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From Our Race Directors Dear Athletes:
Welcome to the 5th Annual TRI Clear Lake Triathlon hosted by the Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce! We are excited for a great day of Clear Lake triathlon racing and we hope you are too! We are looking forward to the opportunity to meet you. Clear Lake is a great place to race, and we hope you enjoy the many amenities that are available throughout our community. From places to stay, eat, shop, or play, you are sure to find everything you need for race day and beyond. And don’t forget to check out our race sponsors while you are in town! We hope you enjoy the scenic route we have chosen for our 5th Annual TRI Clear Lake Triathlon in Clear Lake, IA. After the race, please let us know what you think. We are dedicated to putting on a race that you will return to each year, so please do not be shy about suggestions. We will be putting out a postrace survey, we hope you will take the time to fill it out and get it back to us to make sure we put on the best race possible. As you are out on the course, please also take a moment to thank our volunteers. Our race would not happen without them, and we very much appreciate their support. They all help us put on a safe and enjoyable race, so please make sure they know how much you appreciate them as well. Looking forward to seeing you all on race day! Feel free to contact us if you have any questions in the meantime. Your TRI Clear Lake Triathlon Team
Carrie www.triclearlakeia.com
Jake 641-357-2159
Trish triclearlake@gmail.com
SCHEDULE Information
Friday, May 28, 2021 START
END
EVENT
LOCATION
4:00 pm
7:00 pm
Early Packet Pick-up
Skip’s Kicks, - 308 Main Avenue
6:00 pm
7:00 pm
Swim Course Open for Practice
City Beach
Race Briefing
Transition
6:30 pm
Saturday, May 29, 2021 START
END
EVENT
LOCATION
5:30 am
7:15 am
Transition Open/Packet Pick-up
City Park/Lakeview Room
6:45 am
7:15 am
Swim Practice
City Beach
7:15 am
Pre-race Meeting in Transition
Swim Start/City Beach
7:20 am
National Anthem
City Beach
7:25 am
Dismissal by Age Groups from Transition
City Beach
7:30 am
Olympic Race Begins
City Beach
7:55 am (approx.)
Sprint Race Begins
City Beach
Post Race
Finish Line Celebration
City Park
TBA
Sprint Award Presentation
City Park/Bandshell
TBA
Olympic Award Presentation
City Park/Bandshell
1:00 pm
Transition Closes
City Park/Seawall
In this guide you’ll find more detailed information on the following subjects...
RACE DAY
PRE RACE CHECKLIST
EVENT & PARKING
POST RACE
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SWIM COURSE
BIKE COURSE
RUN COURSE
REFEREE MESSAGE
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RACE DIRECTORS WELCOME PAGE 1
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COMMONLY VIOLATED RULES & PENALTIES
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RACE DAY Information Athlete Packet Pickup Athlete packet pickup hours are Friday, May 28th from 4:00-7:00pm at Skip’s Kicks located at 308 Main Avenue and Saturday, May 29th from 5:30-7:15am in the Lakeview Room in City Park downtown Clear Lake. If you do not check in during the designated athlete registration hours, you will not be permitted to race. Please make sure to bring the following items with you to athlete registration: * Photo identification * USAT Members - Your membership card to verify your USAT membership * Non-USAT Members - Your one day membership was verified during the online registration process, so there is nothing further you need to provide. Registration will include packet pick-up, body marking, and timing chip pick-up. Body marking and timing chip pick-up are only available from 5:30 to 7:15 am on race day. Please do not apply sunscreen or lotion until you receive body marking.
Athlete Number Each athlete will be provided a custom race bib/number, as well as a bike # tag, helmet # tag and body marking. You will not be allowed to remove your bicycle and/or gear from the Transition Area following the race without your bib number matching your bike number and body marking. Please do not remove your bib until after the event, as it will identify you as an athlete.
Transition Area You must have a wristband to enter. Athletes will be allowed to start entering the Transition Area at 5:30am, No earlier! Each athlete must be registered, have body marking, and have their bike tag attached to their bike prior to entering the Transition Area. Please be sure to arrive early enough to set your Transition Area as you prefer. Transition will close at 7:15am for race briefing and final instructions. There will be a water station in transition run out. The Transition area will be set up so that each rack will allow six athletes - three on each side and will be marked with your race number. If space becomes an issue, we do reserve the right to move your belongings in order to create room for all athletes. If we are unable to locate you, we may move it for you. You may not mount your bike at any time in transition. Transition area will be closed down at 1pm on race day, so we will need all your gear picked-up by that time. Thank You!
2021 COVID-19 MITIGATION PLAN This plan is subject to change depending on current conditions, government requirements, USA Triathlon requirements, and other factors. Pre-race Screening: Prior to arriving to the event, please review the following pre-screening questions. If the answer is “yes” to either of the questions, athletes and spectators are asked to stay home. Please contact Trish at trish@clearlakeiowa.com if you will not be able to attend. • Have you or anyone in your household had any of the following symptoms in the last 14 days: sore throat, chills, body aches for unknown reasons, shortness of breath for unknown reasons, loss of smell, loss of taste, fever greater than 100 degrees Fahrenheit? Have you been in contact with anyone that has tested positive for COVID-19 within the last 14 days? Anyone with symptoms will be instructed to stay home or go home. Parents of minor children attending the race will also need to complete the screening. Masks and Sanitation: • In accordance with CDC guidance, masks are not required by fully vaccinated individuals. We will we operating on the honor system. Unvaccinated athletes should wear a mask or face covering while not racing, including when setting up in transition and when unable to maintain 6 ft. of distance from others.
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Unvaccinated staff and volunteers will be asked to wear a mask when unable to maintain 6 ft. of distance from others.
Hand washing and sanitizer will be made available throughout race start & finish location.
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Aid Stations There will be one aid station just outside of transition on the Run Course & at the turnaround that will contain water & Gatorade. There will also be a water filling station in transition.
Athlete Number The race will be officially timed by True Time Racing. Each athlete will be provided with an ankle chip for timing purposes. Prior to the start of the race, fasten the chip to your left ankle and do not remove it until you have finished the run course. Volunteers will help you remove the chip at the finish line. The chip must be worn at all times from the start until the completion of the race. Any chip lost will result in a disqualification. No Chip = No Time. Should you lose your chip during the swim, there will be a volunteer to provide a replacement at swim exit. This is a USAT sanctioned race. Please allow approximately two weeks after the race for us to report finish times/places for Nationals. We do this to allow time for any disputes to be brought forward regarding athlete times/places. All times will be available on the True Time Racing website at results.truetimeracing.com.
Personal Safety While participating in the TRI Clear Lake Triathlon, you are ultimately responsible for your own personal safety. Warm up swims from the start line will not be permitted until rescue boats, kayakers, and lifeguards are in the water; this should be at approximately 6:45am on race day. If you so choose, you may get into the water ahead of time at the public beach area; however, no assistance from the TRI Clear Lake Triathlon will be present. Also, please be careful on swim exit as the ramp may be slick.
Discontinue Race If for any reason you are unable to finish the race, please inform any one of our volunteers. If you withdraw from the race during the swim portion and you want to continue with the bike & run portion you may do so but you must turn in your chip timer in to the volunteer at the swim exit and you will not get a time for the race.
USAT Officials There will be USAT Officials that will be on site to enforce rules. There is more additional information regarding USAT rules in the Athlete Guide.
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Pre Race Checklist Bike Gear •
Bike frame sticker
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Helmet
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Cycling Shoes
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Bike/tri shorts or tri race kit
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Pump
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Water bottles
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Nutrition bag
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Flat repair kit (tire, tube, tire levers, CO2)
General Items
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Arm warmers or leg warmers
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Special Foods or drinks
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Light wind vest
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Extra Shoes
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Sunglasses
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Necessary Medications (inhalers, etc.)
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Sunblock
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Warm-up suit/warm clothes
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Umbrella or rain gear
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Timing chip band
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Multi-tool kit
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Electrical tape
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Extra clothes
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Extra Shoes/flip flops
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Recovery nutrition
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Sunscreen
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Mask
Run Gear
Swimsuit or tri race kit
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Race issued swim cap
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Goggles
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Wetsuit or swim skin
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Run bib
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Race belt
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Socks
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Running shoes with quick laces
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Hydration belt or water bottle
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Hat or visor
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Towel or mat
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Extra water bottle
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Sunscreen
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Anti-chafe cream
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Athletico Physical Therapy Services Offered on Race Day
Race Day: Athletico Physical Therapy will be offering post race stretching free of charge to participating athletes. We will also be on the bike and run routes for anyone in need of assistance due to an injury. A waiver will need to be signed by a parent if the athlete is under the age of 18.
The Athletico Team will be in LIME GREEN shirts for easy visibility.
Watch for the Athletico Team at the Finish Line Party for water and a free Koozie!!
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EVENT & PARKING Information Physical Address of Race 10 North Lakeview Drive, Clear Lake, IA 50428
Spectator Information There will be ample parking in downtown Clear Lake. There are several city parking lots and side streets. See next page for parking map.
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POST-RACE Information Bicycle and Recovery of Gear Following the race, you must be wearing your athlete bib in order to enter and claim your bike and gear from the transition area. If you are unable to personally claim your bike and gear, a family member or friend should have your bib. Please make every attempt to pick up your bike/gear yourself. Our volunteers will be very strict on who is allowed to enter the Transition Area. Also, please be courteous to your fellow athletes.
Food and Beverage Athletes will receive complimentary food and beverages as soon as they cross the finish line.
Finish Line Sponsor
Finish Line Food Sponsors
Medals Each athlete at the finish line will receive a finisher medal.
Prizes The top male and female athletes will be awarded the following prize: * 1st Place Overall - Custom Single Speed Bike * 2nd Place Overall - Nike Utility Speed Backpack * 3rd Place Overall - Nike Brasilia Backpack * Relay - 1st Place Overall—1st Place Award (Sprint & Olympic)
Awards Ceremony Awards ceremony will be at the Bandshell in City Park. Don’t miss out on claiming your award! The top three finishers in each category will receive: 1st Place will receive a Gold Custom Metal Award, 2nd Place a Silver Custom Metal Award and 3rd Place will get a Bronze Custom Metal Award. If you cannot attend the awards ceremony, you may pick up your award at the Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce (205 Main Avenue, Clear Lake) between 9:00 am and 4:00 pm Monday through Friday. Race results and photos will be posted on our website www.triclearlakeia.com, and posted on our Facebook page.
Lost and Found All items found will be stored at the Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce (205 Main Avenue, Clear Lake) for one year following the race. If not claimed within one year, items will be donated to the local Opportunity Village General Store. You can call us at (641-357-2159) or email us at triclearlake@gmail.com to verify if we have your lost item(s).
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Swim In
TRANSITION Bike Out
Run Out
Beer Tent
Finisher Medal
Food/Beverage
Food/Beverage
Awards/Music
Finish Line
Back Drop/Awards
FENCED IN AREA! ATHLETES ONLY AREA
SWIM COURSE Summary Sprint: 500 Meter Swim - Olympic: 1500 Meter Swim City Beach is a perfect fit for our swim course. Athletes will enter the lake on the west end of the beach, and exit on the boat ramp. Olympic athletes will start followed by the Sprint. The tiered swim waves will be as follows: Males 39 & under: 8:00 am, Females 39 & under: 8:03 am, Males 40+: 8:06 am, Females 40+: 8:09 am, and Athena/Clydesdale: 8:12 am. Athletes will exit on the boat ramp and make their way to the transition area on the road between the bandshell and the seawall. * Final swim wave times subject to change. Relay wave TBD. Approximately 10-15 athletes at a time entering the water.
Water quality is tested every Tuesday throughout the summer and if water quality is deemed to be unsafe for race day, the event will be a run-bike-run duathlon. Athletes will be notified of any changes as soon as possible after determination is made. Wetsuits will be allowed. Water temperature will be posted race day at registration tent. Be aware that the ramp may be slick at swim exit. If you loose your chip timer during the swim please see volunteer at exit for a new chip timer. If you withdraw from the race during the swim portion and you want to continue with the bike & run portion you may do so but you must turn in your chip timer in to the volunteer at the swim exit and you will not get a time for the race.
There will be a 1 hour time limit for the Olympic Swim.
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BIKE COURSE Summary Sprint: 12.4 Miles - Olympic Bike 25 Miles The route is relatively flat and fast. It showcases scenic prairies, the lake, marshes and windmills. Law enforcement and volunteers will be staged at high traffic and caution areas. Athletes will head out of transition to South Shore Drive The course includes turns and will be open to public traffic. Road and trail hazards will be identified, but caution is advised throughout the course. ANSI-approved helmets are required of all participants. Sprint Course = 1 loop. Olympic Course = 2 loops. Closed course between transition/bike out to 27th Avenue South.
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RUN COURSE Summary Sprint: 3.1 Miles - Olympic: 6.2 Miles The run boasts a scenic route on North Shore Drive while encountering some light rolling hills. Highlights on this route include running by the historic Lady of the Lake and the legendary Surf Ballroom. The race will finish at the downtown lakefront. There will be 2 aid stations on the route. Please note that the roads will be open to public vehicle traffic during the race. Sprint Course = 1 loop. Olympic Course = 2 loops.
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A Message From the Head Referee to All Age-Group Competitors… Welcome to this USA Triathlon sanctioned event. You are racing under the USAT Competitive Rules. In order to minimize misunderstandings on race day, I hope you will take the time to read the following summary of the Position Violations, which you know as the drafting rules. I have reduced the Position Rules to the following concepts, which everyone can remember: Ride on the right side of your lane. Keep three bike lengths between yourself and the cyclist in front of you. Pass on the left of the cyclist in front, never on the right. Complete your pass within 15 seconds. If passed, you must drop completely out of the zone, to the rear, before attempting to re-pass. Remember you are racing in a USA Triathlon sanctioned event and there are USAT certified referees on the course to ensure fairness in the competition. There will be NO WARNINGS if you commit a foul during competition. Triathlon is an individual event and you must take personal responsibility to understand the rules and avoid penalties. At the end of the race all citations by the marshals are reviewed by the head referee who then decides if a penalty should be assessed. The head referee’s ruling is final in the case of Position Violations and there are no protests or appeals of Position penalties. Marshals commonly cite the following violations: Position– riding on the left side of the lane without passing. Blocking – left side riding and impeding the forward progress of another competitor Illegal Pass – passing on the right. Overtaken - failing to drop back three bike lengths before re-passing Drafting – following a leading cyclist closer than three bike lengths and failing to pass within 15 seconds. Though Position Violations carry a time penalty for first offense, two citations will result in an additional penalty and if you are cited for three violations, you will be disqualified. Be sure to check the penalty sheet before you leave the race site and have a chat with the head referee if you have any questions. Make sure your helmet is a CPSC approved model. All helmets legally sold in the US are CPSC approved but if you purchased your helmet in a different country it might be illegal for use in sanctioned events. While on your bike, always have your chinstrap securely fastened - before, during and after the event! The chin strap rule is easy to follow, so don’t forget – that’s a DQ! Wear your race numbers, don’t leave your trash on the course, and don’t carry or use any portable audio devices. Remember to treat other athletes, volunteers, and officials with courtesy and consideration. Failure to do so is called Unsportsmanlike Conduct and you will be disqualified. All that being said, I hope you have a great race, lots of fun, and achieve all your goals. Brian Watkins – USA Triathlon Head Referee
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TRI ATHLETES
Bring in this coupon and Get
$1.00 Off a drink. 12 S Shore Dr.
Valid Memorial Day Weekend only
WARNING All Handlebar Ends Must Be Solidly Plugged In The Race. Tape Alone Is Insufficient.
You Will Be Disqualified From The Race If Your Bar Ends Are Not Solidly Plugged! USAT Competitive Rules, 5.11i
COMMONLY VIOLATED RULES RULES & PENALTIES 1. Helmets: Only helmets approved by the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) may be used in USAT sanctioned events. Helmets must be worn at all times while on your bike. This means before, during, and after the event. Penalty: Disqualification 2. Chin Straps: Chin straps must be fastened at all times when on a bicycle. DO NOT unbuckle your chin strap unless you are off your bicycle. Penalty: Disqualification on the course; time penalty in transition area only. 3. Unauthorized Assistance: No assistance other than that offered by race and medical officials may be used. Triathlons and duathlons are individual tests of fitness. Penalty: Time penalty 4. Transition Area: All equipment must be placed in the properly designated and individually assigned bike corral. The wheel of the bicycle must be down on the side of the assigned space. All participants must return their bicycles to an upright position in their designated bicycle corral. No person shall interfere with another participant’s equipment or impede the progress of another participant. All bar ends must be solidly plugged. No participant shall bring ANY glass containers into the transition area. Penalty: Time penalty or disqualification 5. Drafting: Drafting--keep at least three bike lengths of clear space between you and the cyclist in front. If you move into the zone, you must pass within 15 seconds.
Position--keep to the right hand side of the lane of travel unless passing. Illegal Pass-- cyclists must pass on the left, not on the right. Blocking--riding on the left side of the lane without passing anyone and impeding other cyclists attempting to pass. Overtaken--once passed, you must immediately exit the draft zone from the rear, before attempting to pass again. Penalty: Time penalty 6. Course: All competitors are required to follow the prescribed course and to stay within all coned lanes. Cutting the course is an obvious violation and going outside the course is a safety issue. Cyclists shall not cross a solid yellow center line. Cyclists must obey all applicable traffic laws at all times. Penalty: Referee's discretion, time penalty or disqualification
7. Unsportsmanlike-Like Conduct: Foul, harsh, argumentative or abusive language or other unsportsmanlike conduct directed at race officials, USA Triathlon officials, volunteers, spectators or fellow athletes is forbidden. Penalty: Disqualification 8. Headphones and Telephones: Headphones, headsets, walkmans, ipods, mp3 players, or personal audio devices, etc. are not to be carried or worn at any time during the race. Telephones may be carried, but must be stored out of sight, and in the “off” position. A participant may only use the phone when dismounted, off course, and not making forward progress. Penalty: Time penalty 9. Race numbers: www.triclearlakeia.com
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All athletes are required to wear race numbers at all times during the run. Numbers must be clearly visible at all times. Numbers may not be altered in any way that prevents a clear identification. DO NOT transfer your number to any other athlete or take a number from an athlete that is not competing. Penalty: Time penalty for missing or altered number, Disqualification and one year suspension from membership in USAT for transferring a number without race director permission. 10. Wetsuits: Each age group participant shall be permitted to wear a wetsuit without penalty in any event sanctioned by USA Triathlon up to and including a water temperature of 78 degrees Fahrenheit. When the water temperature is greater than 78 degrees but less than 84 degrees Fahrenheit, age group participants may wear a wetsuit at their own discretion, provided, however that participants who wears a wetsuit within such temperature range shall not be eligible for prizes or awards. Above 84 degrees, wetsuits are prohibited. 11. Abandonment: All personal equipment and belongings taken out onto the course must stay on the athlete the entire time. No garbage, clothing, etc. shall be thrown on the course.
Penalty: Time penalty Variable Time Penalties
Distance Category
1st Offense
2nd Offense
3rd Offense
Sprint
2:00 minute
4:00 minutes
Disqualification
Intermediate
2:00 minutes
4:00 minutes
Disqualification
Long
4:00 minutes
8:00 minutes
Disqualification
Ultra
6:00 minutes
12:00 minutes
Disqualification
For a complete list of rules, please refer to the most up to date USA Triathlon Competitive Rules at: http:// www.usatriathlon.org/about-multisport/rulebook.aspx
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GOOD LUCK ATHLETES!! FROM THE TRI CLEAR LAKE COMMITTEE!!
We hope you will join us for our 6th Annual TRI Clear Lake Triathlon which will be held on
Saturday, May 30, 2022!
SPONSORS The TRI Clear Lake Triathlon is presented by:
Gold Sponsors:
Silver Sponsors:
Bronze Sponsors:
Mile Marker Sponsors: The Basic Birder Clear Lake Rotary Cleaning Solutions Fareway Meat & Grocery Farmers State Bank Johnson Fitness
MBT Bank Movement Solutions In Memory of Chuck Myers Sunset Sharkys Surf Ballroom