DISTANCES
Olympic Triathlon
Swim 1500m
Bike 40km
Run 10km

Sprint Triathlon
Swim 750m
Bike 22km
Run 5km

Sprint Duathlon
Run 5km
Bike 22km
Run 5km

Olympic Aquabike
Swim 1500m
Bike 40km

Sprint Aquabike
Swim 750m
Bike 22km

RACER AMENITIES
Race long sleeve hoodie by District
Post-race refreshments
Finisher medals for all participants
Awards for top 3 per category

COST
There is an option during registration to receive $10 off by selecting No Hoodie. Select No Hoodie under the size option, then enter the code NOHOODIE during checkout for $10 off registration. Does not apply to relays

SPRINT
To January 31
$115 Individual
$165 Relay

February 1-Febraury 28
$125 Individual
$175 Relay

March 1 – March 31
$135 Individual
$185 Relay

April 1 – April 15
$145 Individual
$195 Relay

April 16 – 23
$155 Individual

OLYMPIC
To January 31
$145 Individual
$185 Relay

February 1-Febraury 28
$155 Individual
$195 Relay

March 1 – March 31
$165 Individual
$205 Relay

April 1 – April 15
$175 Individual
$215 Relay

April 16 – 23
$195 Individual

Refer 5 people to join you at Cactus Man and race for free!! Details are in your confirmation email

USA TRIATHLON
Cactus Man is sanctioned by USA Triathlon (USAT), the governing body of multisport in North America. One of the many roles played by USAT is that of insurance provider for this race. As such USAT requires that every participant be either (1) an annual member, or (2) purchase a one day membership. Memberships can be purchased during online registration.

PARKING
Please note that on race day there is a $10 fee to enter Lake Pleasant Regional Park

Lake Pleasant Regional Park
Castle Creak Boat Ramp
Morristown/Peoria AZ 85342

Coordinates: 33.905860890284444, -112.30947966992028

SCHEDULE
TUESDAY, APRIL 20
Confirmation email to all registered participants. If you don’t receive a confirmation email please check your spam folder

THURSDAY APRIL 22
Packet pickup at TBD

What you will receive at packet pick up
•Envelope containing bike frame number and run number
•Hoodie (unless you choose not to receive a hoodie)
•Swim cap
•Timing chip

SATURDAY, APRIL 24
5:00 a.m. Packet and timing chip pick up
6:30 a.m. Olympic triathlon and aquabike – men, women and relays (white swim caps)
6:35 a.m. Sprint duathlon begins
6:40 a.m. Sprint triathlon and aquabike – men, women and relays (red swim caps)
8:40 a.m. Sprint awards
9:10 a.m. No new bike laps
9:40 a.m. Must have started run
10:15 a.m. Olympic awards
10:25 a.m. Must be on second loop of the run

At 6:30 a.m. the road from the entry station to the boat ramp will be closed to inbound traffic. Vehicles may leave at any time but please be aware cyclists and runners will be on the road.

RACE TIMING
This event will be chip timed by 4 Peaks Racing using triathlon chips. Lost or unreturned chips will be charged to the athlete. Chips should be worn on your left ankle, worn from start to finish and must be returned at the finish line. Please DO NOT cut the provided neoprene strap.

AWARDS
Overall awards will be given to the top three male and female finishers in sprint and Olympic. Age group awards will be awarded to the top three male and female finishers per the following age groups:
10-14
15-19
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+
Awards will also be given to the top three finishers in the following categories:
Aquabike
Duathlon
Clydesdales (Men 220 +lbs)
Athenas (Women 165+ lbs)
Relay

WETSUIT USE GUIDELINES
USAT rules state that competitors may wear wetsuits if the water temperature is 78 degrees or lower.
USAT rules also state that if the water temperature is between 78.1 – 83.9 degrees, competitors may wear wetsuits but will not be eligible for awards.
If the water temperature is 84 degrees or above, participants may NOT wear wetsuits.

COURSE CUT OFFS
There are three cut offs for Cactus Man.
1) 9:10 a.m. No new bike laps
2) 9:40 a.m. Must have started run
3) 10:25 a.m. Must be on second loop of the run

AQUABIKE
Final time for aquabike participants will be calculated at BIKE IN. Once you have finished please make your way to the finish line in your own time to collect your medal, grab a drink and return your timing chip.

SITE PLAN

SWIM

TRANSITION
Swim in/Bike in at east end (end closest to the lake)
Bike out/Run out at west end
The ground in transition is on the rough side. Feel free to leave flip flops at swim exit

BIKE

No water stations. Athletes to self-support on bike.
Road is restricted to local traffic only.
Out and back toward Carefree Highway.
Please ride very cautiously from the entry station down the hill to the boat ramp.
Follow instructions of staff and/or law enforcement
Sprint = 2 loop. Olympic = 4 loops
Turn around
1. Castle Hot Springs Rd 3.95 miles from north boat ramp
2. Four lane boat ramp entry station

RUN

Sprint = 1 loop. Olympic = 2 loops
Follow instructions of staff and/or law enforcement
Water stations at turn around points