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Michigan’s Oldest Continuous Running Triathlon • Part
of Michigan’s Grand Prix Series “2004”
24th Annual Memorial Triathlon & Duathlon
and Mark Mellon Memorial
Short Course Triathlon (SCT)
Saturday, August 7, 2004 • Otsego Lake County Park •
Gaylord, MI
The Mark Mellon Triathlon was initiated by Dennis and Judy
Mellon as a loving tribute to their late son Mark, tragically
killed in a motorcycle accident. A budding young athlete, Mark
was only 16 at the time.
The Mark Mellon Triathlon is one of three events hosted.
Race Information •
Entry Fees, Location, Age Groups and
Prizes • Race Schedule •
Sponsor, Director and Consultants •
Online Registration Form
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Race Information: |
Approved helmet must be worn in all bike races.
TRIATHLON
.6 Mile Swim • 31 Mile Bike • 6.2 Mile Run
Now the oldest triathlon in Michigan, the MMMT has
been rated one of the top triathlons in the Great Lakes
area for the past several years.
The race is USA Triathlon sanctioned and the
Triathlete must have a 2004 USA Triathlon Annual License
or a Single Event Permit.
Wet suits are permissible if water temperature is
under 78º Expected water temperature - low 70’s.
Expected air temperature is 75º to 80º
Picnic, camping, swimming, and bathroom with shower
are available at the Otsego County Park. Reservations
for camping are required. Race is limited to 400
applicants - please get your application in early.
DUATHLON
5K Run • 50K Bike • 5K Run
The 24th annual MMMT in the year 2004 will offer the
4th Annual MMMD. The race is USA Triathlon sanctioned.
All awards and age groups are the same as the MMMT.
Course Records:
Male-Mike Stirling: 2:02:25
Female-Kathy Stetz: 2:17:03
SHORT COURSE (SCT)
200 yd. Swim • 12 Mile Bike • 3 Mile Run
This short Triathlon consists of a 200 yd. swim, 12
mile bike, and a 3 mile run. Open to anyone over the age
of 12 (by or on race date). Overall age group awards
will be given. Wet suits or life jackets may be worn.
Fluid and refreshments after the race - all proceeds are
returned to Gaylord St. Mary’s Athletic Association and
Otsego County Parks & Recreation.
Special Thanks to the Gaylord St. Mary Athletic
Association for providing over 75 volunteers!
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Entry Fees, Location, Age Groups
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Triathlon - Duathlon & SCT Entry Fees:
Register Early (US Currency) No refunds
NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION
Postmarked by June 15:
U.S.A. Triathlon Member $50.00
Non-USA Triathlon Member $57.00
Short Course $30.00
Postmarked by June 16-Aug 7:
U.S.A. Triathlon Member $55.00
Non U.S.A. Triathlon Member $62.00
Short Course $35.00
Age 70 and over No charge
All previous overall winners are free.
Location:
The events begin and end at the Otsego County Park
located on West Otsego Lake Drive approximately 4 miles
south of Gaylord off Old Hwy. 27.
Age Groups and Prizes:
First-third overall prizes will be given to Mark
Mellon Triathlon racers in the following age categories:
Duathlon - MMMT (Men & Women) and SCT
12-15, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49,
50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-plus
Show your 2004 U.S.A. Triathlon Card @ Pick-Up.
* If you don’t have a card, you will have to purchase
a Single Event Permit.
* No USA Triathlon Single Event permit Needed for SCT
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Race Schedule: |
The Race Weekend Schedule:
Friday, Aug 6th:
5-8 pm Pre-race packet pickup at: Otsego County
Community Center, 315 S. Center Street (last stoplight
on East Main - turn south, go 3 blocks to large stone
building)
Saturday, Aug 7th At Otsego Lake County Park:
NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION
7 am Late Race Packet Pickup
8:30 am Race Instruction at Swim Start Area Mark Mellon
Triathlon and Duathlon & SCT Instruction
8:45 am Races Begin
NOON Triathlon and Duathlon & SCT Awards (Approximately
80)
12:30 pm Lunch (All proceeds are returned to Gaylord St.
Mary’s Athletic Association and Otsego County Parks and
Recreation.)
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Sponsor, Director and Consultants: |
Sponsored by:
Otsego County Parks &
Recreation Phone: 989.732.6521
Race Director:
Mike Tarbutton - Director
Otsego County Parks & Recreation.
Consultants:
Dennis and Judy Mellon
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Online Registration Form: |
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To Register:
1) Fill out the following form information,
2) Click the Submit button,
3) Print and sign and mail the resulting finished form
and your payment to: Otsego County Parks & Recreation •
225 W. Main • Gaylord, MI 49735
2004 MARK MELLON MEMORIAL TRIATHLON/DUATHLON & SCT
OFFICIAL ONLINE ENTRY FORM:
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