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The
second annual Bali International Triathlon will take place on
June 29, 2008 at the Four Seasons Resort at Jimbaran Bay. This
Olympic distance event, the only triathlon ever to be held in
Bali, is a unique destination race combining a luxurious race
setting with a challenging course. Be among the first to complete
a race sure to grow in popularity and athlete participation.
Each
participating athlete will be provided with the following:
*
High Quality Race T-shirt
* Competitor Swim Cap
* Finisher’s medal uniquely designed by world famous jeweler,
John Hardy
* Ticket to pre-race dinner event hosted by Four Seasons Jimbaran
Bay
* Access to post race awards party and follow up lunch on the
beach with local musicians
* Opportunity to participate in discounted tours and watersports
activities throughout Bali
* Discounted hotel rates for athletes and their families
Four
Seasons has generously offered a 7 day, 6 night package in a
One Bedroom Villa at its Jimbaran Bay resort to the first athlete
to finish the race. The top three athletes in each competing
division will receive awards
Overview
The
course includes a 1.5 kilometer swim in the warm waters of Jimbaran
Bay, a 40 kilometer bike ride on hilly paved roads and a 10
kilometer mostly flat run with a beach finish at the Four Seasons
Resort Jimbaran Bay.
Triathlon
Entry Fees:
$125 US for non Indonesian residents
$75 US for Indonesian residents (must provide proof of residency)
$275 US for Relay Division (teams of 3)
$225 US for Relay Division (teams of 3) - Indonesian residents
(must provide proof of residency)
5k Run Entry Fees:
$21 US (approximately 200,000 Rp)
Male/Female
Divisions
Division
are based on your age on December 31, 2008
16 - 19
20 - 24
25 - 29
30 - 34
35 - 39
40 - 44
45 - 49
50 - 54
55 - 59
60 - 64
65 - 69
70+
There is also the relay division!
Swim
The course in Jimbaran Bay will be clearly marked
by buoys and water safety will be provided by the lifeguards
from Kuta Beach.
**
Wetsuits are not allowed as the race will follow federation
rules prohibiting wetsuits in waters over 20 degrees Centigrade.
**
All athletes must wear their assigned swim cap on race day.
Bike
The bike course begins from T1 at the edge of
Jimbaran Bay and continues through the Nusa Dua area of Bali.
The course will extend through the hills above Nusa Dua and
loop back to T1 at Jimbaran.
**
Although motor vehicle traffic will be closed in one lane of
each roadway, riders are encouraged to keep an eye out for motorists
and pedestrians and ride to the right of the road.
** Drafting is not permitted and course marshals will enforce
the rule.
** Two small speed bumps in Nusa Dua must be negotiated and
riders will be asked to slow in this area.
** One aid station will be provided near the turn around point
of the bike course.
** Bike mechanics will be available on race day to assist racers
with mechanical issues.
**
While there are no road bike/tri bike rentals on the island,
there are mountain bike rentals available.
Run
The run course is on flat paved roads through
Jimbaran Village. Depending upon race day tides, the final 100-400
meters of the course will be a sand finish on Jimbaran Beach.
** Although motor vehicle traffic will be closed in one lane
of the roadway, runners are encouraged to keep an eye out for
motorists and pedestrians.
** Aid stations will be set up at 3 kilometer intervals along
the run course.
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