathletes at a delicious Maine lobsterbake, hosted by Gritty McDuff's of Freeport! Fresh lobster, steamers, corn-on-the-cob, baked potato, etc. plus Gritty's own microbrew (must be 21 to drink). Tickets are $25/person and the lobsterbake will take place immediately following the race at Winslow Park. Tickets can be purchased with registration or by clicking here. There will be music and post race entertainment as well.
USAT Sanctioning:
The 2010 Lobsterman Triathlon will be sanctioned by USA Triathlon. If you are not a n annual member of USA Triathlon, you will need to purchase a $10 one-day membership when you register and sign a USAT waiver that can be downloaded here.
Rules: Please look over the USAT competitive rules - you are responsible for understanding them and abiding by them. They are available at www.usatriathlon.org.
Relays: Relays are required to transfer their chip at their assigned rack space in the Transition Area. The overall time for a relay will be the aggregate of times for each of the members. Specific relay information will be available at packet pick-up.
Weather:
The weather in mid-September is typically very stable, with air temps in the low 70s by race time. It can be chilly (sub-50s) in the early morning, so bring some extra layers (and don't pump up your tires too full!).
Cancellation: The event will not be cancelled for any reason other than severe conditions that pose extreme danger to athletes and volunteers. Race Management reserves the right to alter the course in whatever way they deem is in the best interest of the athletes and volunteers. This includes, but is not limited to, shortening or changing the course, removing one of the sports, postponing the start, etc. There are no refunds in the case of weather-caused changes or cancellations. If canceled, the 2010 Lobsterman will not be rescheduled.
Refund Policy:
In the event that you cannot participate, we will refund your entry fee minus a $20 handling charge up to July 1st. After that, we will give a 50% refund up to August 31. There will be no refunds given after September 1. Please not that we do not consider the Active.com processing fee part of the entry fee. If the event is cancelled, no refunds will be given.
Recommended Lodging Options:
The Comfort Suites is now offering rooms for $130 per night, which is an unbelievable deal. Located about 4 miles from Winslow Park, The Comfort Suites is a great option for being close to both the race and downtown Freeport. Call for more information (numbers below).
500 US Rt. 1
Freeport, ME 04032
Ph. (207) 865-9300
www.freeportcomfortsuites.com
Camping at Winslow Park - There are a limited number of campsites available at the race venue, so if you want to sleep in a tent, on the ocean, be sure to call the Park ASAP.
Click here for more information or call 207-865-4198.
REGISTRATION FOR THE 2010 LOBSTERMAN TRIATHLON AND AQUABIKE IS NOW OPEN.
We are pleased to announce that 2010 triathlon entry fees will not increase from 2009.
Individual Triathlon Participant USAT Member - $95
Individual Triathlon Participant Non-USAT Member - $105 (includes the one-day USAT membership)
Individual Aquabike Participant USAT Member - $75
Individual Aquabike Participant USAT Member - $85 (includes the one-day USAT membership)
Relay - $120 (+$10 for each non-USAT member)
If there are still spots available after July 15th, prices will rise by $5.
You have three options to register:
1. Online through Active.com (credit card only) – Click here
(Please note that Active charges a processing fee in addition to the entry fee.
2. Mail-in form (credit card or check) - Click Here to download the form
Send to: 164 Middle Street, Suite 3, Portland, ME 04101
3, In-person (cash, credit card or check) at Tri-Maine offices in Portland
Click here for a map and directions.
The Lobsterman triathlon would never be possible without the awesome support of many dedicated volunteers! If you aren't racing, but want to be a part of the fun, please join us as a volunteer. You get to support a great event that promotes health, fitness, and community! You'll also get a highly coveted volunteer shirt and snacks and beverages will be provided at the race venue. Stick around and enjoy the party right after the race! It's a fun time for all.
No experience is necessary, just bring your smile and be ready to have a great time! For more information please contact Erik (erik@tri-maine.com).
If you represent a group or team that would like to get involved, let us know so that we can discuss the opportunities that are available.
