The first ever Mosquitoman Triathlon will take place on Sunday July 28th. The event will include both Olympic and Sprint distances. The Olympic distance will have individual men and women as well as team categories. Please note that participants must be 16 years of age or older for the Sprint event and 18 years or older for the Olympic.

Distances

• Sprint – 750 m swim, 20 km bike, 5 km run
• Olympic – 1500 m swim, 40 km bike, 10 km run

Registration

Registration closes at midnight July 22nd. Register before June 24 to take advantage of early bird rates. Please note that there are no refunds for this event. Registration is now open at zone4.ca, or click here.  Entry fees include on course hydration stations, award ceremony and post-race barbeque at Long Lake.

The Course

The course will be marked and marshalled, and there will be aid stations, race marshals, race signage, and support along the route. The event and post race barbecue will take place at Long Lake.  Details about the course and course maps to follow.

Cut-off Times

Cut-off times are listed below and refer to accumulated time after the swim start. Times are subject to change at the discretion of the race director.

• Swim Cut-Off – 1 hour from the race start
• Bike Cut-Off – 3 hours from the swim start
• Run Cut-Off – 4 hours 15 min from the swim start

Volunteers

Events like this one wouldn’t be possible without the generous support of volunteers. If you or someone you know is able to contribute a few hours of your time we can use your help! Volunteers are invited to the post-race BBQ where there will be food and draw prizes for racers and volunteers. If interested please contact kellymorin99@hotmail.com.

Questions?

For questions and additional event information please join the Mosquitoman Triathlon Facebook Group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/Mosquitoman/ or contact kellymorin99@hotmail.com.

Sponsors

A big thank-you to the Mosquitoman Triathlon sponsors!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Back for another season, it’s the Spring Duathlon, hosted by Dillon Consulting. As always, there will be two distance categories, for solo and teams, and people of all ages and abilities are welcome!

Open Distance – 5 km run – 20 km bike – 5 km run
Recreational distance – 3 km run – 10 km bike – 3 km run

Individual participants and teams of 2 and 3 people welcome. Sign in starts at 9:00 am in the Fred Henne Park parking lot. The race starts at 10:00 am. Registration will be on-line at zone4.ca, or click here. Registration will close at 5 pm, Saturday May 25th.

We look forward to seeing you at the event!

Registration now closed!

Mark your calendar. Our 5^th annual Yellowknife 2 Hay River (YK2HR) is on June 7-9, 2013, Friday to Sunday. It’s 500 kilometres of open road, three awesome days of spinning, camaraderie, great food, fun and incredible wildlife sightings. Here are some of the comments from previous YK2HRs:

 ”Thanks for organizing a great trip – it is now a tradition. We’ll be there for next year”
“It was a great experience, made greater by the people who shared it”
“I had a blast riding and enjoyed the banter on the rides. Great way for someone to see the countryside for the first time”
“I feel tired today but pretty darn happy. Thanks to all of you for letting me try out a peloton at the back of your pack”
“It was a great experience, I wish it was still going on….and the herd of buffalo running was out of this world!”

Overview of the 3 Day ride

Day 1

• Leave from Fred Henne Park, 8.30 a.m.
• BYOLunch – North Arm Park, 104 KM from start
• Camp, 182 KM from the start

Day 2

• Lunch at KM 255
• Camp at Lady Evelyn campground (included in registration fees); 365 KM from start

Day 3

• Buy your own lunch at Enterprise truck stop
• Finish at the Hay River Aquatic Center; 500 KM from start.
• You are required to find your own ride home.

You are required to be self-sufficient and transport your camping gear to the camping sites. You are also required to find a ride home for you and your bike from Hay River.

Registration

• Click here to go to Zone 4.
• Fee is $150. Absolutely non-refundable.
• Deadline for registration is midnight, Sunday, May 19.
• Limited to 30 riders this year.

Mandatory Safety Meeting

This is an important meeting. We will be discussing buffalo, highway and bridge safety. A Q & A session will follow.

• 3-4 p.m., Sunday, June 2, 2013
• Mackay LLP, Chartered Accountants, 5103 51^st Street, Yellowknife. Kitty corner from True Value Hardware
• Registered riders will be reminded by email a week before the meeting.

Meals during the Ride

Snacks and liquids are available at rest stops, stationed about 30 km apart, throughout the route

Day 1

• Lunch–Pack your own (this meal only)
• Supper – Chili or stew; buns, salad, dessert. Hot drinks and juices always available

Day 2

• Breakfast– Oatmeal with dried fruits, etc and boiled eggs
• Lunch–Subway sandwiches brought fresh form Yellowknife
• Supper– Chili or stew; buns, salad, dessert

Day 3

• Breakfast–Oatmeal with dried fruits, etc and boiled eggs
• Lunch– Buy your own sandwiches Enterprise truck stop

Riders are expected to assist with clean up after meals.

Packing List

12 May – Mothers’ Day Run

Watch for registration for the 2014 Frostbite 45 opening in November.  Hope to see you there!

It’s time once again for Yellowknife’s most popular multisport event- the Midnight Sun Triathalon! The MST is a family event with categories for adults, first-time trathaletes, teams, kids and tots. The MST includes an open distance and a rec distance for adults. We will also have kids and tot categories for the rest of the family. The swim is in the Ruth Inch Pool, and the run will be on the Frame Lake Trail.

We will use wave starts in the pool with 3 to 4 people per lane. There will be self-seeding by lane at the pool to separate fast and slow swimmers. There will be lifeguards present and event volunteers. Volunteers will be present along the course to assist. Sorry for the early start, but we only have the pool till 9 am!

If you have concerns that your child may have difficulties on the course, please accompany them. Individuals, teams of 2 or 3 permitted. Helmets are mandatory during the bike. Please obey all traffic laws & BE SAFE!

Sign-in opens at 7 am, event starts at 8 am, at the Ruth Inch Pool.

Categories and Distances

Open Category: Swim 500 m (20 lengths), Bike 20 km, Run 5 km. Cycling will be on the airport loop and the run is on the frame lake trail. Teams are welcome.

Recreational Category: Swim 150 m (6 lengths), Bike 10 km, Run 2 km. Cycling will be on the airport loop and the run is on the frame lake trail. Do it solo or sign up as a team.

Kids Category: Swim 50 m (2 lengths, with kickboard if you need it), Bike 2 km, Run 500 m. Times will not be recorded. All cycling and running will be on the bike path. Parents are welcome to accompany their child/children on the bike and run.

Tot Category: Wade across the shallow end of the pool, tricycle across the parking lot, and run around the pool. Times will not be recorded. Registration will be free, and will be open during the morning of the event. Tots are expected to bring their support crew to accompany them during the event.

Route Maps

Download the event route maps here: MST open run map final, MST rec run map final, MST bike route map final

Registration

Registration is on-line only, through zone4.ca or click here. Pay by Visa or MC. Please complete all fields!