Spirit of Triathlon- Dedicated to Dick Tomlin

Dick Tomlin's "Spirit of Triathlon" was created for the following purposes:

To form and develop a new juniors program throughout Arizona for both the elite and beginners.
To grant the wish for the Tomlin family by creating these junior programs.
To allow the opportunity for the community of Kingman to get involved with something that was so dear to Dick: Triathlons.. They can race or volunteer, but still get involved regardless. It is important for everyone who knew Dick to heal from such a great loss.
For all the fellow triathletes who either knew Dick or knew of him, this is the perfect opportunity to show your support for the Tomlin family and the Kingman community.

Newspaper Coverage of the Event

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Brief description of the events:

Kids Clinic held on Friday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Wellness Center in Kingman, AZ
Kids of all ages welcomed. Clinic is free.
Register your child/children by sending an email to:

Saturday Nov. 10th Kids Triathlons from ages 5 and up.

Kids Ages 5 & 6
Swim 50 yards, Bike 1.2 miles, Run 400 yards

Kids Ages 7- 9
Swim 100 yards, Bike 3.6 Miles, Run 800 Yards

Kids Ages 10-12
Swim 200 yards, Bike 6 miles, Run 1 Mile

Kids 13 and Over
Full Sprint Triathlon Distance

5 Kilometer Run at 8:00 a.m.
Kids Triathlon at 9:30 a.m.
Sprint triathlon at 10:00 a.m. or when final child is finished with swim.
    Swim: 400 meters (heated pool) Rest between laps is allowed.
    Bike:   12 Miles
    Run:    5K or 3.1 Miles

Packet Pickup:
Packet pick-up begins at 6 pm – 9 pm Friday evening. Old Elks Lodge, Old Town/Downtown Kingman. S.W. corner Oak and 4th St. . Beginners clinic starts at 7 pm, covering transitions, course details and changing tires. Registration is welcomed but encouraged to register early. (click here for map to packet pickup)

Race Location:
Municipal Swimming Pool
324 Gold St. (Downtown)
Kingman, AZ 86401
(click here for map to race location)

Race Course:
Swim
Kingman Municipal Pool
Interesting story about this unusual pool, written by report Dick Tomlin
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Bike- 2 loops!
(click picture to view course)
Right on Grandview out of the parking lot. Right on Turquoise which loops around until it turns into Hibbert Rd. Straight on Hibbert which then turns into Clack Canyon Rd. Under the bridge you will come to another T, turn right, this is still Clack Canyon Rd until it T's into Fort Beale. Left on Fort Beale for 1.1 miles until you hit the turn around. First 1.9 miles is rolling with a 1/2 mile gradual climb. This is a very scenic route!
Same directions on the return home.

Run- 2 loops!
(click picture to view course)
Leave the parking lot and head South (Left) on Grandview. Turn right on Spring Road and follow it until it curves right into Neicafe Road. Stay on Neicafe until it curves right into Lead St.
Lead St to the turn around just past Parkview Road at the top of the hill. Same return route back.
2 Loops on the run. As you finish your second loop you will pass through the Kingman High School parking lot and enter onto the track. You then have to do one loop on the track

Hotel Special:
Days Inn (West)
3023 E. Andy Devine Ave, Kingman, AZ
Room Rate: $45 +tax per night. Mention the Triathlon. They are blocking out 30 rooms for Friday and Saturday!!
Ph. 928-753-7500

Days Inn East Mention the Triathlon when booking. $39 + tax for one, $44.95 + tax for 2. Rates increase for more people in room
3381 E. Andy Devine
Kingman AZ
Ph. 928-757-7337

Motel 8: $49.95. Mention the triathlon for special rates.
3401 E. Andy Devine Ave
Kingman, AZ
Ph 928-757-4808

Hampton Inn: Their regular rate is $109 +tax for a room with either 1 king or 2 queen beds.

Triathletes: This is a unique racing style where one athlete starts every 15 seconds in a unique 35 yard pool with plenty of passing room. Athlete's against the clock!! The 3 best times in each age group will determine the overall awards.

Dinner Banquet / Awards Celebration:
6 P.M. FREE beer, live bands, dancing and unique awards, along with a couple of "special" awards (INCLUDING only 1: Dick Tomlin's Spirit of Triathlon award" to the athlete who defines the meaning of spirit with triathlons). Don't miss it!!! I promise it will be worth your time. Raffles and free swag will be on hand. Dinner Banquet / social will be at the Old Elk Lodge in Old Town Kingman, starting at 6 p.m.

Registration:

Active.com - click here to register online
Print and Mail in entry form (click me - click me)

Fees:

5K	$20 before Nov 1st, $25 after.
Sprint Triathlon	$60 before Nov 1st, $70 after.
Sprint Relays	$70 before Nov 1st, $80 after.
Kids Triathlon	$20
Dinner Banquet	$5.00 for athlete, $10.00 for guests

100% of all profits and donations from this event will be given to the new junior programs.

Online Registration: Closes November 7th at midnight. Register early.

Field limit: Triathlon is 300 athletes and relays. No limit for the run.

Race day registration will be allowed only for the 5K, NO sprint triathlon race day registration...

All entrants MUST sign a liability waiver at packet pick-up. Location for the packet pick-up on Friday Nov 11th will be announced shortly. Please visit: www.spiritoftriathlon.com for all the latest news and developments. We will have race day packet pick-up, but you must have have your packet no later than 10:30 A.M. Official start times will be posted shortly after.

Parent signature is required if participant is under the age of 18 years old. Helmets are required.

Awards:
3 deep in each age group and relays for both events.

Divisions:
(Individual female and male) 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+

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