The Assateague Assault is a sprint distance triathlon to help support the Greater Ocean City Chapter of the United States Lifesaving Association along with the FOASP (Friends of Assateague State Park).
It will consist of a ½ mile ocean water swim, 14 mile road bike, and a 3.2 mile run. The swim portion of the race will be a straight point to point, starting at either the north or south end of Assateague Beach pending on which way the current is running, and heading down current back to the State Park area. From the beach athletes will head to transition which will be set up in the overflow parking lot of the State Park facilities. From here they will mount bikes and head straight out across Verrazono Bridge, down Rt. 611 to a designated turn around area and back to transition to dismount and start the last leg of the race. The run leg will stay on Assateague Island for 3.2 miles of fast, flat running! Then on to the Finish chute back at the transition area.
This is a long awaited event that has been requested by many triathletes in the area and now we are extremely excited to announce the first Assateague Assault Sprint Triathlon. Race limit is set at 400 athletes. This is one event that packs a triple punch! 1.) An awesome race with great terrain, plenty of scenery and tons of excitement. 2.) This race will be the last part of a 3 sprint distance race series, and 3.) The Assateague Assault Triathlon will also be included in the OC Beachfest events list.
Date: Sunday, June 20, 2010
Time: Check the official race website for start times.
Place: Assateague State Park 6915 Stephen Decatur Hwy. Berlin, MD 21811
For More info, visit their website (octrirunning.com).
