June 30, 2012Bear Lake State ParkGarden City, UTNicknamed the ‘Caribbean of the Rockies’ for its stunning, turquoise-blue water, Bear Lake State Park is the home of a BBSC favorite! This remarkable venue will become your ‘happy place’… just you wait and see. Flat & fast courses make Mountain Tropic the perfect place to go for a PR!
| 750m Swim / 12.4mi Bike / 5k Run | 1500m Swim / 24.5mi Bike / 10K Run |
| 1.2mi Swim / 54mi Bike / 13.1mi Run |
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Features
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- Sprint, Olympic & Half Triathlons
- Overall, Age Group, Clydesdale, Athena & Relay Divisions
- USAT Sanctioned / Certified Race Director
- Accurate Chip Timing
- Official Halfmax Championship Qualifier
- FREE post-race meal & massage!
- No Registration Transaction Fees!
- FREE Race Pics!
- Serious SWAG including tech shirts, finisher’s medals & raffle prizes galore!
Lodging
| Coming Soon! |
Training
| Coming Soon! |
Pricing
| Mountain Tropic: | Pre-Season | Early | Advance | Late |
| Nov/Dec | thru 4/30 | thru 6/27 | at Packet P/U | |
| Sprint Individual | $65 | $80 | $95 | $105 |
| Olympic Individual | $80 | $95 | $110 | $120 |
| Half Individual | $170 | $185 | $200 | $210 |
| Sprint Relay | $130 | $145 | $160 | $170 |
| Olympic Relay | $150 | $165 | $180 | $190 |
| Half Relay | $185 | $200 | $215 | $225 |
Transition Map
Click on the map for a closer look or a printable PDF.
Event Schedule
Packet Pick-Up:
| Date: | Friday, June 29, 2012 |
| Time: | 3:00 – 8:00 p.m. |
| Location: | Bowery at Garden City Park |
| S Bear Lake Blvd & Lido Point Rd - Garden City, UT |
Attention Athletes:
- No one will be allowed to pick up your packet for you. Please do not email in asking for an exception as this is a USAT requirement that will not be ignored.
- All relay team members must be present together to pick up their packet – no exceptions.
- If you are unable to pick up during this time, please select Race Day Packet Pick-Up when you register.
- Late registration will be accepted if space allows, but neither checks nor credit cards will be accepted. Please bring cash.
Race Day:
| 6:00a | Transition Area Opens | |
| 7:00a | Half Wave 1 Start | All Male Athletes |
| 7:05a | Half Wave 2 Start | All Female Athletes & Relays |
| 7:45a | Sprint Wave 1 Start | All Male Athletes |
| 7:50a | Sprint Wave 2 Start | All Female Athletes & Relays |
| 8:00a | Olympic Wave 1 Start | All Male Athletes |
| 8:05a | Olympic Wave 2 Start | All Female Athletes & Relays |
| 9:00a | Swim Cut-Off | |
| 10:00a | Sprint Awards & Raffle | |
| 11:45a | Olympic Awards & Raffle | |
| 12:15p | Bike Cut-Off | |
| 1:30p | Half Awards & Raffle | |
| 3:00p | Run Cut-Off / Course Closed |
Event Info
Aid Stations – There will be 3 aid stations on the bike course allowing Half athletes to fuel up at or near miles 18, 32 & 45, Olympic athletes near mile 18, and Sprint athletes near mile 6. Run course aid stations will be positioned near each mile marker for all three distances. Both courses will offer water, Gatorade and Hammer gels for all athletes.
Awards / Results - The top 3 winners will be awarded and results will be posted in the following groups. All finish times will be calculated using the appropriate gun time so please BE SURE YOU START IN THE CORRECT WAVE.
Awards / Results - The top 3 winners will be awarded and results will be posted in the following groups. All finish times will be calculated using the appropriate gun time so please BE SURE YOU START IN THE CORRECT WAVE.
- Overall Male / Female
- Age Groups
- Weight Groups
- Relay Teams
Parking - Event parking will be available in the lot just west of the transition area. Registered athletes will receive a park pass in their packet, but spectators should be prepared to pay the normal park fee.
Post Race Meal – Included in all entry fees, but sorry… the post race meal is for athletes only.
Raffle – Don’t miss the awards ceremony & raffle! All athletes will be elligible to win!
Water Temperature – The water temperature at Bear Lake State Park is expected to be in the mid 60′s. Wetsuits are suggested but not required.
Post Race Meal – Included in all entry fees, but sorry… the post race meal is for athletes only.
Raffle – Don’t miss the awards ceremony & raffle! All athletes will be elligible to win!
Water Temperature – The water temperature at Bear Lake State Park is expected to be in the mid 60′s. Wetsuits are suggested but not required.









