The Mighty Mississinewa Triathlon provides a first-class race experience and donates all race profits to future improvements and programs for the public at Mississinewa Lake. The lake is located 8 miles southeast of Peru or 9 miles east of US31 on Miami County Road 500 S., 4673 S 625 E, Peru, IN 46970
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Membership is not required. Chip Timing
Chip timing results will be posted on http://might
ymississinewatriathlon.itsyourrace.com/
Individual times for the run, bike and swim will also be available. Transition times are not factored out. Registration
There is a limit of 400 entries. There will be SAME DAY registration with additional $10 fee, if space is still available. Free t-shirt upgrade by Sept. 3 to a dry-fit shirt for $7. Teams
Team captains must complete the registration for all team members and be responsible for furnishing all team members with information and payment for the entire team. Be sure to list the team members in order as to the swim, bike, and run. Teams can consist of 2 or 3 members of any s*x and combination. There will be Men’s, Women’s and Co-ed divisions. Divisions
Only those who sign up as Elite go in Wave 1. Only those in the Elite wave can win the overall male or female, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grand prize Elite wave participants cannot win age group awards. Similarly, someone racing age group cannot win an overall award, just age group. Awards are given for winning Male and Female and in each Age Group and in Clydesdale and Athena. You may choose the following special divisions: Elite; Clydesdale (200lbs +); Athena (Women 165lbs +). (If you choose a special division, you will forfeit any age group prize for which you might have qualified.) PHOTO ID
ALL TRIATHLETES MUST SHOW PHOTO ID TO PICK UP THEIR PACKET TO RACE, unless prior arrangements have been made. Packet Pickup
Packets may be picked up at the Miami Recreation Area Office on Friday, September 8th from 8:30 am -8:00 pm and Saturday morning, September 9th from 7:00-7:30 am at the event area. YOU MUST SHOW PHOTO ID. Mandatory Safety Meeting
Begins at 7:50 am and will last 10 minutes. Transition Area
The transition area will be supervised. Only the participants will be able to be in the transition area, and will be the only ones to pick-up the bike and equipment. You must have your body ID match up with your bike ID number. Race Course Characteristics
Swim- 500 yards, Provided color swim caps must be worn. Two corners out across and back, 6+ waves staggered, wet suits may be used. Bike 16.6 mile Loop on county roads with all right hand turns and 5 course safety stations. Bike helmets must be strapped at all times before-during-after the race to prevent disqualification. You must furnish your own water on the bike course. Run-3.75 miles Some rolling hills and well maintained trails. Runners must wear the race number in front. There will be 3 water stations on the run course. Awards and Prizes
Grand prize awards presented to female and male 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place elite winners.. First place awards given to five year age groups male and female winners and Clydesdale and Athena divisions, swim caps. Kids run
Free. Begin at 8:10 am, ¼ mile, ages 10 and under, 11- 14, awards, same location as triathlon. The Beach house was damaged in last year’s flood
Outdoor showers and port-o-let restrooms will be open for your convenience at the event site. Recreation Area Entrance
Triathlon participant’s vehicle entrance fees are waived; all other vehicles will pay the $7.00 entrance fee, $9 out of state vehicles. Parking
Parking is conveniently located near the event site. Traffic will be allowed to come and go immediately before, during and after the event. Other Interests
Camp sites, Camping Cabins, Boating, Skiing, Fishing, Trails, and Concession Stand are all available to you. Bring the family. Bike check and repair
Breakaway Bike & Fitness Shop will make minor repairs and have some equipment for sale. Have your bike in racing condition when you arrive. HELMETS ARE MANDATORY. Have your own water bottle for the bike portion. (Recumbent bikes may be used but will not be eligible for awards and prizes.) Food and Refreshments
Food, drinks and water will be available as participants complete the event. This is for competitors and volunteers only. A concession is available for spectators. Lodging
Lodging is available locally in the city of Peru, approximately 10 miles away. Cancellation
In the event of cancellation, no refunds will be made. Entries are not transferable or exchangeable. Race Results
Race results will be posted at the race, and on websites: http://mightymississinewatriathlon.itsyourrace.com
Changing Swim Waves
If you feel and have evidence that you may be a potential overall race winner, you may contact the race director at least TWO DAYS BEFORE THE RACE to request a change to the first wave. Race Evaluations
Athletes are encouraged to complete the event evaluation form (located in the food area at the property) in order to help us improve this event. Questions? Contact the Race Director
Larry A. Brown at [email protected]
Further Directional Information
Located in north central Indiana. 65 miles north of Indianapolis, 65 miles east of Lafayette, and 65 miles southwest of Fort Wayne. From Northwest Indiana: US31 South continue 5 miles on 31 past US24/Peru to 500S (If you reach Grissom, you went past 500S). East(Left) 9.5 miles on 500S across 19, Miami State Recreation Area on left. From North: US15 South into Wabash to 13. South(Right) on 13 through Wabash, stay on 13 bearing right approx 3.5 miles to 124. West(Right) 5.5 miles on 124 to 675W. South(Left) 1 mile on 675W to Mississinewa Dam Road. West(Right) 1 mile on Mississinewa Dam Road continue across dam to 550E. South(Left) 1 mile on 550E to 500S. East(Left) 1.25 miles on 500S, Miami State Recreation Area on left. From Northeast Indiana: US24 West to Wabash to 13. South(Left) on 13 through Wabash, stay on 13 bearing right approx 3.5 miles to 124. From Southwest Indiana: US31 North continue 1 mile past Grissom Air Reserve Base to 500S. East(Right) 9.5 miles on 500S across 19, Miami State Recreation Area on left. From South /Southeast Indiana: US13 North to Highway 18. West(Left) 5.5 miles on 18 through Converse to 19. North(Right) 9.5 miles on 19. East(Right) 2.5 miles on 500S, Miami State Recreation Area on left.
