BERKELEY'S SIXTH ANNUAL BEARATHLON
Download the RESULTS (Microsoft Excel format)
The results from 2007's Bearathalon are also available .
Cal Triathlon's Bearathlon race has become a staple in the Bay Area, with loyal triathletes returning year after year for the event dubbed the World's Toughest Sprint Triathlon. As the innuagural race of the West Coast Collegiate Triathlon season, Bearathlon routinely draws collegiate athletes from as far away as Santa Barbara and Long Beach.
Like last year's race, Bearathlon VI will feature an openwater-style 500 meter swim in Cal's 50-meter by 25-yard Spieker Pool with a deep water start. The bike will again take competitors on a challenging route to the top of the Berkeley Hills that includes the notorious ascent up Centennial Drive past the Lawrence Hall of Science. For their hard work, athletes will be rewarded with spectacular views of the Bay Area as they ride across the hills to Tunnel Road. A fun but technical descent down Claremont Avenue completes the bike. The run will again feature a tour of the central campus with a final climb to the base of the Campanile.
A raffle, awards and post-race nutrition by Naked Juice and Chipotle cap off a morning of tough racing.
Bearathlon VI is sanctioned by USA Triathlon. The race is hosted by and benefits Cal Triathlon. It is made possible thanks to the generous support of sponsors, including Transports, Chipotle, Saucony, Naked Juice, and Mike's Bikes.
LINKS
Transition Area
Swim Course
Swim Course Description
Bike Course
Bike Course Description
Run Course
Run Course Description
Registration:
All registration will be available on Active.com until midnight on February 8th, 2008. Race day registration will cost an additional $10 and is not guaranteed. Register now to secure your spot, as the race will be capped this year. Bearathlon V sold out last year, with only 15 available race day sign-ups in 2007.
Registration will open at 5 a.m. on February 10th, 2008 at the RSF and will close at 6:30 a.m. on February 10th, 2008.
You will need to bring PHOTO ID, your USAT Membership Card (unless you are purchasing a $10 one-day USAT membership) and your WCCTC ID number (if you are racing in the Collegiate Category).
Waves
Bearathlon VI will begin at 7 a.m. on February 10th, 2008 with a wave start of 25 participants per wave. Swimmers will swim 500 meters of an open-water style course. Swimmers will swim either 500 meters or for 9 minutes--whichever comes first. This is to make room for the following waves. Each wave will begin 10 minutes apart, with the first wave going off at 7:00 a.m. and the second wave going off at 7:10 a.m., and so on. Wave start times will be posted at the registration area on the morning of the event. Collegiate participants will be seeded, and all age groupers will race with members of their own age group.
Location
The Recreational Sports Facility is located on Bancroft Way between Dana Street and Ellsworth Street.
Parking
Free street parking is available along Bancroft Way on Sunday, February 10th, 2008, as well as on the surrounding streets located close to the Recreational Sports Facility, such as Fulton Street, Ellsworth Street, Dana Street, Durant Avenue, and Channing Way.
Link to Map
http://www.berkeley.edu/map/maps/large_map.html
Volunteers
WE NEED YOU! If you would like to volunteer for Bearathlon VI, please contact Bearathlon VI Volunteer Coordinator Jay Bessette at
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. We'll provide you with morning snacks, coffee, lunch, and a great time!
