Johnson County Park & Recreation District: Special Event: Shawnee Mission Triathlon

JULY 13, 2008
SHAWNEE MISSION PARK
7900 RENNER RD. SHAWNEE, KS

2008 Professional Athlete
In partnership with Tri KC we are proud to announce our Professional Athlete for this year’s event, Mr. Tim DeBoom, two-time winner (2001 and 2002) of the Ford Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii, and top-ranked American at the Ironman distance.

Closed Course Featuring Two Courses
The Shawnee Mission Triathlon is a closed course event featuring a Short Course (Sprint Distance) and a Long Course (International Distance). The both courses are routed on the Mill Creek Streamway which adjoins Shawnee Mission Park. ChampionChip timing-system will be used with aid stations at transition and at every mile on the run. Please view the early Early Registration Bonus Drawing below.

The Long Course is a .62 mile (1000 meter) swim, 18 mile bike and a 4.5 mile run (see maps for course layout). The swim is an out and back course with a standing water start. The bike course is 4 laps of the main park road providing a rolling venue.

The Short Course is a .31 mile (500 meter) swim, 9 mile bike, and a 2.4 mile run (see maps for course layout). The swim is an out and back course with a standing water start. The bike course is 2 laps of the main park road providing a rolling venue.

Eligibilty
This event is open to all persons ages 15 years and older. Competitors under the age of 18 must have parental or guardian consent (see registration form). Requests for reasonable accommodations will be made for special needs participants.

Packet Pickup
Packet pickup will be Friday, July 11 from 12pm - 6pm at BikeSource located at 135th & Quivira.

Race Results
Race results will be posted onsite and online at www.onlineraceresults.com

Post Race Festivities
Shelter No. 4, next to the transition area, will be the location for post
race festivities. You are invided to enjoy music, Chris Cakes pancakes and the Flap Jack Children's Fun Run, awards, announcements and prizes.

Flap Jack Children's Fun Fun - For The Kids
Sign your child up for the Flap-Jack Fun Run to be held at 10 a.m. Look for the registration table at shelter #3 next to the Transition Area. Children 12 and under will be able to compete in their own running event just like mom or dad. Registration is on site for this FREE Flap Jack Fun Run. Kids will receive a race number and certificate of participation for their efforts. You may purchase children's T-shirts for $5 (tax included.) For race information call Chad Tower at 913-236-1231.

Chris Cakes Pancake Breakfast
Pancake breakfast is FREE to all entrants and volunteers. $5 per plate for non-entrants and non-volunteers - payable day of race, please do not add breakfast to your race entry fee.

Volunteers Welcome:
Many volunteers are needed and welcome, with or without experience.
Free T-shirt and pancake breakfast for all volunteers.
Please leave name, address, phone number and T-shirt sizes.
A volunteer coordinator will contact you.

2008 SMP Tri Event Pro: Tim DeBoom
JCPRD and the TriKC Triathlon Club are pleased to announce that the currently number one ranked long distance triathlete and one of the greatest triathletes of all time, Tim DeBoom will be participating in the this years Shawnee Mission Triathlon. DeBoom won the Ironman World Championships in both 2001 and 2002. After recovering from a number of physical problems, he came back to take fourth place at the 2007 Ironman World Championships. DeBoom is the winningest American triathlete since the glory years of the big four. In addition to the World Championships, Tim has won too many international events to even count. While an exercise physiology major at the University of Iowa, DeBoom chose to pass on pursuing a medical degree to follow his dreams of racing the professional circuit. Still considered the most successful American racing today, Tim is currently gearing up to run in August the Leadville 100 Ultramarathon Trail Race which involves 15,600 feet of climbing and descending.

Tim DeBoom Career Highlights:
2-time Hawaii Ironman World Champion
Ironman New Zealand Champion
Ironman California Champion
California Half Ironman Champion
Arizona Half Ironman Champion
Eagleman Half Ironman Champion
Vineman Half Ironman Champion
World’s Toughest Half Champion
Wildflower Half Ironman Champion
2-time Memphis in May Triathlon Champion
2-time Pan-Am Games Team (best finish 5th place)
2-time Triathlete of the Year
2-time US Olympic Committee Athlete of the Month
Sports Illustrated Women’s Sexiest Athletes

For More Race Information
Contact Chad Tower at 913-236-1231 or info@jocogov.org

Downloadables:
2008 Shawnee Mission Tri Registration Form [1.85KB]
2008 Shawnee Mission Tri USAT Waiver Form [27KB]
2008 Shawnee Mission Tri Internet Entry Release Form [430KB]
2008 JCPRD Waiver & Release Form [55KB]
2008 Shawnee Mission Tri Course Map [900KB]

Early Registration Drawing Bonus Register before 5pm on June 6th, 2008 and you will be eligible for a $500 Gift Certificate drawing from BikeSounce; your leader in MultiSport gear. The drawing will be held on event day at the awards ceremony; winner does not need to be present to win.