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Triathlon distances: 500Y Swim, 10M Bike, 5K Run

2011 Race Date - Saturday, August 6

Richland Village Drug

The Shermanator Triathlon & 5K Run is hosted at the Sherman Lake YMCA Outdoor Center. A USA Triathlon sanctioned event, the Shermanator is excellent for the beginner or competitive athlete. The Shermanator has raised funds annually for the Sherman Lake YMCA to benefit families in need of Kalamazoo and Calhoun Counties. The Sherman Lake YMCA programs build strong kids, strong families, and strong communities through instilling values of honesty, caring, respect, and responsibility. It is only with the great support of people such as yourself, that several hundred individuals received partial financial assistance to become members at the Sherman Lake YMCA in 2010. Participating in this event provides the opportunity for fellow community members to live a healthier lifestyle in spirit, mind, and body at Sherman Lake YMCA. Net proceeds from the Shermanator benefit the Sherman Lake YMCA, a 501(c)3 organization, Annual Campaign for Scholarships.

Triathlon Course Description - All legs of the Triathlon begin and end at transition, located at the Sherman Lake YMCA waterfront. The course: 500 yard swim (out & back) in beautiful Sherman Lake, a 10 mile bike and 5K run on rolling hills and flats along local roads and paved trails.

5K Run Course Description - The 5K run course begins and finishes at the Sherman Lake YMCA waterfront. The 5K course consists of rolling hills and flats on paved trails and local roads. The 5K run follows the same course as the Triathlon run.

New 2011 Shermanator parking New

2011 Shermanator swim course & transition area map

2011 Shermanator bike course map

2011 Shermanator tri & 5K run course map

USA Triathlon Sanctioned Event- All rules and regulations following USAT guidelines apply. For more information on USAT rules please visit the

USAT web site.

-Race morning check-In:
6:00 am-7:30 am Triathlon
6:45 - 7:45 5K Run/Walk

Check-In will be held at the Sherman Lake YMCA Recreation Center Gymnasium (1st level). Participants for ALL events must check-in before competing. All Triathletes must be USAT members, or pay the fee for a USAT single event license. Picture ID, preferably a driver’s license, and USAT membership cards must be presented during check-in.

Pre-Race Packet Pick-Up - There is no pre-race packet pickup. Everything you need will be ready for you when you check in Saturday morning (race day).

Triathlon participants MUST show both picture ID and current USAT (if applicable) membership card to pick up materials.

A timing chip will be provided for race timing. If you have your own chip, and want to use it, please check with RD Jim Mishler in advance to make sure it is compatible with the timing equipment being used. A $30 fee will be charged for lost chips.

All timing chip assignments and race markings will be done at check-in the day of the race, Saturday, August 6th.

An Awards Ceremony for both events will be held at approximately 10:30am at the Sherman Lake YMCA waterfront.

Triathlon Award Categories:
Individual Participants:
Overall 1, 2, 3 Male & Female.
Youth M & F: 8-9,10-11,12-13,14-15,16-17,18-19.
Adult M & F: 20-24,25-29,30-34,35-39,40-44,45-49,50-54,55-59,60-64,65-69,70-74,75-79,80-84,85+
Masters (40+) Male & Female.

Triathlon Relay Teams:
Overall
Overall Male 1, 2, 3
Overall Female 1, 2, 3
Overall Co-Ed 1, 2, 3

5K Run Award Categories:
Male & Female:Overall,1,2,3
Age Groups, Male & Female: 7-9,10-12,13-15,16-17,18-24,25-29,30-34,35-39,40-44,45-49,50-54,55-59,60+

Melanie Chojnowski was a wonderful local resident of the Gull Lake Area. Less then one year after her participation in the 2003 Shermanator Triathlon, cancer claimed her life. A Memorial Award is offered in her honor to the fastest female swimmer closest to Melanie's age, 28. **2005-2007 the award was based on swim times for an Olympic/Intermediate distance triathlon.

Participants must register for the event and specify shirt size by July 15th to be guaranteed a specific size.

No Refunds or Transfers for any reason

Sherman Lake YMCA grounds are not available for pre-race training. Sherman Lake YMCA members and guests(daily guest fee dues required) are welcome to train in our Recreation Center during regular hours of operation. We appreciate your cooperation.

Need help training? Please email RD Jim Mishler for training information and programs available in the Kalamazoo/Battle Creek area.

Sherman Lake YMCA is a smoke free campus.

Please leave your family pets at home during this event.

Race day conditions may require delay or cancellation of the event. Race Director will make every effort to hold the event as scheduled, however safety issues will prevail.

Pre-Race Swim Warm Up - athletes will have a short window of opportunity to warm up in the lake for the swim portion of the event the day of the race.

Shower Facilities/Locker Rooms - the Recreation Center will be open to participants following the event for showering. Facilities will be available until Noon. Please bring your own towel and lock, Sherman Lake YMCA is not responsible for any lost or stolen items.

Concessions - a limited supply of bottled water will be available for purchase by spectators. Please inform any family or friends ahead of the event. Spectators are welcome to bring beverages and food on site.

Alcohol is not permitted on Sherman Lake YMCA grounds.

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