Athlete Amenities

Looking to create the highest quality events possible, the HITS Triathlon Series will provide a wide range of first-class amenities for racers and spectators. The HITS Triathlon Series is the first race series to feature five distances at each event with events taking place at unique destinations all year long. Below is a sampling of special amenities competitors, friends and family can expect to experience at HITS Triathlon events:

  1. Extensive Race-day Creature Comfort

    1. On-site food service for athletes and spectators with healthy assortment of offerings for purchase
    2. Athlete welcome parties and award ceremonies with free food
    3. Plentiful athlete fueling and aid/rest stations throughout courses
    4. Complimentary shuttle transportation for athletes, family and friends where needed
    5. Chip timing with remote detection points and text message updates available
    6. Tented transition areas for events with inclement weather conditions on day of race
    7. Individual bike racks with personal seat and box for belongings
    8. Partnership with Raceday Transport for bike transportation
    9. On-site bike shop/repair at every event
    10. Great swag/goodie bags
    11. Massive score-board with minute-to-minute updates
    12. Live streaming coverage of all distances for online and race-day viewing on multiple flat screens throughout course/VIP/transition areas
    13. Top-notch VIP tent for athletes, sponsors and family/friends
    14. Photography by Brightroom
    15. Course is marked in kilometers and miles
    16. Aid stations spaced every 10 miles on bike and 1.5 miles on run
    17. Leaders in all distances will have a escort vehicle (Bike-car/motorcycle; Run-bicycle)
    18. Swim courses are marked with 2-meter floats every 20 meters
    19. Swim courses have safety vessels/guards every 20 meters
    20. Finishers will be posted on a LARGE board with LARGE type

  2. Outreach to Tri-Clubs, Coaches, and Individuals

    1. Discount opportunities and incentives for Clubs/Coaches with 25+ athletes
      1. 10% rebate
      2. VIP amenities include tent space, program ad, promotional space on website
    2. Discount opportunities for multiple race distances and frequency racing
      1. 10% rebate off total entry fee for two distances at same event weekend
      2. Free racing for athletes that enter five or more event weekends

  3. Awards

    1. All finishers receive awards
    2. Champions crowned 1-3 in one year age groups, awards for each top finisher
    3. Honor USAT age group point system
    4. HITS National Championship in 2012

  4. Family-Friendly Events

    1. Family/friends welcome to cross finish line with athletes
    2. Family/friends welcome at athlete parties for $10 add on fee, children 12 and under free
    3. Locations geared towards family friendly experiences in desirable locations with plenty to do and see
    4. Audio head-set rentals with commentator to update race results

  5. Training Programs

    1. Tri-camps available to preview course for each event, including 2012 Championship
      1. Discounted rates for registered athletes
    2. Dave Scott online training program and chance to win a weekend training camp
    3. Video tips by Dave Scott