KC Tri 5150 (Page 5)

Yes, I will be attending.  I WILL take my VIP parking spot I paid for (actually one of my friends is picking me up and will be using the spot), I WILL be receiving my signed copy of Chrissie's new book and most importantly, I WILL be cheering on all of you (that I recognize) during the race.  It sucks that I can't race but my condition is temporary and pales in comparison to what others have to face each and every day.  I will live vicariously through YOUR successes Sunday.

For those of you that live out of town, you can PM me and I'll PM my cell phone number to you.  In the event you forget something, I would be happy to assist you if I can (extra tubes, nutrition, bike helmet whatever).  It would be my pleasure! (as long as you let me call you princess of course )

Hahahaaa YES please do! I can't get there till Saturday so need to know what to expect. Thanks in advance

I'll tweet out my experience with twit pics...  @TriJayhawkRyan

I just got back from packet pickup.  It was pretty busy when I got there but we made it out pretty quickly.  Things were running smoothly.  Not much to mention other than they don't have our race shirts in.  They were writing down names and race numbers and saying we can pick  them up on Saturday or Sunday.  Maybe for those showing up at packet pickup tomorrow they will have them?? 

In terms of schwag, you get an orange drawstring backpack and a gatorade branded water bottle. Oh, and bag of popcorn.

Racking?

I didn't ask about racking since I had a number on the rack that matched my bib number the last two years I have done this race with the same RD, he won't turn this race into a free-for-all.

I didn't ask about racking or waves because the people there were pretty busy at the time.

This is the latest email I got with the Wave starts.

Directions to Longview Lake Beach:  Raytown Rd. & Pittenger Road, KCMO
From 470 - Exit on Raytown Road -go South 2.5 miles to Pittenger Road - Longview Lake Swim Beach on East (left) side of road. 
From 71 Hwy - Exit on High Grove Road- go East approximately 1.7 miles, turn north (left) on Raytown Road, approximately 1.6 miles to Pittenger Road on the East (right) - Longview Lake Swim Beach on the East (right) side of the road

Race Day Parking - 
Raytown Rd. to Longview Rd - go East of Longview Rd and follow parking attendants to race day parking area.

VIP Race Day Parking - VIP Parking pass required  - *Do not go to this entrance without a VIP pass - 
Raytown Rd. to Pittenger Rd. - go East on Pittenger Rd and follow parking attendants

The park will close to parking within the park at 7:30.

All spectators wishing to visit the race past 7:30 will be directed to park on the Southbound lane of Raytown Road and walk in.

Northbound lanes of Raytown Road will be closed to traffic from 7:30a.m. to 1:00 p.m.


Professionals ($15,000 purse)
Amateur Elites
Age Groups (15-19, 20-24, ?., 75+)
Clydesdale 39 and under
Clydesdale 40 and over
Athena 39 and under
Athena 40 and over
Physically Challenge
Relay (2 or 3 person teams) ? no subcategories

TRANSITION OPENS TO ALL ATHLETES:  5am
TRANSITION CLOSES TO ALL AHTLETES: 7AM

SWIM START TIMES/CAP COLORS
5i50                    Start         Cap
PRO MALE            730         YLW
PRO FEMALE    733         RED
ELITE MALE    740         WHITE
ELITE FEMALE    743         GRAY
M 50+            746         BLUE 
F 50+            749         ORANGE
F 40-49            752         YLW
M 40-49            755         RED
M 30-34            758         WHITE
F 30-39           801       GRAY
F 29 UNDER     804         BLUE 
M 29 UNDER    807        ORANGE
M 35-39            810         YLW
SPRINT INTERMISSION        
M 50+            825         RED
F40+            828         WHITE
F 29 UNDER    831         GRAY
M 29 UNDER    834          BLUE
M30-39            837         ORANGE
F 30-39            840          YLW
M40-49            843          RED
M29UNDER    846          WHITE
F29UNDER    849          GRAY

Top 3 in each age group/special category
Top 15 in each age group of International distance qualify for Hy-Vee 5150 Championship in 2012
Top 5 in each age group of International distance receive FREE Entry to 5150 Championship in 2012

I got this email before the one above.

Packet pick up Thursday and Friday, 3pm-8pm at the Ultramax Store, 6911 Tomahawk Dr., Prairie Village, KS.

Packet pick up Saturday 1pm-6pm at Longview Lake Beach. 

NO RACE DAY PACKET PICK UP

and this one before the one above.

Please review for information regarding the Kansas City 5150 Triathlon and Sprint Triathlon.  

All Athletes ? Packet Pick Up Requirements
*NO RACE DAY PACKET PICK UP

ONLY the registered athlete is permitted to pick up their race materials. 
Photo ID required. 
USAT card required or purchase of 1 day membership
1 day USAT membership $12, cash or check ONLY (no credit cards).

Parking:   
Longview Road entrance, east of Raytown Road.  

Directions from 71 Hwy:  
Exit East onto Longview Rd.  Continue East along Longview Rd., passing Raytown Rd, and follow Parking attendants directions to parking lots, just East of Raytown Rd.   

Directions from 470:  
Exit Raytown Road and go South.  At Longview Road go left or East.  Please enter through Longview Road entrance.  Follow Parking attendant?s directions to parking lots, just East of Raytown Rd. 

Thursday, May 17, 2012 
Ultramax Store: 6911 Tomahawk Rd., Prairie Village, KS

3-8pm        Athlete Check In

Friday, May 18th, 2012 
Ultramax Store: 6911 Tomahawk Rd., Prairie Village, KS

3-8pm        Athlete Check-in 


Saturday, May 19th, 2012
Longview Lake Beach ? Event Site - Raytown Rd. & Pittenger Rd., Kansas City, MO

8am-Noon:     IronKids Race ? see www.ironkids.com  for details

1pm-6pm:     Athlete Check-in & Optional Bike Check-in 
                      (both at event site)

3pm & 5pm:     Athlete Briefings: held outside Athlete Check-in tent

4pm:         Mandatory Professional Athlete Meeting



Sunday, May 20th, 2012 Race Day!
Longview Lake Beach  - Raytown Rd. & Pittenger Rd., Kansas City, Missouri

5am:         Transition Open to all participants ? 5150 International and Sprint distance

7am:            Transition Closes to all participants ? 5150 International and Sprint                                

7:30am:     5150 International Kansas City Start

8:30am:     Kansas City Sprint Start

11am:     Awards Ceremony ? 5150 International Kansas City and Kansas City       
                      Sprint Distance

*Please visit www.ironkids.com for the Kansas City Ironkids Triathlon schedule

This is the very first email I got.

Kansas City Triathlon 
Race Weekend Information
Greetings Triathletes,
The big day is quickly approaching and the largest Kansas City Triathlon to date is just around the corner!  This is the first of a series of race weekend communications that we will be sending out to make your weekend as pleasant and convenient as possible.  
Packet Pickup Schedule:
May 17th-18th at Ultramax Sports
(6911 Tomahawk Road, Prairie Village, KS)
3-8 PM

May 19th at Longview Lake (Race Site)  
Longview Lake Beach Parking Lot, Lees Summit, MO
1-6 PM
ALL ATHLETES? PLEASE VISIT:    WWW.KANSASCITYTRIATHLON.COM
Pay close attention to the "Race Info" tab -  "FAQ's, Packet Pickup, and Schedule of Events" 
EVENT SITE: LONGVIEW LAKE BEACH - Raytown Rd. & Pittinger Rd, Kansas City, Mo.
Directions: From 470 - Exit on Raytown Road and go South 2.5 miles to Pittenger Road - Longview Lake Swim Beach on East (left) side of road. From 71 Hwy - Exit on High Grove Road and go East approximately 1.7 miles, turn North (left) on Raytown Road approximately 1.6 miles to Pittenger Road on the East (right) - Longview Lake Swim Beach on the East (right) side of the road.
PACKET PICKUP ? USAT REQUIREMENTS FOR PACKET PICKUP  
1.  PHOTO ID: ALL athletes are required to show photo ID. NO ID, NO RACE, NO EXCEPTIONS. 
2.  MUST SHOW VALID USAT CARD OR PURCHASEMEMBERSHIP ? 
****$12 CASH OR CHECK ONLYFOR ONE DAY USAT MEMBERSHIP****
If USAT card has been lost, download and print out a temporary one at www.membership.usatriathlon.org, before coming to packet pick up.     
1.  Athletes MUST pick up their own packets. 
2.  All relay members must be present to receive the packet, or split up the relay packet for each participant.
USAT Membership:
You must either be a current USAT annual member or purchase a One-Day Pass at packet pickup.
To purchase an annual pass please visit:
www.usatriathlon.org




RACE DAY ?SUNDAY, MAY 20

1.      5am - Transition Opens - all participants

2.     Participants need to pick up the timing chip the morning of the event, next to transition area

3.     Only athletes registered for the event allowed in the transition area

3.   *****7AM TRANSITION CLOSES - ALLPARTICIPANTS*****
RACE STARTS AT 7:30 A.M.

PARKING INFORMATION:
There will be 2 entrances into the park on race morning:
Follow directions above to Longview Lake Beach.  Turn off of Raytown Rd. onto Pittinger Road or Longview Road and follow parking attendants.  Parking may be up to 1/2 a mile away, so please plan accordingly.  
Longview Road Entrance & Pittenger Road Entrance.
VIP Parking:  Please follow the instructions in your race packet to direct you towards VIP Parking.
FAQ?s:
*I am nursing an injury and would like to drop from the Olympic Distance to the Sprint?is this allowed?
Yes, please contact [email protected] to request a transfer.
*Is the race likely to be wetsuit legal?  What is the water temperature?
    Yes, the race is likely going to be wetsuit legal.  We expect the water temperature to be in the 
    High 60?s/Low 70?s.
*I signed up for the VIP package?when do I pick up my packet?
    You will pick up your packet the same time that you pick up your race packet.  
*My family is going to come watch me race?will they be able to drive into the park after the race has started?
NO, no vehicles will be allowed into the park past 7:30 a.m.  Spectator will need to park outside   the Park and walk in.
We will continue to send out race weekend info emails leading up to the race.  Please feel free to email [email protected]if you have any questions or check out the FAQ?s section of the website.

Happy Training,
Kansas City Triathlon

FYI

The sticker with your bib number goes on your bike not your helmet. They check for a matching bib/body mark number that matches the sticker on your bike when leaving transition after the race.

I won't complain too much, but I really hate cotton t-shirts. For crying out loud, why have t-shirts from a race that you can't even train in! 

Thanks for the update.  I assumed it was going on my helmet.  How did you find that out?

I agree, I'm not going to complain that much, but it's just dumb. Even my local YMCA does not do cotton tshirts anymore.  I just think it's awesome that they ran that contest for months and then, BAM. They went with white cotton, the cheapest option and the one most like to never get worn.

I asked at packet pickup, only because last year I put it on my helmet and had a of a time getting my bike out of transition after the race.

In the post race survey last year I mentioned that they specifically should tell people at packet pick up or label part of the sticker with placement directions. Guess RD didn't read the survey?

Wonderful, I needed some new bike rags....

Last wave... DO'H!