Life Time Fitness - Arizona Triathlon

We proudly announce the eighth annual Life Time Tri Tempe. We'd like to invite you to compete in either the sprint, international, paratriathlete or relay waves (both sprint and international relay options available). Life Time Tri Tempe also offers a first-timer wave for those new to the sport of triathlon. The first-timer wave is open to anyone (even experienced athletes) looking for a low-stress, less competitive experience.

A portion of all proceeds from Life Time Tri Tempe will benefit local charities and non-profits through out the Valley.

Life Time Tri Tempe Distances
Sprint | .75-kilometer swim; 20-kilometer bike; 5-kilometer run
International | 1.5-kilometer swim; 40-kilometer bike; 10-kilometer run

Date: September 22, 2013
Time: 6:30 a.m. start

Qualifications: Entrants must be 18 years of age or produce a signed parental waiver during packet pickup.

Mandatory: Photo ID required at check-in.

Registration: Now Open

Registration is available online and through paper registration forms. To register online please click the "Register Now" button on the top right hand corner of the page.

Paper registration forms will be available soon and must be received no later than Wednesday, September 18, 2013. Please mail to: Marquee Triathlon Registration, 9399 S Priest Drive, Tempe, AZ 85284

Please note, this event is sanctioned by USAT. Non-USAT members will be required to pay an additional $12, for a single-event license from USAT. More information about USAT is available here.

Course Description

All participants start at Tempe Beach Park, on the south bank, just west of the Mill Avenue Bridge.

• The swim takes place in a manmade lake that is very calm unless there are high winds (i.e. storm force). The swim course will be a rectangle for both sprint and international athletes. Water temperatures will be approximately 80 degrees. We will be monitoring and posting the temperature of the lake right up to the event (Note: 78 degrees is considered wetsuit legal by USAT).
• The bike portion is a relatively flat, urban, looped course; each loop is approximately 12.3 miles.
• The run is a 3.1-mile loop around Tempe Town Lake with some great views of ASU and the developing landscape of Tempe. International distance athletes must complete two loops of both the bike and run course.

Historically, the weather race day has seen high temperatures in the low 90s, with lows in the mid 60s. It’s a dry heat!

Schedule of Events (Subject to Change)

Saturday, September 21, 2013
Noon – 5 p.m. Registration and Packet Pickup at Tempe Beach Park
Noon – 5 p.m. Expo open
Noon – 5 p.m. Mandatory bike check-in at Tempe Beach Park

Sunday, September 22, 2013
6:30 a.m. Race begins with first wave
10 a.m. Awards ceremony at Tempe Beach Park

The athlete guide will be available about one week before the event. Please refer to the athlete guide for a complete schedule of events. We will add more details as we finalize the schedule.

Directions & Parking

Limited parking is available for athletes in the U.S. Airways parking garage on Saturday. Parking on Sunday in the U.S. Airways building is FREE! Once the garage is full you will need to park on city streets or at other parking logs near Rio Salado and Mill Avenue.

Hotel Accommodations

Discounts are available at both Airport Quality Inn Tempe and Holiday Inn Phoenix Airport. Please call and tell them you are with Life Time Tri Tempe to ensure you receive the triathlon discount.

Volunteer

Can't race but would like to see what it is all about? Want to get involved in the community and possibly earn some cash for your favorite charity? Contact our volunteer coordinator for details about how you can get involved!

Paratriathlon Southwest Regional Championship

Life Time Tri Tempe was selected to host the Paratriathlon Southwest Regional Championships in 2013!

Race Features

    •    Chip timing (5 splits)
    •    Gender-specific cut Dri-Fit event T-shirt
    •    Cool gifts from Nathan Performance Gear
    •    Awards 3 deep overall
    •    Awards 3 deep for age categories
    •    Fully stocked run aid stations
    •    Race photos available
    •    Relays for both sprint and international
    •    Pre-ride and run, dates to be announced

Race Divisions

• Age groups are broken down into 5-year increments, based on your age as of December 31 of race year.
• Relay teams consist of two or three members. For 2-person teams, one person must do two of the legs. For 3-person teams, each person does one leg. We've seen some great team names and costumes so feel free to be creative!

Eilte & Age Group Divisions

• Elite: Competitive level paratriathletes who fall into one of the six ITU paratriathlon categories (may or may not be classified at local events, but must be classifiable at USAT Paratriathlon Nationals and all ITU events).
• Age Group: Those who have not been classified or who want to race as a physically challenged athlete, but who also do not want to race within the ITU race categories and/or the rules within those categories (ie. Tri 1 athlete who would like to use a handcycle for both the bike and the run portion of the event). This group should not be split into categories and if possible should be a separate wave from the Paratriathlon Elite wave.