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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.
BIKE - 56.3 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).
HYDRATION TABLES: Will include water and Hammer
Heed electrolyte drink. (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). Hydration 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 hydration table.
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).
MP3 PLAYERS / IPODS / PORTABLE MUSIC DEVICES:
Music devices will be allowed for use on the
run course portions of all of the Pacific Crest events,
but only one earbud may be used (for participant safety).
This applies only to Pacific Crest, but not to the
other multisport events owned by AA Sports, Ltd.
HYDRATION STATIONS: Hydration stations with
water and Hammer Heed electrolyte drink 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.
Porta Potties will be located approximately every
mile. Hammer gel will also be available at select
run course aid stations.
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 hydration 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.
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 6:00 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 6:00 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)
A hydration station with water and electrolyte 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. 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:
You MUST pre-purchase your bus pass
when pre-registering for the race. Cost of the pass
is $15.00 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. A hydration station
with water & electrolyte 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 ensure 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
(Athlete Village) within the midst of the enthusiastic
crowd enjoying the finish line festivities which includes
a Health & Fitness Expo and live entertainment
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