2008 RACE RESULTS POSTED HERE

*THIS EVENT IS DESIGNATED AS THE TRI NORTHWEST LONG COURSE CHAMPIONSHIP - See www.trinw.com for details

NOTE: THIS EVENT IS NOT SANCTIONED BY USA TRIATHLON

NEWS
THE CASCADE LAKES HIGHWAY IS OPEN - as of Thursday June 19, the Cascade Lakes Highway was reopened to traffic from the gates at Elk Lake up to the top of the pass on Mt Bachelor. Equipment difficulties stifled the efforts of the Deschutes County Road Department, but the road is COMPLETELY OPEN and the Pacific Crest Bike Course for the Half Iron Triathlon will proceed as planned. Additionally, the boat ramp at Wickiup Reservoir has been completely repaved and the Sunriver Cutoff (Hwy 45) has been completely resurfaced and sharp corners straightened. The road is smooth as glass and you would be hard pressed to find a nicer road in any national forest to ride on. Special thanks to the local, state and federal government agencies for keeping this course in good shape and for their constant efforts with regard to improvements to their facilities and infrastructure for all to enjoy. See you next weekend!

Water temperature at Wickiup Reservoir was measured on Friday, June 20 at 61 degrees. Central Oregon weather forecast shows warm temperatures in store for the foreseeable future, which will further increase the water temperature for race weekend. Since moving the swim to Wickiup in 2003, the AVERAGE RACE DAY WATER TEMPERATURE HAS BEEN 64 DEGREES OR HIGHER.

PRIZE MONEY
The Pacific Crest Half Iron Triathlon will again offer a prize purse for the overall males and females.

PRIZE MONEY BREAKDOWN
	1st Place	$1000
	2nd Place	$650
	3rd Place	$450
	4th Place	$250
	5th Place	$150
	*TOTAL:	$2500 x 2 (Males & Females) $5000

HALF IRON & ENDURANCE DU REGISTRATION - CLICK HERE

Each year, during the last full weekend in June, multi-sport athletes from across the country converge on Central Oregon to take part in the Pacific Crest Triathlon. 2008 marks the 12th anniversary for this event, which has come a long way since it's inception. As the jewel of long course triathlons here in the Northwest, the PCT has become a destination race for athletes from across the nation.

Triathletes who have competed around the country have said that the Pacific Crest Triathlon is one if the most scenic course they have raced. And coupled with the finish in an exquisite five star destination resort it is the perfect family vacation destination. You don't have to take our word for it -- join us for this spectacular event.

The event is expected to SELL OUT, so it is advised you register as soon as possible. There is only enough room for 1,000 bikes in the triathlon and endurance duathlon. You don't want to miss out on this spectacular event!

SATURDAY, JUNE 28, 2008
Half Iron Triathlon - 1.2mi Swim/58mi Bike/13.1mi Run*

*TRI NorthWest Long Course Championship

Endurance Duathlon - 58mi Bike/13.1mi Run

Both the triathlon and duathlon begin at Gull Point on Wickiup Reservoir in the heart of the Cascade Mountain Range and finish at Sunriver Resort in sunny Central Oregon, just 15 miles south of Bend.

START TIMES:

Half Iron Triathlon - 9:00 am
Endurance Duathlon - 9:00 am (time trial start in pairs)
CLICK HERE FOR TRIATHLON WAVE CHART

ENTRY FEES Triathlon - Individual $175.00 (up thru May 31, 2008) Triathlon - Individual $195.00 (June 1 - June 26) Triathlon - Individual $225.00 (Packet Pickup - if space is available)     Triathlon - Relay Team $80.00/per person (up through May 31) Triathlon - Relay Team $90.00/per person (June 1 - June 26) Triathlon - Relay Team $100.00/per person (Packet Pickup - if space is available)         Duathlon - Individual $175.00 (up thru May 31, 2008) Duathlon - Individual $195.00 (June 1 - June 26) Duathlon - Individual $225.00 (Packet Pickup - if space is available)     Duathlon - Relay Team $80.00/per person (up thru May 31, 2008) Duathlon - Relay Team $90.00/per person (June 1 - June 26) Duathlon - Relay Team $100.00/per person (Packet Pickup - if space is available)

Entry Fee Includes: Commemorative shirt, finisher medal, ChampionChip Timing, Friday evening pasta feed, Saturday evening dinner, live entertainment throughtout the day, awards, plus lots of fun and camaraderie.

NOTE: T-shirts guaranteed to pre-registered participants only. Quantities and sizes will be limited after May 31st.

PRE-REGISTRATION
Mail-in Registrations must be post-marked at least two weeks prior to race weekend.. Make checks payable to: PC, and mail to:

AA Sports, Ltd./PC
4840 SW Western Ave, Suite 400
Beaverton, Oregon 97005.

You can also register online or print a downloable entry form - CLICK HERE. Registration will be available at Packet Pickup on Friday, 9:00 am to 8:00 pm - if space is available.

CONFIRMATIONS: confirmation booklets with cards will be mailed on May 9th to those registrations have been received. Participant confirmations will also be posted on the www.racecenter.com website for all mail-in and online entries. Registrations received after May 31st may not receive a confirmation card/booklet in the mail and are to refer to the on-line confirmation list.

CLICK HERE TO VIEW ONLINE CONFIRMATION LIST

PACKET PICKUP: Friday, from 9:00 am until 8:00 pm.

BIKE SHIPPING: Those athletes who wish to ship their bikes ahead of time should contact Bend Bike 'N Sport in Bend, OR and arrange for payment terms and proper instruction. Bend Bike 'N Sport will also require that all athletes shipping their bikes sign a release that waives the shop of any liability regarding the condition of the bicycle when it arrives. Call (541) 322-8814 or visit www.bendbikensport.com.
*Bend Bike 'N Sport will also be on hand at the Pacific Crest Sports Expo with products and accessories and will be fitting attendees into Blue Seventy Wetsuits.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
NOTE: All special events take place in the Sunriver Athlete Village unless noted otherwise.