2008 Race Details
Course Description
 The 1/2-mile Swim starts on the north shore of Seward Park and takes you on a triangular course (counter-clockwise) through the calm waters in Andrews Bay. Water temperature is expected to be in the upper 60s and wetsuits are allowed. Safety personnel will be present to assist if needed. Exit the water and head up the beach and onto the grass to the transition area.
The 12-mile Bike route leads participants out of Seward Park, traveling north on Lake Washington Blvd. Continuing on Lakeside Ave S., turn left onto Day Street to enter the I-90 Express Lanes service access road, near the West Portal. Once on the I-90 Express Lanes, cyclists continue until the turnaround located just past the entrance of the East Portal on Mercer Island. The return route is the same in reverse to the transition area.
The 3.1-mile Run will take participants on a clockwise tour of the lower loop of Seward Park. On the east side of Seward Park, runners will trek to the upper loop and back down before proceeding to the finish line in the parking lot on the south side of the park.
Transition Area
The transition area will be open and supervised starting at 5:15 a.m. on Sunday, July 20. For the safety of all participants, only registered participants will be allowed in the transition area. Please rack your bike on your designated bike rack which is determined by your race number.
 2008 Packet Pick-Up & Expo
Date: Saturday July 19
Time: 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Location: Benaroya Research Institute at Virginia Mason—9th & Seneca in downtown Seattle (directions below)
Details: There is no packet pick-up or race day registration, so the Expo will be your last chance to sign up for the race and pick up your race bag. Enjoy free food & beverage samples from the Seafair sponsors and pick-up your race bag materials, including; bib number, bike helmet number, bike number, swim cap, timing chip, t-shirt and wave start info.
Bike to the Expo, presented by Gregg's Cycle
Help decrease emissions by riding your bike to the Expo. Gregg's Cycle bike technicians will be on hand to help with last minute bike adjustments and answer your triathlon questions.
Training Clinics
 Don't miss one of the many training clinics offered by Gregg's Cycles featuring fantastic triathlete tips. The 2008 clinics will take place May 28, June 5 and June 19 at Gregg's Cycle on Green Lake from 6:30 p.m.-8 p.m.
Training Tips & Advice
Pauole Sport offers specific training programs for multisport athletes: triathletes, duathletes, swimmers, cyclist and runners. Our goal is toprovide athletes of all ages, abilities, and experience levels a comprehensive and personalized training program. We combine the latest research and training techniques, experience, motivation, and support necessary for each athlete to reach their peak performance. We believe that everyone has the potential to reach their goals with the proper training, guidance, and motivation. Pauole Sport will give you that competitive edge!
Visit Pauole Sport to find more details on our training programs. Also check out our camps and clinics held throughout the summer.
Medals/Awards
All athletes that complete the Benaroya Research Institute Triathlon at Seafair will receive an official finishers medal.The Awards Ceremony will follow the race and awards will be given to the top three men and women overall, top three athletes in each age group and top two teams in each category. Prize money will also be awarded to the top three men and women overall.
PCC Natural Markets
We would like to thank PCC Natural Markets for their partnership in providing organic post-race nourishment at the finish line.
Photography
In addition, race participants will also have the opportunity to purchase event photos on-line through the official race photographer, brightroom. Capture the excitement for a lifetime!
Swim Course
It is very important that all athletes who choose to compete in a sprint distance triathlon are capable of swimming at least half a mile in open water. If you do not have experience with swimming in open water, it is highly recommended that you do so prior to the race. Below is a list of public beaches on Lake Washington that allow public swimming. *Due to circumstances beyond our control, the milfoil in Andrews Bay will not be cut prior to the race on July 20. Although the milfoil will be pushed back as athletes enter the water, please expect to encounter some milfoil throughout the swim.
Mt. Baker Park Beach
Madison Park Beach
Madrona Park Beach
Seward Park Beach
Race Transfer Policy
For insurance purposes the Benaroya Research Institute Triathlon has a NO RACE TRANSFER policy in place. If you choose not to race this year, you may not give your race number to another athlete.
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