The race for everyone: The Cornwall Triathlon has set the distances of the Try-A-Tri race to introduce all abilities into the sport of triathlon.  The distances for the Try-A-Tri are a 200m swim, 10km bike and 2.5km run.

Awards/Categories: Each finisher receives a medal.  10yr age groups are decided for results.  New for 2010.  Total Cyclery and Sport will provide $75, $50 and $25 gift certificate prizes to the top 3 Male and Female finishers. 

Race Amenities: Post race recovery area including food and recovery drink.  Other Amenities include Free Massage Therapy, Bike Mechanic, Wetsuit Stripping and a closed course.

Transition:There is plenty of space in transition. Bike racks are divided up into each race category and the racks will be numbered based on elites first then first come first served when registering. The layout of the transition allows for everyone in each race category to have a fair and equal distance travelled in transition. The Cornwall Triathlon reserves the right to limit entries in any category based on available transition space.

Timing/Results: The Cornwall Triathlon will be chip-timed by Sportstats. You are responsible for your chip and will be charged a fee if it is not returned immediately after the race. Results, including 3 splits, will be available shortly after the event and on the Sportstats website on race day. Timing splits are broken down as Swim + T1, Bike, T2 + Run. The Cornwall Triathlon will have an additional clock located at the swim exit to view your actual swim time as you run to transition.

Aid Stations: There will be one Aid Station at swim exit with water and sport drink.  The run course will feature Aid Stations every km along the route.  The run course Aid Stations will have water, GU Brew sport drink at every station and some stations will also be stocked with GU Gels and gummy bears.  There will be no water bottle station on the bike course. 

Music: There will be an announcer and music at the finish line.  Music stations will also be set up at the transition area, run course and on the bike course.

Photos: ZoomPhoto will be returning to the Cornwall Hospital Triathlon to take your race photos.  ZoomPhoto offers excellent photography services with your race photos linked to your results on Sportstats and photos are available for viewing within 24 hours of the event.

Bike Repair and Supplies: Total Cyclery & Sport, Cornwall's newest bike store, will be onsite for all your pre-race repair and bike supply needs.  During the events a mechanic will be situated across from the registration area for any race repair emergencies.

Race Morning:

Note: Although the Try-A-Tri race does not start until 10:15am it is imperative that you register and set up your bike in transition before 8:30am.  What to do while you wait?  Cheer on the competitors from the other races.

Parking: Ample Parking is available at St. Lawrence College just 300 meters West of L'Heritage High School race site.  Parking in the east lots at St. Lawrence College provide you access to the pedestrian bridge to the race site.  Montreal Road will be closed at 8am Race Morning.  If you are late coming to the race you should park on one of the side streets (St. Felix, Belmont, Carleton, Guy) and cross to the St. Lawrence College Parking Lots at the corner of Belmont and Montreal Road.  Please be aware of race traffic on the course and wait for a traffic volunteer to direct you across.

Road Closures: The bike course is closed to traffic.  Montreal Road from Boundary Road to Marlborough Street will be closed in both directions.  Also closed are Marlborough South of Montreal Road, Harbour Road, Cotton Mill Street and McConnell Ave south of Montreal Road. Please plan accordingly.

Race Distances:

Entry Fees:

Course Description:

Swim: The swim course is in the St. Lawrence River about 150m south of transition.  The swim course is aided by Cornwall Fire water rescue, kayaks and lifeguards.  The Sprint course covers 1 loop of the 200m Loop.  The swim course will be rectangular in shape.  Exit from the swim course is onto a carpeted shore line then a short sharp incline to the run into transition.  The water temperature in the St. Lawrence River allows for the use of wetsuits for all events.

Bike: The bike course is held on closed roads along the river in Cornwall.  The course is slightly rolling but technical.  The bike course is 10km in length.  The course heads east out of transition to a turn around near Boundary Road.  Heading west the course enters into the Nav Canada Training Institute for a circular loop of the building.  Once back on Montreal Road, continue to head west to a left turn on Marlborough St. This slight downhill is the fastest part of the course and winds through Cornwall's Cotton Mill district returning to Montreal Road for the eastward ride back to the transition area. The Try-A-Tri distance competitors will complete 1 loop. 

Run: The run is held on the beautiful recreational path along the banks of the St. Lawrence River.  The run course is slightly rolling and 2.5km in length.  The Try-A-Tri distance competitors will complete 1 loop of the 2.5km course.