The Graniteman Triathlon, is in its 6th year and has attracted participants from all over th U.S. including Canada.The race features awards for top finishers in a wide array of categories, including age classes and men’s and women’s divisions. Participants also have a chance to win one of dozens of fantastic door prizes. The event is held at Pleasant Lake in Rockville, MN and consists of 1/3 of a mile swim, a 15 mile bike, and a 3.1 mile run. The race starts on July 12, 2009 at 8:00 a.m., rain or shine. 

Pre-Race Packet Pick Up Times: Saturday, July 11 6:00pm - 8:00pm @ the race site Sunday July 12th 6:00am - 7:30am @ the race site Am I Registered? Click here to download current registrations

Location:

Just 5 Minutes south of St. Cloud, MN, Pleasant Lake is located in Rockville, MN

Take Highway 23 West from St. Cloud. Turn left on County Road 6. Follow signs to Pleasant Lake (1.5 miles). Parking available at the 400 Club (County Road 6 and Pleasant Lake Rd.) Please look for parking attendants.

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Lodging:

Contact the St. Cloud Visitors Bureau for a list of hotels and resorts available in the area.
www.stcloudcvb.com or call 1-800-450-2838

Race Information

Maximum number of entries: 400
No race day registration available

Fees:

Individual:
$45 if registration and fees postmarked prior to March 1, 2009
$55 if registration and fees postmarked prior to May 31, 2009
$65 if registration and fees postmarked prior to June 29, 2009

Relay: (three person teams)
$60 if registration and fees postmarked prior to March 1, 2009
$70 if registration and fees postmarked prior to May 31, 2009
$80 if registration and fees postmarked prior to June 29, 2009

There will be no refunds. Registration closes July 3rd, 2009.

Course:

* Swim: 1/3 mile swim in Pleasant Lake
* Bike: 15 miles through rural, well-marked roads with beautiful scenery of rolling hills and fields. All cyclists must observe MN traffic laws. ANSI or SNELL approved hard-shelled helmets are required. Drafting is prohibited. (see map of bike course)
* Run: 3.1 miles down Pleasant Lake Road. Race will finish in City Park.

Event Schedule:

Sunday, July 12th, 2009
6:30 - 7:30 am: check in/body marking
7:40 am: mandatory pre-race meeting
8:00 am: race start

Awards:

Our Great Granite awards ceremony will take place immediately after the race. Awards for the first 3 places for males and females in each of the following age groups:
19 and under,20 - 29, 30 - 39, 40 - 49, 50 - 59, 60 and over

Other awards: first overall male and female, last finisher, oldest participant, and youngest participant.
Relay awards: top three places for each relay division

(Race results will be posted on www.pickleevents.com)

Event Timing:

Pickle Events, LCC
Pickle Events, which will be electronically timing this event, is led by Brad Pickle. Brad has directed numerous events over the past fifteen years. This race will use Championchip timing, which ensures better accuracy of race results.