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Spectacular Moody Gardens in Galveston, Texas.

Located on Historic Galveston Island and nestled among 242 acres of lush tropical gardens, the Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa and Convention Center's contemporary architectural design and natural beauty is complimented by views of three spectacular pyramids that are home to a living rainforest, ride film theater, educational exhibits and one of the largest aquariums in the United States. The complex also features an IMAX 3D Theater, 4D Special FX Theater, the Colonel Paddlewheel Boat and Palm Beach- a private freshwater white sand beach complete with soothing lagoons.

The four diamond full-service resort features 428 guest rooms and suites, and 100,000 square feet of combined meeting space, including a 60,000 square foot ballroom quality exposition center. Moody Gardens' top of the line amenities such a Texas-size tropical heated swimming pool, 24-hour room service, elegant full service Spa and Teen Spa, award winning restaurants, state-of-the-art fitness center and the Kid's Safari Club offer hours of added family entertainment.

MOODY GARDENS PASSES:

Special all-day passes for all of the Moody Gardens attractions will be offered to race participants and their families, at a discounted rate of $24. The normal rate is $44!!!! Discounted passes MUST be pre-ordered online. PLEASE NOTE ATHLETES AND SPECTATORS ARE NOT REQUIRED TO PURCHASE THESE TICKETS TO COME TO THE EVENT. These passes are for the added attractions at Moody Gardens. The grounds, food, and more are all available for everyone, free of charge.

Sunday, April 25, 2010. The first swim wave will hit the water at 7:15 AM. The Transition area will open at 5:15 AM. Race management reserves the right to modify or shorten the race course in the case of inclement weather or unforeseen circumstances, and to accept or reject any entry. No transfers, substitutions. The minimum age to compete is 15. Athletes MUST pick up their packets on Saturday, at Moody Gardens, between the hours of 1-6 PM.

PACKET PICK-UP:

FOR THE HALF IRON and QUARTER IRON, you may pick up your packet at Moody Gardens Saturday, April 4, from 1-6 PM, at the Lone Star FEST, Moody Gardens NO PACKET PICKUP IS AVAILABLE ON RACE DAY FOR THE QUARTER IRON OR HALF IRON, unless prior arrangements are made with the Race Director. You may contact him at keith@timbermantri.com.

.6 mile saltwater swim, in protected Offat’s Bayou. No big surf here! The swim will begin at Moody Gardens’ beautiful white sand Palm Beach, and finish next to the majestic Colonel Paddlewheel boat, with approximately 100 participants per wave. There will be lifeguard and boat support provided by Galveston Beach Patrol. Average water temperature is 72 degrees F. There is an elite wave available for those attempting to win the race. This wave will lead off the race. Those athletes participating in this wave are not eligible for age group awards. Wetsuits will be allowed per USAT rules. TRI ON THE RUN WILL BE RENTING WETSUITS for those interested. Please contact them at www.triontherun.com.
See Map of Swim Course.

As you exit the water, there will be some fine folks to help you out of your wetsuit. Just pull down the zipper leash, and get the wetsuit down to your waist. Flop on the carpet, and they'll do the rest!

28 spectacular, scenic 1-loop course along the Gulf Coast of Texas. Head out of Moody Gardens and hammer along the Seawall and hug the Texas coastline.. The course is flat and fast! Nary a speedbump to be found. Watch out for the wind! There will be professional lead and sag vehicles provided. MAVIC and BIKE BARN will be onsite and on course for mechanical support. They will also be on hand to help you with any problems that occur race morning. There will be 1 aid station with bottle hand ups. Gatorade Endurance Formula, water, PowerGel energy gels will be available. Athletes should begin the bike with 2 full bottles. This is a draft-free event! Marshals will be enforcing USA Triathlon drafting guidelines. You must know the rules! All athletes must have ansi-snell or CPSC approved helmets to participate.
Motorcycle Support will be provided by Krewe De Vroom.
See Map of Bike Course.
See video of Bike Course

6.5 mile Run is a FLAT course meandering through Moody Gardens, it’s tropical gardens and towering glass pyramids, along Offats Bayou and Palm Beach. There will aid stations every mile stocked with Gatorade Endurance Formula, Water, PowerBars, PowerGel Energy Gels, fruit, defizzed cola, Salt and Vinegar potato chips, pretzels, and just about anything else you could dream of. Live entertainment featuring great bands, cheerleaders and more will be keeping your endorphins kicking in! Once you cross the finish line, head over to the Lone Star Stage and rock out with THE LINE UP.
See Map of Run Course.
See video of Run Course

There will be co-ed or single sex relay teams. Teams can be comprised of 2 or three teammates, dividing up the swim, bike, and run portions of the race.

Double your pleasure! Join us both days, and participate in the Sprint on Saturday and either the Half Iron or Quarter Iron on Sunday. We're offering a discounted entry for those participating in 2 events.

Medical Support and the Medical Tent will be provided by University of Texas Medical Branch.

Saturday Night Moody Gardens Pasta Gala, Pre-race Lone Star Festival and expo with live entertainment, custom multi-color technical shirt, the best goody bags, imprinted swim cap, finishers keepsake, custom awards, participants' raffle, Great giveaways from TIMEX, BLUESEVENTY, SAUCONY, and FUELBELT, complimentary post-race feast, complimentary post-race massage provided by KOALA HEALTH AND WELLNESS.. Run Far Racing Services timing featuring ChampionChip, boat, motorcycle, and radio support, USAT Officials and Marshals, the best volunteers and staff anywhere, accurate, spectacular, and safe race course.

Are you part of a team or club participating in the Lone Star Triathlon Fest? Texas is all about tailgating! We will host a team tailgating area inside Moody Gardens, near transition. This is your chance to have a gathering spot for your team and to cheer on athletes. Bring your tents, trailers, bbq, picnics and energy! Email Cathy@endorfunsports.com to secure your spot inside the park!

Carbo Loading, tropics-style. On SATURDAY evening, April 4, chill out, relax and grab a great meal under the palm trees and stars, on the white sands of Moody Gardens’ Palm Beach. Overlooking Offats bayou, tiki torches will be a blazin’, music will be playing… a great way to spend the evening before the big day, for kids and adults. While you’re eating, kiddos can play on the beach! A great dinner will be served, with pasta, marinara and alfredo sauce, chicken and shrimp, freshly baked garlic bread, fresh mixed green salad, Caesar salad, marinated cucumber and tomato salad, chef’s miniature desserts, coffee and iced tea.

Dinners are $27.00 per person, $22.00 for kids 4-11. Dinner will be served from 5:30 - 7:30pm on Saturday evening, April 4. Admission is limited, and tickets must be pre-ordered online via the race registration link.

Stick around for a Texas-Sized feast featuring MICHELOB ULTRA, PAPA JOHN'S PIZZA, and SWEET LEAF TEA and all sorts of great stuff provided by HEB! Keep the good times rolling, as live entertainment by THE LINE UP will be performing for all of you as you chow down. Head over to the KOALA HEALTH AND WELLNESS massage area, chill out on Palm Beach…Relax, and enjoy the day at beautiful Moody Gardens!

Now Open! Moody Gardens Golf Course

Located just 3 miles west of Moody Gardens , on the other side of Scholes Airport

Galveston’s new premier public golf course, Moody Gardens Golf Course, opened June 2008 after an extensive $18 million Jacobsen Hardy makeover. Formerly the Galveston Island Municipal Course, its lush paspalum fairways are lined with 500 palms and shorebird habitat. Sydnor Bayou laps at its shores to entice your best shot. Five sets of tees create diverse challenges for every level of play. Golfers enjoy a large practice area, a new golf cart fleet and a newly remodeled clubhouse and pro shop. The new Pelican Grille at the clubhouse offers a diverse menu for the pleasure of golfers and non-golfers seeking to enjoy the incredible vistas from the clubhouse.

Mention “Lone Star Tri” when you make your tee time April 1-5, 2009 and receive a complimentary bucket of range balls and free fountain drink with the purchase of a green fee. Visitor Green Fees are $64 Friday-Sunday, plus $11 Cart Fees. Save a little cash and enjoy twilight rates beginning at 2pm . For more information visit www.moodygardensgolf.com or call 409.683.GOLF(4653) to make your tee time (accepted 7 days in advance).

Join us as we explore the rainforests and oceans of the world! Discover these amazing habitats and the animals that call them home through hands-on activities, crafts, snacks, and a visit to the Rainforest Pyramid and Aquarium Pyramid at Moody Gardens.

Saturday, April 4 from 6am-11am, $40.00 per person for the first camper and $34.00 for additional campers of the same family. This includes a light breakfast and snacks.

Sunday, April 5 from 6am-3pm, it would be $65.00 per person for the first camper and $55.25 for additional campers of the same family. This includes a light breakfast, lunch, and snacks.

15% discount for families with multiple children registered. If you'd like your child to be a part, you MUST register by March 14, 2009. Camps will be for kids between the ages of 6 and 12. Moody Gardens must have a minimum of 10 campers to do the camp each day. If few than 10 are registered, we will notify you after the 14th of March.

DISCOUNTED SCHLITTERBAHN TICKETS!

The new Schlitterbahn water park is open, for a day of fun and sun…check it out at www.schlitterbahn.com. Discounted tickets are available for all of the Lone Star participants and their families. To order tickets, you must use the form HERE, and pre-order the tickets through Schlitterbahn. TO ORDER, PRINT OUT THIS FORM AND MAIL IN.

Run Far Racing Services will be timing the event, utilizing the state of the art ChampionChip. You'll receive 5 Splits: Swim Time, Transition 1, Bike, Transition 2, and Run times.

Friends and family can now watch your progress from home and/or from the new interactive RunFAR Results Center at the event. Athletes race progress can be tracked online, showing participants splits and finish time. In addition, spectators may come to the RunFAR Results Center to track athletes' progress. While in the Results Center, you will be able to print your finisher's results ticket on-site as well.

Not since the introduction of binoculars is an innovation so radically changing the way spectators view long distance endurance sporting events while providing greater daily peace of mind to the family while you're out on course.

During Lone Star, the MyAthlete Athlete Tracking System enables spectators up to the minute real-time tracking of location, speed and history of athletes riding or running on course from the convenience of web enabled cell phone, PDA, iPhone or via a web-browser all in real time. MyAthlete will also have a Race Tracking Center at the race, with big screen televisions for spectators to follow you!

Integrating miniaturized GPS and cellular data technology into one lightweight device worn on a race belt, the athlete simply has to turn the unit on and go. Family, friends, coaches and race directors can track the athletes live by going to the web site: www.MyAthleteGPS.com via any web enabled device. The entire system is internet based and creates stored HISTORY of the activity live, while it is being made.

Lone Star participants may rent the units at a special discount at the race site, or online. Rental information coming shortly!

Special Awards for the top 3 male/females overall. Top 3 M/F all 5-yr age groups. Top Clydesdales (200+ lbs) and Athenas(women 150+ lbs). Relay: top all male/all female/mixed. Awards also presented to the top male and female Master's finishers (40 + years). NO DUPLICATE AWARDS. All Quarter Iron Finishers will receive a great medal, 22 ounce Lone Star Finisher's waterbottle, and a Lone Star towel. Out of respect for the other athletes, YOU MUST BE PRESENT TO RECEIVE YOUR AWARD. NO AWARDS WILL BE MAILED.

Tri on the Run Fitness Center is offering comprehensive group training programs for the Sprint, Quarter and Half Iron events. For more information, visit www.totrfitness.com or CLICK HERE.

Texas Iron Multisport will provide athletes the opportunity to utilize a complete training program in preparation for the Lone Star Triathlon Festival. Texas Iron Multisport is headed by Jamie Cleveland and Andrea Fisher, both professional triathletes and experienced multisport coaches who have successfully worked with athletes from all over the country and at all ability levels. You can find out more on Texas Iron and their training opportunities at www.texasiron.net.

MASSAGE

Koala Health and Fitness will be onsite race day performing post race stretching and massage for “Tips”...
Saturday April 4th (8:30a-11:00a)
Sunday April 5th (11:00a-6:00p)
They will also be onsite at the Expo on Friday, April 3rd performing chair massage, handing out information, and scheduling for ½ hour and 1 hour massages before and after race...
You may schedule ahead of time by emailing djackson@koalacenters.com or calling (281) 415-7038.
1 Hour = $50 and ½ Hour = $35.00 (Cash or Check Only).

Stop by and grab a Lone Star Cowbell, and fill out a sign to cheer on your favorite athlete!

Pre-order your Lone Star bike Jerseys at www.tracingsgraphics.com. These are a limited edition, so guarantee that you get one! All pre-ordered jerseys will be available for pick up at the Lone Star Merchandise Tent at Moody Gardens on race weekend!

The Lonestar Triathlon Festival is proud to be in Partnership with The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Team in Training Program. Team in Training is the world's largest endurance training program and leading fundraising campaign of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Team in Training links the challenge of training and completing an endurance event with the challenge of fighting leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma and Hodgkin's disease. Team in Training members meet regularly for group runs, walks, rides and swims and fundraise knowing that 75% of what they raise goes to the mission of finding a cure for leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's Disease and myeloma and to improve the quality of life of patients and their families. For more information about this program, please check their website or call your local chapter in Austin at (512)491-6610, Houston at (713)680-8088 or Dallas at (866)510-TEAM.