Survival of the Mills: 5-Stage Triathlon & Duathlon #

ABOUT THE RACE

TRIDENT MULTISPORT [https://tridentmultisport.wixsite.com/home] was established in 2012 with the idea of bringing quality multisport events to our local area and has worked hand and hand with DQ EVENTS [https://www.dqevents.com/] and their staff for over the last 12 years. We have established some high quality, fun, safe events that include the PHOENIX SPRINT [https://runsignup.com/phoenix], the STAFFORD SPRINT & RUN FOR HOPE [https://runsignup.com/stafford], and the BROOKVILLE OLYMPIC/SPRINT [https://runsignup.com/brookville].

I have always wanted to have a race at Wells Mills because of the unique, beautiful trails it offers. Taking a small idea from the Survival of the Shawangunks Triathlon, I created something unique and special here in NJ with the help of the Wells Mills County Park and Citta Boyscout Camp. You won't find any other race like this around. - Ross Reynolds, Race Director

PACKET PICKUP / REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS

Registration is digital. There WILL ALSO BE RACE DAY PAPER REGISTRATION, CASH ONLY and online up to the start of the race. Prior to race, everyone should sign up online. Online registration closes at the start of the race. Please have the following items easily accessible to maintain the efficiency and speed of Packet Pickup:

* REQUIRED: Proof of ID
* REQUIRED FOR ANNUAL MEMBERS ONLY: USAT Membership ID
* OPTIONAL: Email Confirmation Bar Code per registrant (Printed or Digital) to scan

WHAT IS IT?

SURVIVAL OF THE MILLS

Come out and finish up your 2025 season with a challenging Tri/Du. If you have never been to Wells Mills County Park you are missing out on some of the best running and hiking trails around. The run courses will take you out on the main trail and then end with some awesome challenging single track trails. The last 1/4 mile has you navigating foot bridges and beautiful tall cedar trees. It doesn't matter if you are a serious athlete/ runner or just someone that wants to take in some scenery, this race course is a must do.

TRIATHLON

The Triathlon is a continuous 5-stage (run/swim/ run/bike/run) race with 4 transitions. The race includes 3 unique trail runs, one bike leg on not so flat county roads and one calm lake swim.

DUATHLON

The Duathlon is a traditional run/bike/run but over unique and challenging trail runs with the bike leg taking place on the not so flat county roads. The duathlon will be the same distances and course as the triathlon minus the swim.

WHERE AND WHEN

The race will take place on Sunday, September 14, 2025
The MULTISPORT EVENTS will start at 9:00 a.m. sharp.

All events start and finish at _WELLS MILLS COUNTY PARK, 905 WELLS MILL RD, WARETOWN, NJ US 08758 [https://goo.gl/maps/xuNUJZFKojCDtr7N9]_

SWAG

Finisher T-Shirts to first 100 entries
Custom Finishers awards to first 100 finishers

ITINERARY

SUNDAY

7:30 - 8:30 AM - Check-in, Packet Pickup and Race-Day Registration
8:30 AM - Pre-race briefing at Transition Area.
9:00 AM - Multisport Races start (waves based on # of entrants)

DISTANCES

Wells Mills County Park will host a one of a kind event this fall. Multisport athletes will be challenged to a very unique and technical 5-stage triathlon or duathlon covering some very challenging terrain. The run has great single track trails that wind you through tall cedars and over long foot bridges.

**Same great trail runs as the original Survival race just a little different order of stages. Nice lake swim and a not so flat road bike course, just not the double bike leg which I know some of you loved and some of you not so much! **

Please visit HTTPS://TRIDENTMULTISPORT.WIXSITE.COM/SOTM2023 [https://tridentmultisport.wixsite.com/sotm2023] for more information on the course including maps.

TRIATHLON DISTANCES

1.75 mile Trail Run, 0.40 mile Lake Swim, 1.75 mile Trail Run, 12 mile Road Bike, 3 mile Trail Run

DUATHLON DISTANCES

3.5 mile Trail Run, 12 mile Road Bike, 3 mile Trail Run

AWARDS

_No double-dipping or duplicate awards, awards may vary based on event, category, attendance, etc._

TRIATHLON AWARDS & DIVISIONS

OVERALL: Top 3 Male & Female Overall Individuals

AGE GROUP*: Top 3 Male & Female Individuals in the Age Group Division
14 & Under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75 & Over

CLYDESDALE* & ATHENA*: Top 3 Male(220+ lbs) & Female(165+ lbs) Individuals in the Clydesdale/Athena Division

PC/ID OPEN*: Top 1 Male & Female Individual in the Physically Challenged/Intellectual Disability Open Division
_* You can either compete in the Age Group, Clydesdale/Athena, or PC/ID Open division._

OVERALL NON-BINARY: Top 1 Non-Binary Overall Individual

DUATHLON AWARDS & DIVISIONS

OVERALL: Top 3 Male & Female Overall Individuals

AGE GROUP*: Top 3 Male & Female Individuals in the Age Group Division
14 & Under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75 & Over

CLYDESDALE* & ATHENA*: Top 3 Male(220+ lbs) & Female(165+ lbs) Individuals in the Clydesdale/Athena Division

PC/ID OPEN*: Top 1 Male & Female Individual in the Physically Challenged/Intellectual Disability Open Division
_* You can either compete in the Age Group, Clydesdale/Athena, or PC/ID Open division._

OVERALL NON-BINARY: Top 1 Non-Binary Overall Individual

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

* Refreshments will be provided at the end of the race
* Split results will be available on website on race day
* Race scored by DQ EVENTS [https://www.dqevents.com/]
* Event promoters have the right to alter or cancel events for any reason
* All races will be held rain or shine under guidance of local safety protocol
* Absolutely no refunds
* Transfers and Deferrals are only allowed through Runsignup as specified, no exceptions

USAT INFORMATION

This is a USAT Sanctioned event. All participants must have an active USAT Membership that has not expired before the conclusion of the event and must follow all USAT rules and guidelines.

MEMBERSHIP TYPES (CLICK FOR MORE INFORMATION) [https://www.teamusa.org/usa-triathlon/membership-overview]

* ONE DAY MEMBERSHIP: $15 Adult
* ONE YEAR MEMBERSHIP: $50 Adult, $36 Young Adult, $10 Youth

MOST COMMON RULES VIOLATION (CLICK FOR MORE INFORMATION) [https://www.teamusa.org/-/media/USA_Triathlon/PDF/Officials/2023/Eight-Commonly-Violated-USAT-Rules.pdf?la=en&hash=2BB947C5D08BF8668A177AEC68C18B7D1FFA1B68]

* ALL athletes are required to show photo ID. NO ID, NO RACE, NO EXCEPTIONS!
* Youth (17 and under) athletes without an ID must be accompanied by a parent/guardian with a photo ID
* Annual members are required to bring their membership card every time they compete in a USAT Sanctioned event.
* You can download and print out a temporary membership card: HTTPS://MEMBERSHIP.USATRIATHLON.ORG/MEMBER/VIEWMEMBERCARD [https://membership.usatriathlon.org/Member/ViewMemberCard]
* Athletes may only pick up their own packets. _UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES MAY AN ATHLETE PICK UP A PACKET FOR ANOTHER PERSON._
* No drafting: a maximum of 15 seconds will be allowed to complete a pass through the draft zone of another athlete
* Headphones are prohibited
* No riding in transition at any time
* Helmets/Chin straps must be worn securely fastened at all times while in possession of your bike. This means before, during, and after the event. This also means from the time you remove your bike from the rack at the start of the bike leg, until after you have placed your bike on the rack at the finish of the bike leg.
* Verbal or physical abuse of others is not acceptable or tolerated. Participants shall refrain from unsportsmanlike conduct at all times while at the event and during competition, including the use of abusive language; violent acts; intentional misconduct; or any intimidating behavior directed toward, including but not limited to participants, officials, event staff, volunteers and spectators.