MIGHTY MUJER TRIATHLON 2013
300 yard swim – 15k bike – 2 mile run
April 20, 2013 - 7:30am
Memorial Park Pool
Registration for Mighty Mujer Tri 2013 opens JANUARY 1!
EVENT DESCRIPTION
Mighty Mujer Triathlon is an all-female “super sprint” that starts with a 300-yard swim in an indoor pool. The 15k bike course is followed by a 2-mile run in the Memorial Park area in Central El Paso. The “super sprint” course is perfect for beginners; the rolling hills will challenge seasoned athletes! Athletes must be 12 years old or older.
INDIVIDUALS & TEAMS
Form a team with your girlfriends or family members! Each member of a team enters individually (no relay teams for this race) and indicates her team name on the race entry. Teams will compete against other teams three separate categories: MOTHER-DAUGHTER, FAMILY, GIRLFRIENDS. Teams can consist of 2 women (Mother-Daughter) or 4 women (Girlfriends or Family). The fastest average overall time wins in the category. Women who enter as a team and do not win the team category will stay in the running for Age Group and Athena awards.
REGISTRATION
Entry fee includes post-race snacks and drinks, race shirt, race timing, and other surprises.
Individual
$60 before March 1
$65 March 1 – April 10
$70 April 11- 17
Individual Charitable
$160 (includes $100 donation to Center Against Family Violence – 10 available)
REGISTRATION CLOSES ON APRIL 17.
NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION!!
REFUNDS & TRANSFERS. A partial refund of your triathlon registration fee minus $30 will be given up to March 15 for requests made in writing to the race director (no emails). Mail requests to Race El Paso, P.O. Box 23208, El Paso, TX 79923. After March 15, no refunds will be given. There are no transfers allowed.
ADDITIONAL INFO
Benefiting CENTER AGAINST FAMILY VIOLENCE, which provides confidential assistance, educational programs and hope to families in need.
Mighty Mujer is USAT-sanctioned; USAT rules apply.
USAT MEMBERSHIP. All athletes must be members of USA Triathlon to compete. If you do not have an annual membership, you must purchase a one-day pass for $12. Every athlete must pick up his or her own race packet. On-site packet pickup will require photo proof of identity (driver’s license, passport, etc).
ESTIMATED SWIM TIME. Enter your best estimated 300-yard swim time during registration. Athletes will have an opportunity to update their swim times by April 12. Details to come! Accurate swim times make the race more enjoyable for everyone!
*****RACE SCHEDULE*****
PACKET PICKUP
Sunday, April 14 (1-4pm) at the Little Diner (7209 Seventh St., Canutillo, TX)
Friday, April 19 (4-7pm) at Memorial Park Pool (3251 Copper)
RACE DAY SCHEDULE
Saturday, April 20
6am – Transition Area Opens
7am – Opening Ceremony & Mandatory Athlete Meeting
7:30am – RACE BEGINS
10am – Awards
MOST COMMONLY VIOLATED USAT RULES
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
TIPS FOR YOUR FIRST TRIATHLON (what to expect!)
TIPS ON WHAT TO WEAR
AWARDS. Awards will be given to the Top Female Overall, Top Family Team, Top Mother/Daughter Team, and Top Girlfriends Team. First through third place will be awarded for females in each of the following categories: 14 & Under, 15-16, 17-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+. First through third place will be awarded to Athenas (Females 165+ lbs) Under 40 and Athenas (Females 165+ lbs) 40+.
TRAVEL. Special rate of $65/night (king) and $69/night (2 queens) for Mighty Mujer Tri participants at Wingate by Wyndam (6351 Gateway West). Call 915-772-4088 to make your reservation and ask for the Mighty Mujer Triathlon rate! Reserve by April 5 to secure these rates.
PARKING. Parking at the race site is limited and we strongly encourage carpooling. Athletes will receive a parking permit at packet pickup and are encouraged to bring any family members/spectators in their cars. Please plan ahead and arrive early. Athletes are encouraged to bring family members/spectators in their cars. Please plan ahead and arrive early. Check out the Race Green page for additional information on carpooling and offsetting your carbon emissions!
BIKE RENTALS. Road bike rentals are available at Crazy Cat Cyclery – Airport (915.772.9666) and The Bicycle Company (915.544.2453) on a first-come, first-served basis. Reserve early!
CHIP TIMING. Chip Timing by CEP Timing.
