Centennial Park , Carleton Place, Ontario

The 17th Annual 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, the Olympic Triathlon, and the Iron 113 Tri or Du. We have one of the most awesome bike rides you will find in Ontario, are for those who are slightly crazier. The Sprint Triathlon and Duathlon are also still there for those who are in between.

Look too, for the SwimCycle and Swim races - The SwimCycle race concept will be offered in the Sprint and Iron 113, for those whose legs don't like running, or who are preparing for a longer event and just want to test themselves.The swim will be over the Iron 113 1.932km distance.

Please note the change in the location of the event site.  It is now in Centennial Park, at the corner of McRostie St. and Joseph St. Also please note that parking remains the same as in the past. There is no parking allowed in the vicinity of Centennial Park or on the run or bike courses.  Please park on the downtown main street side of town, on the oppposite side of the river from the Park.

race director

Steve Wyrozub - steve@somersault.ca 

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

event highlights

• The Iron 113 Tri and Du
• Official performance certificate available online
• Super Sprint Triathlon and SwimCycle events
• Official Performance certificates online
• New Event Site - Centennial Park
• New Canoe & Kayak Triathlon
• Medals to all finishers presented at the finish line
• Graham Beasley Award in the Iron 113 Duathlon Men's 50-59 Category
• Personalized participant bib numbers 

carleton place & district memorial hospital foundation
We are again pleased to announce that the Carleton Place & District Memorial Hospital foundation is the official Charity of the Graham Beasley Triathlon & Duathlon.  We encourage you to consider a donation to the Foundation during the entry process on the online entry form, or you may choose to enter the event and download a printed donation/pledge form click here, to collect funds on behalf of the Foundation.

chamber of commerce - club of the event

The Carleton Place & District Chamber of Commerce exists to support local business, to provide information and resources to residents and visitors in the community, and to create and maintain an environment for business success by providing value & support to its members.

The Chamber of Commerce is located in the old Carleton Place Train Station Coleman Street and hosts the Carleton Place Information Centre, the Chambers’ 100 Mile Gift Shop and the Arts Carleton Place Gallery. Drop in for a visit at 132 Coleman St in Carleton Place or give us  a call at 613-257-1976. You can also reach us by email at manager@cpchamber.com.

sar global 1- club 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". The Club of the event is a Club whose members provide worker support to the event, in return for a donation to the club.

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

Each 2010 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.

In the Junior Challenge, the Sprint Triathlon and Super Sprint count for points, for anyone 19 or under, and the longer races can count for those 16 and older.

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

events & distances
Iron 113 Triathlon & Relay - 1932M Swim / 90Km Cycle / 21.1Km Run

Iron 113 Duathlon - 2Km Run / 90Km Cycle / 21.1Km Run
Iron 113 SwimCycle - 1932M Swim / 90Km Cycle

Iron 113 Swim - 1932M
Olympic Triathlon & Relay - 1500M Swim / 40 km Cycle / 10Km Run

Olympic SwimCycle - 1500M Swim/90Km Cycle

Sprint Triathlon & Relay - 500M Swim / 20Km Cycle / 5Km Run
Sprint Duathlon - 2Km Run / 20Km Cycle / 5Km Run
Sprint SwimCycle - 500M Swim / 20Km Cycle
Try A Tri - 200M Swim / 20Km Cycle / 2Km Run
Super Sprint Triathlon - 200M / 20Km Cycle / 5Km Run

Cancelled - Canoe Triathlon - 4Km Paddle/ 20Km Cycle / 5Km Run

Cancelled - Kayak Triathlon - 4Km Paddle/ 20Km Cycle / 5Km Run

participation categories - age as of december 31, 2010

junior program

We are proud to continue to build the Junior Program in 2010.  This program is designed to encourage those 12 years and older to participate, by including 2 year categories beginning at 13 & under, up to 18-19.  Athletes in these categories will feel comfortable in Somersault events, and are automatically ranked in the Junior Champions Challenge.

student discount

Students born in 1986 or later, and enrolled in school during the 2009 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 challenge
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 . Mountain Bikes and Hybrid Bikes are welcomed in this event.

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

the iron 113 and sprint swimcycle
We are offering the SwimCycle again, as a result of participant demand.  Many have requested this race, 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.

There are 2 different distance SwimCycle races, which consist of the swim and the cycle portion of the Sprint and Iron 113 Triathlons.  Those that enter these races will head to the Finish Line after the cycle leg instead of completing the run leg.

iron 113 swim

For the first time this year, we are offering a solo swim.  This allows those with strong swimming backgrounds to duke it out with the triathletes in the water.  Swimmers will be timed after they exit the water, run through the T-Zone and cross the Finish Line.

canoe & kayak triathlons - Cancelled
There are two divisions here; the Canoe Tri, and the Kayak Tri.  In the Kayak division, a participant completes the kayak, cycle, and the run solo.  In the Canoe division, the participant has a partner of the same gender in the canoe portion of the tri, but completes the remainder of the event solo.

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 january 31st
Each early season entry received by January 31, 2010, is eligible for one free change to another event in the same calendar year, if the event change request is made by the Sunday July 4th.

Each entry received after January 31, 2010 and by March 15, 2010 is eligible to change to another event in the same calendar year, for an administration fee of $15, if the event change request is made by Sunday July 4th.

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 after march 15

Click on the "Enter Now"button at the top of the page to view the entry fee schedule.  Entry fees were increased as of May 1, 2010 due to the introduction of the HST.

late entries accepted on race weekend

We accept race weekend entries. After the Online Entry Deadline has passed (Sunday Midnight before the event), participants may still enter at Race Kit Pick Up on race weekend.  The entry fee for race weekend entry is $10 higher than the Online Entry Deadline fee ($5 for children and students), and must be paid in cash.

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 4th.  Entries received after Sunday July 4th, must be made at a Race Kit Pick Up time and location and must be paid in cash. Souvenir shirts are included free with your entry up to Sunday July 4th- no exceptions. Those who enter after Sunday July 4th do not receive a souvenir shirt.

accreditation, officiating, safety, and medical surcharge
In addition to the entry fee, a surcharge of $5 per entrant or $8 per relay team is being levied to cover the costs of retaining race officials, safety, and medical personnel , and for the club of event program. This fee is included in the race weekend entry fee.

entry drop off locations

• Somersault Promotions , 411 Lefebvre Way, Ottawa

race kit pick up & late registration
Saturday, July 10th
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Centennial Park

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

Sunday, July 11th
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 in the downtown and main street area of town, on the oppposite side of the river from the Park.

important deadlines

t-zone orientation

We will have attendants in the T-Zone beginning at 6:30 a.m.  They will be there to answer your questions and direct traffic once the event starts. There will be a 10 minute race orientation session in the T-Zone at 7:30 a.m. for the Iron 113 Distance and at 8:00 a.m. for the other races. Race instructions will be given and your race questions will be addressed at this session.

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.

Top 3 Overall
The first three overall finishers in each race - male and female - will be honoured in an award presentation ceremony that will take place in the Awards Area shortly after they finish.

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
The 'Award Medal Ribbon' must be claimed 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, 411 Lefebvre Way, Ottawa, K1E 2W5', and one will be mailed to you.

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 Wednesday 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.

souvenir t-shirt
N.B. T-shirts are unisex sizing. Click here for sizing information. If your entry is received by Sunday, July 5th you will receive a free souvenir T-shirt if you attend the event. There are no exceptions to this deadline, so enter early. 

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
N.B. 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 for an extra $15, but only before 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.
  

Please Note: This year men's Tech Shirt sizing is the same as you would normally wear.

wetsuit sales and rentals

Some participants feel more comfortable using a wetsuit during the swim.  PECCO's is offering both sales and rentals this year. Click here to get to their wet suit rental web site, or you can call them at 1- 819-777-2220 ext. 1  and ask for Luc or Martin. Rentals are only $30 for each event.

rent a wheel for the event

Always wanted to try a ‘fast wheel on your bike? Now is the chance with the EuroTriShop.com wheel rental program. You can rent one and try it on your won bike. Check it out at http://www.eurotrishop.com

pecco's bike tech stop
Look for the PECCO's crew on site beside the T-Zone on race morning for those last-minute adjustments.

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 lots of fruit, bagels, water, and eLoad at the finish line, when you are done. Iron 113 participants can look for something special to eat once you are finished and have recovered.

113 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 the Iron 113 finishers, and event volunteers with a healthy meal after their long day of participation and work.  We invite you to come and join the finishers and race crew to celebrate a great day in Carleton Place. 

iron 113 run & cycle aid stations - eLoad

Run: There will be eLoad, water, and gels at all aid stations on the 113 run. The stations will be located every 2.5Km on the run.

Cycle: On the  cycle leg there will be a water bottle exchange at the 19, 30, and 60Km points - just drop your bottle and pick up one of ours.  eLoad will also be available at these same points, but on a refill your own bottle basis. Gels will also be available at these points as well.

chimo hotel - the official somersault event hotel
The CHIMO Hotel in Ottawa, is the official Somersault Event Hotel for 2010.  The CHIMO is conveniently located directly off Highway 417, via the St. Laurent Blvd. North exit. The hotel address is 1199 Joseph Cyr Street, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, K1J 7T4.

The hotel is to excellent shopping, restaurants, and National Capital Region attractions. Visit the Chimo Hotel web site (www.chimohotel.com). All rooms come with free parking, free high speed internet access, free local phone calls, a mini-fridge, and coffee maker.

If you are attending or have attended a Somersault event in 2010 you are eligible for the "Somersault Promotions Preferred Corporate Rate" ($105 per night plus taxes - Single or Double Occupancy).  You can contact the hotel at 1-800-387-9779, or email chimo@chimohotel.com.

championchip timing 
We use Sportstats ChampionChip Timing at all Somersault races.  This timing system requires that all participants wear a ChampionChip Bracelet on your ankle during the race.  This 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, 2010)
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

Iron 113 time limits

Due to the limitations imposed by traffic control and street closures, we have imposed time limits on the Iron 113 race.  Participants must complete the bike course 5 hours after the start of the race, and there is an 8 hour time limit on finishing the entire race.

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 river from the downtown area. Thanks!!

race kit pick up & late registration
Saturday, July 10th
3:00 p.m. - 5:00p.m.
Centennial Park

Corner of McRostie St. & Joseph St.

Carleton Place, ON

Sunday, July 11th
6:00 a.m. - 8:00 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 instructions on how to best view the course maps.

Click Here for a Map of the Event Site and Courses - New

2000, 1500, 500 & 200m Triathlon, SwimCycle, and Swim

All swims are on out and back loop courses in the clear, clean Mississippi River. Entry to the water is at the CentennialPark Beach.  The Iron 113 and Olympic distance swims will be double out and back courses. The starts of all swims are in the river adjacent to the beach at Centennial Park. It is a deep water start heading down river (very little current).

In the first half of each swim, swimmers head down river to towards the Bridge St. bridge keeping the buoys on your right, and then return either to the beach (200M and 500M) or continue past the beach to the second half of the 1000M loop (1500M and 2000M). The first swim turns are at 100, and 500 metres. The 200M and 500M swimmers then finish at the beach on the return, where there is a friendly water exit.

The 1500m and 2000m swims will continue on to complete the entire 1000M loop, 1 1/2 or 2 times, before exiting at the beach.

Paddle Course
The paddlers in the Canoe & Kayak Triathlon put in at the Carleton Place Canoe Club.  The race starts adjacent to the Canoe Club and paddlers head up river to Mississippi Lake to the 2Km turn around buoy and then return to the landing point at Centennial Park and carry their canoes to a spot away from the beach.  Paddlers then run to the T-Zone.

21 km Sprint Triathlon, 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. 

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 it 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.  

90 km Iron 113 Distance Triathlon Cycle
The Iron 113 Tri and Du cycle course is an out and back course with a a partial double out and back section.  

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 it to CR #8 where they turn left on CR #8.  The cyclists follow CR #8 to CR #16 (Wolf Grove Rd.).  They turn left on CR #16 and follow it to the 32.6Km point just 2Km before the small town of Hopetown at the Junction of CR #16 and Highway #511.  Cyclists turn around at this point and return along CR #16 to a second turn around on CR#16, at Old Perth Rd.

From here they return to the Hopetown turn, where they turn around once again, and return along the same course to the T-Zone in Carleton Place following CR #16 (Wolf Grove Rd.), CR #8, Rae Rd., CR #7 and Bridge St.

5km Runs - NEW
See map above for the run course.

Olympic Triathlon 10Km Run - NEW
See map above for the run course.

Iron 113 - 21.1 Final Run - NEW
See map above for the run course.
course profile
Click here to view the bike course profile!

All entrants are required to be familiar with the "General Information", and the "What's New" information sections.  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.

volunteers
If your kids, spouse, family members or friends are spectating, why not volunteer them as officials/volunteers and let have some fun too!  Email us ahead of time if you will help, so we can assign you - info@somersault.ca. For more information on our volunteer program, please go to http://www.somersault.ca/volunteers.htm.

Clubs, teams and non-profit organizations are invited to inquire about our volunteer donation program - a donation in return for a group of members volunteering for the day.

race info updates
We will email 3 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.