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THIS YEAR!
The Y Freedom Tri starts and ends at Independence Park (are you feeling patriotic yet?) It is a 300 Meter pool swim in a 50 meter pool where you can touch bottom the entire length of the pool (no fears of drowning and no wet suits!). Dual start with 10 seconds between each swimmer. The 12 mile bike course is flat and fast as it takes you around the park loop and then onto Pearland Parkway. The 3 mile run course is an out and back on the jogging trail behind Independence Park and through the residential neighborhood next to the park. You finish at the Pavilion in the center of the park. However, we GUARANTEE you will not be the last one to finish as our designated sweeper, Uncle Sam, will cross the finish line last! You won't want to miss the patriotic fun in celebrating your freedom to tri!
The 4th Annual Y Freedom Tri is a sprint distance triathlon, located in the heart of Pearland, TX. It is an excellent venue for the first time triathlete as well as an outstanding course to set a PR for the seasoned triathlete. The event is established on the Sunday prior to the 4th of July as a kickoff to your patriotic festivities so we hope you'll work hard, play hard, pray hard, and tri hard with us as work to raise money for the Partners Campaign at the Vic Coppinger Family YMCA.
There is a field limit of 500 participants for our 2010 race. We well exceeded our field limit in 2009 and had to cap the race at 400 participants two weeks from the race date. We've been able to expand to 500 participants this year but again expect a full race. Don't delay! We hate having to turn anyone away so sign up early for the guarantee of swim time placement and to save the most money in registration fees!
Important Note on our fees: there will be no additional online fee added to your registration! Your fee below includes the online registration fee! We are the best value race with the most quality goodies!
Here is the breakdown on early registration (now through May 31) and regular registration (June 1-June 25). Individual age group, Clydesdale (men 200 lb+), or Athena (women 150 lb+): Early $65, Regular $80; Youth (17 and under as of 12/31/10): Early $40, Regular $55; Y Tri Team Member: Early Only $55; Adult Relay Team: Early $110, Regular $125; Youth Relay: Early $65, Regular $85
Make sure to see our goodies section to see all the great things you'll get with your registration!
Please note before registering there will be NO REFUNDS OR TRANSFERS of entries in this event. No exceptions. We are raising funds for the YMCA and should you be unable to participate as planned, your entry fee will be donated to the YMCA Partners program. If you cannot participate and do not plan to pickup your goodie bag at packet pickup, you can receive a receipt for your tax deductible donation. Please contact Marcie Taylor to obtain your receipt. Thank you!
This is a pool swim and swimmers will be seeded according to the swim time you provide, fastest to slowest. PLEASE turn in an accurate 300 METER swim time on your entry. Should you need to change that time, please email all changes by June 14, 2010 to swimtime@yfreedomtri.org If you register after June 14, you are taking your chances to have a swim time available that is close to your swim time--no guarantees will be made after June 14 so register early! Better yet, register BEFORE June 1 and save some money too!
The average swim time is about 7:00. We cannot stress enough the importance entering an accurate time. If you do not, a LOT of people are going to be upset, and EVERYONE will notice and point you out in every race for the rest of your life. So for crying out loud, take your goggles and cap to a pool and time yourself! Remember, this is a 50 METER pool, not a yards pool. To convert your yard time to meters, you want to add 10%. You'll be glad you did as no one will throw bananas at you after the race!
The First Overall Male and First Overall Female will each win a $100 gift certificate Tri On the Run and a $100 gift certificate to On the Run for a total of $200 in gift certificates! The Master's (40+) Overall Winners, Male and Female, will each receive a $50 gift certificate to Tri On the Run and $50 gift certificate to On the Run for a total of $100 in gift certificates to our Master's winners! All four of these winners will receive waived entries into the 2011 Y Freedom Tri. We will have Age Group as well as Clydesdale and Athena divisions. Clydesdale is 200+ lb for men and Athena is 150+ lb for women. (Your option to compete in the division if you are eligible.) Age group awards will be given to top three male and female winners in each of the following categories: 14 and under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+ Relay awards will be determined by number of entrants in each category. No duplication of awards.
Hampton Inn 6515 Broadway, Pearland TX, 832-736-9977 The Hampton Inn is offering a $79.00 room rate (non-commissionable) that includes complimentary hot and continental breakfast and free internet service. This facility also features an exercise facility and business center. The group code for this rate is YMC. Make sure to make reservations early--the cutoff date for the Y Freedom Tri Group room rate will be June 1, 2010.
Thursday, June 24th from 2pm to 6pm
On The Run Pearland (713)340-0505
10009 Broadway St. Suite 101
Pearland, TX 77584
Friday June 25th from 12pm to 6pm
Tri On The Run (832)673-0600
5535 Memorial Dr., Ste. B
Houston, TX 77077
Saturday June 26th from 12pm to 4pm
Vic Coppinger YMCA (281)485-6805
2700 YMCA Dr.
Pearland, TX 77581
Sunday June 27th from 5:30am to 6:15am
Race Location (281)485-6805
Pavillion in Independence Park
Pearland, TX 77581
NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION