Southern Tier Triathlon Club Summer Tri Series

Welcome to the beautiful lakeside community of Cassadaga, NY.   Just off of I-90, one hour south of Buffalo, NY and 1 hour north of Erie, PA.  Join us for a triathlon we think you will find challenging and a whole lot of fun!  Great for individuals and relay teams of all levels.
Southern Tier Triathlon Club (STTC) Summer Tri Series
400m swim, 13 mile bike and 2 mile run.  
Paratriathletes are welcome!   AquaBike option offered to individuals only, not relay teams.
Race just one of this three-race series or all three.  Points are earned at every race and the Champion down to place #5, male/female, are honored at the end of season banquet.
SWIM COURSE: 
A quick 400m swim out around the stationary pontoon boat and back to shore in the clear, clean waters of the Lower Lake of the Cassadaga Lakes.  In-water start. Wetsuit legal.  You are welcome to use a personal swim buoy for comfort.  Kayak support.
BIKE COURSE: 
It’s hilly, really fun and a great challenge for every level rider.  
The 13 mile course is all right hand turns. 
SAG vehicle on course.
RUN COURSE: 
The 2 mile run begins as you run out of transition.   Running along the lake, the course is mostly flat with one little “bump”, continue to the turn-around point and head back the same way to the finish line. 
Aid station in transition and at the turn-around point with water.
The race can be entered as a relay team of 2 or 3 members; each completing 1-2 of the event legs. 
RELAY TEAMS:
When registering, the first person will create and name the relay team.The second and possibly third members will join the created team.  Rates are per person. Each member will pay an equal amount based on the rates at the time of registration. If a two-member team, you decide who will do two legs of the race. Legs of the race will not be split.  
PARKING:
FREE parking in one central lot 1/2 mile from race site.  Participants will be riding their bikes. Shuttle bus running continually for your bags and your spectators. 
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
Wednesday - 2023; June 7, July 5, & August 2 
               - 3:00pm - 5:30pm -  Check-in & transition open
              - 5:30pm -  Pre-race meeting mandatory at the waterfront 
              - 5:45pm -  Race start    
RATES:
See tab on left under Event Info
 This is a USAT sanctioned event and all participants must be a current member or purchase one-day event coverage at registration.  $15 for adults, $10 for 17-Under.         
DIVISIONS & AWARDS:
Triathlon - Top 3 Overall Male and Female; M/F 5 year age groups 19&U - 80+Paratriathletes - Top 3 Overall Male and FemaleAquaBike - Top 3 Overall Male and FemaleRelay Teams - Top 3 Overall
POST RACE:
Race t-shirt (only guaranteed if registered prior to May 15, 2023)
Finisher Medal
Beer Zone supplied by Southern Tier Brewing Company (must be 21 years of age)
Pot luck picnic with all meats and paper products provided by Wilson Endurance Sports. Bring a dish to pass, or don't, but plan on staying for the fun anyway.  Family members are always included.
RULES:
USAT sanctioned event.  All USAT rules and regulations apply.
Race is held Rain or Shine.  
Only registered participants are allowed on the course.
 No dogs!
A complete list of rules and regulations will be published and emailed to all registered participants.
There is NO refund for this event. However, with ADVANCE notice, you may defer to another Wilson Endurance Sports event or next years race. You must speak with Tonia Wilson directly via email at [email protected] or 716-353-1288.  Please read the Refund Policy section regarding deferrals and race transfers. 
Any questions on the course or race please contact Race Director, Mark H. Wilson, via email [email protected] or 914-466-9214.
Join our Facebook page for weekly training on the courses updates and directions.  No fee to participate.  Monday we swim.  Wednesday surrounding race day we swim, bike, run.  Your own pace.  However much you feel like doing. 
Volunteers are always needed and appreciated!  Please ask your family members of friends to view the Volunteer tab and choose a spot that works for them.
Spectators are welcome.Find us on Facebook or call 914-466-9214
COURSE MAPS:
Bike: https://www.strava.com/routes/7528886Run: https://www.strava.com/routes/8250338
*If upon registering you do NOT receive a confirmation email from RunSignUp, please know that your email provider is blocking these emails and this is how we will communicate all race day information, athlete guide, announcements, etc going forward.  Please ensure you are able to receive this information.
COVID-19
We will be following protocols established by the State of New York and will adhere to whatever the State and County require us to do as of race date 2023.
Wilson Endurance Sports strives to bring you a fun, challenging event in beautiful settings all around New York State and one in Connecticut.  We host a full calendar that can be viewed on the Races & Events page of our website at www.CoachMarkWilson.com   Grass-roots, Athlete centered racing is what we are all about.