About the Race

The critically acclaimed and wildly successful Marsh Man Sprint Triathlon has been rechristened The Marsh Madness Sprint Triathlon for 2012. If you're looking for hassle-free mid-summer race this is your ticket.

You'll swim oceanside at pristine Duxbury Beach. You'll bike through the marshes entering and exiting the beach. We have added a couple of miles to make it a 11-mile fast and mostly flat bike course. The run is pure Fast Forward with a beach run on hard packed sand at low tide.

This is a fun and exciting race for everyone from novices to elites. The race is well supported but retains a local friendly vibe. We welcome individuals and 2 or 3-person relay teams.

Come with your family and friends and enjoy the entire day at beautiful Duxbury Beach.

Distance
1/4-mile SWIM, 11-mile BIKE, 3-mile RUN

Start Time
7:15 am EST – This will be wave start from the waters edge. There will be 3-minutes between waves.

Field Limit
500 Individuals and 25 relay Teams

Entry Fees:
Pricing on or before July 1, 2012:
Individuals: $75
Relay Teams: $125

Pricing after July 1, 2012:
Individuals: $85
Relay Teams: $135

Parking Fees
$15 per vehicle – no exceptions. CASH ONLY ! This is not covered by your entry fee. Please carpool!

NO PETS are allowed on DUXBURY BEACH – no exceptions!

USA Triathlon Sanctioned Event
All athletes must present a valid, current USAT annual membership at packet pick-up OR purchase a 1-day USAT license at packet pick-up for $12. If you forget your card you will still be required to purchase a 1-day USAT license. No Exceptions!

USA Triathlon rules will apply. USAT officials will be present and on the racecourse. Athletes can be penalized for drafting, blocking, crossing the centerline, use of headphones among other violations. Be sure to review current rules at:: www.USATriathlon.org

Refunds, Transfers, Cancellations…
The Marsh Madness Triathlon has a “NO REFUND” Policy. Be certain that you can race before registering. No transfers between athletes, events, or the following year's events are permitted. No exceptions! In the event of inclement weather we reserve the right to shorten, alter, or cancel any portion of this race. In that case there will be no refunds..

Event Check-in, Packet Pick-Up, and Race Expo
Sunday July 22 at the Duxbury Beach, Marshfield, MA  5:30am – 7:00am. Prior to race day another packet pick-up will be announced and held at Marathon Sports in Norwell, MA.

Minimum Age
15 years old on race day

Categories / Age Groups
Elite (Male & Female)
Age Groups (Male & Female): 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34….
Clydesdale (Male 200+ lbs)
Athena (Female 150+ lbs)
Relay Teams (Male, Female, Mixed): thesecan be 2 or 3-person teams

Note: Per USAT Rules, age group of a participant is determined by age on Dec. 31, 2012 not by age on race day. For example, if you turn 25 years old in October of 2012, you will be in the 25-29 age group for the entire 2012 season.

Awards/Prize Money
First Place Overall (Male & Female) = $ 500
2nd Place Overall (Male & Female) = $ 250
3rd Place Overall (Male & Female) = $ 150
Awards to Top 3 in each Age Group, Clydesdales, Athenas, and Relay Teams. You must be present to receive your award. We will not mail out any awards.

Timing
New England Timing utililizing Winning Time Chip Systems will provide 5 splits and overall finishing
time for each athlete.

Wetsuits
Not only is this a wetsuit legal event, THIS IS A MANDATORY WETSUIT event.
NO WETSUIT = NO ENTRY IN SWIM SEGMENT.

Disqualification
Per USA Triathlon rules: use of iPod, MP3 player, headphones, radios or the like will result in disqualification.

THE RACE COURSE

Click here for race map.

SWIM: 1/4 Miles
The Marsh Madness Triathlon ocean swim course is an inverted V shape. You can expect water temperatures in the low-60’s. Wetsuits are mandatory. Lifeguards and kayakers will keep you safe and on course.

BIKE: 11 Miles
The Marsh Madness Triathlon features a one loop 12.5 mile course. The course is almost entirely flat and fast. Athletes will exit transition and head south on Gurnet Road, left on Careswell Street (RT 139), follow into Duxbury where Careswell Street makes a sharp right turn, right on Enterprise Street (RT 3A North), right on Parsonage, right on Ocean Street (RT 139), right on Plymouth Avenue, right on Dyke Road (RT 139), left on Beach Street, left on Bay Avenue, right Bay Street, left on Gurnet Road and back to Transition. The bike course is open to vehicular traffic. Traffic is expected to be Sunday morning light. All major intersections and turns will be staffed by police and/or volunteers.

Helmets are mandatory!

RUN: 3 Miles
The Marsh Madness Triathlon features a 3-mile out-and-back beach run on hard packed sand at low tide. One Aid station services you both at Mile 1 and Mile 2. The Aid Station will be serving water only.