OLYMPIC TRI WAVE START TIMES - POSTED HERE

(5-13-08) - PRE-RACE BRIEFING POSTED - CLICK HERE ( Word Doc)

ABOUT THE EVENT
The Blue Lake Triathlon was started back in 1983 by the Portland Triathlon Association and a sporting goods store in downtown Portland that has since closed it's doors. Over the years this event has traditionally been recognized as the kickoff event to the triathlon season here in the northwest. With its warm early season waters and its flat bike and run courses it is the perfect event to begin the season with.

This event also serves as the TRI NorthWest Club/Team Championship. Triathlon Clubs from across the NW will converge on Blue Lake Park to compete for the boasting rights as the top club of athletes in the region.

And for those who do not swim, but want to take part in the Multi-Sport craze, there is the Olympic Duathlon. While the Triathletes are swimming you will begin with a 5K run, then finish your event by competeing on the same bike and run courses as the triathletes.

SUNDAY, JUNE 15:

Olympic Triathlon** :1.5kS-40kB-10kR
(Start Time - 8:00 am - in waves)

Olympic Duathlon*: 5kR-40kB-10kR
(Start Time - 8:00 am - mass start)

* TRI NorthWest Club/Team Championship
* TRI NorthWest Ranked Event
* TRI NorthWest Ranked Event - Duathlon