Registration 
THERE IS NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION.  Registration is only available online at www.active.com.  The field is limited to 800 participants.  Online registration closes on Thursday, September 18th, 2009 at 10:00pm central time.  Each participant will receive a dry-fit t-shirt and catered post-race meal. 

It is recommended that you register 10 days in advance of race day, since registration fees will increase on or after September 11th, 2009. If the event reaches the field limit of 800 before Thursday, September 18th, 2009, online registration will be close earlier.  

Packet Pick-up;  Sunday, September 20, 2009 6:00am-7:45am
Packet pick-up is located at Devil's Lake State Park, North Shore.  Please make sure that you arrive early enough to receive your bib#, chip and t-shirt.  We will have a course review at 7:45am.  The race starts promptly at 8:00am. Each athlete will be assigned a wave with elite and relays starting first.  Waves will be shown on your participants bib number.

Body Marking 
After checking in, please go to the body marking area (signs will direct you). Your race number and your wave (found on the race bib) will be marked on your leg and arm. These markings will be used to identify you and people in your wave at the start of the swim.  After body marking, go to the T-shirt line to pick-up your goody bag and T-shirt.

Entry Fees 
Indiviual - $75 on or before September 11th, 2009 and $80 on or after September 12th, 2009. 
Relay - $105 on or before September 11th, 2009 and $115 on or after September 12th,  2009.

Course Review 

Swim
The swim will take place at Devil's Lake State Park at the North Shore, and follow the shoreline for 1/4 mile. Swimmers will exit towards the shelternear the transition area.  Swim caps are mandatory and WTS will have a limited number of swim caps for sale for $4.

Bike
Exit the transition area and exit out of the park, take a right on DL, left on 113, right on Tower Road, there is a 180 degree turnaround before the intersection of Bluff Road, turn right on Neuman Road, left on W, straight across 113,
to left on Old Lake Road, right on DL, and left into Devil's Lake State Park entrance.

There are no aid stations on the bike course.  Please bring plenty of water on the bike. 

Run
Exit the transition area and exit the park to the left, take a left on DL, left into Quartzite Campground, run into the camp, and back out to a right on DL, right on the exit of the Park, to a left to the finish line.

There will be two water stations on the run course.  The first water station will be located right outside the transition area and the other one will be located near the run turnaround. 

Transition Area
The transition area is located on the grassy area in front of the shelter.  Individual spots will not be assigned, but signs will be clearly designate the areas reserved for each age group.  Athletes should have their transition area equipment (i.e. bike, shoes, etc) set up at least 1/2 hour prior to your assigned start time.  Be sure to stay clear of the athletes during the race!In order to make sure everyone has room in the transition area, each athlete should use only the minimum amount of space required to place their equipment.  Only participants are allowed in the transition area.  There are absolutely NO SPECTATORS in the transition area!  Please stay out of the transition area until the last biker has come off the bike course.  If you need to collect your belongings, please stay to one side of the transition area when  entering and exiting.  If athletes do not adhere to these transition rules, WTS has the right to disqualify the athlete.

Awards  
Awards will be given to the top 3 overall females and male winners.  Age group awards will be given to the top 3 males and females in 5 year increments: 15-19, 20- 24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64 and 65+. Awards for top 3 Novice (female and male), Athena, and Clydesdale.  Top 2 awards for Male, Female, and Co-ed Relays.  You must be present at the award ceremony to receive your award.  A friend or family member may claim your award for you.  Awards will NOT BE MAILED.

What to Expect 
Wisconsin Triathlon Series provides technically sound, safe and exciting triathlon. There will be plenty of water stations along the bike and run course.  Bike racks will have your wave list.  All courses will have highly visible sign-age and volunteers at each turn.  Wisconsin Triathlon Series does not give refunds, we do not allow transferring fees from one participant to another, and we do not allow for entry fees to be transferred to from one race to another race in the WTS series.

Event Rules and Regulations
Wisconsin Triathlon Series provides technically sound, safe and exciting triathlon.  
1. Must be 13 to participate.
2. Wetsuits may be worn, but not mandatory.
3. Helmets and swim caps are mandatory and it is your responsibility to bring them.
4. Drafting is not permitted.  Penalties and disqualifications will be given for drafting. 
5. You will need to wear a velcro chip (timing chip) around one of your ankles during the entire race - swim, bike and run.  No chip, No time.  It is your responsibility for lost timing chips.  The timing company charges $30 to the participant if they lose a timing chip.
6. Rack your bike according to your wave number
7. Relays will exchange the timing chip in the transition area at the bike rack for each portion of the race.  If you exchange your chip outside the area, your team may be disqualified
8. All athletes need to mount/dismount the bike at the mount/dismount mat.
9. All runners are required to wear a bib number and it MUST be worn facing forward when crossing the finish line.
10. Bring a copy of your receipt from active.com as proof of purchase for the race.  Under NO CIRCUMSTANCES will WTS allow an individual to participate in this event without being registered.

Refund Policy 
Refunds are not given for injuries, illness, schedule conflict, inclement weather, etc. once your entry has been received.  Wisconsin Triathlon Series may deem it necessary to alter the format of or cancel events for safety reasons due to inclement weather, course conditions, or unforeseen circumstances.  If the course is altered for any unforeseen circumstances, there will be no refunds.  For insurance purposes, there will no transferring of bib numbers to another athlete. 

Directions  
Directions from Madison: Take 12/18 Beltline West towards Baraboo, take a right on Ski Hi, left on South Shore Road, right on Park Road, and straight into the Park.  From Chicago/Milwaukee:  Take I90/94 West to the Wisconsin Dells exit 92, take
12 east towards Baraboo, take a left on 123, right on DL, and a right into the Park at North Shore.

Event Parking
Parking is available for all athletes at Devil's Lake State Park (North Shore) and your parking fee is included in your entry fee.  If you arrive early and park in the Devil's Lake North Beach parking lot, you may not be able to leave until the race is completed.

Lodging
Lodging is available at: 

Best Western Baraboo
725 W. Pine Hwy 12, West Baraboo
(608) 356-1100

Room Rates $99 code Devil's Challenge Triathlon

Devil's Lake State Park
Baraboo, WI
(800) 274-7275

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