An Annual Benefit Event
Empowering all Women, By Women, In honor of 1 Woman!
The funds raised from this event benefit the Women’s Imaging Center at Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital, targeting women who cannot afford their annual mammogram, and to the Barbara Schmidt Millar Memorial Scholarship, which is awarded to female high school graduates of Nevada Union High School pursuing an education in the healthcare profession.
For 24 years, our event has been the Barbara Schmidt Millar Celebration of Life “Triathlon”. Due to low lake levels, the 2015 event was a “Duathlon”. Although most aspects of the event were the same – familiar place, time, and overall epic experience, some things were a little different. For starters, no one wore those colorful swim caps or took the plunge into the cool lake. But there was still plenty of sweat, joy, and triumph, capped with a feel-good experience. 2016 marked the return of the original event, and 2019 marked our 25th year! This was the perfect time to introduce our new 25th anniversary logo. We also modified our name a bit to Barbara Schmidt Millar Women’s Triathlon & 5K, “Celebrating Life & Empowering Women”! Sadly, 2020 proved to be a challenge in every sense of the word for everyone across this great nation and the world. We are so grateful to be back in 2021 with our 26th Annual Event. So, “Let’s Celebrate Life” together, after all if 2020 taught us anything, it’s that we have a lot to be thankful for!
# 1 – Expo Event
About the Expo
The Event Expo is where you pick-up your participant packet and event number/bib. Gain transition area Tips & Tricks along with valuable advice on setting up your transition area. You may also ask questions and get event instructions and rules.
First Timer’s Clinic
You will have the opportunity to attend the First Timer’s Clinic (a “must hear” presentation by Cathy Anderson-Meyers).
Available for purchase – Raffle Tickets and BSM Swag!
Expo Date
Saturday, September 18, 2021
Expo Time
11:00am – 2:00pm
First Timer's Clinic
12:30pm – 1:30pm
Presenter & Founder:
Cathy Anderson-Meyers
Expo Location
Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital
Building 3
155 Glasson Way
Grass Valley , CA 95945
Conference Rooms 110 & 120
# 2 – Trkac
This location is for packet pick-up only. Our sponsor, Trkac (running specialty store) will be available for last minute purchases.
Pick-up Date
Saturday, September 18, 2021
Pick-up Time
3:00pm – 5:00pm
Location
Trkac (Kmart Shopping Center)
101 W. McKnight Way
Grass Valley , CA 95945
# 3 – Cascade Shores
This location is for packet pick-up only. Post race we will have shirts and swag available for sale near the finish line.
Event Day Pick-up
Sunday, September 19, 2021
Event Day Pick-up Time
7:00am – 8:30am
(closes promptly at 8:30am)
Location
Cascade Shores Boat Launch
Scotts Flat Reservoir
Nevada City, CA 95959
A few things every athlete should know about participating in this event.
Event/Race Day
Sunday ~ September 19, 2021
Location
Cascade Shores at Scott’s Flat Lake
Nevada City, CA 95959
Arrive Early
Allow time to park and walk to the transition area at the bottom of Lake Lane. Cars are not allowed on Gaston Dr. and Lake Lane is closed below Gaston Dr.
Race Day Schedule
- 7:00am – 8:30am – Body Marking, Transition Open & Packet Pick-up
- 8:15am – Activities Begin
♥ National Anthem by NUHS Choir Quartet
♥ The Pledge of Allegiance
♥ Event History
♥ Honor Breast Cancer Survivors
♥ Stretching Warm-Ups
- 9:00am – Triathlon start time
- 9:30am – Walk/Run start time
Important Note:
Bike racks are 1st come 1st serve and only athletes are allowed in the transition area. Guest/Spectators (family/friends) are not allowed in the transition area. A special area will be flagged off for the top 5 pledge collectors. Gain transition area Tips & Tricks at the Event Expo.
On Event Day follow the signs to the event!
Directions:
→ From Grass Valley on route 49
Exit Broad St. in Nevada City
Turn Right at the stop sign
At the next stop sign →
→ continue across the intersection uphill on Boulder St.
Continue on Boulder St. for .5 miles
Stay Right at the split and continue up Red Dog Rd. for 2.2 miles
Left on Quaker Hill Cross Rd. for 3.5 miles
Left at the stop sign onto Pasquale Rd.
Right on Cascade Loop
Right on Sadie Dr. or Spanish Ln.→ START LOOKING FOR PARKING ←
(There will be NO PARKING on Gaston Dr. & Lake Lane)
Walk down Lake Lane to the transition area located at the bottom of the hill.
NOTE:
Lake Lane will be CLOSED to all traffic below Gaston Drive