Registration for 2010 has reached the cap and is now CLOSED.

As of Feb 1, 2010, we are no longer accepting names for the waiting list. If you contacted us before this date and received a reply that you were on the list, you will be contacted if a slot becomes available.

We have reserved slots for individuals who do any of the following:

• Fundraise: Raise $1000 and you earn a spot. Deadline: May 1st.
• Become part of an IM ABLE team, which are teams with at least 1 disabled teammate.
• Become a Corporate Sponsor at the $900 level or higher, and receive two (2) complimentary registrations.

Please be sure to contact us if you would like to secure a spot using one of these methods.

GTN is a sprint triathlon, with a 500 yd. swim in Mt. Gretna Lake, a 16 mi. bike ride on country roads through both Lebanon & Lancaster Counties and a 5K run on a nearby FLAT Rails-to-Trails path.
       Bike Map      Run Map

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5/20 Pick up for people close to Berks County from 6-730pm at Corps Fitness

5/21 from 2-6pm on race site behind Mt Gretna lake. Packets also available race morning from 6-8am

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• Registration & transition areas open (space is limited so pack tight).
• During registration, you will receive a a race bag, bib#, swim cap with wave #, timing chip, and body marking.
• Stage all gear including bike, running shoes, bags etc.

• Registration & transition areas close
• Competitors will assemble in transition area for race announcements

• National Anthem
• Off to the lake for the first wave of swimmers

• Assemble on beach and listen for your wave to be called

• Start of 7th Annual Got the Nerve? Triathlon

• Award ceremony for age groups and team awards will begin once results are in
• Sponsor and contributor announcements, swag toss and closing comments will wrap up 2010

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• You must be wearing your race number in both the bike and run legs. Do not tear off the bottom race tag until coming through the finish line area. If you are not wearing your number at the end or do not have the tear off tag you will not be counted in the final standings. NO EXCEPTIONS!
• Please arrive early Saturday morning!!!! You will need to pick up your race packet and be marked before race time. Registration closes at 8:00 am. NO EXCEPTIONS!!!!!
• Please check race number to be sure all the information is correct, before walking away. If a change in age, sex, or division is needed, tell us at that time.
• You will receive a championchip, which will be the way we time the race. You must have it attached to your ankle with the Velcro strap during the entire race in order to be timed. Relay members must pass it to each other during the race. You must turn it in at the finish line. If you do not finish the race please bring it to the finish line before you leave for the day. If you do not return the chip, you will be charged $35.00.
• You will receive a swim cap at registration, which must be worn during the race. You will also be body marked at race registration for body identification at swim exit.
• You must swim with your designated wave. NO EXCEPTIONS!
• No flotation devices, or motors are allowed during the swim.
• Wetsuits are allowed, but not necessary.
• Helmets are mandatory for the bike leg. If you do not have a helmet on during the race, your number will be taken and you will be disqualified.
• NO DRAFTING! You must ride this course on your own.
• TEAMS: the bike and run people must wait in the designated area and exchange the championchip, from swim to bike, and transfer championchip/number, from bike to run. You may not leave early; marshals will be in the transition area.
• No spectators or family members allowed in the transition area!! No one may help you remove your wetsuit, put on your helmet, tie your shoes, hold your bike, or anything. This is an individual event and if someone is assisting you in the transition area, you will be disqualified and removed from the race.
• If you drop out during the event, either because of a flat, exhaustion, disqualification or inability to complete a leg, DO NOT finish the remainder of the race. This will mess up timing immensely. DO NOT go through the finish line if you have not completed the swim and the bike.
• No headphones or baby carriages.
• Race will proceed in rain, snow, sleet, wind or shine, so be prepared.
• Race director reserves the right to cancel if conditions warrant.
• No mailing of awards. Must be present to receive award.
• No abuse, verbal or otherwise, of volunteers, police or others will be tolerated. Any unsportsmanlike conduct will lead to your disqualification from this race. Be kind to the volunteers, without them we could not hold this event.
• Please do not litter on the bike or run route. Keep those empty gel packs in your pocket. Our volunteers are not clean up crew, clean up after yourselves.
• Please have a great race, and have a great time, but be respectful to the town, the lake area, the volunteers, the environment, your fellow competitors and your race director.

HAVE A GREAT RACE! BE FAIR! HAVE FUN!