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Description:
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Lobsterman Triathlon 2009
The Lobsterman Triathlon is one of the most popular destination races in New England, attracting 800 athletes from across the US. Ranked as a Top Race in America by Inside Triathlon.
The Lobsterman features a stunning venue on the coast of Freeport, ME. A truly amazing Maine experience, complete with a full lobsterbake following the race, the Lobsterman is as good as triathlon gets.
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Course Info:
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Olympic Distance Triathlon:
Swim 1.5K (.93 miles):
Starting at the boat launch near the entrance to Winslow park, athletes will do a counterclockwise triangular swim in Casco Bay that finishes at the beach.
Bike 40K (24.86 Miles):
Bike along the coastline of Freeport and into Brunswick. Route is a challenging lollipop, with rolling terrain.
There will be a bottle exchange at approximately mile 13.
Run 10K (6.2 miles):
Leave Winslow park and run through the quaint village of South Freeport before returning.
The course features closed roads and A strong downhill finish!
There will be aid stations with water, PowerAde, Hammergel, pretzels, and other products at approximately every mile.
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Directions:
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Directions To Winslow Park
From the South:
Take I-295 North and get off at Exit 17 (Yarmouth/Freeport Exit)
At the exit ramp take Route One North. You will pass the Muddy Rudder Restaurant, Freeport Inn and Café on your right. At the top of the hill after the Casco Bay Motel, take a right onto South Freeport Road (if you pass the Big Indian, you've gone too far).
Take a right onto Staples Point Road (there is a wooden sign for Winslow Park at the corner of South Freeport Road and Staples Point Road).
Stay on Staples Point Road all the way to the end and you will come into Winslow Park.
From the North:
Take I-295 South and get off at Exit 20 (formerly exit 19).
Take a left at the end of the exit ramp.
At the first traffic light after the overpass take a right onto Route One South.
Stay on Route One South until you come to South Freeport Road.
Take a left onto South Freeport Road (at the Big Indian).
Take a right onto Staples Point Road (there is a wooden sign for Winslow Park at the corner of South Freeport Road and Staples Point Road)
Stay on Staples Point Road all the way to the end and you will come into Winslow Park.
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Other Info:
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Due to the potentially chilly water all athletes are required to wear a wetsuit when competing in the Lobsterman.
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2009
Results:
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2009 Results At: allsportsevents.com
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Previous Results:
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2008 Results At: coolrunning.com
2007 Results At: coolrunning.com
2006 Results At: coolrunning.com
2005 Results: Cancelled for 2005
2004 Results at: CoolRunning.com
2003 Results at: CoolRunning.com
2002 Results at: CoolRunning.com
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