Date: May 19, 2019 Race Type: Triathlon Bike Surface: Road Drafting rules:? Non-drafting Kids Race? *NOT* a kids' race Course: 1.5 kilometers swim, 40 kilometers bike, 10 kilometers run Start: 7:00 AM Location: Elverson, Pennsylvania Address: 843 Park Road Contact: 6098642823 | info@frenchcreekracing.com Individual Price: $115.00 ($100 for Sprint) Team Price: $135.00
Date: May 19, 2019 Course: 1.5 kilometers swim, 40 kilometers bike, 10 kilometers run Location: Elverson, Pennsylvania Address: 843 Park Road
General Information
Registration fees included or disclosed up front?: Not specified whether registration/convenience fees are added. Course Info: Swim Course is a 750 meter loop on Hopewell Lake. 1 loop for Sprint, 2 loops for Olympic.
Bike Course is an out and back on the roads adjacent to the park. 1 loop for Sprint, 2 loops for Olympic.
Run course - Sprint Run is a 5K to Scotts Run Lake and back. Olympic Run is a 10K that starts the same but includes a lollipop, rejoins the 5K before doing an out and back in the campground section of the park.
More: Welcome to the best local Philadelphia Area Triathlon Event! The French Creek Triathlon includes an Olympic distance triathlon, and a Sprint distance triathlon, along with an Aquabike and Relay division, Athena/Clydesdale, a Collegiate Challenge, and a Team Challenge event.
This is the 7th Annual French Creek Triathlon, in conjunction with the ToughKids Philly Triathlon on 5/18/19. Make it a family weekend, by having the kids race on Saturday, stay over at our campsites, or in a cabin, and you?ll have a designated cheering section for your race on Sunday!
This is a USAT Sanctioned event.
Custom awards to top 3 in each age group.
CASH PRIZES to top 3 Male/Female overall winners in the Olympic distance race. $200/$100/$50 for top 3 M/F.
Free hot food buffet for all racers and volunteers.
Directions: DIRECTIONS:
? Directions from the Philadelphia / King of Prussia area: Take 422 West past Pottstown to the first red light. Turn left onto River Bridge Road. Cross the bridge and make a right onto PA-724. Follow 724 West for 0.7 miles, then turn left on Red Corner Road. After 2.1 miles, make a left at the stop sign onto Shed Road. After 2.0 miles, the road will come to a T. Turn left on PA-345 South, then a quick right on Park Rd into the actual Park. Continue on Park Road for 2 miles and you'll see Hopewell Lake on your left. Continue to the next left after the park office. You'll pass our transition area on the left. Continue to the next left and park in that lot just above the transition area.
Directions from PA Turnpike (points south and west) ? Take the Morgantown exit (298) of the PA Turnpike. Take I-176 North for 0.1 miles to exit 1A. Turn right on PA-10 North and follow for 0.5 miles. Turn right on Joanna Road. After 0.9 miles, turn right on Elverson Road. After 0.6 miles, make a slight left onto Hopewell Road. Hopewell Road turns to Park Road. Pass South Entrance Road. After 3.8 miles on Hopewell / Park, turn right before the park office. (If you pass Hopewell Lake, you went too far.) You'll pass our transition area on the left. Continue to the next left and park in that lot just above the transition area.
PARKING:
Parking will be available in the lower lot at the park. Overflow lot is located up the hill, at the park swimming pool. NO RACERS, SPECTATORS, WORKERS, SPONSORS, OR VOLUNTEERS MAY PARK ON ANY GRASS. ANYONE CAUGHT PARKING ON GRASS WILL BE SUBJECT TO DISQUALIFICATION FROM THE RACE.
***Cell phone reception is very hit or miss at the park, so please don't count on it. The address of the park office is 843 Park Road, Elverson, PA 19520 (this may lead to the wrong location on some GPS routes). You can also Google Hopewell Lake - the (southwest) boat ramp is very close to our transition area.
LODGING:
French Creek Racing has reserved a group campsite located near Scotts Run Lake, which is available for racers, spectators, and volunteers ($10 per person). We also have limited modern cabin space available ($75 per person). If you have any questions, or to book something directly, email John@frenchcreekracing.com. You can also book directly through this registration page.
Sponsor Hotels:
Comfort Suites-Exton
700 West Uwchlan Ave
Exton, Pa 19341
Phone: 610-594-4770
After a fun filled day in our area and retiring to your guest room, you will find that your room is packed full of amenities for your comfort and enjoyment. Room features include microwaves, refrigerators, pillow-top mattresses, coffee makers, hair dryers, irons, safes and cable television. Many restaurants and cocktail loungers are nearby, including several within walking distance.To make your reservation please call 610-594-4770 and mention ?French Creek Triathlon? to receive your special rate of $95.00 + tax per room per night.
Clarion Hotel at Exton
815 N. Pottstown Pike
Exton, Pa. 19341
Phone: 610-363-1100
Located only 25 minutes from French Creek, The Clarion is conveniently located near restaurants, shopping and family fun activities,. Enjoy our 24 hour fitness center or relax in the STOOP Tap & Kitchen.To make your reservation please call 610-363-1100 and mention French Creek Triathlon to receive your special rate of $99.00 + tax per room per night.
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