PHOTOS by Mark Creery
Race Course
Pre Race Info
Volunteers
Schedule of Events
Registration
Coaching
Travel / Lodging
Event Benefactors
Post Race Info
Contact Info
Jasper Blake, Cheryl Murphy win Subaru Sooke International Half Iron
July, 22, 2007 (Sooke, BC)
Ironman Canada Champion Jasper Blake, and Victoria’s Cheryl Murphy reigned victorious at the inaugural Subaru Sooke International Half Iron today. Sooke, a beautiful ocean side community just outside of Victoria, BC, was the second stop of the Subaru West Coast Triathlon Series. The Subaru Victoria International Half Iron, the first of the series, took place earlier this year at Shawnigan Lake.
The Subaru Sooke International Half Iron got a great start with a Kids Fun Run on Saturday evening on small run course that ended at the finish gantry. Then at 7am this morning the mighty howitzer cannon signalled the swim start at Young Lake. Blake quickly took the lead on the swim and never looked back claiming an easy victory on the challenging course. In second place was James Muter of Richmond, BC, and rounding out the podium was Steven Marshall of West Vancouver.
The women’s race was hotly contested with 4 strong contenders battling it out. Louisa Edmonston, of Scotland, led out of the water but was shortly passed by Ironman athletes Charlene Waldner and recently crowned National Long Distance Champion Lucy Smith. Cheryl Murphy, riding strong, cycled past Smith and Edmonston to come off the bike with Waldner. Murphy used her national running experience to move in to the lead as she headed out on to the stunning Whiffin Spit and continuously lengthened her lead achieving one of the top run splits of the day, male or female. Waldner ran strong for second with Edmonston passing pre-race favourite Smith for 3rd who was feeling the effects of the National Championships race just 2 weeks ago.
“This race was super-challenging with the rolling terrain and unbelievably beautiful – I worked hard but enjoyed every minute of it, this is another step in my preparation for Hawaii” said Blake.
The Sprint event was won by Canadian Junior National Champions Kerry Spearing and Andrew McCartney. McCartney took the win after first place finisher and National Development Team member, AP Baillargeon-Smith was disqualified for crossing the centre line on the bike. The overall fastest team was comprised of former Under 23 Team Member Janet Nielsen, Local Age Group Triathlete Derek Hopkins, and national class runner Nik Southwell.
The next race on the Subaru West Coast Triathlon Series will be held in Vancouver on September 16th. The newly established Series organized by LifeSport, a coaching and training company founded by Ironman and Olympic coaches Lance Watson and Paul Regensburg is fast becoming known as a world-class triathlon series held in beautiful venues.
Race Course:
Event locations: Sooke, BC, Canada (40 Km. West of Victoria)
Transition #1 is at Camp Barnard at Young Lake, 3202 Young Lake Road for the Swim and Bike start
Transition #2 is at John Phillips Memorial Park, 2205 Otter Point for the bike finish, run start and the run finish
Race Map: Click to Enlarge
Swim: Half-Iron = 1.9 KM, Sprint = 500m
Swim in Young Lake at Camp Barnard
Swim the calm waters of this picturesque lake in a Scouts Canada camp. All participants in the Half-Iron must finish the swim before the cut-off of 8:15AM. There is no cut-off for the Sprint.
* All participants will be given a swim cap that must be worn during the swim.
Bike: Half-Iron = 86KM, Sprint = 27KM
Bike on the rolling hills of Otter Point Road, Grant Road and West Coast Road. This will be a 4 loop route for the Half-Iron and a single loop for the Sprint that is scenic yet challenging.
* All Half-Iron participants must finish the bike before the cut-off of 12:15PM. There is no cut-off for the Sprint.
* Aid Stations: 1 aid station per loop.
Run: Half-Iron = 21.1KM, Sprint = 5KM
Run on Sooke downtown streets. The run route will take place on the paved streets of downtown Sooke. This is a spectator friendly course that will showcase the urban side of Sooke.
* All Half-Iron participants must finish the run before the cut-off of 3:00PM. There is no cut-off for the Sprint.
* Aid Stations at approximitly every mile.
Pre Race Info:
Event Sanctioning: This event is sanctioned by Triathlon British Columbia and all participants must abide by all their rules and regulations. Please review the rules at http://www.tribc.org.
Race Garment (Swag): Running Room Blue short sleeve technical shirt.
Relay Teams: Teams may consist of two or three members, Team divisions include: male, female and mixed.
* Hand off your timing chip in the transition area at your assigned bike rack.
* All relay participants need to be body marked.
* Only the runner needs to wear the race number.
Volunteers:
Be a part of an exciting world class event! We would love to have you out! If you are interested in volunteering for this event please click here
Schedule of Events:
Saturday, July 21:
3:00PM to 8:00PM, Mandatory Bike Drop & Race Package Pick-Up. All bikes must be dropped off and secured overnight at Camp Barnard on Saturday. The Camp has limited parking, so please try to car-pool. Bike mechanics will be available for a bike check. The bikes will be kept protected overnight by a security guard. Your registration and race package kits including you race garments will be given to you when you drop off the bikes. All members of Triathlon British Columbia must present their membership card. Everyone must also sign a waiver. Your timing chips will be handed out on Sunday morning.
7:00PM, Kids Fun Run at John Phillips Memorial Park
This FREE fun and family oriented run will kick start the weekend. No entry fee or registration required, click here for more info.
Sunday July 22:
Half-Iron Race:
5:15AM to 6:15AM – Start your day at Transition #2 (bike to run) at the John Phillips Memorial Park, 2205 Otter Point Road. You will need to setup your running gear here before you go to the start of the race at Transition #1 at Camp Barnard. John Phillips Memorial Park is where you will finish your bike ride, start your run, and finish your race. This is where you will park your car for the day; do not park at Camp Barnard. Please try to car-pool or arrange to be dropped-off at John Phillips Memorial Park. A bus shuttle will take you to the start of the race at Camp Barnard.
5:15AM to 6:30AM - Free Bus Shuttle from the John Phillips Memorial Park to the start of the race at Camp Barnard
5:30AM to 6:30AM - Check-in, body marking and Timing Chip pick-up at Camp Barnard
6:30AM - Mandatory Pre-Race Meeting on the beach at Camp Barnard, everyone must attend
7:00AM - First swim wave
Sprint Race:
5:15AM to 6:45AM –Start your day at Transition #2 (bike to run) at the John Phillips Memorial Park, 2205 Otter Point Road. You will need to setup your running gear here before you go to the start of the race at Transition #1 at Camp Barnard. John Phillips Memorial Park is where you will finish your bike ride, start your run, and finish your race. This is where you will park your car for the day; do not park at Camp Barnard. Please try to car-pool or arrange to be dropped-off at John Phillips Memorial Park. A bus shuttle will take you to the start of the race at Camp Barnard.
5:15AM to 7:00AM – Free Bus Shuttle from the John Phillips Memorial Park to the start of the race at Camp Barnard. This bus shuttle to Camp Barnard will end at 7:00AM, as the road to Camp Barnard will be closed to traffic from 7:00AM to 8:45AM
5:30AM to 7:45AM - Check-in, body marking and Timing Chip pick-up at Camp Barnard
7:45AM - Mandatory Pre-Race Meeting on the beach at Camp Barnard, everyone must attend
8:15AM, First swim wave
Registration:
Online Registration closes on midnight July 18, 2007 or sooner if the race fills up. To register click here.
Refund Policy: All entries are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Entry Fees for Half-Iron:
-Early Bird Until April 30, 2007:
-Individual- $190; Relay (2 people)- $220; Relay (3 people)- $240
-Regular Fee Until May 1- June 30, 2007:
-Individual $215; Relay (2 people)- $250; Relay (3 people)- $270
-Late Entry Until July 18, 2007 and after:
-Individual $240; Relay (2 people)- $250; Relay (3 people)- $270
Entry Fees for Sprint:
-Early Bird Until April 30, 2007:
-Individual- $69; Relay (2 people)- $89; Relay (3 people)- $99
-Regular Fee Until May 1- June 30, 2007:
-Individual $79; Relay (2 people)- $99; Relay (3 people)- $109
-Late Entry Until July 18, 2007 and after:
-Individual $89; Relay (2 people)- $109; Relay (3 people)- $119
An additional $10.00 for each participant, or $5.00 for each member of a relay team, will be charged on your entry form if no VALID TriBC# is provided.
Coaching:
Coaching and Training Programs for this event available through LifeSport Coaching. For more information, click here.
Travel / Lodging:
Directions to Camp Barnard (Swim to Bike - Transition #1):
From VICTORIA: take Highway 1 and follow signs to Sooke. In Sooke turn right at the 3rd stop light on to Otter Point Road. Stay on Otter Point Road for about 5 Km; turn right on to Young Lake Road. Young Lake Road leads right into Camp Barnard.
Directions to the John Phillips Memorial Park (Bike to Run - Transition #2):
From VICTORIA: take Highway 1 and follow signs to Sooke. In Sooke turn right at the 3rd stop light on to Otter Point Road. Stay on Otter Point Road for about 500 Meters; the field immediately south of the Sooke District offices, (2205 Otter Point Road), is our Transition #2.
Getting to Victoria & Nanaimo:
Airports:
Victoria International Airport
Nanaimo Airport
Ferries:
BC Ferries
Seattle to Victoria Passenger Ferry
Port Angeles Ferry
Anacortes to Sidney Ferry
Race Accommodations:
Sooke Harbour House
Sooke Bed and Breakfast Association
Looking to extend your stay:
Tourism Victoria
Sooke Tourism
Tourism B.C.
Event Benefactors:
This event will support and increase the profile of Scouts Canada Camp Barnard
Post Race Info:
Prize Money for Half-Iron Only: 1st: $1000; 2nd: $500; 3rd $250. Male and Female.
Finisher’s Medals:
All Half-Iron Finishers will receive a finisher’s medals.
Awards for Age Groups: The Half-Iron age categories will be in five year increments (e.g. 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, etc.). The Sprint age categories will be in ten year increments (e.g. Under 20, 20-29, 30-39, etc.). Your age group is determined by your age on December 31, 2007.
Results:
We are using Chip Timing from Race Headquarters; results will be available at www.lifesport.ca. We are proud to announce that we will have live-timing. If you are not able to see this race in person, you will be able to follow the results live on the internet as they happen.
Post Race Events: Kick back and join the fun and food immediately following the event. The awards ceremony will take place near the transition zone. Please check back for further details.
Photos: Our official race photographer is Mark Creery, click here to see our race photos.
Contact Info:
John Botelho, Event Manager
770 Sayward Road
Victoria, BC, Canada, V8Y 1R2
250-220-2259 Phone
866-287-9465 Fax
