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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. 
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2019 Results
2019 PHOTOS

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)
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PACKET PICKUP

Packet pickup:​ 
  • 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
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ATHLETE GUIDE

The 2019 Athlete Information Guide is now available to download below. 
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2019_athlete_guide.pdf
File Size: 955 kb
File Type: pdf
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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
8:00 a.m: 5K start
8:30 a.m.: Final swimmer enters water
9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.: Post-race party 
10:00 a.m.: Awards ceremony
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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
  • Pool swim
  • Time trial start (one racer starts every 10 seconds)
Bike: 10 miles around the UMD Campus
Run: 5K on trails and sidewalks
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RESULTS

2019 Results can be found here.
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COURSE MAPS

 Swim Course
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​Bike Course (exact route posted closer to race day)

The bike course will be 3 laps.
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Out Wellness Way, Left onto Regents, Right on Paint Branch, Right on Campus Dr, Left on Alumni Drive, cut over and right on Championship Lane, through lot 1D, up Presidential Drive, down Fieldhouse Dr, left onto Alumni Drive, around the circle to Stadium Drive, left on Valley drive, right on Farm drive, left on Regents drive
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Run Course​ (exact route posted closer to race day)

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Across bridge to Terrapin Trail Garage, down path in front of Xfinity, sidewalk of Regents Drive, cross Paint Branch Dr, onto Paint Branch Trail, turn around, back up to Paint Branch, over to Regents Drive, up Wellness Way, up path to SPH, finish in front of Eppley
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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+)
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SPONSORS

Special thanks to the Pepsi Enhancement Fund for a generous grant supporting the Terrapin Triathlon & 5K
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​If you are interested in sponsoring the 2019 Terrapin Triathlon & 5k please email umdterrtri@gmail.com
Race timing provided by Racine Sports
Bike support provided by Arrow Bicycle
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