An Annual Benefit Event
For all Women, By Women, Inspired by 1 Woman!
What is the Women’s BSM Triathlon?
For 26 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 that soon won’t be forgotten. 2016 marked the return of the original event, and 2020 (well that’s one for the history books because we all know what happened then). However, in 2021 we boldly introduced the “Virtual Event” because we just couldn’t sit still and watch anymore Netflix. This year, 2022, fingers crossed and lake levels permitting, we will continue the tradition with the “Triathlon Event”. So, “Hello lake and colorful swim caps, here we come”. Join us for this year’s event, it promises to be one you won’t want to miss!
event fees:
Individual Triathlon
$75 ea.
Relay Team
$75 ea.
5K Walk | Run
$40 ea.
Online Registration Ends September 15th, 2022
In-Person Registration September 17th, 2022 at the EXPO
In order to streamline your packet and save trees, we’ve attached a PDF file for you to read ahead of the event. Please take some time to familiarize yourself with these important safety rulles ahead of the race.
# 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).
Note: other First Timer’s Clinics available prior to the expo. This is the final clinic before the event.
Available for purchase – Raffle Tickets, Baseball Caps, Cookbooks, Blankets and more.
Expo Date
Saturday, September 17, 2022
Expo Time
10:00am – 1:00pm
First Timer's Clinic
11:30pm – 12:30pm
Presenter & Founder:
Cathy Anderson-Meyers
Expo Location
Building 3
155 Glasson Way
Grass Valley , CA 95945
Conference Rooms 110 & 120
# 2 – Trkac
Pick-up Date
Saturday, September 17, 2022
Pick-up Time
1:00pm – 3:00pm
Location
Trkac (SPD|Target Shopping Center)
101 W. McKnight Way
Grass Valley , CA 95945
# 3 – Cascade Shores Boat Launch
Event Day Pick-up
Sunday, September 18, 2022
Event Day Pick-up Time
(closes promptly at 8:30am)
Location
Scotts Flat Reservoir
Nevada City, CA 95959
The Events
Triathlon: Swim-Bike-Run Distances
Swim Route – 1/2 mile
Bike Route – 10.89 miles
Run Route – 3.11 miles
Please note-helmets are required for all cyclists. Athletes will not be permitted to bicycle without their bike helmet fastened.
5K: Walk|Run Distance
Walk/Run Route 3.11 miles
Training Tool:
MapMyRun.com is the perfect training tool for this event.
Map your run and track your progress!
Race Day
A few things every athlete should know about participating in this event.
Event/Race Day
Sunday ~ September 18, 2022
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 and Registration
- 8:30am – 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
Please respect all parking restrictions.
PLEASE, NO DOGS.
What & Who does it Benefit?
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 more information about the 2022 Barbara Schmidt Millar Women’s Triathlon & 5K “Celebrating Life & Empowering Women” Event, please contact the Event Director, Danielle Scallin at danielles@briarpatch.coop or call the SNMH Foundation office at 530.477.9700.
