Sunday, July 15, 2012 -- Richwood, WV / Summit Lake - Monongahela National Forest
Scenic Mountain Triathlon (iPO Event Id#: 14113)

Results: [Solo Overall] [Team Overall] [Solo by Class] [Team by Class]

Coverage: [1998] [1999] [2000] [2001] [2004] [2005] [2006] [2007] [2008] [2009] [2010] [2011]

2012 Registration . . . Register online at Active.com

This is the 27th anniversary of the Scenic Mountain Triathlon, join in a weekend of fun and excitement as Richwood, WV plays host to West Virginia's oldest triathlon. Starting in 1985, the event has become a favorite of triathletes and spectators alike.

What You Get! . . . Each athlete eats for free at the pasta dinner and the cookout. Also, each Pre Registered athlete receives a free t-shirt. Awards are given for numerous age groups, sexes and teams.

SWIM . . . 0.5 miles

in Summit Lake, a mountain top lake with cool, still water

BIKE . . . 17.1 miles

from Summit Lake to Cranberry Mountain Nature Center on State Rt. 39/55, along a clear trout stream and over 3988 ft., 9% grade Kennison Mountain on a national scenic by-way (hard paved surface)

RUN . . . 6.2 miles total

3.1 miles out to Cranberry Glades and 3.1 miles back to Cranberry Mountain Nature Center. (rolling, mixed surface terrain of pavement and compacted gravel)

Fees

$60.00 Pre-Registered USA Triathlon members with valid card.
(For USA Triathlon membership applications call 1-719-597-9090.)
$72.00 Pre-Registered Non USA Triathlon members

$70.00 Day of Race USA Triathlon members
$82.00 Day of Race Non USA Triathlon members

Team - $156 Pre-Registered or $171 Day of Race

Post Race Food

Other activities include a pasta dinner on Saturday in Richwood and a post race cookout at the finish line at the Nature Center on Sunday. This is a spectator friendly race with lots of food and fun for everyone.

Awards . Sponsors

Awards are given for numerous age groups, sexes and teams. Each athlete eats for free at the pasta dinner and the cookout. Also, each athlete receives a free t-shirt. Our sponsors even provide a limited number of gifts for the spectators.

The event is organized by the Richwood Area Chamber of Commerce and generously sponsored by Alpha Natural Resources and affiliate Brooks Run Mining Company.

Race Location

Start . . . Summit Lake is approximately 8 miles East of Richwood, WV 26261 on Route 39/55. [ Google Map to Richwood ]

Finish . . . The Cranberry Mountain Nature Center (phone: 304-653-4826) is located 23 miles east of Richwood, WV and 14 miles west of Marlinton, WV at the junction of WV Rts. 39/55 and Rt. 150, Highland Scenic Highway.

Lodging and Camping . . . Commercial lodging and camping facilities are available in Richwood and in the surrounding area. Camping sites are also available in the National Forest and its Recreation Areas. For more see www.richwoodwv.com/lodging.asp.

This triathlon is USAT Sanctioned.

Start Date:	2012-07-15     Start Time: 9:30am
Event Name:	Scenic Mountain Triathlon
Location(s):	Richwood, WV 26261 Summit Lake - Monongahela National Forest
Event Type(s):	Multi   Tri/Duathlon
Event Distance(s):	5mi 6.2mi 17.1mi
Contact(s):	Richwood Area Chamber of Commerce    Phone: 304-846-6790 / 800-846-2862    Email: rwdchamber@frontier.com
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