Professional & Elite
Overview
Herbalife Triathlon Los Angeles is the sixth race of seven in the Life Time Fitness Triathlon Series Race to the Toyota Cup. As a professional proving grounds, the Life Time Fitness Triathlon is virtually second to none – drawing one of the strongest and deepest pro fields every year.
The 2012 professional point schedule and prize purse is currently being determined. Please check back for updates.
For questions regarding pro registration, please contact Sharon Boles: sboles@mail.com
TOYOTA CUP
The Life Time Fitness Triathlon Series Race to the Toyota Cup unfolds across 7 great American Cities from April through October. Miami, Austin, Philadelphia, Minneapolis, Chicago, Los Angeles and Dallas each host event festivals that attract the best and brightest athletes and sponsors. The Series offers three divisions of championships in a race for riches, champion status and personal achievement:
- Professional Championship
- Elite Amateur Championship
- Amateur (Age Group) Championships
PROFESSIONAL
Professionals compete for purse money at each race, as well as for Life Time Series points towards the coveted Toyota Cup Championship.
Professional Rules:
- A pro must start 3 of the 7 Series events to be Cup Eligible
- If a pro competes in more than 3 Series events, their top 5 finishes will count towards award placement
- Eligible pros must start Toyota US Open Triathlon (Dallas) as one of the required 3 events
- No minimum points are required to be eligible for the Series Bonus
- In the case of a tie, placement at the Toyota US Open Triathlon (Dallas) will be used as the tie breaker
Professional Athlete Prize Purse: 2012 Prize Purse is still TBD.
ELITE AMATEUR
The top 3 elite men and women (Individual International Distance ONLY, NO special categories), in Miami, Austin, Philadelphia, Minneapolis, Chicago, Los Angeles and Dallas are invited to compete at the Toyota US Open Triathlon in Dallas for the Toyota Cup National Championship. The offer does not roll down if an eligible competitor chooses not to participate or finishes top 3 at multiple series races.
Each qualifying participant receives the following:
- Comp entry for the Toyota U.S Open Triathlon
- Travel assistance of $500 in the form of a gift card upon arrival at the Toyota U.S. Open.
Elite Amateur Prize Purse: 2012 Prize Purse is still TBD.
AMATEUR (AGE GROUP)
The top 10 men and women in each age group (Individual International Distance ONLY, NO special categories), at Miami, Austin, Philadelphia, Minneapolis, Chicago, Los Angeles, are invited to compete at the Toyota U.S. Open Triathlon in Dallas for the Toyota Cup National Championship.
Each qualifying participant receives the following:
- Top 10 age groupers at each race receive a complimentary entry into the Toyota U.S. Open Triathlon
The winner of each age group, both men and women, will be crowned the Age Group Toyota Cup National Champion. The prizes are a Toyota Cup trophy and Champion System Toyota Cup National Champion’s jersey.
OLYMPIANS WHO HAVE RACED THE LA TRIATHLON - Stay Tuned!
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