When:

Saturday, October 23, 2010. 9:00am Start!

Where:

Clermont Waterfront Park, Clermont, Florida. Clermont is centrally located just 22 miles west of Orlando at the junction of US 27 and SR 50. Major Orlando tourist attractions are only 30 minutes away and the ocean beaches are just an hour away. Orlando International Airport is 40 minutes southeast of Clermont.

Course:

Swim Course: A 2K (1.24 mile) swim in picturesque Lake Minneola, designated as "Outstanding Waters" by the State of Florida. Projected water temperature: 72-80. Swim cut-off is 1 hours and 15 minutes after the start of the last wave. Participants still swimming after the cut-off time will not be allowed to continue.

Bike Course: A 62K (38 mile) course consisting of the first 30 miles and last 8 miles of the Great Floridian Bike Course.  No major elevation changes, but expect numerous rolling hills and a steep but short climb up Sugarloaf Mountain. Technical support teams will travel the course and support/aid stations will be located approximately 10-12 miles apart. There is no bike course cut-off for the short course.  

Run Course: The 15K (9.3 mile) course travels around Lake Minneola with a short out and back section on the South Lake Trail, Support/aid stations will be located approximately one mile apart. Each support station is equipped with water, thirst quencher, ice, sponges, cola (defizzed), fruit and assorted foods. There is no run course cutoff time for the Short course.

Eligibility:

Open to individuals 15 years of age or older on race day and two or three person relay teams. The Great Floridian Triathlon is an event designed for experienced triathletes only. The right to accept or reject any entry is reserved. Please be aware that there are several cut-off times during the event that all participants must adhere to. Failure to meet cut-off times will result in disqualification and removal from the course.

Support:

More than 300 volunteers from numerous Central Florida civic organizations are committed to make your race a safe and memorable experience.

Weather:

Average temperature on race day: low 65 - high 85.

Awards:

INDIVIDUALS - Attractive awards presented to the top three overall finishers, top masters finishers, top five finishers in each age group, and the top five Clydesdale finishers (Men 200 lbs., Women 150 lbs.) ages 18-39 and 40 & over.

RELAY TEAMS - Attractive awards presented to the top five teams in each division: male, female, co-ed, and masters (all members aged 40 & over).

Amenities:

Participant t-shirt, race packet, commemorative water bottle and poster, Pasta Dinner, Breakfast of Champions, Awards Brunch, swim cap, post-race refreshments, complete race results and other goodies. Official individual finishers will receive a finisher's medal.