Response to the 2007 Crescent Moon Sprint Triathlon was incredible!!! After selling out in June, many athletes who had not registered early were left out. As a result, the race has moved to its own weekend in 2008. We have also relocated to a new venue where we can accept a larger number of entries.

The 2008 Crescent Moon Sprint Triathlon will be held at Cherry Creek State Park, in Denver on Saturday September 20th, and will feature a 750 meter swim, 20K bike, and 5K run. The race will be open to 750 participants, and we expect to sell out well before race day - so register early!

Yes, the race is on SATURDAY September 20th. We apologize for the typo in our Event Guide which said Sunday September 20th. September 20th is, indeed, a SATURDAY in 2008. We'll see you there!

OVERALL & MASTERS WINNERS: Cash Awards in the amount of $250, $150, and $100 will be presented to the top-3 overall male and female finishers, regardless of category. In addition, the top overall masters (age 40 & over) male and female finishers will win $100. Athletes will not be allowed to win in more than one category, and cash winners will be excluded from age-group awards.

AGE GROUP: Awards will be presented to the top three finishers in each 5-year age group. Overall and Masters cash winners will be excluded from the age group awards.

Beginning in 2006, triathlon rules state that your race age is determined by your age on December 31st of the race year. Your age-group for awards will follow this rule.

CLYDESDALE/ATHENA::Men weighing over 200 pounds and women who weigh 150 pounds or more may choose to enter the Clydesdale or Athena divisions in place of their age group. Awards will be presented to the top-3 Clydesdale and Athena finishers. Clydesdale and Athena finishers will not be eligible for age-group awards.

RELAY TEAMS: The top-3 relay teams in Male, Female, and Coed divisions will receive awards in the triathlon. A Triathlon team consists of 2 or 3 participants.

There is no pro category or elite category for this event, however pro and those who choose to register as elite competitors will all start together in Wave-1 and will be eligible for overall cash awards. Pro and elite competitors will not be eligible for age group awards.

You must be present to claim your award, or have another participant pick it up for you. Unclaimed awards will not be mailed.

Click Here for a Course Map

SWIM: Swimmers will complete a 750 Meter triangle-shaped swim in Cherry Creek Reservoir, starting and finishing on the sandy beach adjacent to the West Shade Picnic Area. The start will be in waves which will be posted at packet pick-up locations and on our website 1 week before the event. Water temperature in the reservoir in September is typically in the sixties, so wetsuits are encouraged.

BIKE: The 20K (12.4 mile) bike course is predominantly flat, with one hill located at approximatey 5 miles into the ride. Drafting is not allowed on the bike course, and motorcycle marshals will be enforcing this rule.

RUN: The 5K (3.1 mile) run course is a loop course on a mix of road, bike path, and well-maintained non-technical dirt running trail.

Aid Stations There will be two aid stations on the run course, serving ice Cold Water and HEED energy drink. One will be located shortly after exiting transition, and the other will be located at the half-way point in the run.

Relay Teams will receive 1 timing chip which must be transferred from swimmer to biker to runner. This exchange will take place at a designated are within the transition near the bike-in/bike-out location. Timing chips are attached to a soft, comfortable Velcro strap which must be worn on the ankle.

For the safety of the participants, we ask that all spectators for the Crescent Moon Triathlon avoid driving out onto the bike course during the race. There will be plenty of action near the transition and finish areas all morning long. If our course marshals feel that a spectator causes an unsafe condition on the bike route, the participant(s) that they are supporting will be disqualified from the event.

The Crescent Moon Sprint Triathlon will be timed using the state of the art AMB ChipX system. AMB systems have been used to time all stages of the Tour de France, and the Olympic Triathlon and Marathon, and the 2007 ITU Triathlon World Championships. Overall results with swim, bike, run, and transition splits will be posted at the event, and on this website on the afternoon of the event.

Each participant and relay team will receive a timing chip attached to a soft comfortable neoprene and Velcro strap. This is to be worn on your left ankle with the Velcro securely fastened. We recommend that you wear it under your wetsuit to avoid the possibility that it gets pulled off during the swim, or when you remove your wetsuit. You must be wearing your timing chip to receive split times and finish time. Timing chips must be returned at the finish line following the race or you will be charged the $97 replcement cost. If you decide to withdraw from the race, please stop by the finish area to return your chip before you leave.

• 2008 Race Photos
• 2008 Results
• 2007 Results
• 2007 Race Photos

For more information on the Crescent Moon Triathlon, call Darrin or Jill at 303-642-7917, or email info@racingunderground.com

Congratulations to Jennifer McLellan, winner of our March drawing for a new Rudy Project Zuma Helmet!!!

The 2008 Crescent Moon Triathlon is Sold Out. We will not be accepting any additional entries.

Click Here for a List of Participants
A List of Wave Start Times Is Posted Below

The Crescent Moon Sprint Triathlon is limited to 750 participants. Entries will be taken in the order they are received, and there will not be a waiting list for the event. Registration will close when our 750 participant maximum has been reached. Race Entry Fees are $65 for solo competitors and $110 for relay teams through June 15th. Entry fees will increase after June 15th if we have not yet reached our 750 person capacity. Registration opens on January 1st. Click Here to download a copy of our refund policy.

• 6:00 a.m. - Transition Opens
• 6:00 a.m. - Body Marking
• 7:30 a.m. - Pre-Race Briefing in Transition
• 7:45 a.m. - All Triathletes must be out of transition
• 8:00 a.m. - First Swim Wave Starts
  • 8:00 Wave-1: All Pros, Men 30-34
  • 8:05 Wave-2: Men 35-39, All Relays
  • 8:10 Wave-3: Men 40-49
  • 8:15 Wave-4: Men 29 & Under, Men 50-54
  • 8:20 Wave-5: Men 55+, All Clydesdales
  • 8:25 Wave-6: Women 30-34, Women 55+
  • 8:30 Wave-7: Women 29 & Under
  • 8:35 Wave-8: Women 35-39, Women 50-54, All Athenas
  • 8:40 Wave-9: Women 40-49
• 9:00 a.m. - Food & Drinks Open
• 11:00 a.m. - Awards Presentation & Random Drawing

From I-25 Take Exit 199 (Belleview) and turn East on Belleview. Drive approximately 1.5 miles to Dayton (there is a stoplight). Turn left on Dayton and drive approximately 0.5 miles to Cherry Creek State Park. Parking and packet pick-up will take place at Cherry Creek High School, just outside the park. Signs will direct you to parking. From there, it is a short walk or bike ride to transition. No participant vehicles will be allowed in the park on race morning (not even to drop off equipment).

Packet Pick-up will be available on race morning only in the Cherry Creek High School parking lot, directly across the street from the entrance to the park. Packet Pick-up will run from 6:00 - 7:15am. REMEMBER: YOU MUST SHOW A PHOTO ID TO PICK UP YOUR RACE PACKET. If you are a USAT member, you must also show a valid USAT card or you will need to pay the $10 USAT one-day fee. If you have not picked up your packet by 7:15, you will not be able to race. Timing Chips will be included in your race packet. You must return your chip following the event. Participants who have not returned their timing chips will be charged the $97 replacement cost for the chip. There will be absolutely no race day registration for the sprint triathlon. The event is SOLD OUT.

Volunteers are always appreciated, and we will use well over 100 of them on race day!!!. If you are interested in volunteering, please call us at 303-642-7917.

General:

1. Treat other athletes, volunteers, and officials with courtesy No Unsportsmanlike Conduct!

2. You must know and complete the entire course.

3. No outside assistance.

4. Always have race number and body marking visible

5. No glass will be permitted in transition or anywhere on the course.

6. Headphones, walkmans, etc. are forbidden during any por- tion of the event. Penalties will vary from 3 minutes to disqualification.

Swim:

1. Start in your designated wave. Wave start times will be posted at packet pick-up and also on race morning.

2. Wetsuits will be allowed; fins, paddles, buoys, or other devices are forbidden.

Bike:

1. Ride to the Right Side of your lane, except to pass.

2. Drafting WILL NOT be allowed. You must keep at least three bike lengths between you and the rider ahead of you. Any attempt to pass must be completed within 15 seconds.

3. Helmets must be buckled BEFORE mounting the bike, and may not be unbuckled at any time while on the bike.

4. Ipods and headphones must not be worn and will result in disqualification.

Run:

1. Your bib number MUST BE VISIBLE at the finish of the event for our back-up timers to record you.

2. Your bib number must be visible on the run course for our photographers to identify you.

3. Please wear your bib number on the front during the run.

4. No Ipods or headphones may be worn on the run. Use of an Ipod or headphones will result in a 3 minute penalty.