PossAbilities Triathlon

Event Date:

Sunday, April 27, 2008
Registration opens at 5:30am
Triathlon & 5K races begin at 7:00am
Kids races begin at 9:00am
Drayson Center, Loma Linda University Medical Center East Campus
Loma Linda, CA 92354

Registration Is Now Open:

click here to register
click here to download registration form

Late registration will begin race morning at 5:30am until sold out.
Registration Closes: 4/23/08 12:00am

The PossAbilities Triathlon:

On April 27th, more than 800 athletes completed the 6th annual PossAbilities Triathlon. While healthy competition could be observed everywhere, many athletes expressed that everyone were winners in this event. This was the first Triathlon for 19 year Old Malik, who a few months ago, lost both his legs to a land mine accident in Afganistan. A San Bernardino Police Officer, and first time triathlon competitor Dan Davis was paralyzed when his patrol car was involved in a roll over accident. 9-Year Old Abby Umali from Redlands who has a rare form of muscular dystrophy - competed side by side other able bodied athletes. These are just a few examples of athlethes who proved that diasbility does not mean inability. Abby Also sang the Nation Anthem for the event, with 2008 U.S. Olympic Trials Champion Julie Swail by her side. We look forward to next years event! - (www.teampossabilities.org)

For more information, visit www.mypossibilities.com
or send email to: possabilities@ahs.llumc.edu

Triathlon:
5K run, 10.5 mile bike, 150yd pool swim. This is a reverse triathlon that starts with the run and finishes with the swim.

5K Run:
Begins with the triathlon and finishes at the Drayson Center

Kid's Triathlon:
Starts at 9:00am - 1/4 mile run, 1 mile bike, 50yd swim. The kid's triathlon will be on a closed course. It is for ages 12 and under. Parents are welcome to stay with their kids. This year, the Kid's Triathlon will be officially timed! All kids will receive a finisher's medal. We will also have a Tiny Tot's triathlon for toddlers on tricycles. The order of all events is RUN, BIKE, SWIM. 

Event Course Description:

The course is flat and fast, with only a slight grade on the run and bike. But overall, it is a pretty flat course.

General Information & Fees:

Age Groups:
10 - under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44
45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+

Athletes With A Disability
Relay- ONE category: we won't be dividing relays up

$100 Stipend to first 10 Licensed pro triathletes who register, and comp entry! - $5,000 Purse! Finisher's medals for Triathlon and age group medals 3 deep; Overall male and female receive medals and checks. Finisher's medals for 5k, no age group awards; Overall male and female receive medals and checks.

Fees:
Triathlon – Loma Linda University (LLU) Student $20 no add’l fee
Triathlon Relay Team LLU Student (open category) $50 no add’l fee
Triathlon Relay Team (open category) $90 / $100
Triathlon – Individual $60 / $70
Triathlon – Athlete with a Disability $15 no add’l fee
5K Run/Walk/Roll $25 / $35
5K Run/Walk/Roll – Athlete with a Disability $10 no add’l fee
Kids Triathlon $20 no add’l fee
Tiny Tots Tricycle Triathlon $20 no add’l fee

Race Day Start Times:

Triathlon & 5K - 7:00am
Kid's & Tiny Tot's Triathlon - 9:00am

Awards:

$5,000 Purse! - Finisher's medals for Triathlon and age group medals 3 deep. Overall male and female receive medals and checks.

Finisher's medals for 5k, no age group awards
Overall male and female receive medals and checks only.

Road Rules:

Bike helmets are required. Athletes must stay on the course and follow course rules and signs during the bike. The course is run, bike, swim order. The purse money will only apply to individual triathletes, not the relay teams.

Location & Directions:

Location:
Drayson Center, Loma Linda University Medical Center East Campus - Loma Linda, CA 92354

Map & Directions:
google map here - Take the 10 freeway and exit - Tippecanoe/Anderson. Take Anderson south, turn left on Stewart Street. The Drayson Center will be on the left, parking will be on the right of Anderson and Stewart Street.