| Race Date: 6/13/2010 |
| Location: Warren Conference Center 529 Chestnut St. Ashland, MA |
| Distance: International Distance Swim 1 Mile Bike 26 Miles Run 6.5 Miles |
| Pre-registered Athletes: Please check the Results Page to confirm your registration. |
| Register: Active.com |
| Map(s): Bike Map / Run Map |
| Directions: Mapquest Directions |
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Race Course Description |
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| This triathlon begins with a one mile swim around the perimeter of the Ashland Reservoir. Water temperature is usually in the low 70's. After the swim, the bike is a hilly 2 loop course that covers a total of 26 miles. You leave the transition area and turn right onto Chestnut St which changes to Highland St. Take a right onto Prentice St, bear onto Chestnut St in Hopkinton, right onto Rte 85, right onto Hayden Rowe, right onto Union St (rte 135) right onto Main St and right onto Chestnut, pass the transition area and start your second loop. After you complete the second loop of the bike course, pat yourself on the back, and do a quick transition before heading on to the run course. This is a rolling 6 mile course. Leave the transition area to the right on Chestnut, turn right onto South St, left on East left on North Mill, left on Mill, right on South, left on Chestnut and back to cross under the huge FIRM finish banner and join your friends and family for the post race celebration. |
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Race Directions |
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| From 495: Take the W. Main St, Hopkinton Exit # 21A. This will turn into Rte 135 proceed straight pass the start of the Boston Marathon. When you come to the intersection of 135 and Main St in Ashland, turn right onto Main St, go up the very large hill and take a right at the top onto Chestnut, the Conference Center is on the right. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Aquabike division this year! This race is a fundraiser for the Ashland Lions Club who support eye care research and eye mobiles for those who cannot afford it. Fifty percent of the profits from the race will go to this charitable organization. Quadmultisport, the official bicycle mechanic and support vehicle for the FIRM Race Series, will be available at the race venue for minor repairs, and will provide support on the bicycle course. The top three finishers for elites, age groupers, athenas, clydesdales, and relay teams will receive medals and prizes. Quadmultisport will hold a drawing for a Quintana Roo wetsuit. And, of course, throughout the day there will be music, yummy treats, lunch for the athletes, and plenty of fun. Contact FIRM's official coaching organization, Vescio Multisport Performance Services (www.mpstraining.com), if you would like coaching services to help you get ready for this race. |
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