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2010 Race Details
 Photography
In addition, race participants will also have the opportunity to purchase event photos on-line through the official race photographer, brightroom.
Capture the excitement for a lifetime!
Course Description
The 1/2-mile Swim starts on the north shore of Seward Park and takes you on a triangular course (counter-clockwise) through the calm waters in Andrews Bay. Water temperature is expected to be in the upper 60s and wetsuits are allowed. Safety personnel will be present to assist if needed. Exit the water and head up the beach and onto the grass to the transition area.
The 12-mile Bike route leads participants out of Seward Park, traveling north on Lake Washington Blvd. Continuing on Lakeside Ave S., turn left onto Day Street to enter the I-90 Express Lanes service access road, near the West Portal. Once on the I-90 Express Lanes, cyclists continue until the turnaround located just past the entrance of the East Portal on Mercer Island. The return route is the same in reverse to the transition area.
The 3.1-mile (5k) Run will take participants on a clockwise tour of the lower loop of Seward Park. On the east side of Seward Park, runners will trek to the upper loop and back down before proceeding to the finish line in the parking lot on the south side of the park. There are two water stations long the run course for participants.
Transition Area
The transition area will be open and supervised starting at 5:15 a.m. on Sunday, July 18. For the safety of all participants, only registered participants will be allowed in the transition area. Please rack your bike on your designated bike rack which is determined by your race number. All bikes must be racked by and transition area set up by 6:45 a.m. on race morning (regardless of individual start time), no exceptions. The transition area will be cleared at 6:45 a.m. to prepare for the start of the race.
 2019 Packet Pick-Up & Expo
Date: Saturday July 17
Time: 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Location: Benaroya Research Institute at Virginia Mason—9th & Seneca in downtown Seattle (directions below)
Details: There is no packet pick-up or race day registration, so the Expo will be your last chance to sign up for the race and pick up your race bag. Enjoy free food & beverage samples from the Seafair sponsors and pick-up your race bag materials, including; bib number, bike helmet number, bike number, swim cap, timing chip, t-shirt and wave start info.
Bike to the Expo
Help decrease emissions by riding your bike to the Expo. Bike technicians will be on hand to help with last minute bike adjustments and answer your triathlon questions.
Penske is a proud supporter of the BRI Triathlon and shows dedication at every turn. Their new Sprinter Van will be used to round up bikes on the race course that are not able to be ridden back to the Transition Zone.
 Tuesday Night Training with Seafair
Raise the Bar, the dynamic organization that brought a group of triathletes and coaches together for excellent training and a team experience, is now bringing a Seafair Triathlon training series to Seward Park for that same demographic of triathlete... everyone.
For 6 Tuesday nights, athletes from Seattle and the surrounding areas will come together at Seward Park for training and simulated racing that will pay dividends on race day.
Beginners will work on open water swim skills, transition practice, and tricks of the trade from a staff of experienced athletes and coaches – while building strength and endurance along the way.
Intermediate Athletes will do some good hard fitness and strength building training too, and will have the chance to learn some of the skills that help break out of the mid-pack and move up the field.
Experienced athletes can come and push through some challenging coached interval work and simulated races with other experienced athletes from around the area.
RTB and Seafair share a similar mission of bringing exciting, community-enhancing events to Seattle Summertime – and this training series will be a perfect fit. To learn more about the training series go to weraisethebar.com/seafairtraining.html
Medals/Awards
All athletes that complete the Benaroya Research Institute Triathlon at Seafair will receive an official finishers medal.The Awards Ceremony will follow the race and awards will be given to the top three men and women overall, top three athletes in each age group and top two teams in each category. Prize money will also be awarded to the top three men and women overall.
The following are the age groups for the men's, women's & relay divisions that will be used for award distribution:
Elite - Top three finishers of the Men's and Women's Elite Wave
Age Groups - Jrs-13-15 & 16-19, Adults-20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85+
Team Relay - The top two teams in Men's, Women's & Coed relay divisions with a cummulative age of 105 & Under or 106 & Over will win awards.
*Only athletes registered to compete in the Elite Wave are eligible to win prize money. Elite athletes are not eligible to win age group awards. To be considered for the Elite Wave, please send an email to triathlon@seafair.com with three of your most recent triathlon times & placings from various races. Male's times of 1:10.00 and under, Women's times of 1:20.00 and under are required.
Prize Money: Overall Male & Female Winners (within the Elite Wave)
1st Place - $500
2nd Place - $250
3rd Place - $100
PCC Natural Markets
We would like to thank PCC Natural Markets for their partnership in providing organic post-race nourishment at the finish line.
Swim Course
It is very important that all athletes who choose to compete in a sprint distance triathlon are capable of swimming at least half a mile in open water. If you do not have experience with swimming in open water, it is highly recommended that you do so prior to the race. Below is a list of public beaches on Lake Washington that allow public swimming. *Due to circumstances beyond our control, the milfoil in Andrews Bay may not be cut prior to the race on July 18. Although the milfoil will be pushed back as athletes enter the water, please expect to encounter some milfoil throughout the swim.
Mt. Baker Park Beach
Madison Park Beach
Madrona Park Beach
Seward Park Beach
Race Transfer Policy
For insurance purposes the Benaroya Research Institute Triathlon has a NO RACE TRANSFER policy in place. If you choose not to race this year, you may not give your race number to another athlete.
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