About
Fawn Lake Triathlon 2021
Competitor Instructions
Course Description and Race Rules
Sprint Race: This race is open tall ages. The race consists of a 700-meter swim in Fawn Lake, a
12.332-mile bike-ride through Fawn Lake, and a 5K run on asphalt trails and streets. Fawn Lake is
a gated community. You will need your race number to gain access to the community. Saturday
The swim begins and ends on Fawn Lake beach, at the Fawn Lake Community Clubhouse. Swim
caps are optional and wet suits are not permitted unless the water temperature is below 780 F per
USAT rules. All USAT rules will be in place. A USAT certified official will be on site.
Sprint Race Description: The swim begins and ends on Fawn Lake Beach, located adjacent to the
Community Center. We will be using electronic timing as such a beach start may be used. The swim
will begin as 1 wave. The swim will be out and back using a reverse triangle The transition area
will be setup in the FLCC parking lot. Each participant will be allotted ½ of a full-size parking space.
Bike stands are not provided but optional. Spaces are 1st come first served. Bike helmets are
required. Electric bikes are not permitted. The bike course will be 2 loops @ 6 miles per loop. It is
relatively flat. Traffic is typically light and will be controlled. The roads are in particularly good
condition, with no gravel sections There will be two tight U-Turns on the course. Cones and
volunteers will be on the course at these areas. The 2nd U-Turn is downhill. Extreme caution is
expected. You will dismount your bike before a sharp turn into the transition area. The 5K run is
primarily flat. The outbound route being uphill. The return primarily downhill. There will be one
water station on the course at @1.5 miles.
A COURSE MAP WILL BE DISPLAYED AT REGISTRATION
Youth Sprint Races: There are two categories in this race.
Race 1 is open to ages 12-15. The 12 – 15 event begins with a 225-meter pool swim (9 lengths of
the pool). Followed by a @ 6-mile bike ride. The course will be one lap of the Sprint course. This is
a change from previous years. This change was enacted to eliminate the troublesome 1800 turn at
the transition area. The race will finish with a 2km out and back run.
Race 2 is open to children ages 6-11. The 6-11 event begins with a 75-meter pool swim (3 lengths)
followed by a @3 mile out and back bike ride and a 1km run.
Water aides and Training wheels on bikes are not permitted. Helmets must be worn. Headphones
are also not permitted. Parents are allowed to ride and run alongside their children in the 6-11
group only as encouragement. However please refrain from direct assistance.
Event Schedule:
Pre-Race Day Packet Pickup 12:00 – 6:00 Aug, 28th
Competitor Arrival Course Open
Packet Pickup
6:00
6:15
Sprint Triathlon 7:30
Awards Ceremony Immediately Following The Race
Youth 12-15 10:00
Youth 6-11 11:00
Awards Ceremony Immediately Following Both Races
Fawn Lake Triathlon 2021
Competitor Instructions
Payment and Registration: Payment and registration must be made online and with a credit card
through Arsenal Events until August 5. Adult Super Sprint fees are as follows: $80 for individuals and
$130 per 3-man relay team. Both youth races are $35. A youth relay option is not offered. After August
5th all fees increase by $10. Technical shirts will be provided for the adult race, and cotton shirts for the
youth races. Swim Caps will be provided to all competitors. Shirts sizes are not guaranteed. Online
registration will close at midnight on August 21. There will be no refunds.
All participants must complete a USA Triathlon event waiver. The cost is $15 for adult and $10 for
youth. You must bring a printed copy of the waiver to packet pickup. Parents or legal guardian must
sign all youth waivers. Per new USAT rules we cannot provide USAT Registration Forms. Registration is
your responsibility.
Packet Pickup: You may pick up your race packet at the Fawn Lake Real Estate Office adjacent to
the Security Entrance (Yellow Bldg on Left Before the Security Gate) on Saturday August 28th
from 12:00 – 6:00. Race packets can be picked up on race day beginning at 6:15 at the Community
Center on Longstreet
Awards: Awards presentation will begin immediately following the completion of the youth races.
The Overall Male and Female event winners will receive a special award created by The Fawn Lake
Veterans Group. Medals will be awarded for the top finisher in each age group by gender. Adult
Sprint age groups are as follows 19 and under and then 5-year age groups starting at 20-24 thru to
the oldest finisher. Ages to be determined as of December 31st, 2020. Youth age groups are as
follows: 6-7, 8-9, 10-11, 12-13 and 14-15. Youth ages are designated by race distance. And are as
determined on race day.
Amenities: A race hospitality table will be provided for all competitors. The table will be open
post-race. The Fawn Lake Country Club also will be open. Including the Lakeside Grill.
Parking: Parking will be in the County Club parking lot. Overflow parking is also available at the
old soccer fields opposite the Sports Park on the left side of Longstreet. Parking management will
be provided by The Fawn Lake Veterans Group. For those that require overflow parking, you may
drop off your race equipment at the start/finish line. No trailers (etc.) are permitted at the race
staging area. You may drop off your gear. Trailer parking will be provided at the Fawn Lake Sports
Field. Shuttle service will be provided.
