Club Triathlon hosts Blaster Splash and Dash

Blaster Splash and Dash
Presented by Mines Club Triathlon

Event Overview: The Blaster Splash and Dash is an exciting sprint-format multisport race hosted by the Mines Triathlon Club. Designed for both experienced and novice athletes, this event features a unique Run-Swim-Run format with multiple elimination rounds, culminating in a thrilling final. This is the perfect opportunity for triathletes, swimmers, and runners to test their endurance and compete in a high-energy event.

Event Details:
Date: April 26th, 2025
Time: 7:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: Mines Pool & IM South Field, Colorado School of Mines
Participant Cap: 128
Entry Fee: $20

Race Format: The Blaster Splash and Dash consists of three rounds: Qualifying, Semi-Finals, and Finals. Each round eliminates a portion of the field, ensuring fast-paced and competitive racing. The final round is seeded based on performance in the earlier rounds.

Round 1: Qualifying Heats (4 waves of 32 coed participants)
Round 2: Semi-Finals (3 waves of 24 participants – 3 coed waves)
Round 3: Finals (Top 20-24 athletes split into men’s and women’s finals)

Course Breakdown:
Run 1: 1k
Swim: 400m (Pool snake swim)
Run 2: 2k

Race Day Schedule:
6:00 AM: Volunteer check-in & setup
6:30 AM: Athlete check-in & numbering
7:00 AM: Round 1, Wave 1 start
9:00 AM: Qualifying rounds end
9:10 AM: Round 2 (Semi-Finals) begins
10:40 AM: Semi-Finals conclude
11:00 AM: Men’s Final
11:30 AM: Women’s Final
12:10 PM: Awards Ceremony & PANCAKE BRUNCH
1:00 PM: Clean-up begins
1:15 PM: Event concludes

For more details, contact:
Sam Orgeldinger: 512-534-9364 | sam_orgeldinger@mines.edu
Anna Haemer: 303-210-1614 | annahaemer@mines.edu

Join us for an unforgettable race day at the Blaster Splash and Dash—where endurance meets excitement!

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Co-hosted with: Club Sport Council, Rec Sports

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