Event Info - 5150 Series
Washington DC Triathlon proudly joins World Triathlon Corporation (WTC), best known for its worldwide Ironman and Ironman 70.3 races, in a new International distance, global event series titled 5150. Starting in 2011, the 5150 Series will be the largest international distance triathlon series in the world and will be the first non-drafting international race series of its kind, offering a competitive platform for professional and age group athletes. The 2011 event schedule will offer 13 domestic events as well as a handful of international races. The Hy-Vee Triathlon will host the 5150 U.S. Championship, offering professional athletes the opportunity to compete for $1 million in prize money.
Washington DC Triathlon's Age Group Elite Category is the same as Open Amateur Category in the 5150 series
- To be eligible for the Open Amateur Category, athletes must show proof of completing an international distance triathlon in 2010 or 2011 with a time below 2:15 for men and below 2:30 for women
- Athletes competing in the Age Group Elite Category in the DC Tri may qualify for the 2011 Hy-Vee 5150 US Championship in the Open Amateur Category.
- Once they qualify, they must stay in the Open Amateur Category and may not switch to their age group at Hy-Vee
How to qualify for the 2011 Hy-Vee 5150 US Championship
Top 10 in each of the following age group categories qualify (male and female). Athletes that qualify will be sent a registration code via email within one week of the Washington DC Triathlon. After two weeks, the registration code with no longer be valid and if not used, will be forfeited.
- 15-19 (must be 18 to compete in the Washington DC Triathlon); 20-24; 25-29; … 80+
- Open Amateur (see above for details)
- Physically Challenged (ParaTriathlete)
- Clydesdale 39 and under
- Clydesdale 40 and over
- Athena 39 and under
- Athena 40 and over
Visit www.5150.com for more information.
2011 5150 Series (United States)
| March 13 | Miami International Triathlon (Miami, Fla.) |
| May 1 | St. Anthony’s Triathlon (St. Petersburg, Fla.) |
| May 15 | 5150 New Orleans (New Orleans, La.) |
| May 22 | Memphis in May Triathlon (Tunica, Miss.) |
| June 19 | Washington D.C. Triathlon (Washington, D.C.) |
| June 25 | 5150 Provo (Provo, Utah) |
| July 10 | Boulder Peak Triathlon (Boulder, Colo.) |
| August 7 | Nautica New York City Triathlon (New York, N.Y.) |
| September 4 | Hy-Vee Triathlon/5150 U.S. Championship (Des Moines, Iowa) |
| September 11 | 5150 Lake Lanier (Gainesville, Ga.) | October 2 | 5150 Lake Las Vegas (Henderson, Nev.) |
| October 23 | 5150 Galveston (Galveston, Texas) |
| November 12 | 5150 Clearwater/5150 Series Finale (Clearwater, Fla.) |
2011 5150 Series (International)
| June 5 | 5150 Frankfurt (Frankfurt, Germany) |
| June 12 | 5150 Klagenfurt (Klagenfurt, Austria) |
| July 9 | 5150 Zurich (Zurich, Switzerland) |
Visit www.5150.com for more information.
