XTERRA Torn Shirt Triathlon/Duathlon
Half Torn Shirt Triathlon/Duathlon
6 MILE TRAIL RUN
June 17, 2012 - 8:00 AM
Bishop Lake, Brighton, MI

 

FIELD LIMIT: 225


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NEW FOR 2012: XTERRA 6 MI TRAIL RUN
In addition to the Tri / Du, we are adding a Trail Run for folks who just want to RUN! This run will take place concurrently with the Tri/Du, starting from the Beach, and through the State Park gnarly trails. Watch for more details on the course soon!

FOR NOVICE AND NEWBIE ADVENTURES:
THE HALF TORN SHIRT TRIATHLON AND DUATHLON

Distances: 

  • XTERRA Tri: 1/2 mile swim, 15 mile mtb, 6 mile trail run
  • XTERRA Du: 2 mi run, 15 mi mtb, 6 mile train run
  • Half Tri: 0.25 mi swim, 10 mi bike, 3 mi run
  • Half Du: 1 mi run, 10 mi bike, 3 mi run
  • Trail Run: 6 miles

Course:

TORN SHIRT TRIATHLON/DUATHLON
Swim: clockwise in Bishop Lake
Du 1st Run: 2 miles on Bishop Road
Bike: two lap course, using the long and short Murray Lake trails
Run: one lap on the Torn Shirt Trail
Run Aid Stations: one at the trailhead, and two on the trail

HALF TORN SHIRT TRI AND DU
Swim: clockwise in Bishop Lake
Half Torn Du 1st Run: Bishop Lake Rd 1 mi, then follow the bike and 2nd run of the triathlon above.
Bike: one lap on the Long Murray Lake Trail
Run (tri & du): First part of run is on the Torn Shirt Trail, then you cross over onto the Penosha Hiking trail and return to finish. map

Transition Map

Where: Bishop Lake, Brighton Recreation Area, Brighton, MI

NEED A WESUIT FOR A RACE: You can rent an XTERRA wetsuit for the race.  more info ...

Park Permits: A State Park permit is needed.

The Recreation Passport is your $10 ticket to Michigan's state parks and outdoor adventures! Check "YES" when you renew your license plate. Where can $10 take you? learn more...

1. Michigan residents CANNOT purchase a one day, you must do the Recreation Passport .

2. We will NOT sell ONE DAY PERMITS on Saturday at Packet Pick-up.

3. It is $ 8.00 FOR ONE DAY OUT OF STATE residents only.

Entry Fees Include: - t-shirt, goodie bag, challenging off road course, XTERRA rep on site, XTERRA door prizes, post race recovery fruit and drinks, immediate chip timed results, and a post race lunch during awards.

XTERRA POINTS: XTERRA Points will NOT be awarded for the Half Torn Shirt Tri and Du. Points only for the Full Torn Shirt Tri.

Entry Fees:

USAT Members
Non-USAT Members
Deadlines

$70
$82
June 3
$80
$92
June 15
Trail Run - $25.00
June 15

USAT Licenses: A current USAT license and PHOTO ID must be shown to pick up your race packet if you have paid the rate for USAT members. Click here to buy an annual USAT Membership

XTERRA Info: click here

Packet Pick-Up:

  • Saturday: June 16, at the race site from 2:30 - 5:00 pm
  • Limited number of sign ups available on Saturday, June 16: 2:30 - 5:00 PM
  • Online registration will close FRIDAY, June 15
  • Sunday: packet pick-up is from 6:30 - 7:30 am at Bishop Lake;  Race Info Hotline on Saturday: 419.376.9496
  • NO RACE DAY SIGN-UP

Divisions:

  • Age Group Females and Males: 15-17, 18-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-59, 80+
  • Challenged Athletes

Awards: 

  • Overall male and female and 3 deep in every division

Drawing Prizes: random drawings for XTERRA gear

Medical Services: Dr. Robert Kingingham, University of Michigan Health Systems, Family Practice

Directions:

  • FROM FLINT: US 23 South toward Ann Arbor - Take Exit 54 toward Pinckney (west). At the top of the exit turn right on 9 Mile Rd. Continue on 9 Mi Rd, it becomes M-36, then turn right on Chilson Rd. Follow Chilson to Bishop Lake Rd, turn right onto Bishop Lake Rd.
  • FROM OHIO: US 23 North toward Flint/Brighton - Take Exit 54 B toward Pinckney (west), at the bottom of the exit turn right (this is 9 Mile Rd). Continue on 9 Mi Rd, it becomes M-36, then turn right on Chilson Rd. Follow Chilson to Bishop Lake Rd, turn right onto Bishop Lake Rd.
  • FROM DETROIT: I 96/696…or I 94 West to US 23 - US 23 North toward Flint. Take Exit 54 B toward Pinckney. Same directions as from Ohio.
  • FROM CHICAGO: I 94 East to US 23 North, US 23 North toward Flint.
    Take Exit 54 B toward Pinckney. Same directions as from Ohio.

Additional Information: Contact Elite Endeavors, Joyce or Jim Donaldson, or 419-829-2398. 

Policies: please click this link and read the policies
Transfer policy: If a transfer is necessary, you MUST contact Elite Endeavors by email at least 72 hours prior to the event. There will be a $15 fee charged for any transfer. Transfer must take place within a year.