iTRYathlon Women's and Youth Triathlon

What is iTRYathlon?
iTRYathlon is an empowering women’s and youth triathlon event for all fitness levels and abilities.The event benefits the Irvine Public Schools Foundation (IPSF). There are opportunities for sponsoring, team fundraising, volunteering, and training for this event. It will include a community expo and finish line festival.

Distances:
Women’s and Youth Triathlon (Youth Triathlon for ages 8-13)
3 Mile Run | 9 Mile Bike | 200 Meter Swim

Junior Triathlon (Kids Triathlon for ages 6-12)
½ Mile Run | 2 Mile Bike | 50 Meter Swim

iTRYathlon Jr. Triathlon is a non-competitive event. Junior Triathlon will be timed but no age division awards will be given.

Click here for iTRY5K Run/Walk

Race Day Schedule

6:00 Registration & Expo Open
7:30 Women's & Youth Triathlon & 5K Start
9:30 Junior Triathlon
9:40 Kids 1/2 Mile Run
10:15 Awards
11:30 Expo Closes

•  iTRYathlon Participant FactSheet (updated 7-19-2012 new fact sheet coming soon)

Donate to the Irvine Public Schools Foundation and become an iTRY VIP!
VIPs receive VIP Parking, VIP Area Access, VIP ONLY restrooms and an iTRY coffee mug for your $100 donation to IPSF.

About the Irvine Public Schools Foundation (IPSF):

The Irvine Public Schools Foundation (IPSF) envisions a world-class education for all children.  IPSF is a private, nonprofit organization founded in 1996 to raise funds to lessen the impact of budget reductions on Irvine’s schools and their students.  IPSF works closely with the Irvine Unified School District (IUSD) to determine the most strategic use of funds.  Since 1996, IPSF has supported IUSD by providing more than $40 million in both grants & donations to support improved classroom learning, science, technology, music instruction, health services and other programs that provide enrichment to all students.  Simply put, the mission of IPSF is to enrich the educational experience of each child in every school.  IPSF achieves this by providing programs,raising funds, and uniting the community in support of educational excellence.

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Additional information:
This is a USA Triathlon (USAT) Sanctioned Event. USAT rules apply and will be enforced. All participants including youth will be required to either show a USAT annual license number or purchase a 1-day license. Annual licenses can be purchased on the USAT website at www.USATriathlon.org for $45 adult or $10 youth. 1-day license can be purchased with registration.

 2012iTRYathlon_BIKECourse.pdf

 2012iTRYathlon_RUNCourse.pdf

2012iTRYathlon-transition.pdf

Junior Triathlon Course

2013iTRYathlon_JRTriCourse-maps.pdf

Directions to iTRYathlon and iTRY5K

• ·I-5 exit Culver Drive

• · Head North on Culver (towards the mountains)

• · Right on Portola Parkway

• · At Yale

o either turn left into the Northwood High School parking lot

o or turn right and park along Arborwood

• · The race starts and finishes at Northwood High School

Northwood High School

4515 Portola Parkway
Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 936-7200

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Parking

Download parking map

• Visit www.destinationirvine.com, a great resource for where to stay, play and eat
• Request a Irvine Visitors Guide

41 Things to Do in Irvine

1. Get a bird’s-eye view of the area aboard the Great Park Balloon, at the Orange County Great Park.
2.  Ride the Irvine Spectrum Center’s iconic 108-foot tall Giant Wheel, a Ferris wheel custom-designed and hand crafted in Italy. 
3. Laugh at some of the best national, headlining comedians in the world at the Improv Comedy Club.
4. Swim a lap or two at the William Woollett Jr. Aquatics Center where Olympic Gold Medalist, Michael Phelps competed in the 2010 ConocoPhillips National Swimming Championships.
5. Get an introduction to the unique flora of coastal California along with plants of southern Africa at the Arboretum, a 12.5-acre botanic garden and research facility located on the UCI campus.
6.  Enjoy homemade root beer and beer at Steelhead Brewing Company.
7. Please your palate with a variety of cuisines and international flavors at Diamond Jamboree.
8. Dance under the stars during the Orange County Great Park’s “Flights & Sounds Summer Festival.”
9. Sample Orange County brewer’s micobrews at the annual OC Brew Ha Ha.
10. Visit the Irvine Museum, the only museum in the state dedicated to the preservation and display of California Impressionism.
11. Cheer on the University California, Irvine Anteaters as they compete in 9 different Division I intercollegiate sports.
12. Pick watermelon, strawberries and pumpkins at Tanaka Farms, an organic family-run farm.
13. Wine taste at the OC Wine Mart & Wine Tasting Bar, Orange County’s first "enomatic tasting bar."
14.   Celebrate 50 different cultures at the Irvine Global Village Festival, Orange County’s largest multicultural festival.
15. Pay your respect at the Northwood Gratitude and Honor Memorial, the nation’s only memorial dedicated to honoring all of the fallen American service members in the wars of Afghanistan and Iraq.
16. Let the kids play grown-up at Pretend City Children’s Museum.
17. Pay tribute to nature and the change of seasons at the Mehregan Persian Festival of Autumn, a festival of love, knowledge and commitment.
18. Tour First American Financial Corporation’s historical archive featuring a collection of more than 12,500 historical images, dating back to the late 1800s.
19.  Check out an impressive $30 million collection of historical, exotic and classical cars at the Marconi Automotive Museum.
20. Attempt a triple Salchow on the Irvine Spectrum Center’s ice skating rink.
21. Get your fashion fix during Style Week Orange County at the Irvine Spectrum Center.
22.  Experience a sensory overload at one of Irvine’s farmers market, featuring fresh fruits and vegetables from local farmers, as well as arts and crafts fair.
23.  Wear your kilt to The Irish Fair & Music Festival, the largest festival of its kind in Western America.
24. Dance, eat, Opa at Saint Paul's Annual Greek Food Festival.
25.  Celebrate the always vibrant and romantic art of Flamenco during the New World Flamenco Festival at the Irvine Barclay Theatre.
26. Enjoy a spectacular evening of great music - ranging from big band swing and jazz to the classics during the Pacific Symphony Summer Festival concert at Verizon Wireless Amphitheater.
27. Explore the area’s history and learn how the city began with a visit to the Irvine Historical Museum and the Irvine Ranch Historic Park.
28. Spend a day at Irvine Regional Park – picnicking, paddleboats, miniature train, biking and hiking trails, and trotting and walking ponies for the kids.
29.  Survey the area’s vast open space on horseback.
30. Hike the distinctive Quail Hill preserve with your furry, four-legged friend.
31. Trek the outstanding trails of Boomer Canyon past ancient oak and sycamore groves and rough rock outcrops
32. Discover hundreds of species of plants and animals at the San Joaquin Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary. Learn about the Marsh, water conservation and environmental protection at the interpretive center.
33. Play at Mason Regional Park, one of Orange County’s most popular regional parks with 345 acres; recreational activities include walking trails and a Frisbee course.
34. Bike Irvine - 44.5 miles of off-road bicycle trails and 282 miles of on-road bicycle lanes.
35. Shop at one of Irvine’s retail and lifestyle centers.
36. Interact with art at the Beall Center for Art + Technology, where new forms of creation and expression are promoted using digital technologies.
37. Dine around the world via Irvine’s wide selection of eateries from India, Persia, Thailand, Vietnam and other distant shores.
38. Take in a performance showcasing local talent at Musical Theatre Village.
39. View artwork and meet artists at the Irvine Fine Arts Center.
40.  Golf at one of Irvine’s picturesque courses.
41. Catch a match of the World TeamTennis Orange County Breakers.

Triathlon Race Rules

• Entry fees are non-refundable and non-transferable but participants may roll their entry fee to the following year if they send a written request prior to the race date
• Participants must be in good health and fit enough to participate in the event
• Participants must show photo ID at packet pickup to receive your bib, timing chip and other items associated with the event.
• Parents of children without photo ID may pick up race items on their child’s behalf
• Participants may not pick up a family member’s or friend’s race items at early packet
• All race day bib and timing chip pickups must be done by the participant
• Bib numbers are required to participate and those who attempt to participate without bib numbers will be removed from the course
• All Renegade Racing triathlon events are USA Triathlon Sanctioned events and are subject to USAT rules. A complete list of rules can be found at www.usatriathlon.org
• For safety reasons headphones are not permitted
• Please leave your pets at home

Age Group Division Awards

Men and Women: 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85+
Youth:  6-7, 8-9, 10-11, 12-13, 14-15, 16-19
Kids Runs and Kids Duathlons are non-competitive and will be timed but overall and age division awards will not be given. 

iTRYathlon benefts Irvine Public Schools Foundation

Join in the festivities and promote your company at iTRYathlon!  Expo form coming soon.

Triathlon Basics and TriLaVie Training Information Session

Wednesday, May 29, 2013, 6:30-8pm
REI Tustin Marketplace
RSVP at www.TriLaVie.com

6-Week iTRY Express Triathlon Training, Starts July 13th
$199 includes iTRYathlon race entry, racing shirt, coached training sessions for pool swim, bike, run and race preparation as well as a detailed training plan. Meets one or 2 days/week on Saturdays and some Tuesdays.
Details available at www.TriLaVie.com

14-Week Comprehensive Triathlon Training, starts June 2nd, includes preparation for iTRYathlon and the Pacific Coast Triathlon.
$399 early registration fee ($420 after May 31st includes iTRYathlon race entry, racing shirt, coached training sessions for swim (pool, lake and ocean), bike, run and race preparation as well as detailed training plan.
*does not include Pacific Coast Triathlon race entry
Meets 2-3 days/week on Wednesdays and Sundays.

Details available at www.TriLaVie.com

Racquet Club of Irvine JR. TRIATHLON CLINIC

If you are 6 to 12 years old and are ready to participate in your first Triathlon, join the RCI Youth Triathlon Clinic. Kids will receive instruction in swimming, cycling, running, hydration and proper transition between events

as they prepare for the iTRYathlon on August 24th benefitting the Irvine Public Schools Foundation. www.renegaderaceseries.com

When:

Dates:

August 10th: 2pm - 5pm

August 17th: 2pm - 5pm

$ 75 per clinic includes practice mock race & goodie bags.

More info

7 Tips for Tri Newbies

By Joel Runyon • For Active.com

Triathlons can be intimidating. The mere mention of one conjures up images of genetically perfect athletes speeding through race segments so fast that they're blurry. Fortunately, you don't have to be a genetic freak in order to be able to run your first triathlon.

Triathlon is one of the fastest growing sports in America, so they can't be that difficult. A sprint-distance triathlon is typically only a 400- to 600-meter swim, a 12.4-mile bike and a 5K run.
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• 2012 results

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