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1/23/09
Date Changed to Sunday, October 25th
We've just been advised by the City of Santa Cruz and California Department of Transportation, that due to a scheduling conflict with another large event and the impact the two events would have on the surrounding community and business; we will need to move the Big Kahuna Race date to Sunday, October, 25th. This is a very new development, and a conflict that was not available to us when we set our race schedule at the beginning of the year. In order to preserve a great working relationship with the City of Santa Cruz, the Community and the Businesses in the area for years to come, we've agreed to move the race to Sunday, October, 25th. Other than the new race date, all the other details of the race remain the same.
Distances
The Big Kahuna is a long course triathlon consisting of a 1.2-mile swim,
a 56-mile bike and a 13.1-mile run. Please click on the links above for
specific information or maps for the Swim, Bike or Run courses.
Location
The event starts and finishes near the historic Beach Boardwalk in Santa
Cruz, CA. The courses you will be competing on are almost entirely coastal
with breathtaking views of the rugged California coast, lighthouses and
a dramatic finish at the main stage of the Beach Boardwalk. Visit the
Directions page for maps, parking information
and driving instructions
Training
Silicon Valley Triathlon Club
Kain Performance
TRIbe Triathlon
Packet Pick-Up
Packet pick-up will take place during the Big Kahuna Expo on Saturday, October 24th from 10:00am to 6:00pm at the transition area located at Depot Park. Each individual must pick-up his/her own packet and show a photo ID on Saturday, September 12th…including each member of a Relay Team. Packet pick-up WILL NOT be available on Sunday, October 25th before the race. Race packets will contain your designated swim cap, timing chip, bike tags, runner’s bib and your commemorative Big Kahuna t-shirt.
USAT
Event sanctioning and insurance compliance require every participant of a USA Triathlon sanctioned event to be a member of
USA Triathlon and to present a photo ID. NO PHOTO ID, NO RACE, NO EXCEPTIONS.
Race Start Time
Sunday, October 25th at 7:00am on the Santa Cruz Main Beach east of
the wharf. There will be a MANDATORY MEETING at 6:45am at the start
line for last minute race instructions along with current course condition
reports. Plan to arrive 1-2 hours prior to the start. You need time
to park, check in, drop your bike, get marked etc. The event will start
at 7:00am sharp!
Time Limit
Athletes MUST return to the transition zone from the bike segment no later
than 1:00PM regardless of start time (last wave starts at 7:40AM). No
athletes will be allowed to begin the run after the 1:00PM cut-off time.
Weather Conditions
October is one of the best months to be in Santa Cruz. Not to worry,
though… you won’t boil out there. Average temperature for October
is 64 degrees Fahrenheit. Normal for that time of year would be a high
of 76 and a low of 53. For up to date weather conditions in Santa Cruz,
visit www.accuweather.com.
Overall Awards
The top three male and female finishers will be celebrated on the podium
of the main stage with some truly original island-style awards and ceremonies.
The awards ceremony begins promptly at 2:00pm.
Age Divisions Awards
Top three male and female competitors in the following age divisions will
also receive a truly island-style award on the main stage at 2:00pm.
• 19 & Under
• 20-24
• 25-29
• 30-34 |
• 35-39
• 40-44
• 45-49
• 50-54 |
• 55-59
• 60-64
• 65-69
• 70+ |
Relays: all male, all female, and coed teams, 2-3 members per team.
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Team in
Training
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is the Charity of Choice for the Big
Kahuna Triathlon. Help raise money towards cures for blood cancers and
receive a sports training program
that provides an experience of a lifetime. Visit
www.teamintraining.org for
program details.
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