2016 Media Guide Olympic | Sprint | Adventure Race

AUGUST 12-14 Point State Park, Pittsburgh, PA

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Table of Contents Important Media Information ............................................................................................................ 2

Official Schedule of Events ................................................................................................................. 4

Fast Facts ........................................................................................................................................... 5

Courses .............................................................................................................................................. 6

Olympic ..................................................................................................................................................... 7

Sprint ......................................................................................................................................................... 9

Adventure Race ....................................................................................................................................... 11

Event History ................................................................................................................................... 13

News ............................................................................................................................................... 15

Event Sponsors ................................................................................................................................ 18

P3R

810 River Avenue, Suite 120

Pittsburgh, PA 15212

412.586.7785 Office

Info@P3R.org

www.PittsburghTriathlon.org

Media Contact

P3R

Kelsey Jackson-Emch

412.586-.7785 Ext 101 Office

417.425.9400 Cell

Kelsey.Jackson@P3R.org

TWITTER: @PGHTriathlon

FACEBOOK: WWW.facebook.com/PGHTriathlon

INSTAGRAM: PGHTriathlon

HASHTAG: #PGHTriathlon and #TriOnPGH

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IMPORTANT MEDIA INFORMATION Pittsburgh Triathlon and Adventure Race presented by First National Bank.

Proceeds from the event will benefit the work of Friends of the Riverfront in building and maintaining

the Three Rivers Heritage Trail.

Saturday, August 13, 2016 – Point State Park Time: 6:30 a.m.

Olympic-distance Triathlon (1500m Swim, 40K Bike and 10K Run)

Olympic-distance Triathlon Relay (1500m Swim, 40K Bike and 10K Run)

Time: 7:15 a.m.

Adventure Race (2 mile paddle, 20K bike, 5K run)

Adventure Race relay (2 mile paddle, 20K bike, 5K run)

Sunday, August 14, 2016 – Point State Park Time: 7:00 a.m.

Sprint Triathlon (600m Swim, 20K Bike, 5K Run)

Sprint Triathlon Relay (600m Swim, 20K Bike, 5K Run)

Media Check-In Media check-in is located in Point State Park.

Media Credentials Media credentials are available by emailing your request to kelsey.jackson@p3r.org. Credentials will be

available for pick up at media check-in on Saturday and Sunday.

News, Announcements and Press Releases All Pittsburgh Triathlon and Adventure Race materials will be available online at

http://pittsburghtriathlon.org/news. Live race updates will be available in the finish line media area in

Point State Park. Announcements will also be made via social media.

Shuttles Shuttles will be provided from Point State Park to Saturday’s Olympic-distance swim start and Sunday’s

Sprint Distance swim start. The shuttles will start at 5:30 a.m. on Saturday and 5:45 a.m. on Sunday and

will depart from Commonwealth Place near the Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown Hotel.

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Interviews Interviews may be arranged with athletes and event staff by contacting Kelsey Jackson at 417-425-9400

or kelsey.jackson@p3r.org. Interviews also will be available immediately after the race in the finish line

media area.

Results/Official Results Unofficial results will be available shortly after the race. Please work with finish area volunteers to

secure them. Official results will be available online within 24 hours of the event at

www.PittsburghTriathlon.org.

Post-Race Photos, News and Downloadable Results Downloadable results and news from the 2016 Pittsburgh Triathlon & Adventure Race will be available

following the race at www.pittsburghtriathlon.org.

Post-race news release: Releases will be sent out following the races on Saturday and Sunday. It

will be emailed directly to all registered and credentialed members of the media and available

online.

Photos: High resolution images will be available after the race by emailing Kelsey Jackson at

kelsey.jackson@p3r.org.

Awards Ceremony An Award Ceremony will be held at 9:30 a.m. at the finish line stage in Point State Park on Saturday and

Sunday.

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OFFICIAL SCHEDULE OF EVENTS FRIDAY, AUGUST 12 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM Finish Line Expo and Athlete Packet Pickup

Point State Park, Pittsburgh, PA

SATURDAY, AUGUST 13 5:00 AM Finish Line Expo Opens

Point State Park, Pittsburgh, PA

5:30 AM Media check-in opens

Media check-in tent at Point State Park

6:30 AM Olympic Distance and Relay swim starts

Three Rivers Heritage Trail near the Convention Center

7:15 AM Adventure Race paddle individual and relay starts

Point State Park – Allegheny Wharf

9:30 AM Awards Ceremony – Announcer Stage

12:00 PM – 4:00 PM Packet Pickup and Race Registration for Sprint Triathlon

SUNDAY, AUGUST 14

6:00 AM Media check-in opens

Media check-in tent at Point State Park

7:00 AM Sprint Triathlon and Relay swim starts

9:30 AM Awards Ceremony – Announcer Stage

1:00 PM Finish Line Expo Closes

Point State Park

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2016 Pittsburgh Triathlon & Adventure Race

FAST FACTS More than 800 triathletes will participate in this year’s race.

Participants represent 20 states.

The oldest participant is 71 and the youngest is 13.

411 volunteers

19th running of the event

Race is organized by P3R, which is the same nonprofit that manages the DICK’S Sporting Goods

Pittsburgh Marathon and the EQT Pittsburgh 10 Miler.

WHAT’S NEW? New course this year enhances the experience for both the athlete and the spectator.

COURSE INFORMATION The 2016 Pittsburgh Triathlon presented by First National Bank and benefiting Friends of the Riverfront

showcases the City’s rivers, bridges and trails. The event is held at Point State Park, located at the

confluence of three rivers – the Allegheny, Monongahela and Ohio, and sit at the tip of Pittsburgh’s

“Golden Triangle.”

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PITTSBURGH TRIATHLON & ADVENTURE RACE COURSES

Olympic Distance Course 1500m swim | 40K bike | 10K run

Sprint Course 600m swim | 20K bike | 5K run

Adventure Race 2 mile kayak | 20K bike | 5K run

The 2016 Pittsburgh Triathlon presented by First National Bank and benefiting Friends of the Riverfront

showcases the City’s rivers, bridges and trails. The event is held at Point State Park, located at the

confluence of three rivers – the Allegheny, Monongahela and Ohio, and sit at the tip of Pittsburgh’s

“Golden Triangle.” The park commemorates and preserves the strategic and historic heritage of the area

during the French and Indian War (1754 – 1763).

The swim takes place in the Allegheny River, where you will swim and exit to the transition area at Point

State Park. The Sprint swim will start on the North Shore near PNC Park and the Olympic swim will start

on the Three Rivers Heritage Trail near the David L. Lawrence Convention Center. Shuttles will transport

athletes to the swim start of each race.

The start of the Adventure race will be on the Allegheny River at Point State Park. Kayaks will be staged

along the Allegheny Amphitheater.

The bike route takes you across the Roberto Clemente Bridge and past PNC Park to the HOV lane to the

turnaround area at the Perrysville Park and Ride. Cyclists will ride one loop for the sprint and adventure

courses and two loops for the Olympic distance.

The run course is along the beautiful Three Rivers Heritage Trail a pedestrian trail and greenway system

in the Pittsburgh area, covering 37 miles along both sides of the Allegheny, Monongahela and Ohio

Rivers. The trail also connects to the Great Allegheny Passage (GAP), the developing Erie to Pittsburgh

Trail and the Pittsburgh to Harrisburg Main Line Canal Greenway.

The finish line is adjacent to the transition area in Point State Park making it ideal for family and friends.

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Olympic Distance Course

*This is a USA Triathlon sanctioned event.

Distances: 1500m Swim, 40K Bike and 10K Run

Swim Start: Three Rivers Heritage Trail near the David L. Lawrence Convention Center

Swim Exit: Point State Park – Allegheny River side

Transition/Finish Line: Point State Park

Shuttles to the swim start will be available beginning at 5:30 a.m. on Commonwealth Place near the

Wyndham

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The Olympic Distance Pittsburgh Triathlon course showcases Pittsburgh’s beautiful bridges, rivers and

trails and is centered around Point State Park located at the confluence of the Monongahela, Allegheny

and Ohio rivers and is at the tip of Pittsburgh’s “Golden Triangle.”

The swim portion of the event takes place in the Allegheny River. The Olympic swim will start on the

Three Rivers Heritage Trail near the David L. Lawrence Convention Center and exit to the transition area

at Point State Park.

The bike route takes participants across the Roberto Clemente Bridge and past PNC Park to the HOV

lane to the turnaround area at the Perrysville Park-n-Ride. Cyclists will ride two loops for the Olympic

distance.

The run course is an out and back along the beautiful Three Rivers Heritage Trail. Athletes will run along

the city-side of the trail, cross the Clemente Bridge and continue along the North Shore side of the trail

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Sprint Distance

*This is a USA Triathlon sanctioned event.

Distances: 600m Swim, 20K Bike and 5K Run

Swim Start: North Shore section of Three Rivers Heritage Trail near PNC Park

Swim Exit: Point State Park – Allegheny River side

Transition/Finish Line: Point State Park

Shuttles to the swim start will be available beginning at 5:45 a.m. on Commonwealth Place near the

Wyndham

The Sprint Distance Pittsburgh Triathlon course showcases Pittsburgh’s beautiful bridges, rivers and

trails and is centered around Point State Park located at the confluence of the Monongahela, Allegheny

and Ohio rivers and is at the tip of Pittsburgh’s “Golden Triangle.”

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The swim portion of the event takes place in the Allegheny River. The Olympic swim will start on the

North Shore section of the Three Rivers Heritage Trail near PNC Park and exit to the transition area at

Point State Park.

The bike route takes participants across the Roberto Clemente Bridge and past PNC Park to the HOV

lane to the turnaround area at the Perrysville Park-n-Ride. Cyclists will ride one loop for the Sprint

distance.

The run course is an out and back along the beautiful Three Rivers Heritage Trail. Athletes will run along

the city-side of the trail.

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Adventure Race

Distances: 2 Mile Kayak, 20K Bike and 5K Run

Kayak Start/Exit: Point State Park – Allegheny Wharf

Transition/Finish: Point State Park

The Adventure Race as part of the Pittsburgh Triathlon course showcases Pittsburgh’s beautiful bridges,

rivers and trails and is centered around Point State Park located at the confluence of the Monongahela,

Allegheny and Ohio rivers and is at the tip of Pittsburgh’s “Golden Triangle.”

The kayak portion of the event takes place in the Allegheny River and will start near the Ft. Duquesne

Bridge. Kayaks will enter and exit the water on the Allegheny Wharf portion of Point State Park.

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The bike route takes participants across the Roberto Clemente Bridge and past PNC Park to the HOV

lane to the turnaround area at the Perrysville Park-n-Ride. Cyclists will ride one loop for the Adventure

Race.

The run course is an out and back along the beautiful Three Rivers Heritage Trail. Athletes will run along

the city-side of the trail.

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Event History Pittsburgh Triathlon Top 10 Finishers

2015 Pittsburgh Triathlon Olympic-distance Top 10 Finishers: MEN

1 Nick Glavac OH 1:57:07

2 Chad Holderbaum PA 1:59:15

3 Bobby Thorborg VA 2:06:35

4 David Wirth PA 2:06:57

5 Benjamin Erdeljac PA 2:15:05

6 Joseph Schlich OH 2:15:13

7 Alex Hart PA 2:16:15

8 Josh Deakin MO 2:18:52

9 Robert Toth VA 2:20:39

10 Dane Burkholder PA 2:20:45

WOMEN

1 Ashley Kearcher WV 2:27:27

2 Amanda Brodish PA 2:30:26

3 Robin Scaife PA 2:31:36

4 Katherine Kromka PA 2:33:59

5 Heather Dart ON 2:36:47

6 Hully Hoover PA 2:43:21

7 Amy Charley PA 2:44:16

8 Jill Mucci PA 2:44:26

9 Marnie Hammel VA 2:46:30

10 Sara Gelder PA 2:46:48

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2015 Pittsburgh Triathlon Sprint distance Top 10 Finishers: MEN

1 Paul Degregorio PA 59:33

2 David Wirth PA 1:01:42

3 Alex Hanson PA 1:04:02

4 Eric Cappellini WV 1:04:08

5 Kevin Webber PA 1:04:19

6 Robert Hartman PA 1:07:46

7 Dion Parenti PA 1:09:16

8 Steven Garfinkel MD 1:10:42

9 Bob Gannon PA 1:11:04

10 Ryan Kanto PA 1:11:04

WOMEN

1 Edith Nault PA 1:09:41

2 Ashley Kearcher WV 1:10:42

3 Paula Perea OH 1:12:06

4 Cristin Mcdermott PA 1:17:55

5 Danielle Lyons PA 1:18:20

6 Elizabeth Hale PA 1:19:00

7 Mary Anthony PA 1:19:14

8 Marissa Gardner NC 1:19:27

9 Christine Nestor PA 1:20:26

10 Jenny Senko PA 1:22:11

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News Pittsburgh Marathon Organizers (P3R) Tackles the Pittsburgh Triathlon &

Adventure Race!

Friends of the Riverfront, owner and beneficiary of the Pittsburgh Triathlon, engages with P3R to produce

the 19th edition on August 13-14

PITTSBURGH - Pittsburgh Marathon organizers, P3R, will produce the 2016 Pittsburgh Triathlon and

Adventure Race. The 19th edition is scheduled for Saturday & Sunday, August 13-14 and will feature an

adventure race, sprint triathlon and an Olympic-distance triathlon. Proceeds from the event will

continue to benefit the work of Friends of the Riverfront in building and maintaining the Three Rivers

Heritage Trail.

In an 8-year span, P3R has grown to become one of the preeminent lifestyle brands in Pittsburgh and

beyond through its development of the DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon, EQT Pittsburgh 10

Miler and the GNC Live Well Liberty Mile. In its new venture with Friends of the Riverfront, P3R CEO

Patrice Matamoros plans to broaden the nonprofit’s scope of work beyond running.

“We couldn’t be more thrilled to take on the Pittsburgh Triathlon and produce a world class event,”

Matamoros said. “Our mission is to provide a top-quality experience from start-to-finish for the

participants and spectators. Pittsburgh’s Allegheny is a remarkable venue with an incredible backdrop of

the Steel City as well as the home to the Steelers and Pirates. It’s also home to world class competition

and we look forward to welcoming world class triathletes!”

“The Pittsburgh Marathon is the gold-standard of events in our region. With direction from the Friends

of the Riverfront board of directors to raise the Pittsburgh Triathlon to that level, it made sense to go to

the source—P3R. We are certain this year’s Triathlon will be the best ever,” said Thomas E. Baxter IV,

executive director of Friends of the Riverfront.

First National Bank will once again serve as Title Sponsor for the event, which is expected to draw more

than 800 participants. On Saturday, August 13, the Sprint Triathlon (600m Swim, 20K Bike, 5K Run) and

the Adventure Race (2 mile paddle, 20K bike, 5K run) will occur at Point State Park. On Sunday, August

14, the Olympic-distance Triathlon will kickoff at Point State Park with a 1500m Swim, 40K Bike and 10K

Run.

Registration for the Pittsburgh Triathlon & Adventure Race starts at $70 for the Adventure Race, $80 for

Sprint Triathlon and $90 for the Olympic-distance Triathlon. For more information or to register, visit:

www.PittsburghTriathlon.org.

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Vonda Wright, MD, Named Medical Director of Pittsburgh Triathlon &

Adventure Race

UPMC Sports Medicine will serve as official medical provider and sponsor the event, scheduled for August

13-14

PITTSBURGH - P3R announced today that Vonda Wright, MD, M.S., will be the medical director of the

2016 Pittsburgh Triathlon & Adventure Race presented by First National Bank. UPMC Sports Medicine

will also serve as the official medical provider and sponsor the weekend of events, scheduled for August

13-14.

Wright, who is the medical director of UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex, also serves as the associate head

team physician for five of the University of Pittsburgh’s Olympic sports teams; women’s basketball,

men’s and women’s soccer, baseball and softball teams as well as the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre. Mark

Sakr, DO, was named the assistant medical director.

“Pittsburgh boasts an amazing community of endurance athletes and the opportunity to deliver the

same high level of care we provide to professional and amateur athletes alike is an honor for me and the

clinicians on the course,” Dr. Wright said.

The Pittsburgh Triathlon, which is being produced by P3R for the first time this year, includes the USA

Triathlon-sanctioned bike/run/swim event as well as the Adventure Race, a bike/run/paddle in either a

kayak or canoe. A Triathlon Sprint—half the distances of full-length Olympic-distance triathlon

competition—also is available to participants. For more information or to register, visit:

www.PittsburghTriathlon.org.

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P3R Unveils New Course for 2016 Pittsburgh Triathlon and Adventure Race New course enhances both athlete and spectator experience; more than 800 expected for the event,

scheduled for Aug. 13-14

PITTSBURGH - P3R unveiled new course routes for the 2016 Pittsburgh Triathlon and Adventure Race

presented by First National Bank. The new routes focus on enhancing the athlete experience and

creating more fun and accessible ways for spectators to be engaged on race day. More than 800

triathletes are expected for the Aug. 13-14 event, which will benefit Friends of the Riverfront and its

work in building and maintaining the Three Rivers Heritage Trail.

Race organizers have also added a spectator VIP zone package for $40 that includes exclusive access to

tented VIP areas at the start and finish, breakfast and lunch, and commemorative 2016 Pittsburgh

Triathlon t-shirt ($25 value). Click here to view additional details.

“We wanted to create a memorable experience for all Pittsburgh Triathlon participants and spectators

this year,” said Patrice Matamoros, P3R CEO. “The 2016 course showcases Pittsburgh’s rivers, bridges

and trails and includes some of the most scenic spots in Pittsburgh, including Point State Park and the

North Shore Riverfront Park.”

The race, which is being produced by P3R for the first time this year, includes the USA Triathlon-

sanctioned bike/run/swim event as well as the Adventure Race, a bike/run/paddle in either a kayak or

canoe. A Triathlon Sprint—half the distances of full-length Olympic-distance triathlon competition—is

also available to participants.

The swim portion of the event takes place in the Allegheny River, where participants will swim and exit

to the transition area at Point State Park. The Sprint swim will start on the North Shore near PNC Park,

and the Olympic swim will start on the Three Rivers Heritage Trail near the David L. Lawrence

Convention Center.

The bike route takes participants across the Roberto Clemente Bridge and past PNC Park to the HOV

lane to the turnaround area at the Perrysville Park-n-Ride. Cyclists will ride one loop for the sprint and

adventure courses and two loops for the Olympic distance.

The run course is along the beautiful Three Rivers Heritage Trail, a pedestrian trail and greenway system

in the Pittsburgh area that covers 37 miles along both sides of the Allegheny, Monongahela and Ohio

Rivers. Participants will finish the race in Point State Park. Click here to view 2016 maps.

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Event Sponsors Presenting Sponsor: First National Bank

About First National Bank of Pennsylvania First National Bank (FNB), one of the region’s leading full-service banks, has been committed to the

customers and communities they serve for more than 150 years. Headquartered on Pittsburgh’s North

Shore, FNB provides customers with innovative products and services delivered by local employees with

local decision-making. With more than 100 branches in the Pittsburgh area, part of a network of more

than 300 locations across four states, FNB delivers comprehensive financial solutions including

traditional banking services, commercial banking, wealth management, insurance, private banking and a

full suite of online and mobile banking tools. FNB is a winner of nine Greenwich Associates 2015

Excellence Awards, receiving national and regional honors for client satisfaction in both Small Business

and Middle Market Banking, and has been recognized as a leading workplace in Pittsburgh for five

consecutive years. Visit www.fnb-online.com today. Equal Housing Lender, Member FDIC.

Presenting Sponsor of the Adventure Race: UPMC Health Plan

Supporting Sponsors DICK’S Sporting Goods

UPMC Sports Medicine

GNC Live Well

Eat'nPark

Pro Bike + Run

Big Bang Bikes

Faster

Vendor Partners Seven Springs

Animal Rescue League

Vitamin Shoppe

Green Mountain Energy

CORE

Pittsburgh Fitness Project

Pittsburgh Fresh

Pittsburgh Triathlon Club

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Mile and Fluid Station Sponsors

Miles Sponsor

1 First National Bank

2 UPMC Health Plan

3 DICK’S Sporting Goods

4 UPMC Sports Medicine

5 Eat’n Park

6 First National Bank

Fluid Station Sponsor

Transition Zone First National Bank and UPMC Health Plan

Fluid Station Eat’n Park and DICK’S Sporting Goods

Bike Fluid UPMC Sports Medicine

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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS