Distance
2.4 mile SWIM, 112-mile BIKE, 26.2-mile RUN

Field Limit- Total Includes IDT and ID-Aquabike combined
450 Individuals and 50 relay Teams

IDT Entry Fees:
Pricing until May 31, 2009:
Individuals: $325
Relay Teams: $395
Pricing after May 31, 2009
Individuals: $395
Relay Teams: $465

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 $10. 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
Prior to May 31, 2009 we will refund your entry fee less a $75 administrative fee. Please note that Active.com will not refund any part of their fee. There will be no refunds after May 31, 2009. No Exceptions! Event entries are not transferable between athletes, events, or the following years events. 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
EXPO : Saturday Sept 5, 8am - 4pm Water St , Plymouth (adjacent to Transition Area)

CHECK IN & PACKET -PICK-UP: Saturday Sept 5, 2pm - 4pm (Transition Area)

THERE IS NO RACE DAY PACKET PICK-UP!

Mandatory Athlete Meeting
Saturday September 5, 2009 at the Pilgrim Memorial Park, Water Street, Plymouth, MA
4:00 pm

Required Cut-Off Times
Individuals must complete the courses below within these time requirements in order to continue.
Swim: 2 hours from start of race
Bike: 9-1/2 hours from start of race
Run: 16 hours from start of race

Mandatory Medical Form
Mandatory Medical Form must be filled out prior to packet pick-up. Fax to 781-749-2005 or mail to:
Fast Forward, PO Box 573, Hingham, MA 02043

Minimum Age
18 years old on race day

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

IDT Prize Money & Awards
First Place Overall (Male & Female) = $ 500
2nd Place Overall (Male & Female) = $ 250
3rd Place Overall (Male & Female) = $ 100
Awards to Top 3 in each Age Group, Clydesdales, Athenas, and Relay Teams
Finisher Medals and Finisher T-Shirts to all Finishers

Awards Ceremony
Date and Time to be announced

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

Wetsuits
Notwithstanding an unprecedented ocean warm up this is a wetsuit legal event.

Disqualification
Per waiver received from USAT: use of iPod, MP3 player, headphones, radios or the like on the race
course will result in disqualification.

Lodging/ Host Hotel
Radisson Hotel Plymouth Harbor, 180 Water Street, Plymouth, MA 02360, 877-500-0050 or
508-747-4900, www.radissonplymouth.com

Other Lodging/Activities/Restaurants
www.visit-plymouth.com

THE RACE COURSE
SWIM: 2.4 Miles
The 2009 IDT at Plymouth Rock swim consists of 4 lengths of approximately .6 miles. The swim leg begins with a water start at the foot of the Harbormasters Dock at The State Boat Ramp.

• 1st Leg – along inside of the jetty keeping buoys to your right
• 2nd leg – return along jetty in the opposite direction once again keeping buoys to your right
• 3rd leg – same as 1st leg
• 4th and final leg - from turnaround buoy to Mayflower II – swimmers exit at dock and proceed ¼ mile on foot (carpeted with Indoor/Outdoor) to Transition Area at Pilgrim Memorial Park just south of Plymouth Rock.

The harbor is protected by a barrier beach and jetty. This generally results in calm surf. You can expect water temperatures in the mid 60’s. Wetsuits are recommended. Unlike the Pilgrims there are no rocks to navigate as you exit the water.

BIKE: 112 Miles
The 2009 IDT at Plymouth Rock features a new bike route. The route is faster, safer, and less hilly than the 2008 version. Most of the course takes place in scenic Myles Standish State Park. The route is a 4-loop course with a 5.2-mile segment at the beginning that leads you to “The Loop” and the same 5.2-mile segment at the end that leads you back to the transition area. Riders will complete 4 circuits of the 25.4-mile loop and then return to transition. There will be 2 fully stocked aid stations on the “loop” so approximately every 13 miles you can get Gatorade, SmartWater, Hammer Gel, and Cliff Bars, and bananas. There will be an area before and after each aid station where you can throw any empty bottles or other garbage. Please do not litter on the racecourse. A “Special Needs” station will be designated on the loop. There will be a bike mechanic stationed at each aid station as well as a portajohn. The bike course is open to vehicular traffic. Traffic is expected to be light on this holiday weekend. All major intersections and turns will be staffed by police and volunteers.

Helmets are required!

RUN: 26.2 Miles
The 2009 IDT at Plymouth Rock features a brand new mostly flat course. The route consists of 4-loops of a 6.5-mile circuit. You will leave transition and head south on Water Street, bear left on Union Street and enter Stephens Field and reverse direction at Turnaround #1. You will retrace your steps back to transition and then head North on Water ST. At the end of Water Street you will take a right into Nelson Field and then take an immediate left thru the opening into the fence. You will follow North along the fence and take a left at its conclusion onto The Town of Plymouth Bike Path. The Path is a mile long. At its conclusion you will take a right on Hedge Road and then a right into Lighthouse Point. The road in Lighthouse Point is circular and following the road will naturally turn you around (Turnaround #2) and return you to Hedge Road where you will go left. Follow Hedge Road up to Court St (RT 3A), go right on Court St and follow to Cordage Park. Take a right into Cordage Park and and you will do one loop around the pond (keeping the pond on your left) which will naturally turns you around (Turnaround #3). You will take a left on Court St, then a left on Hedge Road, and then a right onto The Town Bike Path and retrace your steps back to transition. There are Aid Stations every mile stocked with Gatorade Endurance Formula, Hammer Gel, Hammer Endurolytes, Cliff Bars, Poland Spring Water, Cola, Bananas, Ice, and Cape Cod Potato Chips. There is no special needs bag on the run. You will have access to the transition area on each of the 4-loops..