Centennial Park , Carleton Place, Ontario

The Graham Beasley Triathlon & Duathlon is a fitting tribute to Graham Beasley, a fine athlete, husband, father and gentleman who left us too soon. Out of respect for Graham, all participants will participate in the Graham Beasley event, adhering to Graham's personal philosophy:

Compete hard, play fair, and applaud and respect fellow participants 

We offer an event for everyone. We have the Try a Tri for the beginner or recreational participant. the Super Sprint Triathlon for the speed people, and the Olympic Triathlon for those who are slightly more fit. The Sprint Triathlon and Duathlon are also still there for those who are in between.

Look too, for the SwimCycle races - The SwimCycle race concept will be offered in the Sprint, and Olympic for those whose legs don't like running.

The event site is in Centennial Park, at the corner of McRostie St. and Joseph St. Please note that parking not allowed in the vicinity of Centennial Park or on the run or bike courses. Please park elsewhere.Park on side streets or in downtown Carleton Place and walk to Centennial Park

race director

Ian Fraser - ian@somersault.ca 

somersault drector

Christine McKinty - christine@somersault.ca

tourism information
Lanark County Tourism
Lanark County - Carleton Place
Town of Carleton Place

event highlights

• Official performance certificate available online
• Ballygiblin's Restaurant after the race
• Official Performance certificates online
• Event Site - Centennial Park
• Medals to all finishers at the finish line
• Graham Beasley Award in the Olympic Duathlon Men's 50-59 Category
• Personalized participant bib number 

charity of the series - heart & stroke foundation

We are pleased to announce that the 'Heart & Stroke Fondation' is the 'Charity of the Somersault Event Series' in 2013 - heartandstroke.ca . The Heart and Stroke Foundation, a volunteer-based health charity, leads in eliminating heart disease and stroke and reducing their impact through the advancement of research and its application, the promotion of healthy living, and advocacy.

charity of the series - bruyere foundation

Bruyère Continuing Care is the champion of well-being for aging Canadians and those requiring continuing care helping them become and remain as healthy and independent as possible. Located in Ottawa, Bruyère provides complex continuing care, palliative care, rehabilitation, care of the elderly, long-term care, research and family medicine. Visit Bruyere online at www.bruyere.org.

charity club of the event
We are searching for a local Charity of the Event, as well as a 'Club of the Event'.  Requirements for the charity can be found at http://www.somersault.ca/eventsfundraising.htm. Responsibilities of the 'Club of the Event' are outlined at http://www.somersault.ca/clubofanevent.htm. If you have a club, team or group that is interested in making the event a good one, can meet these requirements, and wants to raise funds for your projects, please email Terry McKinty at terry@somersault.ca. We do need two 'Clubs of the Event'.

sar global 1 - club of the event

We are pleased to welcome SAR Global 1 - Ottawa Gatineau Search and Rescue , as a "Club of the Event" and the Emergency Response/First Aid Team. The Club of the event is a Club whose members provide worker support to the event, in return for a donation to the club.

post race meal - by ballygiblins restaurant & heritage fitness

We thank the generous folks at Heritage Fitness for partnering with our official restaurant, Ballygiblins to provide Olympic distance participants and event volunteers with a healthy meal after their long day of participation and work.  We invite all particiipants to come and join us between 12:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. to celebrate a great day in Carleton Place. (Please note: Volunteers and Olympic participants must have a meal ticket to be eligible for a free meal at the restaurant!)

The Champions Challenge program is for those who participate in more than one Somersault event, and who might be interested in seeing how they stack up against others in overall, gender, and age group categories in the Somersault Triathlon & Duathlon Series.

Each 2013 Somersault event features Champions Challenge Races in Duathlon and Triathlon Divisions. In the Graham Beasley Triathlon & Duathlon, all races except the Try A Tri count for Champions Challenge points in the adult categories. If you are in one of these races, you automatically score points in the Champions Challenge.

Check out the Champions Challenge program at http://www.somersault.ca/championshipstri.htm.

date of event

Sunday July 14, 2013

events & distances
Olympic Triathlon & Relay - 1500M Swim / 40 km Cycle / 10Km Run

Olympic Duathlon - 5Km Run - 40Km Cycle - 10Km Run

Olympic SwimCycle - 1500M Swim/40Km Cycle

Sprint Triathlon & Relay - 500M Swim / 21Km Cycle / 5Km Run
Sprint Duathlon - 2Km Run / 21Km Cycle / 5Km Run
Sprint SwimCycle - 500M Swim / 21Km Cycle
Try A Tri - 200M Swim / 21Km Cycle / 2Km Run

Try A Tri Relay - 200M Swim / 21Km Cycle / 2Km Run
Super Sprint Triathlon - 200M / 21Km Cycle / 5Km Run

participation categories - age as of december 31, 2013

minimum age for triathlon, duathlon, & relay cycle leg participants

The minimum age for entrants in the Graham Beasley Triathlon, Duathlon, and the Cycle Leg of the Relays is 16 years.  We have added this minimum age to all Somersault Triathlons & Duathlons which are held on roads in which the cyclists share the road with motor vehicle traffic. On closed Parkways or roads that are closed to motor vehicle traffic, there will continue to be no minimum age.

student discount

Students born in 1989 or later, and enrolled in school during the 2012-2013 year, receive a 40% discount on the entry fee.

relays
Triathlon Relays are a fun feature of the GB.  It's a great way to ease into the season or go 'all out' at one discipline. Get a threesome (or a twosome) together for some fun and fitness! 

try a try
It's back - and its for anyone who has always wanted to "Try a Tri" or those who don't want to be too competitive . Road bikes, Mountain bikes and Hybrid bikes are welcomed in this event.

super sprint triathlon
This category and race will be separate from the Try A Tri although the distances are similar. The Try A Tri is intended for the first timer, or recreational participant. The Super Sprint is geared to those who are more competitive but only want to go short and fast.

the olympic, and sprint swimcycles
We are offering the SwimCycle races again, at two distances.  Many have requested these races, because their knees, ankles and/or hips are not handling the running very well. Others like it as a tune up for an upcoming full length triathlon.

The SwimCycle races consist of the swim and the cycle portion of the Sprint, and Olympic Triathlons.  Those that enter these races will head to the Finish Line from the T-Zone after the cycle leg instead of completing the run leg.

early season entry discounts
As a courtesy to those of you who enter many Somersault events, who plan well ahead, or who are just thrifty, we have a generous early season entry fee discount program. The discount schedule is outlined below. For more information on the early season discount program please go to http://www.somersault.ca/earlydiscounts.htm

free change of entry if entered by march 15
Each early season entry received by March 15, 2013, is eligible for a free transfer to another event in the same calendar year - if the event transfeer request is made by the Sunday July 7th.

Each entry received after March 15, 2013 is eligible to transfer to another event in the same calendar year, for an administration fee of $15 - if the event change request is made by Sunday July 7th.

Please Note: There are no partial refunds if the event change request is to a less expensive event. There will be an additional charge if the change is to an event with a higher entry fee.

early season entry fee discounts and deadlines

entry fee schedules

Click on the "Enter Now" button at the top of the page to view the entry fee schedule. 

late entries accepted on race weekend

We accept race weekend entries. After the Sunday July 7th Online Entry Deadline has passed, participants may still enter at a Race Kit Pick Up time and place on race weekend.  The entry fee for race weekend entry is higher than the Online Entry Deadline fee, and must be paid in cash. Late entrants will receive a Somersault Series souvenir shirt, instead of the event souvenir shirt.

entry fee conditions
There are no refunds for any reason - this includes event cancellation or event changes. Credit cards are accepted for online entries only, up to Sunday July 7th.  Entries received after Sunday July July 7th, must be made at a Race Kit Pick Up time and location and must be paid in cash. Event souvenir shirts are included free with your entry up to Sunday July 7th. Those who enter after Sunday July 7th receive a Somersault Series souvenir shirt instead.

entry drop off locations

• Somersault Event Series, 411 Lefebvre Way, Ottawa

race kit pick up & late entry
Saturday, July 13th
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Centennial Park

Corner of McRostie St. & Joseph St.
Carleton Place, ON

Sunday, July 14th
6:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.
Centennial Park

Corner of McRostie St. & Joseph St.

Carleton Place, ON

On Sunday, please note parking is not allowed in the vicinity of Centennial Park or on the run or bike courses.  Please park elsewhere.

important deadlines

t-zone orientation

We will have attendants in the T-Zone beginning at 7:00 a.m.  They will be there to answer your transition zone questions and direct T-Zone traffic once the event starts. There will be a 10 minute race orientation session in the T-Zone at 8:30 a.m.

awards & prizes
Everyone
All participants receive a completion medal at the finish line of their race.

Race Winners
The first place male and female solo winner of each race, receives a merchandise prize.

Category Top 3 Finishers
Each Age, Weight, and Relay Category top 3 finishers, is eligible for a Gold, Silver, or Bronze 'Award Medal Lanyard'. This 'Award Medal Lanyard' must be picked up on race day, any time after the results are posted at the Awards Table, or at an Award Ceremony.

Award Medal Lanyard Must Be Picked Up on Race Day
Check the official results to see if you finished in the top 3 in your category, and then you may claim your 'Award Medal Lanyard' at the Awards Table or at the Awards Ceremony.

If you do not receive your 'Award Medal Ribbon' on race day, you may send a self addressed, stamped envelope indicating the award, to 'Somersault, 1915 Sunland Dr., Ottawa, K4A 3T4', and one will be mailed to you.

post race meal - by ballygiblins restaurant & heritage fitness

We thank the generous folks at Heritage Fitness for partnering with our official restaurant, Ballygiblins in Carleton Place. We invite you to come and join us to celebrate a great day in Carleton Place, on Bridge St. downtown. Workers, volunteers, and Olymic participants must have their lunch coupon to be eligible for the 'free' lunch.

nineteen wet suit swim

The first non-wetsuit Olympic Triathlon or Swim Cycle (not relay) swim finisher (including transition time), willreceive a nineteen wet suit.

official performance certificate
We are pleased to offer each race finisher, the opportunity to download and print an official certificate of their event performance. That's right, by Thursday after each event you will be able go online to the event web site, punch in your race number and obtain a certificate that highlights your race, finish time and place in the race.

iTabs

You will LOVE the Somersault event finishers’ medals!  Why not complete your race day experience with an iTab. Personalize your medal with your Name, Splits, and Finish times engraved on a small plate which fits neatly into the back of your Finish medal.  If you will want an iTab, choose the iTabe option, when entering on line.

event souvenir t-shirt

T-shirts are unisex sizing. If your entry is received by Sunday, July 7th you will receive a free event souvenir T-shirt if you attend the event.

You are eligible for the souvenir shirt only if you attend at Race Kit Pick Up to pick it up. If you do not pick up your race kit, you are not eligible for the souvenir t-shirt.  Please do not request a shirt after the event. 

tech shirt option
Tech shirts are sized by gender. Click here for sizing information. You can upgrade your souvenir event t-shirt to a high quality Tech T-Shirt when entering online, for an extra $15, up to the souvenir shirt deadline. The Tech Shirt comes without the sponsor logos on the back, so it makes a first class casual wear shirt. You are only eligible for the souvenir Tech T-Shirt,

• if you upgrade to the Tech Shirt when entering online, and
• if you pick up your race kit by event day.
  

euro-sports bike tech stop

The Euro-Sports crew will be on site to meet your last minute bicycle repair needs. Thanks!

zoomphoto.ca photography
We are pleased to be able to offer a photo program for participants in the Graham Beasley Triathlon & Duathlon.  Zoomphoto will be offering you classy photos commemorating your participation.  Just go to http://www.somersault.ca/results.htm the day after the event for your photo.

finish line refreshments
Look for a banana, a bagel, water, and Gatorade at the finish line.

championchip timing 
We use Sportstats ChampionChip Timing at all Somersault races.  This timing system requires that all participants wear a ChampionChip timing chip on your ankle during the race.  This ankle bracelet contains a computer chip that allows you to be timed.  You are responsible for obtaining your ChampionChip Bracelet on race morning from the timing people at the Sportstats Tent near the Finish Line.  Do this at least 30 minutes before your race - earlier is better!  Races will not be held up waiting for those who forgot their bracelet. You must return your ChampionChip Bracelet immediately after you cross the finish line.  You are responsible for the cost if it is not returned - and it is expensive.

your results (Age is as of December 31, 2013)
Your personal results will be posted within 20 minutes of your finish. Check the results as soon as you can. If you have finished in the top 3 in your age, weight, or relay category, go immediately to the Awards Table to claim your Award Medal 'Lanyard'.

If you find mistakes in the results, go to the Sportstats van near the Finish Line and provide them with the information you think is correct.  Have the results people make changes before you leave the event site, because they may not be able to do it after race day.

Results will be posted at www.somersault.ca the evening of the race.

race day schedule

directions & parking
Carleton Place is on Hwy. 7, just 15 minutes West of Kanata - check it out on the MapQuest map at www.somersault.ca. The Race site is Centennial Park at the corner of McRostie St. and Joseph St. Please note that parking is available on downtown streets and in parking lots along Bridge St. - anywhere it is legal. Please do not park in the vicinity of Centennial Park.  Park in downtown Carleton Place and walk to the Park across the bridge from the downtown area. Thanks!!

race kit pick up & late registration
Saturday, July 13th
3:00 p.m. - 5:00p.m.
Centennial Park

Corner of McRostie St. & Joseph St.

Carleton Place, ON

Sunday, July 14th
7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
Centennial Park

Corner of McRostie St. & Joseph St.
Carleton Place, ON

course maps & how to view

Somersault event maps are featured through the Google Maps service.  Participants may easily view course maps using your Explorer or Firefox browsers.

Click Here for a Map of the Event Site and Courses

SWIM COURSES
1500, 500 & 200m Triathlon, and SwimCycle Swims

All swims are on a loop course in the clear, clean Mississippi River. Entry and exit for the swims is at Centennial Park Beach.  The Olympic distance swim will be a triple loop 500M course and the 200M and 500M swims are on 1 loop courses.

CYCLE COURSES
21 km Sprint Triathlon Cycle, Sprint SwimCycle & Try A Tri Cycle
The cycle course is out and back.

Cyclists leave the Transition Zone in Centennial Park at the corner of Joseph St. and McRostie St.  They travel along McRostie to Moffat St., turn right on High St. and then left on Thomas St, which takes them right to Concession Rd. #7. Cyclists turn right at the end of CR #7 on Rae Rd. and follow Rae Rd. to CR #8 where they turn left on CR #8.  The cyclists follow CR #8 to the intersection of Old Perth Rd. where they make a 180 degree turn and return on the same course.

40 km Olympic Triathlon, and Olympic SwimCycle Cycle

The cycle course is out and back.

Cyclists leave the Transition Zone in Centennial Park at the corner of Joseph St. and McRostie St.  They travel along McRostie to Moffat St., turn right on High St. and then left on Thomas St, which takes them right to Concession Rd. #7. 

Cyclists turn right at the end of CR #7 on Rae Rd. and follow Rae Rd. to CR #8 where they turn left on CR #8.  The cyclists follow CR #8 to the corner of CR #16 (Wolf Grove Rd.), where they turn left and follow CR #16 to the 20Km turn around point at Bowland Rd. They then return to the T-Zone on this same route.  

RUN COURSES

2Km Run Course - 1st Sprint Du run, and theTry A Tri Run
The 2Km is an out and back course following this route: The Start is at the cornr of McCrostie and Joseph Streets at the event site. It travels along McCrostie and turns left on Flora St.  It follows Flora St. and turns right onto Charlotte St.  It follows Charlotte St. and turns left onto Moffat St. which it follows to house # 427 on Moffat and the 2Km Turn Around. Runners then retrace their steps back to the Finish Line or the T-Zone.

5Km Run Course - Sprint and Super Sprint
The 5Km is an out and back course following this route: The Start is at the corner of McCrostie and Joseph Streets at the event site. It travels along McCrostie and turns left on Flora St.  It follows Flora St. and turns right onto Charlotte St.  It follows Charlotte St. and turns left onto Moffat St. which it follows all the way to Quarry Rd. where it turns left on Quarry Rd. and follows Quarry Rd.to the 2.5Km turn around point. It then retraces itself back to the Finish Line on sight.

10Km Run Course - Olympic Tri
The 10Km follows the above 5Km route above, but repeats it a second time.

All entrants are required to be familiar with the "General Information", and the "What's New" information sections at www.somersault.ca.  There is some information in these sections that may not be on this event information page, so please click and read the appropriate buttons on the left - even if you are familiar with the event, as there can be changes!  It is a good idea to re-read event information the week before the event to be sure nothing has changed.

rules & regulations
Click here to go to event Rules & Regulations. Remember it is your responsibility to know and adhere to the rules.

your first tri?
Click here to go to our beginner and novice site for assistance.

race info updates
We will email 2 weekly Graham Beasley Newsletters to participants with the latest updates prior to the race.  These newsletters are very important as they will identify changes, answer your questions and recommend race day procedures that will make your event day a better one. 

Please provide an accessible email address on your entry form if you wish to receive these Newsletters. You may want to use a personal email address rather than your work email, because many employers utilize filters that will not let the Newsletter through.