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Registration Info

On September 18, 2011 the Long Beach Triathlon will directly benefit the C.A.R.E Program from St. Mary Medical Center with 100% of the proceeds being donated. Fundraising options are available for a free registration

How To Be A Fundraiser (*Get $500 in sponsorships and get a FREE registration)

      Early Reg
April 21-July 10
Regular Reg
July 11-Sept. 4
Late Reg
Sept. 5-Sept. 18
Individual Pricing $110 $130 $145
Individual 18 & Under Pricing  $80  $85  $90
Relay Pricing $220 $235 $250
Military/Police/Fire Pricing
-or- Challenged Athletes
$100 $120 $135
Individual VIP Add-On
 $50  $50  $50
Relay VIP Add-On
 $150  $150  $150

Registration Policy: NO REFUNDS, NO ROLLOVERS, OR BIB TRANSFERS, NO EXCEPTIONS.
*If you sign up in a category, this is the category you race in, not age division (ex: Clydesdale, Military)*
*VIP Packages are “in addition to” the individual or relay pricing. Relay pricing is $50/person*

Long Beach Triathlon

  • 1/2 mile Swim
  • 11 mile cycle
  • 3 mile run

Date & Time

Sunday, September 18, 2011
Start Time: 7:00 am

Location

700 Shoreline Dr. Long Beach, CA 90802

Click Here to Confirm your Registration

Individual VIP Add-On Includes:

  • Race Pick Up on Sunday Morning
  • VIP Parking
  • Preferred Transition Area Spot
  • Long Beach Triathlon Long Sleeve Tech T-shirt
  • Long Beach Triathlon Race T-Shirt
  • Goody Bag
  • Post Race Food

Relay VIP Add-On Includes:

  • Race Pick Up on Sunday Morning
  • VIP Parking
  • Preferred Transition Area Spot
  • (3) Long Beach Triathlon Long Sleeve Tech T-Shirt
  • (3) Long Beach Triathlon Race T-Shirt
  • Goody Bag
  • Post Race Food

Individual and Relay Registration Includes:

  • Long Beach Triathlon Race T-Shirt
  • Goody Bag
  • Post Race Food

Race Course

The water temperature in Long Beach in September is typically in the low 70's. Water conditions are excellent and very safe. There are no waves inside the break wall where the swim takes place and wetsuits are allowed. Scenic bike on Shoreline Drive, Queensway Bridge and past the Queen Mary. The bike course is 11 miles in length with 2 loops of the course. Fast run course adjacent to Shoreline Village and the Marina.

Course Map

Click Here to View the 2011 Map

Wetsuit Rentals

CAS offers wetsuit rental agreements on the NEW TYR Hurricane Series. The TYR Hurricane has become one of the best performance and most comfortable line of wetsuits in the tri market today. Free range of motion zones (ROM), make for easy movement and a level of comfort not found anywhere else. The 360* Core Stabilization System ensures optimal body position. Speed Wrap Paneling is made from the lightest Yamamoto neoprene out there for greater drag reduction. The Quick Release Ankle Cuffs assure for a quick and effortless removal during T1.

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USAT Rules and Regulations:

The Long Beach Triathlon is a USAT sanctioned event and therefore follows USAT rules. Please click here for more information on USAT Rules and Regulations.

For more information, click on any of the following:

USAT Rules and Regulations

Most Commonly Violated Rules

Approved Skinsuits/Speedsuits

Event Info

Click Here to View the Competitor Information Sheet

Weekend Schedule:

SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17TH
10:00 AM Expo opens for packet pickup
11:00 AM Race Briefing by LB Tri Club & Fundraiser Pasta Lunch Opens
2:00 PM Race Briefing By LB Tri Club
3:00 PM Fundraiser Pasta Lunch Closes
4:00 PM Expo Closes
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18TH
4:00 AM Access to race-day parking opens:
Convention Center $8
5:30 AM Transition Area opens –
700 Shoreline Dr. Long Beach, CA 90802.
6:45 AM Transition Area closes
7:00 AM First Swim Wave
7:00 AM Finish Line Festival Opens
10:00 AM Sprint Awards Ceremony begins
11:00 AM Awards Ceremony Ends

Health & Fitness Expo

Do you want to be a part of this years Long Beach Triathlon Health & Fitness Expo? Click Here to download the application.

Saturday, September 17
St. Mary Medical Center
Long Beach Triathlon Health & Fitness Expo
10AM-4PM

Sunday, September 18
Alfredo's Lot (Between Linden Ave. and Ocean Ave.)
Finish Festival
6AM-12PM

Wave Start Times

TBA Beginning of September

Awards

Awards are given to every finisher. There will also be first through third (1-3) division awards.

Divisions:
14 & under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+, Clydesdale (Men 200+ lbs), Athena (Women 145+ lbs), Elite, Collegiate, Challenged Athlete, Military/Police/Fire

Relay Team Divisions:
Male, Female, Co-Ed, Military/Police/Fire

*You may race in either the Age Group OR one of the other Divisions, but NOT both*

Registration and Packet-Pickup

Click Here to Download the Liability Waiver
Click Here to Download the USAT Waiver

Click Here to Confirm your Entry
Click Here for the USAT Pick Up Guide

Where:
St. Mary Medical Center
1055 Linden Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90813

When:
Saturday, September 17 from 10am-4pm

Why:
All athletes competing in the Long Beach Triathlon must come to the Sports & Fitness Expo to pickup their race packets. Race packets will ONLY be distributed here and will not be available on race day unless you registered as VIP.

Parking:
Please park in the 6 story parking structure. Parking will be $2.00 with validation

Park at the Convention Center located directly across Shoreline Blvd and Linden Ave. There is a $10 fee for parking. You may also park at the Queen Mary and ride your bike to the start. The Queen Mary is only about 2 miles from the race start. Shoreline was going to be closed and the Linden entrance beginning as early as 4:00 will not be open. They asked that you have people enter the convention parking lot off Ocean and go in the back.

Directions to Parking

From Los Angeles - Take the San Diego Freeway (405) south to the Long Beach Freeway (710). Go south on the Long Beach Freeway to the Downtown Exits. (710 then becomes Shoreline Drive). Follow Shoreline Drive to Linden Avenue and into the parking lot.

From Orange County - Take the San Diego Freeway (405) north to the Long Beach Freeway (710). Go south on the Long Beach Freeway to the Downtown Exits. (710 then becomes Shoreline Drive). Follow Shoreline Drive to Linden Avenue and into the parking lot.

From North Orange County and the Valleys - San Gabriel & Pomona Valleys take the Orange Freeway (57) or San Gabriel Freeway (605) to the Riverside Freeway (91) to the Long Beach Free- way (710). Go south on the Long Beach Freeway to the Downtown Exits. (710 then becomes Shoreline Drive). Follow Shoreline Drive to Linden Avenue and into the parking lot.

Hotel and Travel

More Information to be provided soon.

Parking Information

The best place to park is in the Convention Center lot nearest the race course. The lot will open at 4:00 am, will cost $8 and all participants must cross Shoreline Drive at Linden Ave to get to the Transition Area. See the maps below for directions.

View a downtown Long Beach map

Information on Long Beach

Be sure to visit the Long Beach Area Convention and Visitor's Bureau's web site for the latest information on events and things to do in Long Beach

Long Beach Guide

Long Beach City Information

Long Beach Triathlon Partners

Competitive Aquatic Supply

Competitive Aquatic Supply is a family owned corporation dedicated to servicing the aquatic and triathlon community since 1975. Karen & Kurt Kachigan began the LB-C.A.R.E. triathlon as a thank you to the CARE Program of St. Mary’s for their love, support, and medical care of Karen’s brother Kevin. This race in,it’s 13th year, is dedicated in loving memory of Kevin Humphreys.

Ambient Eventz Photography

Ambient Eventz Photography is located in Long Beach and specializes in product and event photography, and light graphic design. Has been a partner and volunteer to the LB Care Triathlon since 1998. Read More.

LB Tri Club

LB Tri, the triathlon club that trains like a team, is Southern California’s newest and fastest growing multi-sport organization.  Founded in September of 2009 LB Tri is a group of likeminded athletes who share a passion for the sport of triathlon, living life to the fullest and having fun. Our members include novices looking for support before completing their first triathlon, newbies looking to get in shape via the triathlon, fitness nuts who like to push themselves and veterans of Ironman competition. Read More.

USAT

USA Triathlon is the sanctioning authority for more than 3,000 diverse events, ranging from grassroots to high-profile races nationwide. The organization works to create interest and participation in a variety of programs, including camps, clinics, races and educational opportunities. USA Triathlon's 130,000-strong membership is comprised of athletes of all ages, coaches, officials, parents and fans striving to strengthen multisport.

TYR SPORT INC.

TYR engineers technical apparel and equipment for swimmers and triathletes. Named for “TYR”, the Norse god of warriors, we’re a company started by athletes and populated by athletes. Read More.

Clif Bar & Company

Clif Bar & Company is a leading maker of nutritious, all-natural, organic foods and drinks, including CLIF® BAR energy bar, LUNA®, The Whole Nutrition Bar for Women®; and CLIF Kid®, Nourishing Kids in Motion®. Focused on sports nutrition and healthy snacks, the employee and family-owned company are committed to sustaining its people, brands, business, community and planet. For more information on Clif Bar & Company, please visit www.clifbar.com, check out our Facebook page or follow us on Twitter.

Recently Clif Bar & Company was ranked the No. 1 brand in the Forbes Breakaway Brands survey, conducted by Landor Associates using Young & Rubicam’s BrandAsset Valuator database measuring brand momentum from 2006 to 2009. Forbes.com

Gatorade

Gatorade, it's the heart, hustle and soul of the game.

Official Charity

C.A.R.E Program at St. Mary's Medical Center

Net proceeds of the Long Beach Triathlon benefit the Comprehensive AIDS Resource Education Program at St. Mary Medical Center. The Long Beach Triathlon is C.A.R.E.'s largest fundraising event; donations help fund services for over a thousand men, women and children who are affected by the HIV disease and cannot afford HIV prevention, education, dental, medical, and mental health services.

If you would be interested in doing a fundraising for the Long Beach Triathlon, you can find more information by Clicking Here. There are many incentives for doing fundraising through this program, including a free entry. If an Individual raises $500 + They can recieve a free registration entry, and there are more incentives with the more you raise. Same for the relay teams. When a Relay Team raises $1,000 + they receive a free entry, and more incentives as they raise more money.

Results

Click Here to view your 2011 Long Beach CARE Triathlon

Photos

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Partners

We would like to thank our Long Beach Triathlon Parters for supporting this annual event. Please visit our Partners tab to learn more.