Course Information
This Olympic distance triathlon takes advantage of the unique topography of the area from Warm Lake to Yellow Pine. An Olympic distance triathlon consists of a 1.5k swim, a 40k bicycle ride, and a 10k run covering an elevation change from 5300' up to 7300' and back down to 5000'. The road from Warm Lake to Landmark is paved. From Landmark to Ice Hole Campground, the road is dirt. Traffic control will be in place.
Athletes will be able to participate individually in the full triathlon or as a relay triathlon in teams of three (3) participants. Sign-in begins at 8:00 a.m. on the patio area of the North Shore Lodge. Race packets and hoodies will be handed out at sign-in.
Triathletes begin at 12:00pm; Relay teams begin at 1:00pm. Swim equipment and bicycles will be shuttled to Yellow Pine for retrieval after the race.
THE SWIM LEG: Water temperature is expected to be 60-65 degrees. The swim starts and ends at the beach next to North Shore Lodge. The swim is out and around a buoy. The elevation is approximately 5300 ft. An aid station is located at the beach. Distance is 1.5k.
THE BICYCLE LEG: The average temperature is about 65 degrees. The bicycles start next to the North Shore Lodge swim beach. The first part of this leg is on pavement. Bicyclists leave the lodge area and ride to Warm Lake Highway (FR579), turn east (right) and follow the highway over the summit (7300' elevation) to Landmark intersection. An aid station is located at the intersection. Flaggers will hold traffic as bikers transition to Johnson Creek Road. Athletes turn north (left) and continue on Johnson Creek Road (FR413) a dirt road. This part of the biking leg has hills and curves. Flaggers will be holding traffic in the narrow canyons. The bicycling leg ends at the Ditch Creek flat. An aid station is located at the Trout Creek campground and at the transition point. Distance is 40k.
THE RUN LEG: The Run portion begins at the Ditch Creek flats. The Run leg is on a dirt road and ends at the finish line at the south entrance of the Ice Hole Campground (FR413D), elevation 5026 ft. This section is relatively flat with a few minor hills. An aid station is located at the campground to provide hydration and medical care as needed. Medical volunteers are licensed medical professionals. Distance is 10K.
Use the link above to view the course route in Google Earth.
Athletes will be shuttled in to Yellow Pine for food, awards, and an after party.
