2020 Sarasota-Bradenton ITU Triathlon World Cup

Cancelled 22 Mar, 2020 • Nathan Benderson Park (5851 Nathan Benderson Cir, Sarasota, FL 34235), United States
This event has been cancelled.

3.11.2020 UPDATE
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE PRESS CONFERENCE HAS BEEN CANCELLED AS WELL AS BOTH PASTA PARTIES. ADDITIONALLY, BELOW IS THE UPDATED SCHEDULE/PROTOCOLS FOR BRIEFINGS AND PACKET PICK UP. THESE ARE ALSO NOTED WITHIN THE SCHEDULE PAGES.
ELITES:

Friday, March 20
16:30 - 17:00 - Elite and Paratriathlon Press Conference CANCELLED
16:00 - 18:00 - Elite race package pick-up (Nathan Benderson Park Briefing Tent)
18:00 - 18:30 - Elite Briefing - ONLY one rep/federation (Nathan Benderson Park Briefing Tent)
19:00 - 20:30 - Elite Athlete Pasta Dinner CANCELLED

PARATRIATHLON:
Saturday, March 21
14:30 - 16:30 - Paratriathlon package pick-up (Nathan Benderson Park Briefing Tent)
15:30 - 16:25 - Paratriathlon Hand Cycle Check (Nathan Benderson Park Briefing Tent)
16:30 - 17:00 - Paratriathlon Briefing - ONLY one rep/federation (Nathan Benderson Park Briefing Tent)
18:00 - 19:00 - Paratriathlon Athlete Pasta Dinner CANCELLED

Nathan Benderson Park and the Sarasota-Bradenton area are excited to host the 2020 Sarasota-Bradenton ITU Triathlon World Cup. Nathan Benderson Park offers an incredible opportunity to showcase a world class venue to the triathlon community. The entire course is set in the park which is conveniently located just off of Interstate I-75 in Sarasota, Florida.

The Sarasota-Bradenton ITU Triathlon World Cup is a sprint distance triathlon with a 1 lap 750m swim, followed by a 3 lap 18.3k bike, followed by a 2 lap 5k run.

Prize money distribution

                                                                                                                                                     
RankMenWomen
1st 7,500 USD 7,500 USD
2nd 6,000 USD 6,000 USD
3rd 4,500 USD 4,500 USD
4th 3,000 USD 3,000 USD
5th 2,100 USD 2,100 USD
6th 1,800 USD 1,800 USD
7th 1,500 USD 1,500 USD
8th 900 USD 900 USD
9th 675 USD 675 USD
10th 525 USD 525 USD
11th 450 USD 450 USD
12th 375 USD 375 USD
13th 300 USD 300 USD
14th 225 USD 225 USD
15th 150 USD 150 USD
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Athletes Briefing:

Friday, March 20
16:30 - 17:00 - Elite and Paratriathlon Press Conference CANCELLED
16:00 - 18:00 - Elite race package pick-up (Nathan Benderson Park Briefing Tent)
18:00 - 18:30 - Elite Briefing - ONLY one rep/federation (Nathan Benderson Park Briefing Tent)
19:00 - 20:30 - Elite Athlete Pasta Dinner CANCELLED

Familiarizations
Saturday, March 21
13:00 - 13:30 - Elite Bike Familiarization (Nathan Benderson Park Bike Course)
13:30 - 14:30 - Elite Swim Familiarization (Nathan Benderson Park Swim Course)


Media notes:

To reserve a media credential, please fill out the 2020 USA Triathlon National Events media request form here: https://forms.gle/dzNNwZASQeE5F4B79.

Media members may also reserve a credential, submit inquiries and request interviews through Caryn Maconi, USA Triathlon Communications Manager, at caryn.maconi@usatriathlon.org or 443-534-5954.

Event Schedule

This event has been cancelled.
Closest Airport

Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)

Other airport option is Tampa International Airport (TPA)

For information on things to do and places to go in the Sarasota area, please visit http://www.VisitSarasota.com

Local Transportation

Transportation will be provided to/from Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) only.

Athlete Transportation: Uber Vouchers

Transportation costs will be covered for athletes and support staff from the Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to accommodations near Nathan Benderson Park. The LOC will only be covering the costs of rides from SRQ Airport arrivals to hotels and then return trips (departures) back to SRQ Airport. No other transportation costs will be covered. Athletes wishing to take advantage of this transportation must download the Uber app to their Apple or Android cell phone. Once the app is downloaded, the athlete or staff member requesting the Uber ride must click the following links to activate the Uber Voucher which will be added to the user’s Uber account. A PDF is attached with more specific directions.

SRQ Airport arrivals to hotels: https://r.uber.com/lUlzGDVtHR - This voucher is only valid if the starting point (pick up) is SRQ Airport.

SRQ Airport departures (return trips): https://r.uber.com/WzYaQhP1lv - This voucher is only valid if the ending point (drop off) is SRQ Airport.

Please note the following when utilizing our Uber Vouchers for your transportation:
-If you are new to Uber, you will be required to put down your personal credit card information.
-Tip is not included. Any tip you provide will be charged to your personal credit card.
-Vouchers are only valid between 12 a.m. March 16 and 11 p.m. March 24.
-Each voucher can only be used once per Uber account.
-As the average fare between SRQ Airport and hotels near Nathan Benderson Park is around $30 one way, there is a $50 fare maximum per trip. Any fare costs over $50 per trip must be covered by the user.

Host Hotel

DISCOUNTED hotel booking options: https://hotels.usatriathlon.org/Event/1f8f/

Please note that the room blocks will be open until 30 days prior to the event so please booked early using the above link.

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