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THE OLD BIKE COURSE IS BACK...WIDE,
SMOOTH, AND BEAUTIFULLY PAVED. IT WILL BE A DREAM FOR
RACING.
SWIM
- 1.2mi
Participants will make one clockwise, diamond shaped
loop in crystal clear Wickiup Reservoir, surrounded
by the tranquil beauty of green forests and majestic
mountains. Each leg of the diamond is approximately
0.30 miles and there are 3 total turns.
MARKING: Three large triangular buoys will
mark the turn points. There will also be one 60" diameter
orange buoy at the midpoint of each leg. Kayakers,
resident penguins, medics and the Deschutes County
Sheriff 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 between 62 - 66 degrees. The temperature will
be taken on Friday and the morning of the race. Wetsuits
are recommended. In the four years Wickiup has been
used the water temperature has been 63 degrees or
warmer.
BIKE - 58 Miles
- A scenic point-to-point course that travels over gently
rolling hills prior to three hard climbs as you make
your way around Mt. Bachelor. Cyclists leave the transition
zone and ride for approximately 3.15 miles and turn
(left) onto FS Hwy 42. You will travel another 4.55
miles crossing the Deschutes River then turning right
onto FS Hwy 46 (the Cascades Lakes Hwy). It's now another
32.8 miles before making your next turn (right) onto
FS Hwy 45. Within this section there will be long stretches
of flat to gently rolling hills followed by three challenging
climbs. It culminates with a 2.5-mile steep decline
to the intersection of FS Hwys. 45 & 46. The decline
flattens out considerably after making the turn onto
FS Hwy 45, but continues for another 10 miles or so.
After turning left onto FS Hwy 40 at about the 51.9-mile
mark it is relatively flat the final 4.4 miles.
ELEVATIONS: The first climb begins just past Elk Lake
resort, approximately 27 miles into the bike. Just north
of Elk Lake you will begin to climb for approximately
650 ft, passing Devils Lake before reaching a flat spot,
then climb again to Todd Lake (elev. 6,150 ft). You
will experience another flat spot, at about the 35-mile
mark, before the final climb to the entrance of Mt.
Bachelor (6,500 ft, about 38 miles into the ride). You
will then enjoy a 14 mile + downhill ride, the first
2.5 miles being steep with a sharp 90 degree turn onto
FS Hwy 45 (*see caution note below).
CLICK
HERE FOR BIKE COURSE ELEVATION PROFILE
AID TABLES: will include water, Cytomax and Hammer
Gel. (Note: participants must toss an empty water bottle
to the aid table personnel before they will receive
a full one-this is to prevent an accumulation of debris
along this scenic highway - Do not plan to have your
water bottle returned to you). Aid tables are located
at approximately the 17.1-mile, 31.4-mile and the 38.0-mile
mark locations. They are all at wide turnouts in the
road and on an incline so that it should not be necessary
for you to slow down (except WS #1 which has only a
slight incline in the road as you pass by). Participants
are responsible for carrying their own food supplements
on the bike course. DO NOT litter the roadway with food
supplement wrappers. Littering is an automatic disqualification
as it affects our ability to maintain a permit with
the USFS. Porta-Potties will be located at each aid
table.
MARKING: The bike course will be marked with large
pink directional signs at all turns. Volunteers and/or
Police will also be present. *CAUTION: The 14-mile downhill
section will include a 90-degree right hand turn from
FS Hwy 46 (Cascades Lakes Hwy) onto FS Hwy 45. Please
slow down when making this turn. A sign "Slow Down"
will be placed 1/4 mile prior to this turn. Please use
common sense and reduce your bike speed in order to
make a safe turn. Ham Radio and EMS support will be
located along the bike course.
WATER/ ELECTROLITE TABLES: DETAILS
COMING
UPDATE
MARKING: The bike course will be marked with large
pink directional signs at all turns. Volunteers and/or
Police will also be present.
RUN
- 13.1mi
A mostly flat loop course on widely paved bike paths
that traverse through and around this beautiful and
scenic destination resort (two hills total with a minimal
elevation gain).
AID STATIONS: Aid stations with water and
electrolyte (Gatorade) will be located approximately
every mile, as well as at the bike/run transition
and the finish line. Fluids will be kept in cooling
containers with ice prior to dispensing. In addition,
Red Bull Energy Drink will be available at a yet to
be determined Aid Station. Porta Potties will be located
approximately every mile.
MARKING: The run course will be marked with
white lime & pink directional signs (8 1/2" x
11") mounted on 48" wooden stakes. There
will also be course marshals and/or Police at all
necessary intersections where vehicle traffic may
be found. Each mile will be marked with a mileage
sign. The Run course will be marked by Thursday morning
(including mile markers).
COMMUNICATIONS: Every other aid station (even
numbers) on the run course will have radio communication
with the finish line and the Run Course Managers.
If you cannot finish the race for any reason, please
notify the closest aid station, or report it to the
finish line. If you do not finish, please make sure
that you return your Timing Chip to the finish line.
THE START
All participants (triathletes & duathletes) must
check in at the north boat ramp at Gull Point (T1) by
8:40 a.m. on race day at the Participant Check-in Tent.
Participants should be positioned at the race start
by 8:45 a.m. for last minute instructions. The first
swim wave will leave at 9:00 a.m.
Start times are available on the WAVE CHART - CLICK
HERE.
DUATHLETES: will have a time trial start with
two riders starting approximately every 15 seconds.
Cyclists will form two parallel lines beginning 10
ft prior to the Bike-Start Timing Mats. Order is:
first in line, first to depart. All duathletes should
be gone prior to the first triathletes exiting the
water. If this is not the case, duathletes will allways
allow the triathlete to cross the bike start mats
first since the clock is already running for them.
The clock for the duathlete does not start until they
cross the bike start mats to begin their race.
EQUIPMENT/ITEMS AT TRANSITION
AREAS & FINISH LINE
All participants are encouraged bring two large towels
(one for each transition area) to designate your space
at your assigned bike rack within the transition zone.
You will receive one large plastic bag at packet pickup
with your race number on it. This bag must be used at
the swim/bike transition for placing all of your personal
items (including wetsuit) for transport back to the
bike/run transition. Each participant MUST
place all their personal items in their bag by themselves,
and then tie the bag. Loose items will be returned to
the finish line (not T2) and placed with lost & found.
Participants are to bring their run items to the bike/run
transition starting at 6:00 a.m. on race day.
All personal items must be picked up at the bike-run
transition within two hours of your completing the race
or no later than 5:00 p.m.
IMPORTANT: All personal
items must be marked with your race bib number to
assure getting them returned to you. Both transition
areas will have security present until all personal
items are picked up (please plan to pick your items
up within two hours of your finishing the race or
by 5:00 p.m.). For the safety of your equipment, only
participants will be allowed to pick up their equipment
by displaying their race number and wristband.
SWIM/BIKE TRANSITION (T1)
An aid station with water and electrolyte (Gatorade)
will be positioned within the transition zone. Swimmers
will exit the water and cross the timing mats on their
way up the concrete boat ramp to the transition area.
The main running lane to the bike racks will be covered
with 12 ft wide carpeting
(you will then need only sidestep off this carpeting
to your spot on the bike racks). Participants must place
all of their belongings into the plastic bag marked
with their race number and tie it prior to exiting the
transition area to begin the bike ride. Race Officials
will not be responsible for any unmarked, non-bagged
items left at the transition zone. Your bag containing
your personal items will be transported back to the
Athlete Village for pick up after completing the race.
Participants must walk or run their bike out of the
transition area and across the Timing Mats to the "Bike
Mount" sign before beginning their ride. Also,
helmets must be worn and securely fastened prior to
mounting your bike.
TEAMS: Must make a conversion by touching
fingertips at the designated "team tag"
location within the transition area. The finishing
team swimmer (provided they are doing the swim only)
must turn in their Timing Chip at this same "team
tag" location.
BUSES:
PLEASE READ! You MUST pre-purchase your
bus pass when pre-registering for the race. Cost of
the pass is $10.00 each (participant or guest).You
will also need to provide your choice of departure
time which begins at 6:30 am and ends at 8:00 am.
Busses depart every 15 minutes. Due to the number
of busses available, time assignments will be on a
first come first serve basis using the departure time
you provided.
BIKE/RUN TRANSITION (T2)
Located at: Three Rivers Elementary School (on the soccer
field) at the Sunriver Business Park. An aid station
with water & electrolyte (Gatorade) will be available.
Porta Potties will be available as well. Participants
should have pre-positioned their run equipment at the
transition area prior to leaving for the lake and the
start of the race. Cyclists must dismount their bike
on the road at the "Bike Dismount" sign which
is located just prior to Timing Mats. You will then
run your bike into the transition zone. Participants
must place all of their belongings on their towel at
their designated bike rack location. This will help
insure that the athletes on either side of you do not
mistakenly pick up your belongings with theirs. After
making the transition, runners will exit the transition
area running over another set of Timing Mats and follow
the markings taking them directly to the Sunriver bike
path for the half-marathon run.
TEAMS: The cyclist must make the conversion
by touching the fingertips of their teammate at the
designated "team tag" location within the
transition area, then rack their bike. The finishing
team cyclist (provided they are not going to be doing
the run) must turn in their Timing Chip at this same
"team tag" location. Team runners must check
in at the designated tent at the bike/run transition
prior to starting their leg of the race. All personal
equipment from the lake will be available for pickup
at the conclusion of your race in a designated secured
area in the Athlete Village. You must show your wrist
band and bib # to the race official in order to pick
up your bag.
THE FINISH
Runners will finish the race at the Sunriver Village
Mall (Athlete Village) within the midst of the enthusiastic
crowd enjoying the finish line festivities which includes
a Health & Fitness Expo and live entertainment from
9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. A post race Saturday night dinner
(included in the entry for the Half Iron & Endurance
Duathlon athletes), along with live entertainment, is
scheduled at the finish line beginning at 5:00 p.m.
The awards ceremony will begin at 6:00 p.m. and the
entertainment and party will commence at 7:00 p.m. to
9:00 p.m. Family and friends are welcome. Guest meal
tickets can be purchased at packet pickup or at the
door.
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