2014 Huronia Pre-Race Report

Thank you for registering to race with us in Huronia

Local Presenting Sponsor

We would like to thank our Local Presenting Sponsor Trysport for their support. Please visit them on race day in the Recharge Zone. Please also visit their website for details on their products, services and the work they do with athletes. Details are on their website.

We are very excited about our partnership with Recharge With Milk  and the Recharge With Milk Triathlon Series!  Look for the Recharge with Milk Team  at the finish line for your sample of chocolate milk to help you refuel and recover!

Important Race Day Information

Please tell your friends that there will be race day registration.
*see our late registration policy for details when entering a race less than 10 days prior to event.

Bike Security

In order to ensure bike security every participant arriving to the race site will be stopped as they are initially entering transition and they will receive two (2) florescent bracelets. The first bracelet will be placed on the participant’s wrist and the second bracelet will be put on the participant’s bike. The two bracelets have matching numbers and in order to leave transition after the race is complete the participant must have both bracelets with the same matching number. You will be asked to show your bracelet on your wrist every time you enter transition.

Weather Forecast

Based on reports to date the prospects for the swim look great. The latest water temperature readings can be found on the Event News.

The 7 day forecast shows a high of 23C on Sunday with a chance for isolated showers. The combination of air and water temperature should result in a wetsuit optional swim. We recommend you bring a wetsuit regardless as the final decision is made race morning as per ITU rulings (pg 17).

If you need to rent a wetsuit you can contact D’Ornella’s Bike Shop in Toronto at 416-752-3838 who will be on site.

Water Quality

Water Quality is Good. We are the only race series to have a Water Quality Guarantee. The Water Quality Guarantee Page has all the details.

Race Day Registration Process

In an effort to make your day go a little smoother we have put together a short video clip which highlights the process on race day. Please take a minute to view the video on MSCtv. You can also read the Race Day Guide, Racking By BIB Number and Racing Guide, all of which can be found in our Athlete Resource Section.

Racking by BIB number

Bikes are racked by BIB Number. The BIB numbers are assigned by age and gender so for most athletes that means you will be racked with people in your age group and gender. If you are new to our races, please read the section in our Athlete Resource Library on Racking Your Bike

My Sports Shooter

With the changing of the sports photography market we are now happy to be working directly for MultiSport Canada!  After years of being a member of the MultiSport family as a photography provider, we are now happy to be part of the bigger picture (pun intended), and to supply the participants with a new and exciting service.

Volunteers

There can never be enough volunteers so please consider helping out on race day. Just drop by the Volunteer tent and we will be happy to find you a spot with our volunteer team. If you would like to check-out the volunteer opportunities, please visit our Volunteer page. You can also use the new online Volunteer Registration.

Race Day Guide

The Race Day Guide has plenty of information and tips as to what you can expect on day. Please visit the Race Day Guide page, especially if you are new to the sport.

Race Rules and Etiquette 

Our Racing Guide has all sorts of information including wetsuit or no-wetsuit swims, bike etiquette, course nutrition and rules. The race rules can also be found in our Athlete Resource Library.

Race Specific Information

Each dedicated race page has all of the details that you need for race day including a schedule, course maps and descriptions.

PLEASE CLICK ON THE RACE TYPE LINKS BELOW TO VIEW COURSE MAPS AND RACE SPECIFIC INFORMATION.

Sunday, July 06, 2014

Give-It-A-Tri – 400m Swim – 10km Bike – 2.75km Run
Give-It-A-Tri Swim/Bike – 400m Swim – 10km Bike
Sprint triathlon – 750m Swim – 20km Bike – 5km Run
Sprint Swim/Bike – 750m Swim – 20km Bike
Sprint Duathlon – 5km Run – 20km Bike – 2.5km Run

KOS Races

Kids 6 to 7 – 25m Swim – 1km Bike – 400m Run
Kids 8 to 9 – 75m Swim – 2.5km Bike – 800m Run
Kids 10 to 11 – 150m Swim – 5km Bike – 1.5km Run
Kids 12 to 13 – 300m Swim – 10km Bike – 2.5km Run
Kids 14 to 15 – 500m Swim – 10km Bike – 3.5km Run

Parking

Staying There

Comfort Inn
Phone: (705) 526-209
Website: http://www.choicehotels.ca/en/comfort-inn-midland-hotel-cn279

Athletes will find many advantages to staying at the Comfort Inn, in Midland:

• Drive up patio doors permit bicycles to be moved easily into the guest rooms for the night
• Our hotel is located 10 minutes from the race site
• A nutritious and healthy breakfast selection offered in time for athletes to eat before heading to the race site
• For an additional $25.00 guests are able to extend their Sunday check-out time to 3:00.

Please let staff know that you are booking for the Huronia Triathlon.  King rooms are $155.00 per night, or $140.00 per night for a double queen room.

Getting There

• Go North on Highway 400 to Barrie.
• Take the 400 Extension to Parry Sound/Sudbury.
• After traveling 16km on Hwy 400, Exit on Highway 93 North to Midland/Penetanguishene.
• Travel 26km North on Highway 93 North to Midland
• Go through the shopping mall area of Midland and stay on Highway 93 into Penetanguishene.
• After traveling just over 30km from Hwy 400, you will reach Robert St in Downtown Penetanguishene.
• Continue Straight on Hwy 93/Main St for an additional 200m while going down a somewhat steep hill
• Turn Left (West) on to Water Street
• Travel 300m West on Water St to Owen St
• Turn Right (North) onto Owen Street into the parking lot of the Curling Club.
• Park in the Curling Club parking lot on the Right.

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On Site Retailers

Post Race Food

Please Support our Sponsors

We extend our thanks to each and every sponsor. Race entry fees never cover the complete cost of a particular race or series of races and without the sponsors there is no race or race series that would survive without their support. We hope that you all take a moment to check out our Series Sponsors below or visit the sponsors page and see what they do and look at the products they sell. Please thank them for supporting the sports of Triathlon and Duathlon by trying and using their products. If you do visit them please take a moment to thank them for supporting Triathlon, Duathlon and Kids races in Ontario.

Title Sponsor

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Series Sponsors

Coaching & Training Sponsor	Volunteer Sponsor	Timing Sponsor
Wetsuit Sponsor	Swim Course Sponsor	Eyewear & Rx Eyewear
	Custom Clothing Sponsor	Nutrition & Hydration Sponsor

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Local Presenting Race Sponsors

Welland	Toronto Island, Wasaga Beach
Belwood, Lakeside	Gravenhurst, Bala Falls, Bracebridge, Huronia

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Silver Level Sponsors

Run Sponsor	Bike Trainer Sponsor	Official Bike Box	Compression Sponsor
Nutrition Bar	Official Headwear	Recovery Sponsors

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Retail Sponsors

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Local Partners

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Accommodation Sponsors

Gravenhurst	Woodstock Lakeside	Welland	Toronto	Binbrook Welland

See you on race day!

Our goal has always been to provide good quality races in a friendly environment. We take a great deal of pride that many people tell us that we are known as the participant friendly race series with a positive and easy going atmosphere.

Thank you for entering our race and I hope you enjoy the day. If you get the chance please say hello.

Regards,

John Salt
Founder and Series Director
MultiSport Canada

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