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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
www.PittsburghTriathlon.org
Media Contact
P3R
Kelsey Jackson-Emch
412.586-.7785 Ext 101 Office
417.425.9400 Cell
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 [email protected]. 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 [email protected]. 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
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