When:
Saturday, October 23, 2010. 7:30am Start!
Where:
Clermont Waterfront Park, Clermont, Florida. Clermont is centrally located just 22 miles west of Orlando at the junction of US 27 and SR 50. Major Orlando tourist attractions are only 30 minutes away and the ocean beaches are just an hour away. Orlando International Airport is 40 minutes southeast of Clermont.
Course:
Swim Course: A 2.4 mile swim in picturesque Lake Minneola, designated as "Outstanding Waters" by the State of Florida. Projected water temperature: 72-80. Swim cut-off is 2 hours and 30 minutes after the start. Participants still swimming after the cut-off time will not be allowed to continue.
Bike Course: A 112 mile course along rural country roads. No major elevation changes, but expect numerous rolling hills and a steep but short climb up Sugarloaf Mountain. We are currently reviewing course options for 2010 and hope to have the official bike course finalized in early 2010. Technical support teams will travel the course and support/aid stations will be located aproximately 10-12 miles apart. The official bike course cut-off is at 6:30 pm. All participants still on the course at that time will not be allowed to continue and will be removed from the course.
There is also an intermediate cut-off time associated with the 112 mile bike course. The cutoff point is at the 60 mile mark special needs station. All cyclists must reach this location by 2:30 pm or they will not be allowed to continue on the bike course.
Run Course: The 26.2 mile course is criterion style, taking runners three laps around Lake Minneola. Each lap will also have a short out and back section on the South Lake Trail. Support/aid stations will be located approximately one mile apart. Each support station is equipped with water, thirst quencher, ice, sponges, cola (defizzed), fruit and assorted foods. The run course officially closes at 1:00am.
Eligibility:
Open to individuals 18 years of age or older on race day and two or three person relay teams. The Great Floridian Triathlon is an event designed for experienced triathletes only. The right to accept or reject any entry is reserved. Please be aware that there are several cut-off times during the event that all participants must adhere to. Failure to meet cut-off times will result in disqualification and removal from the course.
Support:
More than 400 volunteers from numerous Central Florida civic organizations are committed to make your race a safe and memorable experience.
Weather:
Average temperature on race day: low 65 - high 85.
Awards:
INDIVIDUALS - Attractive awards presented to the top five overall finishers, top ten active military, top masters finishers, top ten finishers in each age group, and the top ten Clydesdale finishers (Men 200 lbs., Women 150 lbs.) ages 18-39 and 40 & over.
RELAY TEAMS - Attractive awards presented to the top five teams in each division: male, female, co-ed, and masters (all members aged 40 & over).
Amenities:
Participant t-shirt, race packet, commemorative water bottle and poster, free post-race massage, Pasta Dinner, Breakfast of Champions, Awards Brunch, swim cap, post-race refreshments, complete race results and other goodies. Official individual finishers will receive a special 20th Anniversary Great Floridian finisher's medal and T-shirt.