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A
scenic mix of rural and city routes, TROIKA begins in
the waters of Medical Lake's Waterfront Park, 13 miles
west of Spokane (bus transportation to race start is available
from Red Lion at the Park (see entry form). Bicycles depart
from Medical Lake on a course of flat terrain and rolling
hills with a 0.3 mile hill near the end. The bicycle leg
finishes in downtown Spokane at Riverfront Park. The out
and back run course follows the Centennial Trail, over
mostly flat terrain, finishing at the Forestry Pavilion
in Riverfront Park.
1.2 MILE SWIM
The 1.2 mile swim is out and back in the usually calm
waters of Medical Lake. Start times -7:00a.m. (Depending
on number of participants, wave starts may be required.)
Medical Lake's water temperature varies in August, but
averages about 70 degrees.
56 MILE BIKE (view
map - PDF)
Beginning at Medical Lake's Waterfront Park, the course
winds south on Salnave Rd. to the turn around (set on
race day) near Granite Lake Rd., then back on the east
side of Clear Lake through Medical Lake on to Espanola
Rd. to Highway 2. Two miles west on the Highway, at Coulee
Hite Rd., the course turns north, then east and takes
you to Seven Mile and Riverside State Park, finishing
in Riverfront Park. Bike cutoff is 5 hours from race start
time.
ANSI
OR SNELL APPROVED HELMETS REQUIRED - NO SUPPORT CREWS
OR PACERS ON THE BIKE COURSE.
13.1 MILE RUN
Runners leave the Riverfront Park Carousel traveling east
on the Centennial Trail along the Spokane River, crossing
the river on the Kardong Footbridge behind Gonzaga University.
The Hamilton street foot overpass takes runners to Mission
Street and the north bank of the Spokane River. The course
continues on Upriver Drive to the turn around point at
6.55 miles. "Lively" aid stations with water,
sports drink, and fruit are located throughout the course.
The run course closes 8 hours from race start time., 3:00p.m.,
unless wave starts are necessary. NO SUPPORT CREWS OR
PACERS ON THE RUN COURSE.
FINISH LINE!
Great Harvest Bread Co. provides a hearty feast of fruit,
bread, cheese, assorted meats, and cookies for all finishers.
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