NOTE: Because of the swim start with waves of 12 leaving every 15 minutes, the race is limited to 108 Youth/Kids and 300 Adults. So make sure you sign up early!   Splash N’ Dash, Kid’s & Youth Waves will be assigned via email before the race.

DiabloMan Triathlon Weekend Events:

Saturday, October 19th, 2013:

• Youth Triathlon ~ 400 Yard Swim ~ 1.16 Mile Bike ~ .49 Mile Run*
• Kid’s Triathlon ~ 100 Yard Swim ~ 1.16 Mile Bike ~ .49 Mile Run*
• Kid’s Splash ‘N Dash ~ 25 Yard ~ 1.16 Mile Bike ~ .49 Mile Run*

*Note: Waves of 12 kids will start every 15 minutes starting at 10:00 am.

Sunday, October 20th, 2013:

• Sprint Distance ~ .450 Yard (.25 Miles) Swim – 13.1 mile Bike ~ 2.92 mile Run*

*Note: Waves of 12 adults will start every 15 minutes or less, starting at 7:00 am.

Your options to  register are: Via Active.com below to the left, or RaceMine below to the right!

NOTE: 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.

Now if you’re wondering if you can do this race, our answer to you is absolutely!  We’ve done this ride and run ourselves with moderate training, and in the years past we’ve had all kinds of folks do this event.  Including those doing it on Mt. Bikes with knobby tires.  So don’t limit yourself, have fun, get out, and sign up!

And if that’s not convincing enough, then motivate yourself to sign up to help the Tieni Duro Junior Cycling Development.  The Tieni Duro is a Lafayette, California-based Junior Cycling Development Team that was founded in 2002 with the goal of getting as many kids on bikes as possible and teaching them how to become competitive athletes and high-performing young men and women. The team has a focus on road and track racing, though some of the kids also race cyclocross, cross country, and even downhill mountain biking. Tieni Duro has grown organically through the commitment of its founders, coaches, and supporters to produce California State and U.S. National champions.  Find out more about them at their Home Page.

Where is the DiabloMan Triathlon Held:

The DiabloMan Triathlon starts at the Club Sport Valley Vista pool and proceeds to the beautiful Mt. Diablo State Park, all the way up the scenic North Gate Road, to the peak of Mt. Diablo.  You’ll experience a breathtaking sunrise, and if you’re lucky, like we were last year, a pillow of clouds that settled around the mountain and made all of us feel like we were floating in the air with the whole mountain top.  All while the sky over us was completely clear.  It was Epic!

The address for Club Sport Valley Vista is:

3737 Valley Vista Road
Walnut Creek, CA 94598

For directions to the club click here.

Event Cost & Registration:

For event registration fees please visit our registration provider by clicking on the “Register Now”.   Athletes can register late during Packet Pick-Up with a $10 increase to price.  You must be at packet pick-up at the announced packet pickup times to register late.  See the packet pick-up section for more info.  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.

Your options to  register are: Via Active.com below to the left, or RaceMine below to the right!

Weekend Schedule:

Saturday, October 19th, 2013: Kid’s/Youth Race Day & Adult Packet Pickup

• 9:00 am: Race Day Packet Pickup for Kid’s / Youth Triathlon Opens at Transition Area
• 9:00 am: Transitions Area Opens
• 9:55 am: Pre-Race Meeting at Swim Start for 1st Kid’s/Youth Wave
• 10:00 am: 1st Kid’s/Youth Triathlon Wave Starts
• 10:10 am: Pre-Race Meeting at Swim Start for 2nd Kid’s/Youth Wave
• 10:15 am: Post Race Food Open! Bon Appetite!*
• 10:15 am: 2nd Kid’s/Youth Triathlon Wave Starts
  Note: Waves will continue every 15 minutes until all kids/ youth have gone.
• 1:00 pm: Kid’s/Youth Transition Area Closes for the Day!
• 1:00 pm: Kid’s/Youth Post Race Food Closes for the Day!
• 2:00 pm: Packet Pickup Opens @ Walnut Creek Sports Basement for Adult Triathlon
• 6:00 pm: Packet Pickup Closes @ Walnut Creek Sports Basement for Adult Triathlon

NOTE: Storewide 10% discount at Walnut Creek Sports Basement for all athletes picking up their packets.

Sunday, October 20th, 2013: Adult Sprint Race Day!

• 6:00 am: Race Day Packet Pickup for Adult Triathlon Opens at Transition Area
• 6:00 am: Transitions Area 1 Opens
• 6:55 am: Pre-Race Meeting at Swim Start for 1st Adult Wave
• 7:00 am: 1st Adult Triathlon Wave Starts
• 7:10 am: Pre-Race Meeting at Swim Start for 2nd Adult Wave
• 7:15 am: 2nd Adult Triathlon Wave Starts
  Note: Waves and pre race meetings will continue every 15 minutes until 1:00 pm.
• 7:15 am: Post Race Food Opens at T2 / Finish Line Area. Bon Appetite!
• 7:15 am: 1st T2 Bag Drop Off Shuttle Leaves ( T2 Bags for 7:00 am to 8:15 Waves )*
• 8:30 am: 2nd T2 Bag Drop Off Shuttle Leaves ( T2 Bags for 8:30 am to 9:30 Waves )*
• 9:45 am: 3rd T2 Bag Drop Off Shuttle Leaves ( T2 Bags for 9:45 am to 10:45 Waves )*
• 11:00 am: 4th T2 Bag Drop Off Shuttle Leaves ( T2 Bags for 11:00 am to 12:00 Waves )*
• 12:15 am: 5th (Final) T2 Bag Drop Off Shuttle Leaves ( T2 Bags for 12:15 am to Final Waves )*
• 1:30 pm: Transition Area 1 Closes for the Day!
• 3:30 pm: Transition Area 2 Closes for the Day!
• 3:30 pm: Post Race Food Closes for the Day!

Swim Waves:

Swim Waves will be assigned in the order participants sign up for them during registration.  They will start every 15 minutes ( or sooner if all folks are done swimming from the previous waves ) at 7:00 am and will run through 1:00 pm.  Details are above in the weekend schedule.  We recommend if you anticipate that you will need more than 1 hour and 30 minutes for the bike section that you sign up for a wave prior to 12:30 pm.

Course Cut Off Times:

With the exception of the final waves there really aren’t any cut off times.  Waves going last will need to be done with their bike and run by 3:30 pm, which gives the 1:00 pm waves 2 1/2 hours to finish.

Timing For The Event:

Timing for the DiabloMan Triathlon will be done using Webscorer.  This is an iPad based timing software that allows us to get accurate results without using timing chips.  Your results, once you are done, and presuming we have a wireless connection at all times, will be available right away.  Final results will be available once everyone finishes, since we start folks at different times we will need to wait until then to determine the fastest times.

Packet Pickup Information:

Packet Pickup times are different for the Kid’s/Youth Triathlon and the Adult Sprint Triathlon.  Please note the differences and plan accordingly:

• For the Kid’s/Youth Triathlon packet pickup & late registration is at Club Sport Valley Vista from the times posted in the above weekend schedule.  Packet Pickup and late registration is only available the day of the race.  Click Here for directions to Club Sport Valley Vista.
• For the Adult Sprint Triathlon packet pickup & late registration is at Walnut Creek Sports Basement from the times posted in the above weekend schedule.  Packet Pickup and late registration are available the day before the race at Walnut Creek Sports Basement and the day of the race at Club Sport Valley Vista.  Click Here for directions to Walnut Creek Sports Basement.

NOTE: Storewide 10% discount at Walnut Creek Sports Basement for all athletes picking up their packets.

Start Area Check In:

For the Kid’s/Youth Triathlon & Splash ‘N Dash Check in at the start area is Saturday at Club Sport Valley Vista.  Check the Weekend Schedule above for specifics on time, and your assigned wave time.  Allow yourself enough time to set-up before the race. We recommend showing up at least one hour before the race.  As a general rule of thumb, the Youth Triathlon (12 to 15) will go first, then the Kid’s Triathlon (Ages 8 to 11) will go second, and then the Splash ‘N Dash Triathlon (Ages 5 to 7) will go last.

For the Adult Sprint Triathlon Check in at the start area is Sunday at Club Sport Valley Vista.  Check the Weekend Schedule above for specifics on time, and your assigned wave time.  Allow yourself enough time to set-up before the race. We recommend showing up at least one hour before the race.  The Adult Sprint Triathlon is a two transition area race.  T1 (Transition Area 1) at Club Sport Valley Vista is where you will check in the morning of the race.  You will be required to bring a backpack that contains your T2 (Transition Area 2) gear.  You be required to give this backpack to the T2 Bag Drop Off Shuttle.  Check the times it runs on the above Weekend Schedule to determine by when you need to have it handed off.  We will provide numbers for you to number your bag with.  If you don’t properly tag your backpack with your number and hand it off to us then we are not responsible for any delays you will experience at T2 when you transition.  The shuttle will transport the bags to the top and as you come in to T2 your bag will be handed to you.  Make sure you have your bib visible so we can get you your bag quickly.  Everybody will need to transition this way the same way, so how you organize your bag will determine how quickly you can get out of T2.  You will collect your belongings and backpack after you finish and will wear your backpack down.  The ride back is all downhill!  We’ll be able to make limited exceptions to bring backpacks down for you, however will not be able to do so until after everyone is finished.  So you may need to wait to get it.

Event Parking:

Mount Diablo State Park Entrance Fees:

Before we cover the course info, please note the following:

For this year the course for DiabloMan has changed slightly.  Mount Diablo State Park has asked us to move the run off the road partially, so only one way foot traffic will be on the paved course.  As a result we have moved the T2 transition area to the large parking lot on the top of Mount Diablo.  This makes the bike portion a little longer for a true 13.1 sprint ride, allows us to have more room, and makes the first section of the run flat and then downhill.  The run course will be 2.9 miles.  For further information on the bike and run courses, see the appropriate sections below.  All in all we feel this is a better course, that will keep the run challenging, make it safer and hopefully more rewarding and enjoyable.

DiabloMan Sprint Triathlon Transition Areas:

There are two transition areas for this race.  The first is at Club Sport Valley Vista, which is where you will transition from your swim to your bike.  The second is at the top of Mount Diablo at the large parking lot before you take the last short road to up to the visitors center.  Don’t worry, we are not sending you up this hill short but brutal hill this year.  You’ll turn into the large parking lot with your bike and transition to your run here.  You can see the individual legs of the course by visiting the sections below.  They also provide more information, along with the “Event Details” tab, on how to make sure you have your gear to transition.  For a map of the transition areas, click the map links below:

•  Click Here to View Interactive Map of Diabloman Triathlon T1 Transition Area
• Click Here to View Interactive Map of Diabloman Triathlon T2 Transition Area

DiabloMan Sprint Triathlon Swim Course:

The Swim is in the Club Sport Valley Vista swimming pool.  The swim length is 450 yards 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.  If all athletes are done with the swim before the 15 minutes are up then we will start the next wave early, so make sure you plan ahead and show up to the race at least an hour before your scheduled wave. 

Post Swim Bags: Athletes may leave any gear behind at T1 along with bags with their race number. The bag will be held at the transition area until you return.

DiabloMan Sprint Triathlon Bike Course:

The Bike Course is a 13.1 mile bike from the Club Sport Valley Vista parking lot to the lower large summit parking lot area.   The course has an elevation gain of 3,461 feet, for an absolutely epic experience.  The views are breathtaking, and this is one ride you will not forget.  Note that you are responsible for either transporting anything you will need for your run up the hill to T2, or making sure it gets to us at T1 by no later than the times announced in the “Weekend Schedule” on the above “Event Details” tab for the T2 Bag Drop Shuttle times.  We supply bags for this purpose, however STRONGLY 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.  Numbers to tag your bag with, that correspond with your bib number will be supplied at Packet Pickup.  After you are done with the race you will need to use your backpack to take your gear back down the mountain.

Click Here to View Interactive Map of DiabloMan Triathlon Bike Route.

DiabloMan Sprint Triathlon Run Course:

The Run Course is 2.92 miles long.  It starts at the large parking lot at the Summit, heads out to Summit Rd., where you will take a left and then head down to where the Juniper Trail intersects with Summit Rd.  Here you will get on the Juniper Trail, and head down it until you get to the intersection of Moses Rock Ridge, where you will take a left onto Moses Rock Ridge and then another immediate left back onto Summit Rd.  You’ll head back up Summit Rd. towards the top until you get to where the Summit Trail intersects with Summit Rd.  Here you will get on the Summit Trail and use the trail to get back to the large parking lot at the top.  Once you get to the parking lot you’ll take another left and go through the Finish Line Arch!  The aid station will be where you get off of Moses Rock Ridge onto Summit Rd and will be monitored by volunteers writing down the numbers of the athletes. Make sure to yell your number as you go by so that they don’t miss you. Take a close look at the run map (Interactive Map Link Below) to get a more detailed illustration of the run course.  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.

Click Here to View Interactive Map of DiabloMan Triathlon Run Route.

Hammer Aid Station Info:

There will be 4 (four) aid stations on the course.  All will have Water, Heed drink some type of nutrition.  They will be located at:

1. Swim To Bike Station: At the Transition Area 1 entrance.  Make sure & fill up for your bike ride!
2. On The Bike Course: Between Mile 6 & 7 on the Bike Course.
3. Bike To Run Transition: At the entrance / exit of Transition Area Two
4. Run Course: At the halfway mark of about 1.5 miles on the run course.

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!

Kid’s & Youth Triathlon Information:

The Kid’s Triathlon and Splash ‘N Dash was a lot of fun last year.  We were delighted to have the kids and their parents there that came.

Kid’s & Youth Swim Course:

Swim: The swim for Youth is 400 yards, the Kid’s triathlon is 100 yards and the Splash ‘N Dash is 25 yards.   The first wave will start at 10:00am. Waves of 12 kids will then enter the pool and swim every 15 minutes. If kids are not finished at 15 minutes they will be allowed to exit with full credit.  Youth will go first, then the Kid’s, and then the Splash ‘N Dash divisions.  How many waves each division takes up depends on how many sing up for each category.  We will post specific wave category times as we get closer to the race.

IMPORTANT: Wave assignments for each division are on a first come first serve basis on the day of the race. 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: Participants 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.

Kid’s & Youth Transition Area:

The Kid’s and Youth Triathlon share the same transition area at Club Sport Valley Vista, that the adults use the following day.  Once the kids are done with the swim they will head for the parking lot of the club, where the transition area is set up.  From here they will transition to their bikes.  There are plenty of good spots for parents to cheer their kids on.  For a map of the transition area click the map link below:

Click Here to View Interactive Map of Diabloman Triathlon T1 Transition Area

Kid’s & Youth 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.

Click Here to View Interactive Map of the DiabloMan Triathlon Bike Course

Kid’s & Youth 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.

Click Here to View Interactive Map of Diabloman Triathlon Run Course

KOM Cub Trophy Cub

Post Race Food:

Bread and/or Bagels, Peanut Butter, Nutella, Bananas/Fruit, Pretzels, Trail Mix & Wraps.

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 an award certificate and ribbon. Age groups will be in increments of 10. Under 19, 20 to 29, 30 to 39, etc… up to 69, and then one group for 70 and over.
• 1st, 2nd & 3rd overall relay teams will receive an award certificate and ribbon.

NOTE:  Awards will be left at Sports Basement after the event!

Swag:

DiabloMan Triathlon Medal

• All participants will receive a dated finishers medal.
• All participants will receive a DiabloMan Tech T-Shirt.
• 1st overall male & female will receive a custom KOM (King Of Mountain) Tri Jersey*

DiabloMan KOM Jersey

Note: KOM Tri Jerseys are Ordered and Shipped after race to be fitted properly.  Get your hill training in so you can sport one of these classy cycling jerseys that only a select few get to wear.

Lodging Options:

Visit our host hotel, the Renaissance ClubSport Walnut Creek:

2805 Jones Road
Walnut Creek, CA 94597
Tel. #: 925.938.8700

We are working on getting a group rate that we will post information on how to use here once we receive it.  For other lodging, please click on the following link to start a search with Hotwire. We’ve found over time that they tend to offer the best rates.

Directions to the Event:

The address for Club Sport Valley Vista is:

3737 Valley Vista Road
Walnut Creek, CA 94598

For directions to the club click here.

For 2013 we are including event photos for everyone in the price of registration.  We are tired of folks getting charged $40 plus dollars in some cases for a digital photo.  In addition, all participants receive complimentary injury insurance provided via 365 Competitors as part of their registration fee.  For information on what is covered please visit http://365competitors.com.

Following are previous and current results and photos:

• 2013 Results | Photos
• 2012 Results (DiabloMan Triathlon 2012 Results) | Photos
• 2011 Results (Excel | PDF) | Photos
• 2010 Results (Excel | PDF)
• 2009 Results | Photos
• 2008 Results | Photos

Dear Athletes,

The 6^th Annual DiabloMan Triathlon is only a few days away now.  We look forward to having all of you out to the race and making it the best experience we can make it for you.  We are excited for all of you to do well!

To best prepare for your race please review the below information as well as visit the other tabs for this event to familiarize yourself with all the details.  The better prepared you are the better your race experience will be!

Packet Pickup Questions

1.  Am I required to pick up my packet the day before?

It is strongly recommended that you pick it up the day before the race, to avoid any issues on race day. This will also give you a chance to ask any last minute questions you may have that aren’t answered here

2.  Can I pick up a packet for my friend/family member?

No, unfortunately USAT guidelines stipulate that each registered racer must pick up the packet themselves. If they absolutely can’t make it, they are welcome to pick up the packet on race day.

3.  What do I need to bring to Packet Pickup?

You will need a valid ID card, your USAT membership card (which will exempt you from the fee) and for those of you who still need to pay the $12 USAT one-day registration fee, $12.

Swim Portion Questions-

1.  How long is the swim?

The swim length is 450 yards 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.  If all athletes are done with the swim before the 15 minutes are up then we will start the next wave early, so make sure you plan ahead and show up to the race at least an hour before your scheduled wave.

2.  Where is the swim located?

The Swim is in the Club Sport Valley Vista swimming pool.

3.  What if I get tired during the swim?

You may hold onto the side of the pool as long as you do not use it to move yourself forward.

4.  Is there a cutoff time for the swim?

Yes cutoff time for the swim is 15 minutes or 450 yards whichever comes first

Transition Questions

1.  Will there be an allotted transition time between the swim and bike portion?

Yes for both transitions you can change or make adjustments as needed however this does count on your overall time.

2.  Will I have some where to change out of my suit?

Yes there are restrooms nearby however it is not recommended to change your suit between the swim and bike.

3.  Where do I put my swim stuff/run stuff?

Swim stuff needs to be put with your bike in T-1 this area opens at 6:00am. Run stuff will be shuttled to T-2. Please make sure that all your bags are marked with your bib number(we recommend using a backpack of some sort for easy transport on the way down). You are welcome to bring something small (such as a balloon or sign) to make it easier to find your items after the bike. You will bike down to T-1 after you have finished your race to pick up your swim gear.

Bike Questions

1.  Where do I put my bike before the bike portion?

There will be a bike staging area in the parking lot of Club Sport Valley Vista.

2.  Can I use my mountain/cyclo-cross bike?

Yes, although it is recommended to use a road or tri bike.

3.  Do I need a helmet?

Yes, USAT rules and regulations require all athletes to wear a helmet during the bike portion of the race. Athletes without a helmet will not be permitted to continue.

4.  Will there be an aid station during the bike portion?

Yes there will be an aid station during the bike portion.

Run course questions

1.  What is the T2 transition situation?

When you go into T2 you will find your run stuff change and leave for your run. You will be responsible to pick up your personal belongings left at T1, family and friends CANNOT pick up your belongings only athletes are allowed in the transition areas

2.  Will there be an aid station on the run course?

Yes there will be one aid station as you come out of the transition area when starting on your run and one when you come off of Juniper Trail going onto Moses Rock Ridge.

3.  Which direction do I go to start the run?

When you head out of T2 you will go Left onto Summit road.

4.  Anything else I need to know about the run?

This run is on an open course, which means that you will be running with rollerbladers, dog-walkers, families and bikers. Please use common runners courtesy and let people you are passing know “On your left.”

Finish Line questions

1.  What do I do when I finish?

We will have a small expo for you to enjoy with multiple foods and food samples available for you and your family to eat.

2.  Can I have a family member pick up my bike?

No only athletes can pick up their bikes.

3.  When will I know my results?

We manually compile and calculate all results, which is a bit time consuming, so racers should expect to see their results no later than the end of the day on Monday October 15th.

General Questions

1.  Are the shirts Men and Women’s sizes?

Yes.

2.  What is the difference between a sprint distance tri, an Olympic tri, a half-iron and an ironman tri?

• Sprint Distance: 750m swim, 20km bike, 5km run
• Olympic Distance: 1.5km Swim, 40 km bike, 10km run
• Long Course (1/2 Iron Distance): 1.9km swim, 90 km bike, 21.1 km run
• Ultra Distance (Iron Distance): 3.8km swim, 180 km bike, 42.2km run

3.  Can my family/friends watch me race?

Absolutely! We just ask that if you have young children, there will be someone to supervise them and ensure they aren’t in the path of an oncoming racer.

4.  Where are the bathrooms?

There are bathrooms located just outside of each transition area.

5.  Where should I park?

For T1 you must park outside of Club Sport Valley Vista. Parking in this parking lot is reserved for Club Members.  If you are a club member you can park in the parking lot.  You will bike down from T-2 to T-1 when you are finished with your event. Please see our web site for further instructions on parking and fees.

Lastly, have an amazing race!  Enjoy the journey, not just the finish!

Get your TriFREAK on,

Stefan Newbury
Certified USAT Race Director

“People die of fright and live of confidence.” ~ – Henry David Thoreau, Author, Philosopher

We’re excited to announce that Walnut Creek Sports Basement will be providing bike support for this year!

Sincerely,

The TriFreaks Inc. Team.