The Pass It Along Triathlon at Lake Mohawk Country Club is a one day event, offering a USAT Sanctioned Sprint Courses. This event is great for both first timers and intermediate/advanced athletes. Participants can register as an individual entry, or as a relay team. The event takes place at the scenic, privately owned lake community of Lake Mohawk Country Club, located in Sparta Township, New Jersey. Parking for the event is conveniently located directly across from the transition area and swim start at the Historic Lake Mohawk Country Club Clubhouse. Circa 1929, this castle-like structure is listed on the national and state registers of historic places due to its uniqueness of architecture. The transition area is a grassy field, located east of the clubhouse.
Event Details
The swim portion of the event occurs in the calm waters of the lake, which is patrolled by over 30 lifeguards in boats, kayaks and/or paddle boards. The bike course consists of several hills, and directs participants through the residential countryside of Sparta, Byram and Andover Townships. The run, mostly flat, is along the eastern shore of Lake Mohawk. Participants on the bike and run courses will travel through the lake community's village center, Lake Mohawk White Deer Plaza. The finish line for the event is also located at the Lake Mohawk White Deer Plaza. The Plaza is a convenient and great place for spectators to view the athletes while on the bike and run courses, and crossing the finish line.
Age Requirements
The minimum years of age for participation in the Sprint Course is 14. All participants under the age of 18 years must mail a signed USAT waiver to Pass It Along, 75 State Route 15, Unit 62, Lafayette, NJ 07848 with additional signature of consent of parent/legal guardian.
Registration Information
Discount pricing will be available for Lake Mohawk Country Club Members. Online Registration Closes on Tuesday, July 23rd at 11:59pm (EST) or when 350 entries are filled. Net proceeds benefit Pass It Along, a 501c3 nonprofit organization providing free programs to local teenagers in self-discovery, volunteerism and leadership.
Event Schedule
Packet Pickup (In Person) - You must pick up your packet before race. Race Day - Due to road closings beginning at 6:45 am, all participants should plan to arrive at event by 6:00am. Course Distances: Sprint: Swim (1/4 mile or 400m), Bike (10.8 miles or 17.3k), Run (3.1 miles or 5k)
Awards
1st & 2nd Overall Male, Female and Relay Team finishers for the Sprint course. Awards will be distributed on Beach 1 at about 9:30am & 11:00am. All finishers will receive a finisher gift.
Course Responsibility
The Pass It Along Triathlon at Lake Mohawk Country Club is a USAT sanctioned event. In accordance with USAT Rules and Regulations, all participants are responsible for knowing the course. The bike course is not closed to traffic. The run course is on a residential road, and will be closed to through traffic only. Maps of the bike & run courses available online at MapMyRide. Please print maps & course descriptions to learn the layout for the swim, bike & run.
Registration Fees
Registration fees are non-refundable. Fees can not transfers to future events. Entry changes will not be allowed one month prior to event. Registration Fees include a keepsake t-shirt, timing chip, goodie bag, water stops on the run course and post-race provisions.
USA Triathlon Membership
For insurance purposes, each participant must have proof of USAT membership @ packet pickup. A one day license is available upon registering for the event.
Course Maps and Descriptions
SWIM: Swim caps will be provided at packet pickup and must be worn to identify wave number. Bikers will exit transition area and go left onto West Shore Trail. Runners will exit transition area and turn right onto West Shore Trail towards the center of Lake Mohawk's White Deer Plaza. Water will be available on run course only.