2008
Lake Geneva Triathlon Series
September 6, 2008
LOCATION:
Reid Park, Fontana, Wisconsin, which is located on the western shore of Geneva
Lake at the intersection of Fontana Blvd. and the lakefront.
ELIGIBILITY:
Participants under 18 years of age need the written consent of a parent.
The right to accept or reject any entry is reserved.
ACCOMMODATIONS:
There is a block of rooms reserved at The Abbey Resort, 269 Fontana Boulevard,
Fontana, Wisconsin; phone: 262-275-6811, at a discounted rate for race
participants. There are also a number of other motels in the
vicinity. Please check with the Geneva Lakes Chamber of Commerce.
PARKING:
MUNICIPAL LOTS WILL BE AVAILABLE. In addition to the municipal
lots, please use the
following parking lots:
St. Benedict’s Catholic Church (1/3 mile from
start)
Located at 137 Dewey Avenue in Fontana at the southwest corner of US67
and Dewey Avenue. From the south from the Village of Walworth take US67
north for about one mile to Main Street. Go north or left on Main Street
one third mile to Dewey Avenue. Turn right or east to St. Benedict’s
Church. From the north on US67 go into Fontana to Main Street and go west
or right and stay on Main Street to Dewey Avenue. Go left or east on Dewey
Avenue to the church. Walk bike and gear up Mill Street north to Third
Avenue where you can cross US67 and go east on Third Avenue to the
transition area.
Fontana Elementary School (1/2 mile from start)
Located at 450 South Main Street. From the south take US67 south from
the Village of Walworth one mile to Main Street. Go left or north on Main
Street one mile to school. From the north on US67 from Williams Bay go
into Fontana to Main Street and go right or west a half mile to school
right or west ½ mile to school. Walk bikes from school east on Main
Street, cross US67 and stay on Third Avenue to the lakefront.
Duck Pond Parking Lot (1/2 mile from start)
From the north take US67 south from Williams Bay as you are entering
Fontana down the big hill. Turn right or west on Wild Duck Road and follow
the arrows to parking lot. Walk bike east on Wild Duck Road to US67 and go
right or south to Third Avenue and go left or east to the lakefront.
Community Church (1/3 mile from start)
Located at the southeast corner of Kinzie and High Street. Take Kinzie
Ave east from US67 to church. Located near the lakefront.
PACKET PICKUP will be held at the Cobalt Show Room adjacent to Gordy's
Boat House Restaurant, 336 Lake Avenue, Fontana, Wisconsin, on Friday evening
and Saturday morning. See the Schedule
for details.
DINNER: There will be a pasta dinner buffet at Gordy's Boat
House Restaurant, 336 Lake Avenue, Fontana, Wisconsin.
STARTING AREA: Reid Park, Fontana, Wisconsin.
AID STATIONS:
There will be aid stations serving water and Gatorade every two miles on the run
courses. The Half Extreme course has three water/aid stations on the bike
course; the first station at SMILES in Darien will have energy bars and
gel. The Olympic course has one aid station at mile 20 in Zenda. The
other bike courses have no aid stations. Water will be available in the
transition area.
AWARDS (adult) will
be presented to the top 3 male and female
finishers overall as well as the top three male and female finishers in each
age division. The ceremony will take place in the gazebo in Reid Park.
SUPPORT:
Thank you to all of the Lake Geneva area civic organizations and volunteers who are
committed to making your race a safe and memorable experience and to the
dedicated staff of Lake Geneva Extreme Sports. We are always looking for
new volunteer groups, so please contact the race director if you are
interested.
FINISH MEDALS
- All finishers will receive a medal.
COURSE INFO:
Swim Course:
Projected water temperature: 65 - 70o F. Wetsuits recommended.