Mark your calendars!
The Annual Lame Duck Try-Athlon is on Saturday July 28, 2012.

Hosted by the neighbors of Mallard Point in Georgetown, KY, the Lame Duck Try-Athlon began in 1999 in the spirit of enjoying the neighborhood's lakes, hills, food and friendships. Though actual distance is shorter than typical triathlons, athletes have called it the most challenging event to participate in of the season.

Lame Duck Is A:

  • USAT-Sanctioned Triathlon
  • Part of the Central Kentucky Triathlon Race Series 
  • .54 mile lake swim
  • 9.1 mile bike
  • 2.6 mile run

Presenting Sponsor for the Lame Duck is Swim Bike Run of KY, Central Kentucky's resource for everything an athlete needs for a triathlon: training, gear, apparel and more! Home to 8 computrainers, 2 treadmills and an endless pool. Visit them for everything you will need for race day or training.

Proceeds from the race benefit Step by Step, a non-profit organization that works to give lost and hurting young women with children, the chance to become successful parents, students and employees.

 

Practice Day (date to be determined):

Don't let the sprint distances fool you. The Lame Duck Try-Athlon is one of the most challenging races in Central KY. Registered participants are welcome to join us . Veteran triathlete Sam Dick will preview the bike course, and the Lame Duck race director will be on hand to answer your questions about what to expect. Bring your bike, helmet, and be ready to ride. Participants will first gather at the transition area which is Mallard Point's boat loading dock to talk about logistical race questions including the transition from swimming to biking, and tips on your T1. Then we'll ride the actual bike course. If you have never competed at Lame Duck, this is a great opportunity to get a feel for the race and bike course. There will be no swim as part of this practice.

Please try to arrive early, as we will begin at 8:00 am in order to finish at 10:00 am. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Sam Dick . Everyone is welcome!

This practice morning is brought to you by Swim Bike Run of KY.

Information for Athletes:

Chip timing is automatically available to all atheletes for accurate timing of each discipline of the triathlon. Individual competitors and teams will receive a chip at the race registration location the morning of the triathlon. Athletes should make sure their chip is securely fastened to their ankle, as there will be a charge for for lost chips.

The bike course is limited to athletes 15 years or older due to the course being open to vehicular traffic and being fairly technical. There is not an age limit for the swim or run courses, therefore athletes under 15 can participate on relay teams.

Age groups:

19 & under, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, and 85 & over. Participants 17 and under must have a parent sign a USAT consent form and waiver at the packet pickup area prior to distribution of the participant's race packet and timing chip.

Prizes:

Cash prizes will be awarded to the top 3 individual males and females, and top 3 teams. Prizes for individuals with the fastest swim, bike and run splits will also be awarded. (The top 3 males, top 3 females and all relay participants are excluded from this. Only one prize per person.)

Individual Pricing for 2012:

  • $60 USAT Individual participants
  • $70 Non-USAT participants

Team Pricing for 2012:

  • $40 Per USAT Individual Team member
  • $50 Per Non-USAT Individual Team member 

Price will go up $10 at midnight on Sunday, July 8th.

Other Race Rules and Logistics:

  • Registrations received within 3 weeks of the event will not guarantee a t-shirt.
  • Registration is limited to 250 participants.
  • Registration is nonrefundable and nontransferable.
  • Race day registration is permitted if space is available.
  • Packet pickup will be held on Wednesday and Thursday, July 25th and 26th at the Swim Bike Run of KY facility in Lexington from 6-8 p.m., and then on Friday, July 27th, in the Mallard Point neighborhood park from 5:30-7:00 p.m.
  • Race day packet pick up with be conducted next to the transition area from 6:30-7:45 a.m. on race day.

Race Coordinator Contact Info:

If you have any questions, please email our race coordinator Ginny Vicini or call the office of Step by Step at 859.258.7837