Swim:
Olympic Tri: will make two diamond shaped
clockwise loops (buoys on swimmers' right side) in
crystal clear Deep Lake located within Nolte State
Park. Sprint Tri: make one loop. Novice
Tri: will utilized only two buoys to provide a
1/4 mile swim.
MARKING: Large tetrahedron swim buoys (60"
tall) will designate the swim course. Kayakers, resident
penguins and medics and will be positioned on the
water to support the swimmers. Medical support will
be present on the beach.
WATER TEMPERATURE: Water temperature is expected
to be around 65 degrees. The temperature will be taken
on Friday and the morning of the race. A full wetsuit
is recommended.
Bike:
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Olympic Tri(40K = 24.85 miles) - Begin by heading
north on the Veazie-Cumberland Rd to the junction
of Retreat Kanaskat & Kanaskat-Kangley Roads (5.7
miles). Bear right onto the Kanaskat-Kangley Rd to
the junction of the Kent-Kangley Rd (8.6 miles). Turn
right and head west on the Kent Kangley towards the
town of Kent. You will pass the Retreat-Kanaskat road
(on the left side) and turn right onto 292nd Ave SE
(14.65 miles). The next 1.4 miles is an out &
back on 292nd, then continue west on the Kent-Kangley
for 0.6 miles to TA Point #2 (15.25 miles). Head back
east and bear right onto the Retreat Kanaskat Rd (16.05
miles) and the junction of Veazie-Cumberland &
Kanaskat-Kangley Roads (19.15 miles). Bear right onto
the Veazie-Cumberland Rd and head south back to Nolte
State Park (24.75 miles). Finish the bike by riding
to the bike finish mats within Nolte State Park.
Sprint & Novice Tri's (11.4 miles) - Out
and back beginning northbound on the Veazie-Cumberland
Rd to the junction of Retreat Kanaskat & Kanaskat-Kangley
Roads (5.7 miles). Make the turn-around at this point
and return southbound to Nolte State Park finish the
bike at the bike finish mats within the park.
The bike courses are on nicely paved country roads
over some rolling hills. The first 1.4 mile out &
back on 292nd Ave SE (Olympic course only) is an average
grade up to the TA Point, then downhill back to the
Kent-Kangley Rd. All major turns are monitored by
the King County Sheriff who will provide you with
the right-of-way at all times.
Run:
Olympic Tri (6.0 miles) - Flat to gentle rolling
hills, this looped course is on quiet county roads,
with a finish on a wide unpaved nature trail that
circles the lake. Do expect to see light vehicle traffic
(local residents). The entire course outside of Nolte
State Park is on nicely paved roads leaving only approximately
1.5 miles on nature trails within the park only.
Begin by exiting the transition out to the parking
lot and directly south to 300th Ave SE (0.1 mi). Run
along the south edge of the park within the coned
lane turning left into the bike lane where 300th Ave
meets the Veazie-Cumberland Rd (VCR) and proceed to
the main park entrance where the County Sheriff will
stop traffic as you transition to the east side of
the VCR (0.35 mi). Now run along the east bike lane
of the VCR for one mile and turn left onto SE 384th
St remaining on the left or north side of the road
(1.35 mi). Continue eastbound for 0.35 miles to the
aid station just prior to the RR Tracks, then another
0.6 miles to the TA Point #1 at the end of 384th St
(2.3 mi). Make the turn-around and return, on the
south side of the road, all the way back to the VCR
where you will turn right (north), once again into
the bike lane of the VCR (3.25 mi). We will now retrace
our steps back the main park entrance (4.25 mi); then
retrace your steps back into the park via SE 300th
Ave (4.60 mi). Finish the Olympic run with a single
loop on the wide unpaved nature trail clockwise around
the lake.
Sprint & Novice Tri's (2.8 miles) - The
course is entirely within Nolte State Park and is
comprised of two loops. Begin by exiting the
transition zone and turn right so that you are running
on the exterior of the transition zone. At the NW
corner there is an aid station where you will bear
to the left to begin loop #1 around the lake. As you
come out of the woods to the large grass field just
prior to the finish arch you will encounter two signs:
Loop 2 Ahead, then Loop two. If you have done only
one loop you will need to bear to the right and take
the coned path which will feed you back onto the trail
to do your second loop. Once you have completed two
loops you will continue straight ahead following the
sign to the finish line.
SPECIAL NOTE:
The rough potholed section of the Olympic run no longer
exists. This section was removed in 2010.
HYDRATION STATIONS: will be located at
the following mile points for the Olympic run course:
#0 - 0.0 mi (exit to transition zone)
#1 - 1.7 mi
#2 - 4.6 mi (return to transition zone)
#3 - 6.0 mi (finish line)
Hydration stations will be located at the following
mile points for the Sprint & Novice run course:
#0 - 0.0 mi (exit to transition zone)
#1 - 1.45 mi (start of nature trail for loop 2)
#2 - 2.8 mi (finish line)
Porta Potties will be located near each of the
points noted above.
MARKING: The run course will be marked with
white lime & yellow directional signs as well as
smaller pink signs at all turns. All major turns
are also monitored by volunteers. Each mile will
be marked with mileage sign.
THE START
All participants must have their equipment situated
in the transition zone by 8:30 a.m. on race day
morning and be positioned at the race start down
by the water by 8:45am for the pre-race briefing.
The first swim wave will leave at 9:00am. Start
times will be available at packet pickup on Friday.
DUATHLETES: will have a time trial start
with two riders starting approximately every 15
seconds. Cyclists will form two parallel lines beginning
10 feet prior to the bike start timing mats. Order
is first in line, first to depart.
EQUIPMENT/ITEMS AT TRANSITION
AREAS & FINISH LINE
All participants should bring a large towel to designate
your space at your assigned bike rack within the transition
zone. Loose items found within the transition zone
will be placed with lost & found. All personal items
must be picked up at the transition zone no later
than 6:00pm
IMPORTANT: All personal
items must be marked with your race bib number to
assure getting them returned to you. The transition
area will have security present until all personal
items are picked up (please plan to pick your items
up by 6:00pm). For the safety of your equipment,
only participants will be allowed to pick up their
equipment by displaying their race number.
SWIM to BIKE TRANSITION
Swimmers will exit the water and cross the timing
mats on their way to the transition area. TEAMS must
make a conversion by touching fingertips at the designated
"team tag" location. The finishing team
swimmer must turn in their Timing Chip at this time
(unless they are also doing a second leg of the race).
Participants must walk or run their bike out of the
transition area and cross the timing mats before beginning
their ride. Also, helmets must be worn and fastened
prior to mounting your bike.
BIKE to RUN TRANSITION
An aid station with water and electrolyte will be
available prior to the start of the run. Porta Potties
will be available as well. After making the transition,
runners will exit the transition area running over
a second set of timing mats and follow the markings
taking them directly to the half-marathon run course.
TEAMS: The cyclist must rack their bike and make
the conversion by touching the fingertips of their
teammate at the designated "team tag"
location. The finishing team cyclists must turn
in their Timing Chip at this time (unless they are
also doing the run).
THE FINISH
Runners will finish the race by running the final
1.4 miles clockwise around the lake within Nolte State
Park and finish in the midst of the enthusiastic crowd
enjoying the finish line festivities. A post race
meal, along with music is scheduled at the finish
line beginning at 12:30pm. The awards ceremony will
begin at approximately 3:30pm. Family and friends
are welcome and will need to pay $5.00 for the meal.
