2008 Danskin Women
WALT DISNEY WORLD® Resort
| Race Distance: Swim - 1/4 Mile, Bike - 9 Miles, Run - 2 Miles |
| Ferry Boat Shuttle begins running at 3:30am |
BAG CHECK - Sunday, May 11th - PARTICIPANTS and SPECTATORS: Please allow ample time for bag checks after disembarking from ferry on Race morning.
PLEASE CHECK BACK PERIODICALLY AS NEW INFORMATION AND UPDATES ON RACE SPECIFICS ARE MADE ON AN ONGOING BASIS
RACE DAY
| RACE DATE: |
Sunday, May 11, 2008 |
| RACE SITE: |
MAGIC KINGDOM® West Beach |
| RACE START: |
6:00am |
| RACE DAY SCHEDULE: |
| Ferry Boat Starts Running |
3:30am |
| Transition Area Opens |
4:00am |
| 1st Swim Wave Line Up |
5:45am |
| Transition Area Closes |
6:00am |
| Race Start at West Beach |
6:00am |
Note: All times noted subject to change.
COURSE DESCRIPTION (as of January 31, 2008)
1/4 Mile
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The Swim segment of the triathlon will take place in the Seven Seas Lagoon. The course is triangular in shape and 400 yards in length. The Swim Start and the Swim Finish will be at West Beach.
NOTE: Current water temperatures are at about 78 degrees. Due to the high water temperature and short swim course, It is recommended that a wet suit is NOT worn.
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9 Miles
 |
Leaving through the backstage area of the MAGIC KINGDOM® Park, the Bike Course takes Floridian Way past Disney's Grand Floridian Resort and Spa and Disney's Palm and Magnolia Golf Courses to Bear Island Road. The Course follows Bear Island Road to the backstage area of Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park and returns along the same route. NOTE:The Bike Course is an out and back 9 mile flat course on traffic controlled roads on the WALT DISNEY WORLD® Resort.
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2 Miles
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The 2 mile Run Course takes place almost entirely within the Magic Kingdom® Park. The course features all of the areas of the park with a special run through Cinderella's Castle and down Main Street, USA on its way back to the Finish Line at West Beach. |
*Photos courtesy of Brightroom.com
Danskin Women's Triathlon Series reserves the right to modify, which may include shortening, any of the three courses (Swim, Bike, Run) or cancel a specific leg of the Race at any point during the Race, if so advised by the Race Management Team.
COURSE DIAGRAM (as of January 31, 2008)
WALT DISNEY WORLD® Resort Course
Magic Kingdom®Park
Bike Course
Transition Area
NOTE: All course descriptions and diagrams subject to change. All changes to the Swim, Bike or Run courses will be indicated to participants at the Course Review talks at the Mandatory Race Materials Pick Up on Saturday, May 10th.
TO RACE SITE PARKING/FERRY (Sunday ONLY): Magic Kingdom® PARKING/FERRY
PARKING:
for Danskin participants is limited to the Dopey Parking Lot at the Magic Kingdom® Parking. Any participants who park in the Medical lot will be towed at the owner's expense.
FROM Disney's Contemporary Resort:
Participants staying at Disney's Contemporary Resort will be able to walk to the race site. A walkway to the Magic Kingdom® Park is located next to the security gate at the entrance to the Resort. The walkway will lead you directly to the Race site.
FROM Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort:
Exit resort property, turn left onto Buena Vista Drive. When passing the Swan and Dolphin, move to right lane and follow the signs to Magic Kingdom® Park (exit ramp will be on the right). Once you enter through the toll plaza, follow signs for parking in the Dopey Lot.
FROM Disney's Pop Century Resort:
Exit to the stoplight and turn Left onto Victory Way. Turn Right at the next stoplight onto Osceola Parkway. Follow signs to the Magic Kingdom® Park. Once you enter through the toll Plaza, follow signs for parking in the Dopey Lot.
FROM DISNEY GROUNDS:
The Dopey Parking Lot is located at Magic Kingdom® Parking Lot across from the Ticket and Transportation Center where you take the Magic Kingdom® Ferry to the Magic Kingdom® Park.
To view a copy of Directions to the Complex Map Click Here
BAG CHECK - Sunday, May 11th - PARTICIPANTS and SPECTATORS: Please allow ample time for bag checks after disembarking from ferry on Race morning.
Have Questions? We've got the Answers
Tri Hotline: 800-452-9526
e-mail questions to: triathlon@danskin.com
