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Packet Pick-Up & Expo - Friday August 24, 2012

We’re of the mindset, the earlier the better. Plus, our job is to ensure you’re ready to perform to your best on race day. Mark your calendars for packet pick-up where you’ll claim your race digits, get the latest race day information and of course, pick-up your swag. It is not mandatory that you pick-up your packet the night before. All remaining packets will be available race day at Race Headquarters under the park pavilion. 
 
3:00 – 8:00 PM 
Location: Weaver Lake Park 
 
IMPORTANT NOTE: Parking will be available in the upper parking lot of Weaver Lake or at Weaver Lake Elementary School. The main lot will be closed as the bike park will be set by this time.

Race Day - Saturday, August 25, 2012

5:00 AM
Welcome triathletes! Transition area opens.
Athletes have easy options for getting to and parking at the event. See drop-off and parking options adjacent to the event schedule. Please note there will be no street parking allowed. 
 
5:00 AM – 6:45 AM
Packet Pick-Up (if not already picked-up by Saturday), Body Marking
 
6:00 AM – 6:55 AM
Swim Warm-Up (TriStar111 athletes may warm up until 7:15 AM)
 
7:00 AM - Race End  
Race City Expo 
 
Athletes and spectators can shop and learn during the Sports Expo! Look for Yurbuds, Best Buy Mobile, Urban TRI, Primerose School and more! 
 
7:00 AM
Mandatory Pre-Race Briefing @stage for Sprint & Olympic
 
7:00 AM
Transition Area Closes

The Maple Grove Triathlon asks all triathletes to adhere to our closed transition policy to ensure a smooth event and prompt race start. A soft close of the transition area will begin at 6:45 AM. The transition area will be monitored closely by volunteers, but will not be responsible for lost or stolen items.
 
7:30 AM
TriStar 111 Start
 
7:45 AM
Olympic Start
 
8:15 AM Start
Sprint Start
 
10:30 AM (estimated)
Transition Area Opens for Sprint & Olympic  
 
11:00 AM (estimated)
Awards Presentation for Sprint & Olympic
 
6:45 PM - 9:30 PM 
Star Party and awards presentation aboard the Empress on the St. Croix River.  
 

Convenient Drop-Off & Parking

1. Participant Drop-Off
Weaver Lake Park Upper Lot Entrance
Service at its best! If riding with a family member or friend, simply drive to our drop-off site (located off 82nd Avenue North) where volunteers are ready to welcome you. Here you can prepare and unload your gear close to the park without the rush of parking and walking on your own. Volunteers will direct you to the transition area and drivers will be directed to one of the two parking lots.
 
From 94 West
Exit on Weaver Lake Road, turn left and go west across the bridge. Drive approximately 1.6 miles to Dunkirk Lane. Turn left at the stop light, drive past the main park entrance .4 miles to the stop sign at 82nd Avenue North. Turn right on 82nd Avenue North and drive .4 miles to parking lot entrance on your right.
 
From 94 East
Exit on Weaver Lake Road, turn right and go west. Drive approximately 1.6 miles to Dunkirk Lane. Turn left at the stop light, drive past the main park entrance .4 miles to the stop sign at 82nd Avenue North. Turn right on 82nd Avenue North and drive .4 miles to parking lot entrance on your right.
 
2. Weaver Lake Elementary School - PARTICIPANTS ONLY
15900 Weaver Lake Road
Maple Grove, MN 55311
Easily park in the Weaver Lake Elementary School lot and walk just blocks to the park entrance. Please allow approximately 10 minutes to park and walk.
 
From 94 West
Exit on Weaver Lake Road, turn left and go west across the bridge. Drive approximately 1.1 miles to the school on your right.
 
From 94 East
Exit on Weaver Lake Road, turn right and go west. Drive approximately 1.1 miles to the school on your right.
 
3. Boston Scientific - SPECTATORS & PARTICIPANT OVERFLOW
One Scimed Place
Maple Grove, MN 55311
Shuttle buses will be available from this location to Weaver Lake Park and back. Volunteers will be available to assist with bus transportation.
 
From 94 West
Exit on Weaver Lake Road, turn left and go west across the bridge. Drive approximately .2 miles to the second stop light. Boston Scientific will be located to your right.
 
From 94 East
Exit on Weaver Lake Road, turn right and go west. Drive approximately .2 miles to the second stop light. Boston Scientific will be located to your right.