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33rd Annual SLO Triathlon - July 22, 2012
updated 01/04/2012

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General Information
The 33rd Annual SLO Triathlon takes place on Sunday, July 22 at Sinsheimer Park/SLO Swim Center is San Luis Obispo. This short course (or sprint) triathlon consists of a 0.5 mile swim, 15.3 mile bike and 3.1 mile run. Participants are sent on the course in waves throughout the day.

All participants must be at least 15 years of age
with a valid ID by Sunday, July 22.

2012 Registration Information
Registration for the SLO Triathlon is ONLY available ONLINE.
No walk-in or mail-in registrations will be accepted.
Online Registration begins on Saturday, April 28.
(Registration closes on Friday, July 6 or when all spots are filled.)

Registrant/Participant Support
Online: Active.com Support Page

Toll Free: 877-228-4881

Cost
$73/person
$131/team
(+$10 fee for USA Triathlon One-Day Membership)


Registrant Information Check back for 2012 information!
Already registered for the 32nd Annual SLO Triathlon? Find start times and guidelines here!

Course Description
Swim - 0.5 miles Bike - 15.3 miles Run - 3.1 miles

Swim (0.5 miles): The swim takes place at the SLO Swim Center. Each participant swims 36 widths, straight-line swim, in the Olympic-sized pool. All SLO Swim Center rules must be obeyed. Each participant is required to bring his or her own lap counter. Only the participant and their lap counter will be allowed on the pool deck.

Bike (15.3 miles): Cyclists leave the SLO Swim Center parking lot and proceed to Orcutt Road for the majority of the out and back course. The course is full of rolling hills. Participants must obey all traffic laws. Portions of the bike course will be open to auto traffic. HELMETS ARE REQUIRED. All helmets must be designed for cycling, must be ANSI, SNELL, or CPSC certified and must be manufactured no earlier than 2004 with no visible damage.

Run (3.1 miles): The run travels along the Railroad Recreational Trail before heading on City sidewalks and streets to the finish at the Sinsheimer Park Baseball Stadium. The course is mostly flat with a long hill towards the end. Runners are required to stay on sidewalks and obey all traffic laws.

Triathlon Results

The following results are available as PDF files, you will need
Adobe Acrobat Reader to download.

2011 SLO Triathlon (by elapsed time)
2010 SLO Triathlon

2009 SLO Triathlon
2008 SLO Triathlon

2007 SLO Triathlon
2006 SLO Triathlon
2005 SLO Triathlon

2004 SLO Triathlon
2003 SLO Triathlon
2002 SLO Triathlon
2001 SLO Triathlon

Sponsors
Special thanks to 2011 Major Sponsor:
Sponsor Heritage Oaks Bank
SLO Triathlon 2011 Sponsors


Triathlon Training Opportunities

Check back for 2012 information!

Central Coast Triathlon Club
Click here to view the CCTC brochure and membership application.


Contact Information
For more information, contact Rich Ogden, Recreation Supervisor, at
(805) 781-7305 or Brian Roberts, Recreation Specialist, at 781-7445.

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