RACE INFORMATION
Join the Maryland Triathlon Club on Sunday, April 28, 2019 for the Terrapin Triathlon & 5K! Race the triathlon by yourself, sign up for a triathlon relay, or run the 5K. We welcome athletes of all levels; beginners can take advantage of the pool swim and looped bike course, while veterans can use the race as a tune-up for the upcoming season. Take advantage of the only triathlon hosted on the University of Maryland campus and sign up today!
If you are not interested in racing but want to participate, please sign up to be a volunteer! More information about volunteering will be made available closer to race day.
If you are not interested in racing but want to participate, please sign up to be a volunteer! More information about volunteering will be made available closer to race day.
RACE LOCATION
Eppley Recreation Center
University of Maryland, College Park
4128 Valley Drive
College Park, MD 20742
Race day parking: Terrapin Trail Garage, Stadium Drive Garage (map)
University of Maryland, College Park
4128 Valley Drive
College Park, MD 20742
Race day parking: Terrapin Trail Garage, Stadium Drive Garage (map)
PACKET PICKUP
Packet pickup: (TENTATIVE)
- Friday, April 26
- Time: 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m
- Location: TBD
- Sunday, April 28 (race day pickup)
- Time: 5:15 a.m. to 6:30 a.m.
- Location: Eppley Recreation Center
ATHLETE GUIDE
The athlete guide will be posted closer to race day.
RACE DAY SCHEDULE
Race date: Sunday, April 28, 2019
5:30 a.m.: Transition opens
5:15 a.m. - 7:00 a.m.: Race day packet pickup
6:45 a.m.: Race briefing (Location: pool deck)
7:00 a.m.: First swimmer enters the water
7:30 a.m: 5K start
8:30 a.m.: Final swimmer enters water
9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.: Post-race party
10:30 a.m.: Awards ceremony
5:30 a.m.: Transition opens
5:15 a.m. - 7:00 a.m.: Race day packet pickup
6:45 a.m.: Race briefing (Location: pool deck)
7:00 a.m.: First swimmer enters the water
7:30 a.m: 5K start
8:30 a.m.: Final swimmer enters water
9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.: Post-race party
10:30 a.m.: Awards ceremony
COURSE INFORMATION
The 2019 Terrapin Triathlon & 5K will take place on and around the University of Maryland campus in College Park, MD.
Swim: 400 meters
Run: 5K on trails and sidewalks
Swim: 400 meters
- Pool swim
- Time trial start (one racer starts every 10 seconds)
Run: 5K on trails and sidewalks
COURSE MAPS
Swim Course
Bike Course (exact route posted closer to race day)
Run Course (exact route posted closer to race day)
AWARDS
Top 3 Overall (male and female) Triathlon
Winner of each relay category (male, female, co-ed)
Winner of each Age Group (male and female) Triathlon
(14-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60+)
Winner of each relay category (male, female, co-ed)
Winner of each Age Group (male and female) Triathlon
(14-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60+)
SPONSORS
Special thanks to the Pepsi Enhancement Fund for a generous grant supporting the Terrapin Triathlon & 5K
If you are interested in sponsoring the 2019 Terrapin Triathlon & 5k please email umdterrtri@gmail.com
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