500 Yard Swim * 10.2 Mile Bike * 2.9 Mile Run
Race Information...
Stearns Race Timing, LLC has partnered with Gearhead Outfitters in Jonesboro Arkansas to bring the Annual Gearhead Sprint Triathlon.
Craighead Forest Park located off Culberhouse Drive in South Jonesboro Arkansas will be the venue for the Gearhead Sprint Triathlon. Triathletes will Swim 500 yards in Craighead Forest Lake, Ride 10.2 miles along scenic Crowley's Ridge and Run one 2.9 mile loop on the park road.
The Gearhead Sprint triathlon will be a very beginner friendly tri. We plan small swim waves, A very well managed bike course and the park will be closed to traffic during the run.
Don't be deceived by the distances, this will be a short but very challenging race. The bike course will be rolling hills with a few climbs and the run course at the park has a very challenging climb about 1.5 miles into the run.
Each triathlete registered will receive a goody bag full of cool swag. A fun T-shirt as well as a performance race shirts to those registering by June 1, and other swag from our sponsors.
USA Triathlon membership card and picture ID will be required for packet pickup or you may bring your receipt from registering online with proof of USAT membership payment and Picture ID.
If you register in the store or on race day, you must complete and sign the USA Triathlon waiver at packet pick-up as well.
There will be race packet pick-up on Saturday June 15, 2013 from 4:00 pm and 6:00 pm at the Downtown Gearhead Store 230 S. Main Street, Jonesboro Arkansas. You are highly encouraged to pick-up your packet on Saturday and visit our partner Gearhead Outfitters.
Race day packet pick-up will begin Sunday June 16th at 6:15 am, with the transition area opening at 6:30 am. Check-in/registration will close promptly at 7:30 am, and the transition area closing at 7:45 am. First Swim wave will begin promptly at 8:00 am.
The cost of the Gearhead Sprint Triathlon is $60.00. Online registration is available up to Friday June 14 at 5:00 PM.
All participants must be USA Triathlon members or purchase a one day event license for $12.00
There will be no refunds of registrations.