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| 5th Annual DiabloMan Triathlon Saturday & Sunday, October 13th & 14th, 2012 |
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Event Information: | | What: | The most unique event of its kind at an ideal time in the season. Looking for that race to finish off your triathlon season? On October 13th we will host the second annual DiabloMan Kid's Triathlon, and on the 14th, 2012 The 5th Annual DiabloMan Triathlon. Both will give you the opportunity to finish your season in an epic way. For the adult tri our swim will be in the pool at The Club Sport (at the base of Mt Diablo), and will consist of .25 miles (450 yards), followed by a 11.73 mile bike and a 2.86 mile run STRAIGHT UP Mt. Diablo! NOTE: Because of the swim start with waves of 12 leaving every 15 minutes, the race is limited to 300 people. So make sure you sign up early! :-) | When: | Saturday, October 13th, 2012 at 10:00 am and every 30 minutes after that... Sunday, October 14th, 2011 at 7:00 am and every 15 minutes after that...
NOTE: For wave start information see the "Wave" section below.
| Where: | Club Sport 3737 Valley Vista Road Walnut Creek, CA 94598 | Click Here for Directions. More Club Sport Info Here. |
| Packet Pick-Up: | Kid's Triathlon Only: Saturday, October 13th: Mandatory Packet Pick-Up & Late Registration: 9:00 am to 9:45 am at Club Sport Valley Vista. Click Here for Directions. Kid's triathlon starts at 10:00 am on Saturday. Adult Triathlon Only: Saturday, October 13th: Mandatory Packet Pick-Up & Late Registration: 2:00 am to 6:00 pm at Walnut Creek Sports Basement. Click Here for Directions. Kid's triathlon starts at 10:00 am NOTE: Storewide 10% discount at Walnut Creek Sports Basement for all athletes picking up their packets. | Registration: | Register now by clicking below! Athletes can register late on Packet Pick-Up day and RACE DAY with a $10.00 increase to price. See the packet pick-up section for more info. Note: If you register within two weeks of the date of the event we can not guarantee that you will receive your swag. Customized Swag items have to be ordered at least two weeks prior to the event to allow for production time. We do our best to anticipate additional registrants and order extra for both. However both represent significant cost, and to help keep registration fees down for athletes we do have to operate within certain limits. We appreciate your understanding in this matter and look forward to seeing you at our events. | Event Cost: | NOTE: For information on prices please click the registration button above. Club Sport Valley Vista members receive a 25% discount. Please contact Valley Vista Club Sport to see if you qualify for the discount and to receive the discount code. | Refund Policy: | ATTENTION: Please read our Refund & Rollover Policy to make sure you understand our policies. | Check In: | Saturday, October 13th, 2012 at Club Sport Valley Vista. Allow yourself enough time to set-up before the race. We recommend showing up at least one hour before the race. Sunday, October 14th, 2012 at Club Sport Valley Vista. Allow yourself enough time to set-up before the race. We recommend showing up at least one hour before the race. | Waves: | Sprint Wave Times for October 13th Kids Triathlon:
Sprint Wave Times for October 14th Adult Sprint:
Note: If athletes are not finished at 15 minutes they will be allowed to exit with full credit. Waves will consist of up to 12 participants at a time. IMPORTANT: Wave assignments are on a first come first serve basis. Athletes will set up their transition areas and head directly over to the swim start. As they enter the area they will be allowed to sign for the next available swim wave. All swimmers are required to be at the pool by 30 minutes prior to the first wave of the day! | Weekend Schedule: | Saturday, October 13th: Kids Triathlon Race Day 9:00am: PACKET PICKUP FOR KIDS OPENS 9:00am: TRANSITION AREA OPENS 9:45am: PRE-RACE MEETING AT SWIM START 10:00am: FIRST SWIM WAVE START
10:15am: POST RACE FOOD OPENS AT CLUB SPORT
Saturday, October 13th: Adult Sprint Pre-Race Day 2:00pm: Adult Sprint Packet Pick-Up & Late Registration Opens At Walnut Creek Sports Basement 6:00pm: Packet Pick-Up & Late Registration Closes
Sunday, October 14th : Adult Sprint Race day!
6:00am: TRANSITION AREA OPENS 6:45am: PRE-RACE MEETING AT SWIM START 7:00am: FIRST SWIM WAVE START
8:30am: POST RACE FOOD OPENS AT T2 Event Parking: Please note that TriFREAKS is not responsible for your vehicles should they be towed. Please park following the posted parking ordinances. Parking will be available in limited quantities at Valley Vista Club Sport, and will also be available at the Arbolado Park Lower & Upper Parking Lot.
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Kids Triathlon Course Notes & Info: |
| SWIM: Kids Tri 100 Yards | Splash N Dash 25 Yards Click Here to for a map of how to get to Club Sport.
| Swim Location: Club Sport Valley Vista Swimming Pool 
Swim: The swim is 100 yards and will start at 10:00am. Waves of 12 kids will enter the pool and swim every 30 minutes. If kids are not finished at 15 minutes they will be allowed to exit with full credit.
IMPORTANT: Wave assignments are on a first come first serve basis. Kids will set up their transition areas and head directly over to the swim start. As they enter the area they will be allowed to sign for the next available swim wave. All swimmers are required to be at the pool by 9:45 am!
Post Swim Bags: Athletes may leave bags with their race number with any gear they want to leave behind. Please make sure the number is visible on the outside of the bag. The bag can be picked up when they are done with the triathlon.
| BIKE: 1.16 Miles
Click Here to View Interactive Map of the DiabloMan Triathlon Bike Course
|  The Bike Course is a 1.16 mile bike from Club Sport Valley Vista. It takes place within the immediate vicinity of Club Sport Valley Vista. Exiting out of Transition Area, kids will begin their out and back runs. The turn-around points will be monitored by volunteers. Take a close look at the run map (Interative Map Link Above) to get a more detailed illustration of the run course.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Please note that the kids bikes will not be able to ride with slicks. They will need non slick tires. Part of the bike course is on a non paved surface, and slicks will have too high of a risk of them getting a flat tire. | RUN: 0.49 Miles Click Here to View Interactive Map of Diabloman Triathlon Run Course
|  The Run Course is 0.49 mile run within the immediate vicinity of Club Sport Valley Vista. Exiting out of Transition Area, kids will begin their out and back runs. The turn-around points will be monitored by volunteers. Take a close look at the run map (Interative Map Link Above) to get a more detailed illustration of the run course.
| Transition Area Map
| Kids Triathlon Course Notes For the Swim Kids Should Remember:
If you are having difficulty at any point in the swim raise your hand and ask for help. Feel free to hold onto the pool edge or lap lanes and then either continue the event or ask for assistance and be removed from the water. As long as you do not move yourself, or are moved forward with anything other than swimming, you are still qualified to finish the race. Wave assignments are on a first come first serve basis. Athletes will set up their transition areas and head directly over to the swim start. As they enter the area they will be allowed to sign for the next available swim wave. All swimmers are required to be at the pool 30 minutes prior to the first wave of the day! If athletes are not finished at 15 minutes they will be allowed to exit with full credit. Waves of 12 athletes will start every 15 minutes Post Swim Bags: Athletes may leave bags with their race number with any gear they want to leave behind. The bag will be held at the transition area until you return.
For Biking Remember:
You should always stay to the right side of the direction you are heading in. Follow the bike course signs.
For the Run Remember:
Follow the run course signs and have Fun!
Post Race Food:
Bagels, Fruit, Juice and other goodies will be available at the finish line. Swag:
All kids will receive a DiabloMan T-Shirt. See below for a sample of what it will look like.
All kids will receive a DiabloMan Finishers Medal.
 
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Back To Top of Page Adult Sprint Course Maps & Info: |
SWIM: Sprint .25 Miles Click Here to for a map of how to get to Club Sport.
| Swim Location: Club Sport. You will need to walk over from the transition area. 
Swim: The swim is .25 miles and will start at 7:00 am. Waves of 12 athletes will enter the pool and swim every 15 minutes. If athletes are not finished at 15 minutes they will be allowed to exit with full credit.
IMPORTANT: Wave assignments are on a first come first serve basis. Athletes will set up their transition areas and head directly over to the swim start. As they enter the area they will be allowed to sign for the next available swim wave. All swimmers are required to be at the pool by 6:30 am!
Post Swim Bags: Athletes may leave bags with their race number with any gear they want to leave behind. These bags can be picked up after you return from T2.
| BIKE: 11.73 Miles Sprint Click Here to View Interactive Map of the DiabloMan Triathlon Bike Course
| The Bike Course is a 11.73 mile bike from the Club Sport Valley Vista parking lot to Muir Picnic Area. Remember! You are responsible for transporting anything back to your car for anything you leave at the second transition area for your run up the hill. We strongly recommend you bring a backpack to T2 when you stage your run to do so. 
| RUN: Sprint - 2.86 Miles Click Here to View Interactive Map of Diabloman Triathlon Run Course
|  The Run Course is 2.8 miles (1.4 to the top of the mountain/ 1.4 back to the Finish Line at Muir Picnic Area). Exiting out of Transition Area, athletes will begin their out and back runs.
The turn-around points will be monitored by volunteers writing down the numbers of the athletes. Make sure to yell your number as you turn around so that they don't miss you. Take a close look at the run map (Interative Map Link Above) to get a more detailed illustration of the run course. | Transition Area Maps
| HAMMER AID STATIONS: The Aid Stations will all have Hammer Gel, Water & Heed drink They will be located at: In Transition Area One (Mak sure & fill up for your bike ride!) Between Mile 6 & 7 on the Bike Course In Transition Area Two / Finish Line
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Adult Sprint Course Notes: |
| | Adult Sprint Course Notes: | Adult Sprint Triathlon Course Notes:
Please familiarize yourself with the course. Take a close look at the course map. Maps are listed further below. For the Swim Remember:
If you are having difficulty at any point in the swim raise your hand and ask for help. Feel free to hold onto the pool edge or lap lanes and then either continue the event or ask for assistance and be removed from the water. As long as you do not move yourself, or are moved forward with anything other than swimming, you are still qualified to finish the race. Wave assignments are on a first come first serve basis. Athletes will set up their transition areas and head directly over to the swim start. As they enter the area they will be allowed to sign for the next available swim wave. All swimmers are required to be at the pool 30 minutes prior to the first wave of the day! If athletes are not finished at 15 minutes they will be allowed to exit with full credit. Waves of 12 athletes will start every 15 minutes Post Swim Bags: Athletes may leave bags with their race number with any gear they want to leave behind. The bag will be held at the transition area until you return.
For Biking Remember:
You are responsible for either transporting anything you will need for your run up the hill, or making sure it gets to us at T1 by no later than 6:30 am so we can transport it up to T2 ffor you. We will supply bags for this purpose, however recommend you use a backpack of your own if you have it. It will make identifying your belongings easier as well as bringing your items back from T2 easier.
For the Run Remember:
Your Run Bag will be at T2, brought there either by us if you get it to us on time, or by yourself. Make sure you pick it up when you are done racing and take it back down to T1. Other than that, just have Fun!
For the Aid Stations:
The Aid Stations will all have Hammer Gel, Water & Heed drink. They will be located at:
At the pool area at Club Sport Valley Vista. In Transitiona Area 1 (Remember: Fill up for your bike ride!) There will be an aid station half way up the bike ride for you to refill your bottles and get refreshments. In Transition Area Two / Finish Line
Post Race Food:
Bagels, Fruit, Juice and other goodies will be available at the finish line.
Post Race Transportation:
You will use your own bike to get back to T1. It means you can stay as long or short as you like afterwards and gives you far more flexibility. And since it's all down hill from T2, you'll get a nice refreshing breeze on the way down after having finished DiabloMan! :-)
| Adult Sprint Awards & Swag |
Adult Sprint Awards/Trophies: 
Overall 1st male & female will receive a KOM (King Of Mountain) championship trophy awarded for the year and displayed at Forward Motion Sports for the year. Winner gets to defend their title next year. 1st, 2nd & 3rd overall male and female will receive prizes. 1st, 2nd & 3rd male & female age group winners receive award plaques. Age groups will be in increments of 10. Under 19, 20 to 29, 30 to 39, etc...
NOTE: Awards will be mailed out after the event.
Swag:
All participants will receive a DiabloMan Tech T-Shirt. See below for a sample of what it will look like. 1st overall male & female will receive a custom KOM (King Of Mountain) Tri Jersey (Ordered and Shipped after race to be fitted properly).
Last Years KOM Winner's Jerseys:
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Back To Top of Page Directions to DiabloMan Triathlon:
For detailed driving directions click on the map below and enter your starting point! Back To Top of Page 2008 Results and Photos: | 2009 Results and Photos: | 2010 Results and Photos: | 2011 Results and Photos: | 2012 Results and Photos: |
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2011 Photos will be taken by Jaeger Shots, and you will be able to find them after the race when they are ready at: JaegerShots.com.
IMPORTANT: Before you go on make sure you read our Awards Policy! Awards/Trophies: Swag: All participants will receive a DiabloMan Tech T-Shirt The first 50 registrants receive a DiabloMan Beanie 1st overall male & female will receive a custom KOM (King Of Mountain) Tri Jersey (Ordered and Shipped after race to be fitted properly).
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