LATEST UPDATE:
The Rotary Club of Greater San Marcos regrets the cancellation of our triathlon originally scheduled for September 15, 2012. We are in the process of issuing refunds and anticipate getting them out starting within the next week. Thank you for your support and patience during this transition.
LATE BREAKING:
From the race organizers
The Triathlon at Aquarena Springs on Saturday, September 15th has been cancelled due to extended construction at the venue. Delays in removing materials and buildings from the site has taken longer than anticipated to complete.
In searching for a suitable back up location, the Rotary Club of Greater San Marcos has determined that there is no other comparable, high-quality sites available to switch the event on such short notice.
We deeply regret this and apologize for any inconvenience it may have caused. It wasn't an easy decision, and hope you'll understand. We will be processing refunds for all of our online registrations. Please allow us some time to put this together and get your monies refunded.
Sincerely,
Rotary Club of Greater San Marcos
Event Purpose:
The Rotary Club of Greater San Marcos is hosting a triathlon which sponsors EarlyAct First Knight at Travis Elementary School in San Marcos, Texas. EarlyAct is offered 10 minutes each school day. The program was developed since there is a "need for character education" in schools, so an "early innovation" was facilitied to build up our children of tomorrow. This is a "timely opportunity" (quotes from EarlyAct website) that Rotary is glad to become apart of.
All proceeds will benefit the Greater San Marcos Rotary Foundation (501c3).
About This Event:
The Rotary Club of Greater San Marcos is proud to offer a sprint triathlon at the renowned Aquarena Springs. "The prestige Spring Lake is located in a 250-acre preserve. About half of the property is in the Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone, and all of the property is part of the Sink Creek watershed." (hillcountryoutdoorguide.com)
With such a precious protected lake, the lake is closed to the public to swim in 363 days out of the year. Only two times during the course of a year is the crystal clear lake opened for public swim. The Rotary Club of Greater San Marcos Aquarena Springs TRI is one of those times. It is indeed a privilege to swim in the lake!
The Aquarena Springs TRI has a limited slots available. It's important to register NOW to insure your participation. As a participant, you will receive a registration packet, which includes a t-shirt, promotional materials from sponsors, a free coupon booklet to the famous outlet malls, and you will be able to take part in the post-event food and live entertainment. This would be a GREAT time for you to mingle with fellow participants. Additionally, awards will be given to each division, but one TIMEX GPS Ironman Watch (valued at $300 each) will be awarded to the first place in men's and woman's category. A special thanks to the City of San Marcos Convention and Visitor Bureau.
Divisons: Under 19, 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+ & Relays
No race day registion
Pre arranged race day packet pickup for $5, Maximum 50
Must show USAT member card and photo ID at packet pickup (see further below for packet up information). All relay members must come to pickup packet together. $10 USAT one day permit, payable to packet pickup only. Please do not send USAT permit fee with entry fee.
Parking will be available at the Texas State parking lot across from Aquarena Springs Center entrance.
TRANSITION OPEN: 7:00AM-8:00AM
MANDATORY PRE-RACE MEETING: 8:10AM (In front of transition– near loudspeaker)
START TIME: 8:30AM
