• (04/29/2008) On-line registration has opened at active.com or you may register by mail (see details below).
• (04/24/2008) Details are being finalized for registration ... check back soon.
• (04/24/2008) Web page moved to its own domain (www.elephantmantriathlon.com).
• (03/07/2008) Registration will open late in April or early in May after Kori completes her spring races.
• (03/06/2008) This year's race will be part of the Southwest Challenge Series.
• (03/06/2008) It's official ... the Second Annual Elephant Man Triathlon is scheduled for Sunday, September 28, 2008.

Residents of the City of Elephant Butte and surrounding area are ready to once again host a great triathlon. Elephant Butte State Park is home to New Mexico's largest lake and centrally located along I-25 (150 miles south of Albuquerque and 150 miles north of El Paso). Temperatures in September are perfect for a triathlon - average highs are 85° F and water temperatures average 74° F. Visit the Elephant Butte Chamber of Commerce website for more information on the area.

• On-line registration is available at active.com or you may mail a registration form, USAT waiver and payment to HEROS, Inc., PO Box 492, Elephant Butte, NM 87935.
• Deadline for early registration is September 1, 2008 (on-line or postmarked mail).
• Registration by mail must be postmarked by September 10, 2008.
• On-line registration closes September 14, 2008.
• There will be NO late registration.
• Entry Fees:
  • Before September 1, 2008
    • Individuals with USAT membership: $75
    • Relay teams with all members holding USAT membership: $125
  • One-day USAT membership: add $10 for each person without USAT membership
  • Late fee: add $10 to entry fee after September 1, 2008
• Refunds (minus active.com fees) are only available until August 28, 2008.
• The field will be limited to 350 entries (individual participants plus relay teams).
• Relay teams may consist of two or three people.
• This is a USAT sanctioned event and USAT membership is required. Participants will be required to present their membership card along with a photo ID at packet pick-up. Participants without proof of membership must purchase a single event membership which will be available at packet pick-up.

• Saturday, September 27, 2008
  • Packet pick-up at main entrance to Elephant Butte State Park and beach site (race headquarters) - 2pm to 6pm
  • Race orientation at main entrance to Elephant Butte State Park and beach site (race headquarters) - 6pm
  • Pre-race dinner - follows race orientation
• Sunday, September 28, 2008
  • Packet pick-up at race site from 6am - 7am
  • Mandatory pre-race meeting - 7:30am
  • First wave start - 8am
  • Awards ceremony - 1:00pm

Elephant Man Triathlon is an intermediate distance tri - perhaps the longest and most challenging course in the state. The course (see map) is scenic and one of the only times Elephant Butte Dam is open to the public.

• The swim is a one mile loop in Elephant Butte Lake (water temperature averages 74° F; wet suits will be allowed).
• The bike course (see map and elevation profile) will be hilly and challenging, but beautiful 26.5 mile loop that travels north through the city of Elephant Butte and along the perimeter of the lake before a climb up and out to the other side of I-25. It is a speedy return to the transition area.
• The final leg is a six mile run (see map and elevation profile) that provides a unique opportunity to cross Elephant Butte Dam. Initial and final portions of the out and back run will be along graded trail just steps from the beach and campsites. There will be lots of opportunities for friends and family to cheer you on!

Chip timing will be provided by Racing Underground, LLC.

Awards will be presented to top three men and women overall, and top three finishers in each category.

• The Elephant Butte Inn has reserved a block of rooms at a special rate for the triathlon. Call 505-744-5431 or visit their website for information and reservations.
• Visit the Elephant Butte Chamber of Commerce website or Google Maps for additional hotels in the area. Note Elephant Butte Inn is not shown in correct location on Google Map.
• Camp sites are available just steps from the start/finish line. Contact Elephant Butte State Parks at 505-744-5421 or visit their website for information and reservations.

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• Volunteers are essential to hosting a triathlon! There would be no race without enthusiastic volunteers willing to donate time and effort.
• Why should you volunteer? You get
  • a t-shirt,
  • an opportunity to watch some great athletes,
  • a chance to represent your community and show off your community spirit, and
  • the satisfaction of knowing you helped provide a fun and safe race for the competitors.
• What jobs are available for volunteers?
  • Prior to Race Day
    • Race Headquarters: set-up tents, signs, tables and packets; check-in athletes
    • Transition: sweep area; set-up fence and bike racks; mark entries, exits and "no-parking" areas
    • Swim: place buoys; mark path to transition area
    • Bike: sweep course; mark course and hazards
    • Run: sweep and mark course
    • Timer: assist timer with set up
  • On Race Day
    • Race Headquarters: check-in athletes; body marking; announcer/DJ; set-up food and drinks; medical team
    • Transition: bike check-in; direct/monitor athletes as they enter and exit area (to include helmets, numbers, mount and dismount lines); direct/monitor spectators and traffic
    • Swim: water craft (boats, jet skis, canoes/kayaks); safety personnel (divers, life guards, counters); aid station
    • Bike: monitor course and direct riders; aid stations; motorcycle riders to escort lead riders, haul officials and clear course; vehicle to assist riders
    • Run: monitor course and direct runners; aid stations; bicycle rider to escort lead runners
    • Timer: back-up timers, chip removers at finish line
    • Clean-Up: pick-up buoys, cones, signs, trash, aid stations, etc. from courses; tear-down transition area and race headquarters
• Want to volunteer? Contact Kori.

For more information contact Kori by email (koriATvalornetDOTcom) or phone (575-744-0055).

• Important Locations for Elephant Man Triathlon
• Swim - Bike - Run Course
• City of Elephant Butte
• Elephant Butte State Park