Town Hall, Carleton Place, Ontario

This unique event is a fitting tribute to Graham Beasley, a fine athlete, husband, father and gentleman who left us too soon. Out of respect for Graham, all participants will participate in the Graham Beasley event, adhering to Graham's personal philosophy:

Compete hard, play fair and applaud and respect fellow participants 

We offer an event for everyone. We have the Try a Tri for the beginner or recreational participant. the Super Sprint Triathlon for the speed people. The Olympic Distance Triathlon, and the Iron 113 Distance Tri or Du, with one of the most awesome bike rides you will find in Ontario, are for those who are slightly crazier. The Sprint Triathlon and Duathlon are also still there for those who are in between.

Look too, for the SwimCycle events - this race concept will be offered at the Sprint and Iron 113 distances, for those whose legs don't like running, or those who are preparing for a longer event and just want to test themselves.

The Graham Beasley swim is very popular because of the shallow clear water swim of the Mississippi River. If you are a bit leery about swimming in a group or in open water this one is for you - you can actually stand and rest if you need to!

race director

Cheryl Shore - cheryl@somersault.ca 

tourism information
Lanark County Tourism
Lanark County - Carleton Place
Town of Carleton Place

The Champions Challenge program is for those who participate in more than one Somersault event, and who might be interested in seeing how you stack up against others in overall, gender, and age group categories in the Somersault Triathlon & Duathlon Series world.

Each 2008 Somersault event features Champions Challenge Races in Duathlon and Triathlon Divisions. In the Graham Beasley Triathlon & Duathlon, all races except the Try A Tri and The Super Sprint count for Champions Challenge points in the adult categories. If you are in one of these races, you automatically score points in the Champions Challenge.

In the Junior Challenge, the Sprint Triathlon and Super Sprint count for points.

Check out the Champions Challenge program at http://www.somersault.ca/championshipstri.htm.

event highlights

• The Iron 113 Distance Tri and Du
• Official performance certificate available online
• Super Sprint Triathlon and SwimCycle events
• Official Performance certificates online
• Medals to all finishers presented at the finish line
• Graham Beasley Award in the HI Duathlon Men's 50-59 Category
• Personalized participant bib numbers 

the lanark health and community services "getting in motion fund"
We are pleased to announce that the "Getting in Motion Fund" is the official charity cause of the 2008 Graham Beasley Triathlon and Duathlon.  We encourage participants to consider making a donation to, or collect pledges for the fund, when entering online or on race day.

The "Getting in Motion Fund" is a program of Lanark Health and Community Services. This fund will assist children in need in Lanark County, in obtaining assistance to pay for recreational and sport opportunities that they may not otherwise be able to access.

You can visit the North Lanark Community Health Centre web site at www.northlanarkchc.on.ca for more information. The Health Centre is the lead organization for the "Middle Years Working Group" which has been responsible for developing the "Getting in Motion Fund".

a pledge form for the "getting in motion fund"
You may click here to download a personal pledge form and collect pledges on behalf of the "Getting in Motion Fund". Pledge forms may only be depsoited at Race Kit Pick Up.

online donations and pledges to the "getting in motion fund"
You will also find it easy to make a donation or solicit pledge support, using the online entry form.

1. Donations can be made to the Foundation during the online entry process.
2. The donation amount will be added to your entry fee.
3. The amount in the donation box will be directed to the Foundation on your behalf.
4. Donations of more than $20 are eligible for an income tax receipt.
5. You can only solicit online pledges once you have entered the event.
6. Your email entry confirmation will include a URL link to your personal pledge page.
7. Email your friends asking them to make a pledge on your behalf, using that link.
8. State the name of the Foundation in your email.
9. Pledge funds will be forwarded to the Foundation as they are received.

somersault's commitment to youth
Somersault Promotions is dedicated to providing support to the region's children and youth in sport and physical activity. Carleton Place and district youth groups wanting to contribute to and benefit from the Graham Beasley, should contact Race Director, Cheryl Shore at cheryl@somersault.ca.

sar global 1- ottawa gatineau search and rescue
We are pleased to welcome SAR Global 1 - Ottawa Gatineau Search and Rescue , as a "Club of the Event". The Club of the event is a Club whose members provide worker support to the event, in return for a donation to the club.

Established in 1996, SAR Global 1 - Ottawa Gatineau Search and Rescue is a federally incorporated, non-profit, volunteer-based search and rescue organization serving the Western Quebec and Eastern Ontario regions. Its mission is to reduce the frequency and severity of missing person incidents in these regions through the development and implementation of efficient and effective Search and Rescue (SAR) prevention and response programs.

Pledge Form
We encourage you to consider making a donation or collecting pledges in support of SAR Global 1, by downloading the pledge form here.For more information on SAR Global 1, please go to http://www.sarglobal1.ca/.

events & distances
Iron 113 Distance Triathlon & Relay - 2000M Swim / 90Km Cycle / 21.1Km Run

Iron 113 Distance Duathlon - 2Km Run / 90Km Cycle / 21.1Km Run
Iron 113 SwimCycle - 2000M Swim / 90Km Cycle
Olympic Distance Triathlon & Relay - 1500M Swim / 40 km Cycle / 10Km Run
Sprint Triathlon & Relay - 500M Swim / 20Km Cycle / 5Km Run
Sprint Duathlon - 2Km Run / 20Km Cycle / 5Km Run
Sprint SwimCycle - 500M Swim / 20Km Cycle
Try A Tri - 200M Swim / 20Km Cycle / 3Km Run
Super Sprint Triathlon - 200M / 20Km Cycle / 5Km Run

participation categories - age as of december 31, 2008

Iron 113 Distance Triathlon	Male & Female: 24 & under , 25-29, 30- 34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75 & over,  Clydesdale (M 200lb) & Athena (F 150lb)
Iron 113 Distance Duathlon	Male & Female: 24 & under , 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75 & over,  Clydesdale (M 200lb) & Athena (F 150lb)
Iron 113 Distance Triathlon Relay	Male, Female & Coed (2 or 3 on a team)
Olympic Distance Triathlon	Male & Female 16 -19,  20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75 & over Clydesdale (M 200lb) & Athena (F 150lb)
Olympic SwimCycle	Male & Female: 16-19, 20-24, 25 -29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75 & over
Olympic Triathlon Relay	Male, Female & Coed (2 or 3 on a team)
Sprint Triathlon	Male & Female 15& under, 16-19,  20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75 & over Clydesdale (M 200lb) & Athena (F 150lb)
Sprint Triathlon Relay	Male, Female & Coed (2 or 3 on a team)
Sprint Duathlon	Male & Female: 15 & under, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75 & over  Clydesdale (M 200lb) & Athena ( F 150lb)
Sprint SwimCycle	Male & Female: 15 & under, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75 & over
Try A Tri	Male and Female Only: No Age Categories
Super Sprint Triathlon	Male and Female: 15& under, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75 & over

relays
Triathlon Relays are a fun feature of the GB.  It's a great way to ease into the season or go 'all out' at one discipline. Get a threesome (or a twosome) together for some fun and fitness! 

try a try challenge
It's back - and its for anyone who has always wanted to "Try a Tri" or those who don't want to be too competitive . Mountain Bikes and Hybrid Bikes are welcomed in this event.

super sprint triathlon
This category and race will be a separate race from the Try A Tri Challenge. The Try A Tri is intended for the first timer, once a year, or recreational participant. The Super Sprint is geared to those who are a bit more serious but only want to go short and fast.

the swimcycle
We are offering the SwimCycle again, as a result of participant demand.  Many have requested this race, because their knees, ankles and/or hips are not handling the running very well. Others like it as a tune up for an upcoming full length triathlon.

There are 2 different distance SwimCycles, which consist of the swim and the cycle portion of the Sprint and Iron 113 Triathlons.  Those that enter these races will head to the Finish Line after the cycle leg instead of completing the run leg.

early season entry discounts
As a courtesy to those of you who enter many Somersault events, who plan well ahead, or who are just thrifty, we have a generous early season entry fee discount program. The discount schedule is outlined below. For more information on the early season discount program please go to http://www.somersault.ca/earlydiscounts.htm

free change of entry if entered by january 31st
Each early season entry received by January 31, 2008, is eligible for one free change to another event in the same calendar year, if the event change request is made by the Sunday July 6th.

Each entry received after January 31, 2008 and by March 15, 2008 is eligible to change to another event in the same calendar year, for an administration fee of $15, if the event change request is made by Sunday July 6th.

Please Note: There are no partial refunds if the event change request is to a less expensive event. There will be an additional charge if the change is to an event with a higher entry fee.

early season entry fee discounts and deadlines

entry fee schedule after discount deadline

entry fee conditions
There are no refunds for any reason - this includes event cancellation or event changes. Credit cards are accepted for online entries only, up to Sunday July 6th.  All entries received after Sunday July 6th, must be made at a Race Kit Pick Up time and location and must be paid in cash. Souvenir shirts are included free with your entry up to Sunday July 6th - no exceptions. Entries received after Sunday July 6th do not receive a souvenir shirt.

accreditation, officiating, safety, and medical surcharge
In addition to the entry fee, a surcharge of $5 per entrant and $8 per relay team is being levied to cover the costs of retaining race officials, safety, and medical personnel , and for the club of event program.

entering online is recommended

We encourage you to enter online.  That way you receive an immediate confirmation of payment. Avoid the hassle of writing a cheque, mailing or dropping off your form.

entry drop off locations

• PECCO'S, 86 Murray Street, Ottawa
• Somersault Promotions , 411 Lefebvre Way, Ottawa

race kit pick up & late registration
Thursday, July 10th
4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
new balance ottawa (College Square)

Woodroffe and Baseline, Ottawa

Saturday, July 12th
3:00 p.m. - 5:00p.m.
Youth Centre - Mill St near the corner of Bridge St.
Carleton Place

Sunday, July 13th
6:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.
Youth Centre - Mill St. beside the T-Zone
Carleton Place

important deadlines

t-zone orientation

We will have attendants in the T-Zone beginning at 6:30 a.m.  They will be there to answer your questions and direct traffic once the event starts. There will be a 10 minute race orientation session in the T-Zone at 7:30 a.m. for the Iron 113 Distance and at 8:00 a.m. for the other races. Race instructions will be given and your race questions will be addressed at this session.

awards & prizes
Everyone
All participants receive a completion medal at the finish line of their race.

Race Winners
The first place male and female winner of each individual race, except for the Try A Tri, receive a merchandise prize.

Top 3 Overall
The first three overall finishers in each race - male and female - will be honoured in an award presentation ceremony that will take place in the Awards Area shortly after they finish.

Category Top3 Finishers
All Age, Weight, and Relay Category top 3 finishers, are eligible for a Gold, Silver, or Bronze Place Medal 'Add On'. This 'Add On' must be picked up on race day, any time the results are posted, at the Awards Table. The 'Add On' cannot be claimed after race day - sorry.

Award Medal "Add On" Must Be Picked Up on Race Day
The Award Medal "Add On' must be claimed on race day. 'It will be available to you at the Awards Table with 20 minutes of your race finish. Just check the official results to see if you finished in the top 3 in your category, and then claim your 'Add On' at the Awards Table.

official performance certificate
We are pleased to offer each race finisher, the opportunity to download and print an official certificate of their event performance. That's right, by Wednesday after each event you will be able go online to the event web site, punch in your race number and obtain a certificate that highlights your race, finish time and place in the race.

souvenir shirt
If your entry is received by Sunday, July 6th you will receive a free souvenir T-shirt if you attend the event. There are no exceptions to this deadline, so enter early. 

You are eligible for the souvenir shirt only if you attend at Race Kit Pick Up to pick it up. If you do not pick up your race kit, you are not eligible for the souvenir t-shirt.  Please do not request a shirt after the event. 

tech shirt option
We invite you to upgrade your souvenir event t-shirt to a high quality Tech T-Shirt for an extra $15. The Tech Shirt comes without the sponsor logos on the back, so it makes a first class casual wear shirt.

You are only eligible for the souvenir Tech T-Shirt

• if you upgrade to the Tech Shirt when entering online, and
• if you pick up your race kit by event day.
  

You are not eligible for the souvenir tech t-shirt after event day.

Men Please Note: When ordering a Tech T-Shirt, men should order a shirt 1 size smaller than you wear in a cotton T-Shirt.

pecco's wetsuit sales and rentals

Some participants feel more comfortable using a wetsuit during the swim.  PECCO's is offering both sales and rentals this year, so call them at 1-800-378-7747 and ask for Eric or Martin, to arrange for a purchase or a rental - rentals are only $30.

pecco's bike tech stop
Look for the PECCO's crew on site beside the T-Zone on race morning for those last-minute adjustments.

zoomphoto.ca photography
We are pleased to be able to offer a photo program for participants in the Graham Beasley Triathlon & Duathlon.  Zoomphoto will be offering you classy photos commemorating your participation.  Just go to http://www.somersault.ca/results.htm the day after the event for your photo.

chimo hotel - the official somersault event hotel
The CHIMO Hotel in Ottawa, is the official Somersault Event Hotel for 2007l.  The CHIMO is conveniently located directly off Highway 417, via the St. Laurent Blvd. North exit. The hotel address is 1199 Joseph Cyr Street, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, K1J 7T4.

The hotel is an hours drive from the event site, and close to excellent Ottawa shopping, restaurants, and National Capital Region attractions. Visit the Chimo Hotel web site(www.chimohotel.com). All rooms come with Free high speed internet access, free local phone calls, a mini-fridge, and coffee maker.

When calling to reserve a room, state that you would like the "Somersault Promotions Preferred Corporate Rate" (plus applicable taxes - 15%).  You can contact the hotel at 1-800-387-9779, or email chimo@chimohotel.com.

food and refreshments
Look for lots of fruit, bagels, water, and Gatorade at the finish line, when you are done. Iron 113 participants can look for something special to eat once you are finished and have recovered.

Iron 113 run & cycle aid stations - CarBOOM and Gatorade

Run: There will be Carb-BOOM Gel, Gatorade and water at all aid stations on the run. The stations will be located every 2.5Km on the run.

Cycle: On the  cycle leg there will be a water bottle exchange at the 19, 30, and 60Km points - just drop your bottle and pick up one of ours.  Gatorade will also be available at these same points, but on a refill your own bottle basis. Carb-BOOM Gel will also be available at these points as well.

championchip timing 
We use ChampionChip Timing at all Somersault races.  This timing system requires that all participants wear a ChampionChip Bracelet on your ankle (Anklet) during the race.  This bracelet contains a computer chip that allows you to be timed.  You are responsible for obtaining your ChampionChip Bracelet on race morning from the timing people at the Sportstats Tent near the Finish Line.  Do this at least 30 minutes before your race - earlier is better!  Races will not be held up waiting for those who forgot their bracelet. You must return your ChampionChip Bracelet immediately after you cross the finish line.  You are responsible for the cost if it is not returned - and it is expensive.

your results (Age is as of December 31, 2008)
Your personal results will be posted within 20 minutes of your finish. Check the results as soon as you can,. If you have finished in the top 3 in your age, weight, or relay category, go immediately to the Awards Table to claim your Award Medal 'Add On'.

If you find mistakes in the results, go to the Sportstats van near the Finish Line and provide them with the information you think is correct.  Have the results people make changes before you leave the event site, because they may not be able to do it after race day.

Results will be posted at www.somersault.ca the evening of the race.

race day schedule

Iron 113 time limits

Due to the limitations imposed by traffic control and street closures, we have imposed time limits on the Iron 113 Distance race.  Participants must complete the bike course 5 hours after the start of the race, and there is an 8 hour time limit on finishing the entire race.

directions & parking
Carleton Place is on Hwy. 7, just 15 minutes West of Kanata - check it out on the MapQuest map at www.somersault.ca. The Race site is at the Youth Centre on Mill St. beside Town Hall and right beside the Transition Zone.  Parking is available on downtown streets and in parking lots along Bridge St. - anywhere it is legal.

race kit pick up & late registration
Thursday, July 10th
4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
new balance ottawa (College Square)

Woodroffe and Baseline, Ottawa

Saturday, July 12th
3:00 p.m. - 5:00p.m.
Youth Centre - Mill St near the corner of Bridge St.
Carleton Place

Sunday, July 13th
6:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.
Youth Centre - Mill St. beside the T-Zone
Carleton Place

course maps & how to view

Somersault event maps are featured through the Google Maps service.  Participants may easily view course maps using your Explorer or Firefox browsers.

Click here for instructions on how to best view the course maps.

To view the maps of the Courses - Click Here

2000, 1500, 500 & 200m Triathlon and SwimCycle Swims

All swims are on out and back courses in the clear, clean and shallow Mississippi River.  The Iron 113 and Olympic distance swims will be double out and back courses. The starts of all swims are in mid-river right downtown at the docks across the street from the Town Hall. Swimmers start in mid-river in waist deep water on a smooth flat rock bottom. The water is very shallow for the first and last 300 metres. Check out the map for your swim course.

Please Note: We recommend that you wear water socks or light footwear in which you can swim. There are a few Zebra Mussels in the shallow water at the start, and socks prevent the possibility of tiny cuts from those little buggers when you step on them. Also, please avoid scraping bottom on your swim strokes, as you can touch bottom and may receive cuts from the mussels.

In the first half of each swim, swimmers head into a very light current keeping the buoys on your right, and then return with the current (the current can be handled without difficulty by all swimmers!). The respective swim turns are at 50, 200, and 450 metres. The swimmers finish under Bridge St., exiting at the T-Zone between the Town Hall and the Youth Centre. There are stone steps leading from the shallow water exit to the T-Zone.

The 1500m and 2000m swims will turn a second time at a buoy right near the Bridge St. bridge and swim another loop of the course. The 1500m swimmers turn at the 200m buoy on the first loop and the 450m buoy on the second loop before heading to the swim exit. The 2000m swimmers turn at the 450m buoy on each loop, before heading to the swim exit.

21 km Sprint Triathlon, Sprint SwimCycle & Try A Tri Cycle
The cycle course is out and back. Sprint and Try A Tri cyclists leave the Transition Zone on Bridge St. at the Town Hall.  They proceed along Bridge St. to Concession Rd. #7, where they turn right and follow CR #7. 

Cyclists turn right at the end of CR #7 on Rae Rd. and follow it to CR #8 where they turn left on CR #8.  The cyclists follow CR #8 to the 10.1Km turn around point which is at Old Perth Rd. They then return to the T-Zone on this same route.

40.4 km Olympic Triathlon, and Olympic SwimCycle Cycle

The cycle course is out and back. Sprint and Try A Tri cyclists leave the Transition Zone on Bridge St. at the Town Hall.  They proceed along Bridge St. to Concession Rd. #7, where they turn right and follow CR #7. 

Cyclists turn right at the end of CR #7 on Rae Rd. and follow it to CR #8 where they turn left on CR #8.  The cyclists follow CR #8 to the corner of CR #16 (Wolf Grove Rd.), where they turn left and follow CR #16 to the 20Km turn around point at Bowland Rd. They then return to the T-Zone on this same route.  

New - 90 km Iron 113 Distance Triathlon Cycle
The Iron 113 Tri and Du cycle course is an out and back course with a a partial double out and back section.  

Cyclists leave the Transition Zone on Bridge St. at the Town Hall.  They proceed along Bridge St. to Concession Rd.(CR) #7, where they turn right and follow CR #7. 

Cyclists turn right at the end of CR #7 on Rae Rd. and follow it to CR #8 where they turn left on CR #8.  The cyclists follow CR #8 to CR #16 (Wolf Grove Rd.).  They turn left on CR #16 and follow it to the 32.6Km point just 2Km before the small town of Hopetown at the Junction of CR #16 and Highway #511.  Cyclists turn around at this point and return along CR #16 to a second turn around on CR#16, at Old Perth Rd.

From here they return to the Hopetown turn, where they turn around once again, and return along the same course to the T-Zone in Carleton Place following CR #16 (Wolf Grove Rd.), CR #8, Rae Rd., CR #7 and Bridge St.

2km Runs
The first Iron 113, and Sprint Duathlon 2Km runs begin on the bridge at Town Hall. Runners head to the 1Km point on High St. and then return to the T-Zone at Town Hall.

The Try A Tri 2km runs leave the T-Zone. Runners head to the 1Km point on High St. and then return to the Finish Line.

5km Runs
The Sprint Tri and Super Sprint Tri run begins at the Town Hall T-Zone on Bridge St. The runners proceed along Bridge St. to the corner of High St. They turn left on High St. and continue along High St. to Town Line West.

The runners turn around at this point and return along High St. to the corner of Flora St.  The runners turn right on flora and then left on McCrostie St., left again on Moffatt St. back to High St. They turn right on High St. they then turn right again onto Bridge St. and head straight to the Finish Line.

Olympic Triathlon 10Km Run
The run begins at the Town Hall on Bridge St. The runners proceed along Bridge St. to the corner of High St. They turn left on High St. and continue along High St. to Flora St, where it turns left and proceed 50m along Flora St. and makes a 180 degree turn back to High St. It then turns right on High St. and continues on High St. to Town Line West.

The runners turn around at this point and return along High St. to the corner of Flora St. where they turn right on Flora and then left on McCrostie St., left again on Moffatt St. back to High St. They turn right on High St. they then turn right again onto Bridge St. and head to the Start Line, on the bridge, where they make a 180 degree turn and repeat the above course before heading to the Finish Line at the end of the second loop.

Iron 113 - 21.1 Final Run
The Iron 113 run course follows the same route as the 10Km above, however runners will complete 4 laps of this course instead of 2, before heading to the finish line at the end of lap 4.

All entrants are required to be familiar with the "General Information", and the "What's New" information sections.  There is some information in these sections that may not be on this event information page, so please click and read the appropriate buttons on the left - even if you are familiar with the event, as there can be changes!  It is a good idea to re-read event information the week before the event to be sure nothing has changed.

rules & regulations
Click here to go to event Rules & Regulations. Remember it is your responsibility to know and adhere to the rules.

your first tri?
Click here to go to our beginner and novice site for assistance.

volunteers
If your kids, spouse, family members or friends are spectating, why not volunteer them as officials/volunteers and let have some fun too!  Email us ahead of time if you will help, so we can assign you - info@somersault.ca. For more information on our volunteer program, please go to http://www.somersault.ca/volunteers.htm.

Clubs, teams and non-profit organizations are invited to inquire about our volunteer donation program - a donation in return for a group of members volunteering for the day.

race info updates
We will email 3 weekly Graham Beasley Newsletters to participants with the latest updates prior to the race.  These newsletters are very important as they will identify changes, answer your questions and recommend race day procedures that will make your event day a better one. 

Please provide an accessible email address on your entry form if you wish to receive these Newsletters. You may want to use a personal email address rather than your work email, because many employers utilize filters that will not let the Newsletter through.