The Mayflower INTERNATIONAL Triathlon at Plymouth Rock

• Date: September 05, 2009
• Address: Pilgrim Memorial Park, Plymouth, Massachusetts Get directions
• Country: United States
• Race type: Triathlon (Olympic)
• Distances: Swim (1600.00 meters) Bike (30.00 miles) Run (6.00 miles)
• Organization: The Mayflower International Triathlon
• Website: http://www.fastforwardrace.com/Mayflower 2009.php
• Contact email: [email protected]
• Description: SWIM: 1 Mile
  The Mayflower Triathlon at Plymouth Rock swim is a point to point course in Plymouth Harbor where the Pilgrims landed in the year 1620. A barrier beach protects the harbor. This generally results in calm surf. The swim begins with a water start at the foot of the State Boat Ramp. Swimmers swim .5 miles along the breakwall / jette keeping the buoys to your right. At the turnaround buoy head towards the Mayflower II. Swimmers exit at the dock next to The Mayflower II and run 1/4 mile on indoor/outdoor carpet to the transition area at Memorial State Park just south of Plymouth Rock. You can expect water temperatures in the mid to high 60’s. Wetsuits are recommended. Unlike the Pilgrims there are no rocks to navigate as you exit the water.
  BIKE: 30 Miles
  The Mayflower Triathlon at Plymouth Rock bike route is a 1-loop 30-mile course . There will be 2 fully stocked aid stations on the “loop” where you can get Electrolyte Drinks, Water, Gels, and Bananas. There will be an area before and after each aid station where you can throw any empty bottles or other garbage. Please do not litter on the racecourse. There will be a bike mechanic stationed at each aid station as well as a portajohn. The bike course is open to vehicular traffic. Traffic is expected to be light on this holiday weekend. All major intersections and turns will be staffed by police and volunteers.
  
  Helmets are required!
  
  RUN: 6.2 Miles
  The Mayflower Triathlon at Plymouth Rock run route is a single 6-mile course. Aid stations located every mile on the run will be fully stocked with Electrolyte Drinks, Gels, Water, Ice, Bananas, and Pretzels. You’ll finish in unforgettable fashion at the historic Plymouth Waterfront running past The Mayflower II and finishing at Plymouth Rock.
  
  
  
• Members who are scheduled to race: benbass, pjostack, thunderfoot