Big Kahuna Triathlon
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Date: October 25, 2009
Race Type: Triathlon
Course: 1.2 mile swim, 56 mile bike, 13.1 mile run
Start: 7:00 AM
Location: Santa Cruz, California
Address: Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Contact: (408) 356-0518 | info@firstwave-events.com
Individual Price: $195
Team Price: $275
Course Info: 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.
The Swim Segment is a 1.2-mile open ocean swim clockwise around the Santa Cruz Wharf. Upon exiting the water, it’s a short run across the beach and continued run down Pacific Ave into the transition zone at Depot Park.
The Bike Segment is a 56-mile scenic tour of the California coastline beginning at Depot Park and across the West Cliff Bridge. The course winds its way through the surrounding West side neighborhoods, then north on Hwy. 1 to the turnaround at Pigeon Point Lighthouse and returning back the same route to the Beach Boardwalk transition zone.
The Run Segment is 13.1-mile out and back beginning at the Transition Area at Depot Park and heading across the West Cliff Bridge to the West Cliff Path. From there, it’s a primarily flat, fast, coastal run along the West Cliff path around Natural Bridges State Park, through the surrounding community, along an access path to Wilder Ranch State Park for the dramatic turnaround on the rugged ocean bluffs. Runners will then return on the same route to a dramatic finish on the beach in front of the main stage at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.
More: 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 onSaturday, 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.
Directions: Expo Directions for Saturday, October 24th at Depot Park
• From Hwy 1 or Hwy 17
• Exit at Ocean Street heading south
• Right onto Broadway
• Left onto Center Street
• Right into Depot Park Parking on the right hand side.
Race Day Directions for Sunday, October 25th to Boardwalk Parking
• From Hwy 1 or Hwy 17
• Exit at Ocean Street heading south
• Right on San Lorenzo Blvd.
• Left on Riverside Ave.
• Follow city signs to Boardwalk parking areas
Race Day Directions for Sunday, October 25th at Depot Park
• From Hwy 1 or Hwy 17
• Exit at Ocean Street heading south
• Right onto Broadway
• Left onto Center Street
• Right into Depot Park Parking on the right hand side.
Parking
There is limited parking available at Depot Park on race day. Parking is $5 all-day and paid for by purchasing a parking coupon at stations in the lot. The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk has several public lots and the daily parking fee is $10. All lots will be open and accessible on Saturday, October 25th. On Sunday, September 13th, race participants and spectators can park in the Beach Boardwalk lot or at/near Depot Park. Metered parking is also available on city streets both days.
Register: Click here
Website: Big Kahuna Triathlon
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Race Type: Triathlon
Course: 1.2 mile swim, 56 mile bike, 13.1 mile run
Start: 7:00 AM
Location: Santa Cruz, California
Address: Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Individual Price: $195
Team Price: $275
Course Info: 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.
The Swim Segment is a 1.2-mile open ocean swim clockwise around the Santa Cruz Wharf. Upon exiting the water, it’s a short run across the beach and continued run down Pacific Ave into the transition zone at Depot Park.
The Bike Segment is a 56-mile scenic tour of the California coastline beginning at Depot Park and across the West Cliff Bridge. The course winds its way through the surrounding West side neighborhoods, then north on Hwy. 1 to the turnaround at Pigeon Point Lighthouse and returning back the same route to the Beach Boardwalk transition zone.
The Run Segment is 13.1-mile out and back beginning at the Transition Area at Depot Park and heading across the West Cliff Bridge to the West Cliff Path. From there, it’s a primarily flat, fast, coastal run along the West Cliff path around Natural Bridges State Park, through the surrounding community, along an access path to Wilder Ranch State Park for the dramatic turnaround on the rugged ocean bluffs. Runners will then return on the same route to a dramatic finish on the beach in front of the main stage at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.
More: 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 onSaturday, 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.
Directions: Expo Directions for Saturday, October 24th at Depot Park
• From Hwy 1 or Hwy 17
• Exit at Ocean Street heading south
• Right onto Broadway
• Left onto Center Street
• Right into Depot Park Parking on the right hand side.
Race Day Directions for Sunday, October 25th to Boardwalk Parking
• From Hwy 1 or Hwy 17
• Exit at Ocean Street heading south
• Right on San Lorenzo Blvd.
• Left on Riverside Ave.
• Follow city signs to Boardwalk parking areas
Race Day Directions for Sunday, October 25th at Depot Park
• From Hwy 1 or Hwy 17
• Exit at Ocean Street heading south
• Right onto Broadway
• Left onto Center Street
• Right into Depot Park Parking on the right hand side.
Parking
There is limited parking available at Depot Park on race day. Parking is $5 all-day and paid for by purchasing a parking coupon at stations in the lot. The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk has several public lots and the daily parking fee is $10. All lots will be open and accessible on Saturday, October 25th. On Sunday, September 13th, race participants and spectators can park in the Beach Boardwalk lot or at/near Depot Park. Metered parking is also available on city streets both days.
Register: Click here
Website: Big Kahuna Triathlon
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