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Copper Creek Triathlon features a challenging course for those new to the sport of triathlon or “seasoned pros.” Beautiful Copper Creek Lake Park, located in the heart of Pleasant Hill, will serve as host of the event.

COPPER CREEK TRI OFFERS:
• 750M Swim: A beach start, one loop, clockwise swim in crystal-clear Copper Creek Lake.
• Transition: The transition area is located south of Lakeside Fitness in the parking lot.
• 20K Bike: An out-and-back course traveling south through the community on Pleasant Hill Boulevard and along the Des Moines River on Vandalia Drive. The course has several moderate hills. A bike support vehicle will travel the course.
• 5K Run: The residential streets surrounding Copper Creek Golf Course, located directly east of Copper Creek Lake Park, and the path around Copper Creek Lake will host the run portion of the event.
• Copper Creek Triathlon is a proud, founding member of Central Iowa’s Flatland Multisport Series.

FLATLAND MULTISPORT SERIES EVENTS:
• Red Flannel Run (5K or 5 Mile road race), Sunday, February 13, Des Moines
• Scheels DU at Jordan Creek (duathlon), Sunday, May 16, West Des Moines
• Copper Creek Tri (sprint), Sunday, June 6, Pleasant Hill
• Big Creek Tri 30 (olympic), Sunday, August 8, Polk City (Des Moines)
• Spooky ‘Cross (cyclocross), October, West Des Moines

Check the Web site frequently. Visit www.FlatlandSeries.com

Register for all four events at one time and pay only $225.00. You’ll be hard pressed to find a better deal anywhere. Points will be awarded to athletes competing in the Series based on participation and results. Prizes will be presented to the male and female athletes garnering the most points at the end of the season. Visit www.FlatlandSeries.com for more information.

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KID’S TRIATHLON CLINIC - Saturday, June 5, 2010
A youth triathlon clinic will be held for children between the ages of 5 and 13 on Saturday, June 5 from 11:00 am – 12:30 pm. Participants will learn about the sport of triathlon under the supervision and guidance of local triathlon club members. There is no cost for participation. Athletes should bring swim, bike and run gear. Please RSVP by May 31, 2010 to info@coppercreektri.com.

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Top 3 male and female athletes will split the $4,950.00 prize purse.
Special Age-Group Awards for top three athletes in each age group. Age group categories are: 14-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+, Clydesdale, Athena, Teams and Collegiate.

RACE GOODIES:
You’ve heard about the amazing shwag Copper Creek always gives. We’ll be doing it up right again this year!

COURSE MAPS:
Swim Course

Bike Course

Run Course

REGISTRATION: Click Here to Register!
Register for all five Flatland Multisport Series races and receive a tremendous discount. Five races - $225.00. You’ll be hard pressed to find a better deal!

We expect to sell out the race this year – register early! Online registration will close June 3 at 12:00 pm CST. In the event the race is not filled to capacity at that time you will be able to register at the race expo on June 5.

Individual:
» $90.00 (through 5/1 at 11:59 PM CST)
» $105.00 (5/2 through 6/3 at 11:59 PM CST)

Team:
» $195.00 (through 6/3 at 11:59 PM CST)

Combo Deals:
Flatland Multisport Series: (5 Races)
(Red Flannel Run/Jordan Creek Du/Copper Creek Tri/Big Creek Tri 30/Spooky Cross Cyclocross)
» $225.00 (through 2/13 at 11:59 PM CST) (Will be required to purchase annual USAT membership)

Jordan Creek Du/Copper Creek Tri Combo:
» $132.00 (through 5/13 at 11:59 PM CST)

Copper Creek Tri/Big Creek Tri 30 Combo:
» $173.00 (through 6/3 at 11:59 PM CST)

PACKET PICKUP:
Note: You are required to pick up your race packet in person. You must have a valid drivers license to receive your packet.

Packet pick up will be Saturday, June 5, 2010. The location of packet pickup will be provided in
your Athlete Guide, which will be emailed to you approximately 7 days before the event.

RACE START TIME:
8:00 am - waves start every four minutes

LODGING:
For a complete listing of lodging options in Des Moines visit: SeeDesMoines.com

RULES OF PARTICIPATION :
(A complete listing can be located at www.USATriathlon.com):

Copper Creek Triathlon is a USAT sanctioned event. All USAT rules will be enforced.

Each athlete must attend the course talk, produce a photo ID and current USA Triathlon annual membership card or receipt of your 1-day permit (purchased when you registered).

All athletes must pick-up his or her packet in person. Packets will not be mailed and cannot be picked up by a person other than the registered athlete.

Each competitor must wear ANSI, Snell or CPSC approved helmet and have it fastened whenever bike is unracked.

Only participants are allowed in the transition areas. No extra equipment (additional wheels, helmets, etc.) will be allowed in the transition areas.

Use the toilets provided by the race. Anyone caught failing to do so may be disqualified and will not receive a refund.

Cancellation / Registration Transfers
This event will be held rain or shine in accordance with USAT Triathlon guidelines and with athlete and volunteer safety made the top priority.

Registration Transfer Policy: No cash refunds are available for any reason. Options: (1) Entry fees can be applied toward another 2010 Flatland Multisport Series event if written notice is received at least 30 days prior to the event; (2) An entry fee can be transferred to another athlete by contacting race directors with a written or email notice from the original registrant and is received 14 days prior to the event. All transfers are subject to a $15 processing fee.

The Flatland Multisport Series multi-race discount ($225) is nontransferable.