Galveston Island State Park,
Galveston, Texas, U.S.A.
April 1st, 2006

Swim 1/4 mile, Bike 12 miles, Run 3 miles
My Next Triathlon Wave starts at 8:00 am
My First Triathlon Early Bird Wave starts 8:15 am
My First Triathlon Late Sleeper Wave starts 10:15 am

Athletes Check in between 6:30 - 7:45am

Each Wave will be comprised of groups of 50-75 competitors that start every 3-5 minutes. Be ready to start at your designated time then depending on your confidence you can select which group you go with. The organizers may pre assign which group you will go in by your estimated swim time. You will find this information out when you check in.

Course Descriptions

Check In information

Registration and Check in are will be on Friday March 31 from 4pm to 7pm, at the Moody Garden Visitor Center.

Swim

Easy 1/4 mile swim in Como Lake. Bayou water temperature will be between 68 and 72 degrees F. WARM, COMFORTABLE, SAFE; Athletes who feel uncomfortable swimming may swim next to shore in waist deep water enabling them to stand up and take a break the entire way. There is not one area of the swim that will be over your head, even if you are three feet tall, you can swim in the shallow are along the shore.

Bike

12 mile Loop, out and back, towards San Luis Pass on Seawall Bvld (FM 3005), the bike finishes in a different location about 1 mile from transition zone 1. Bike Course sponsored by Webster Bikes

Run

3 miles out and back within Galveston Island State Park. Pancake Flat.

Awards

All finishers will receive an Official Triathlon Medallion at the finish line along with their finisher garment.

Ages

Since the first My First Triathlon eight years ago, the majority of athletes are between the ages of 25 and 45 with the youngest being 6 and the oldest being 74.

Time Limit

Take all day, stop for a rest there is no time limit. We will be waiting for you at the finish line, medallion in hand. You may even run into athletes still racing in previous My First/My Next Triathlons.

What to wear

Most athletes wear a swimsuit then just throw on either their bike shorts or running shorts for each of the event. Bring a large towel if you wish to change. No public nudity please.

Bike Inspections

Bikes will be checked to see that wheel levers are secure when you arrive in the morning.

Bike Racks in Transition Zone

We have specially designed bike racks that hold your bike and leave room for you to have your running and swimming gear along side. Please make sure that you leave enough room for six bikes per rack. We also recommend a small pail with water in it to get the sand off your feet after the swim. And it is great for dumping over your friend’s head for passing you near the finish line.

Split Transition

In order to make the event as safe as possible the transition zones will be split, which means that the swim to bike transition is located in a different location as the bike to run transitions. Ensure that you place your running gear at the second transition zone before checking in to the start area.

Entry includes

official garment, draw prizes, race results, pre and post race refreshments and the coveted “My First/My Next Triathlons” finisher’s medallion.

Galveston Island State Park Fees

Galveston Island State Park charges $5 per person who enter the facility. The Gulfman Triathlon Festival will be selling a "Spectathlete Pass" for $10 which will includes a $15 credit towards future events as well; Park entry and lunch. Those who purchase a pass directly from the park office will receive a $10 credit towards any future event. Passes will be available for purchase during registration and check in. Athletes entry is included in race fees. All event credits are fully transferable, two can be put together towards one entry.

Accommodation / B&B’s, Hotels, Resort Information

www.galvestoncvb.com

Official Host Moody Gardens Hotel

www.moodygardenshotel.com

Book early as Galveston Island is popular destination resort area. The Moody Gardens Hotel will sell out.