Onion Man
Welcome to the 17th Annual Onion Man Triathlon. Sunday, May 30, 2010
This is an exciting and challenging race open to team competitors as well as individuals who like to power it on their own. We wish all of you a safe race and encourage you to get out there and swim hard, ride strong, run fast and most of all, enjoy yourselves!
Click here to sign up now RACE IS FULL FOR 2010. NO WAIT LIST.
"We are proud to have the Bicycle Barn as our sponsor-Thank you Greg"
Location:
Coming from Hwy. 12, take the Walla Walla Community College exit, (Hwy. 12 East turn right on Tausick Way. Hwy. 12 West turn left on Tausick Way). Turn left on Reservoir Rd. and follow the signs to Bennington Lake.
The Course:
1.5 km Swim The Triathlon begins at Bennington Lake where competitors will begin with a 1.5 km (2 loop)swim. Water temperature will be approximately 65-68 dgrees. Wet suits will be allowed.
40 km Bike The bike course will be an out and back scenic ride. Bikers will head down Reservoir Rd. from the lake turning right on Tausick Way. Turn right again on to the Walla Walla Community College driveway and follow that through the campus to Isaac’s St. where you will turn right. Off Isaacs, turn right on Mill Creek Rd. and ride to the turn around point. Head back to the transition area located at Bennington Lake.
10 km Run The run will be a moderate course on the bike path through Rooks Park with no major hills.
Pre-Race Meeting:
All participants must attend this meeting which will begin promptly at 8:30 am at Bennington Lake (the starting point for the race).
Registration:
Entry fee is $70.00 for individuals and $150.00 for teams. All competitors will receive an Onion Man Triathlon T-shirt and a Post Race Dinner. Extra meal tickets are $10.00 each and can be purchased ahead of time at sign up or day of race at meal. Field is limited to 225 participants, so register early. A $10.00 additional fee for individuals, $15.00 for teams, will be required after May 14, 2010 . No day of race registration and no wait list available if race fills.
Registered participants can go to www.racecenter.com for confirmation and race results.