TURTLEMAN TRIATHLON
Saturday, July 17, 2021
True for All MMR Events
All ages and abilities are welcome.
Time trial and self seeded start for all triathlons.
Wear your timing chip on your LEFT ankle for triathlons.
Cash/check only on race day registrations.
Upon registration, you agree to the MMR Race Policies.
Women's shirts are fitted and run small; men's are generously sized. Registrations 2 weeks or less from event will receive shirt in the mail 3-4 weeks after race and are not guaranteed requested shirt size; if size is unavailable, additional options will be discussed with you.
Price increase reflects the cost of shipping shirt post-race
Results provided by www.frontrunnerusa.com.
Professional photographer will be on site for every race at no additional cost of the participants. Our photographer will make every effort to capture shots of each athlete, but we cannot guarantee that every athlete will be photographed.
10% military discount | Fill out paper registration and include check less 10%
Location
4979 Hodgson Rd, Shoreview, MN 55127
COVID CANCELLATION POLICY:
Due to the unprecedented circumstances surrounding the ongoing pandemic, by registering for this race you understand and agree that if this race is canceled for any reason related to the pandemic, you will not receive a refund and will not be transferred to another race. Any race swag you may have purchased will be mailed to you.
Set in gorgeous Turtle Lake Park in Shoreview, MN...
Turtleman Triathlon is one of Minnesota's oldest and first triathlons. This race offers one of the most beautiful settings in the metro area for a triathlon. The self-seeded swim start, flat bike course, and shaded run are great for both veteran as well as beginner triathletes.
Event Highlights
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Race Options
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Sprint Triathlon | .5 mile swim, 12.5 mile bike, 3.1 mile run
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Olympic Triathlon | 1 mile swim, 25 mile bike, 6.2 mile run
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Aqua Sprint | .5 mile swim, 12.5 mile bike, no run
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Aqua Olympic | 1 mile swim, 25 mile bike, no run
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Professional photography
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Take on either distance as a relay team
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Free parking across the street from the park
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Self-seeded time trial swim start means no getting beat up by the pack and start where you feel comfortable
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One of Minnesota's oldest and first triathlons
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Great first timer triathlon
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Join your multisport community and socialize at the post-race barbecue (pandemic permitting)
Packet Pick-up
Saturday, July 17
6:30am at Turtle Lake Park before the race
Your race packet will include all the materials you need for your race: race bib, timing chip, and some fun items like your event shirt (if you selected the shirt option), finisher medal and special offers. Those registered will receive an email on the Monday prior to the race with all the details, any course updates, and an age group breakdown by race category.
Race Schedule
6:30am | Park and parking lots open
6:30am | Transition area opens
6:30am | Race day registration and packet pick-up open
7:00am | Bike support available
7:30am | Registration closes
7:45am | Transition area closes
7:50am | Race announcements and final course updates (starting line on the beach)
8:00am | Olympic race starts
8:45am | Sprint race starts
10:30am | Barbecue (pandemic permitting)
Awards*
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Top overall male and female athletes
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Top 3 male and female athletes in each age group (19 and Under, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+)
1st, 2nd, and 3rd place age group winners will receive an age group medal. Overall male and female winners are not eligible for age group awards (no double dipping).
*In the event pandemic limitations put in place by the Governor effective 1/9/2021 have not been eased, no awards or award ceremony will be possible.
**Must be present to win. If you want your award and can't stay, shipping cost is your responsibility.**
This race is generously sponsored by:
