Miami SS Triathlon & Duathlon
Ameriprise Financial South Florida Triathlon Series
at Crandon Park
4000 Crandon Blvd
Key Biscayne, FL 33149-1102
Map of Course
Events
Schedule
Distances
Registration
Packet Pickup
Hotels
Fees
Volunteers
Directions
Course Description

Events:
September 21, 2008 - REGISTER FOR TRIATHLON
September 21, 2008 - REGISTER FOR DUATHLON

Schedule:
Race Day Packet Pickup is from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m.  Arriving after 6:30 a.m. may cause you to miss the race.  *Save money by pre-registering! 
Duathlon Starts at 7:30 a.m.
Triathlon Starts at 7:30 a.m.

Distances:
Triathlon
1/4 Mile Swim (Atlantic Ocean)
10 Mile Bike (Along Rickenbacker Causeway with great city views across the bay)
3.1 Mile Run (Through Crandon Park with great ocean views)

Duathlon
1 Mile Run
10 Mile Bike (Along Rickenbacker Causeway with great city views across the bay)
3.1 Mile Run (Through Crandon Park with great ocean views)

Registration:
Please pre-register for all events.  NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION

Packet Pickup:
There will be 750 to 1100 participants at this event.  Therefore, it is highly recommended that you pick up your packets early to avoid long lines on race day.  PER USAT RULES - YOU MUST PICK UP YOUR OWN PACKET - NO EXCEPTIONS.  Early packet pickup times are TBD on the corresponding event weekend.  Please bring your receipt from online registration.  You must present your annual USAT license at packet pickup along with a photo ID or fill out the one-day USAT form and pay $10 for a one-day license.  Timing chips can only be picked up on race morning, however this is very quick with no lines or waiting:

Official Packet Pickup Site:
TBD

Hampton Inn (Brickell)
2500 Brickell Avenue
Miami, FL 33129
(305) 854-2070
6 miles from race start

Hotel Hampton Inn (Coconut Grove/Coral Gables)
2800 SW 28th Terrace
Coconut Grove, FL 33133
(305) 448-2800
9 miles from race start

Fees:  NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION
Triathlon
$59 - Online registration 9 days in advance
$65 - Online registration within 9 days of race
+$40 - For relay teams (includes 2 extra t-shirts & awards, if top 3)

Duathlon
$59 - Online registration 9 days in advance
$65 - Online registration within 9 days of race
+$20 - For relay teams (includes 1 extra t-shirt, medal & award, if top 3)

$10 - One-day USAT license (required if participant is not an annual USAT license holder)
We highly recommend that all participants purchase an annual USAT license rather than a single day license.  The cost is $39 and provides the holder with insurance for all USAT sanctioned events for an entire year.  It also comes with many other benefits and coupons for on-line purchases.  See www.usatriathlon.org for more information.  Fees from a single one-day license may be applied to the purchase of an annual license, so keep your receipt.

$5 per vehicle will be collected at the park entrance for all participants and spectators.  If you are a volunteer, please email volunteer@multirace.com for a parking pass.

Volunteers:
We are always looking for volunteers.  If you are attending the race, but not participating, or are racing but are bringing spectators with you, please email volunteer@multirace.com as we have plenty of fun jobs helping out with the race that gets you up close to all the action.  You'll be glad you did!

Directions:
From the North - I-95 south, exit #1 (Rickenbacker Causeway), head east towards Key Biscayne on the Rickenbacker Causeway until you reach the entrance to parking lots 3-4 (South Entrance of park) of Crandon park on the left hand side.
From the South - Travel north on US1 (S Dixie Highway) to the Rickenbacker Causeway entrance. Head east towards Key Biscayne on the Rickenbacker Causeway until you reach the entrance to parking lots 3-4 (South Entrance of park) of Crandon park on the left hand side.

Use www.mapquest.com for detailed directions from your location.

Course Description:
The swim course is in the Atlantic Ocean off of Key Biscayne.  We don't exit the ocean right by transition because the water is not deep enough there.  There are limited areas along Crandon beach where the water is deep enough for swimming, so the swim course is confined to those areas making for a short beach run to transition.

The cycling portion of the Triathlon will take athletes from Crandon Park west onto the Rickenbacker Causeway. This course is the favorite training ground of all local triathletes. Be ready to awe at the magnificence of Biscayne Bay as you ride through the causeway. All bike traffic will stay on the outbound lane of the causeway which will be closed to vehicular traffic.  Vehicular traffic will be diverted to the inbound lane.

The run course will take place inside of Crandon Park with portions along the paved path next to the beach with awe inspiring views of the Ocean.