Registration is limited to the first 700 women who enter.

Date: Saturday, August 9, 2008.

Location: Sailboat Cove Park on Smithville Lake, in Smithville, Missouri.

Maps to Sailboat Cove:
ﾠﾠ From Kansas City, MO
ﾠﾠ From Overland Park, KS

Distances: 500 meter swim, 10 mile bike, 5K run

Cost:

• Early Bird: $55 until June 1
• Regular: $65 until August 5 @ noon

NOTE: you are required to be a member of USA Triathlon in order to participate. You can either purchase an annual USAT membership at USA Triathlon or you can purchase a single day membership for $10 during the registration process.

Packet Pick-Up Locations:

• Wednesday, August 6 @ Epic Bike and Sport, North Kansas City (6000 NW 63rd Terrace, KCMO 64151) from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
• Friday, August 8 @ Ward Parkway Mall from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Course: The swim will again be in the water to the south of Sailboat Cove on Smithville Lake. The transition area will be on a paved parking lot near the beach. The bike course is a mostly flat, out-and-back on Highways W and J. And, finally, the run is on the paved trails to the southeast of the transition area. Course Maps

Age groups: While you will be racing in a time trial fashion, for the purposes of timing, you will be placed in the standard USAT age groups, with a few alterations for youth. (Note: It is very important that you give us an accurate estimated swim time during the registration process.) 12-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+.

Note: We will be following the USAT age-up rule: your age group placement will be based on your age as of December 31, 2008.

Race Day Schedule:

• Packet Pickup: 5:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m.
• Swim practice open: 6:30 a.m. to 7:00 a.m.
• Mandatory Pre-race Meeting: 7:15 a.m.
• Race Start: 7:30 a.m.
• Awards immediately following the race

The race will begin with a time-trial start: triathletes will start one at a time in 3 second intervals, based on estimated swim times. It's important to put in an accurate time during the registration process. A mandatory pre-race meeting will begin around 7:15 a.m.

~USAT sanctioned and officiated
~USAT certified race director
~Every finisher gets a medal
~Eco-friendly event
~Time-trial start
~Charitable event for WIN for KC (100% of proceeds support WIN's mission)
~Organized for triathletes by triathletes
~Chip-timed event
~Customer-friendly race director
~Great race bags (more than just flyers)
~4 aid stations on the run
~15% Discount for all racers at Epic Bike and Sport
~Convenient packet-pickup locations (race day packet pickup on request)
~Novice Workshops & Forums
~Training Groups/Group Workouts
~Online Forum
~Finish Line Festival
~Great door prizes (Garmin cycling jeresys, Sprint phones, running shoes, and many more)
~Great raffle items (bike from Epic, 305 Garmin Forerunner)
~Friendly, experienced and helpful volunteers
~Medical staff on site

This is a fantastic event, especially for a first time triathlete. The race packet pick up was so easy and smooth. The 3 second start is far less intimidating for those new to a tri. The course was clearly marked and volunteers were great at making certain you knew where to go and at cheering for you! The bike had rolling hills and the run was fairly flat. It was great to see all types of women finishing the challenge. I have told many people to sign up for next year and I will be back. --Jeanine

This was my first Triathlon and I found it to be a GREAT experience! Everything was extremely organized and easy to follow; on-line information, packet pick-up, and race day. Impressive sponsors and volunteers were outstanding. Thanks,see ya next year! --Faith

This was my first tri and I'm so glad I chose this one to be my first! Friendly volunteers, I never felt lost. There was always someone near by looking to help out. Even with the extreme heat - all volunteers were wearing a smile ... the athletes too! --Katie

This event was well-organized, staffed by lots of excellent volunteers, and a very affirming place to try your first (or twentieth) triathlon! I'll certainly be back next year. --Molly

Despite the heat, this was a class event. It went off as planned with no glitches that were visible! I love the atmosphere and the support. Thanks!!! --Sandie

I really think this event is great for any and all ladies that have ever thought about doing a multisport event. The course allows the participants to experience the swim w/o getting into a slug fest - a flat well marked bike and run course and lots of support from both the volunteers and other participants. --Colleen