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CACTUS MAN TRIATHLON
Presented by Moxie
Sunday, April 28, 2024 • 6:30 am
CACTUS MAN 2024 IS SOLD OUT
Wanted for displays of speed and athleticism, Cactus Man is coming back to Tempe! Bringing you the familiarity of Tempe Town Lake with both Sprint and International distances for individual and relay competitors. See you at the sixth annual Cactus Man!
Please note new courses in 2024
VOLUNTEERS
We couldn’t do it without you! If you are interested in volunteering for this or any other event please contact volunteer@4peaksracing.com
SPONSORSHIP
For information on sponsorship and having a booth at this event please contact sponsorship@4peaksracing.com
DISTANCES
TRIATHLON
Sprint – 850m swim, 10 mile bike, 3.1 mile run
International – 1500m swim, 20 mile bike, 6.2 mile run
DUATHLON
Sprint – 3.1 mile run, 10 mile bike, 3.1 mile run
International – 3.1 mile run, 20 mile bike, 6.2 mile run
AQUABIKE
Sprint – 850m swim, 10 mile bike
International – 1500m swim, 20 mile bike
RACER AMENITIES
Event shirt
Finisher medal
Age group awards
Post-race refreshments
COST
SPRINT
To January 31
$105 Individual
February 1-29
$115 Individual
March 1-31
$125 Individual
April 1 – 15
$135 Individual
April 16 – April 26
$145 Individual
INTERNATIONAL
To January 31
$145 Individual
February 1-29
$155 Individual
March 1-31
$165 Individual
$215 Relay
April 1 – 15
$175 Individual
April 16 – April 26
$185 Individual
RELAY
To January 31
$195 per team
February 1-29
$205 per team
March 1-31
$215 per team
April 1 – 15
$225 per team
USA TRIATHLON
Holiday Classic 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
Paid parking will be available adjacent to Tempe Center for the Arts at the parking garage located at:
850 W Rio Salado Pkwy
Tempe AZ 85281
1 hour or less – $3.00
2 hours or less – $6.00
3 hours or less – $9.00
4 hours or less – $12.00
5 hours or less – $15.00
Lost ticket – $15.00
The parking lot does not accept cash, it’s an automated facility and credit/debit cards are accepted at the exit lanes.
On race morning access to the Idea Parking Garage before 500am will be unrestricted. From 500am to 530am bike course road closures will begin to take effect. Access to the Idea Parking Garage will be from University, northbound on Hardy. After 600am there is no parking in the Idea Parking Garage. Please park downtown Tempe after 600am
CLICK HERE for parking in Downtown Tempe.
SCHEDULE
THURSDAY, APRIL 25
Packet pickup at Moxie Multisport
2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Moxie Multisport
2952 N. Hayden Rd
Scottsdale AZ 85251
SATURDAY, APRIL 27
12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Expo and packet pickup at race location
12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Optional bike check-in**
1:00 p.m. Athlete meeting
2:00 p.m. Transition clinic
3:00 p.m. Athlete meeting
**You may check your bike race morning. There will be security at transition beginning 12:00 p.m. Saturday until the last bike is checked out after the race.
SUNDAY, APRIL 28
4:45 a.m. Transition opens and body marking
5:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. Packet pickup
6:20 a.m. Transition closes for Sprint distance
6:25 a.m. 2Gether We Live athletes begin
6:30 a.m. Sprint triathlon and aquabike athletes begin (rolling start)
6:35 a.m. All duathletes start at swim start
6:45 a.m. Transition closes for International distance
7:00 a.m. International triathlon and aquabike athletes begin (rolling start)
8:15 a.m. Swim course cut off
8:45 a.m. Sprint Distance awards
9:15 a.m. No new bike course laps
9:30 a.m. Transition opens
10:00 a.m. International Distance awards
10:00 a.m. No new run course laps
RACE TIMING
This event is timed using equipment by RFID Timing Systems. All participants need to wear a timing chip around their ankle with the Velcro strap provided. The chips are reusable and need to be returned after the event. These chips are the athlete’s responsibility and missing chips will be charged to the athletes.
AWARDS
Top 3 male and female Pro in the International distance
Overall awards will be given to the top three male and female age group finishers in the Sprint and International distance.
Age group awards will be awarded to the top three male and female finishers in the Sprint and International distance 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:
Paratriathlete
Aqua Bike
Duathlon
Clydesdales (Men 220 +lbs)
Athenas (Women 165+ lbs)
Relay coed
Relay male
Relay female
AQUA BIKE
Final time will be calculated at BIKE IN. Once you have finished please make your way to the finish line at your leisure to collect your medal, grab a drink and return your timing chip.
SWIM
Start and finish at Arts Park
Sprint distance follows the yellow line and international follows the green line
Rolling start so there will be athletes starting the swim while others are finishing the swim
If, for any reason, Tempe Town Lake is not useable Cactus Man will proceed as a duathlon
CLICK HERE for water temp. We will be following USA Triathlon’s guidelines for wetsuit use. Wetsuits use is allowed when water temperature is 78 or under. Age group athletes can use at wetsuit when water temperature is 78-84 but would not be eligible to awards
BIKE
RUN