Mountain Lakes Triathlon
| Date | Saturday, July 27 2024 |
|---|---|
| Location | Guntersville, Alabama |
| Races |
|
Course Detail
RACE STAGING
Guntersville Recreation Center
1500 Sunset Drive, Guntersville, AL 35976
PDF PRINTABLE MAPS
TRANSITION AREA NOTES
__________________________
The race transition area is organized based on your assigned race number. Each bike rack ROW is also marked with a sign to help you find your row as you complete your swim-to-bike and bike-to-run transitions.
Olympic 1200yd | Sprint 600yd
The 600 yard sprint swim and 1200yd Olympic swim are in Lake Guntersville. The course will be set up so you swim clockwise, keeping buoys on your right. See the swim map for distinguishing buoys to follow and be sure to listen to race staff instructions at the swim start should there be any changes to course design on race morning.
The swim will be conducted in a time-trial fashion. Race numbers are assigned by estimated swim time. A racer will enter the water approximately every 3 seconds. Course buoys are placed to keep racers to stay on course. To assist you in determining your swim time, follow this pace chart provided by US Masters Swimming. Cyclorun racers rack their bikes in the relay area of transition and will be advised when they can leave on the bike, as soon as the first swimmer enters the transition area.
There will be no moving up in swim order on race day. Pre-register by the Wednesday night before the race to get a spot in the swim order. All registrants after that time will have the UPPER numbers and starting at the rear.
USA Triathlon Wet Suit Rules:
The water is expected to be around 80F. An official temperature will be announced race morning and an afternoon temperature will be announced on Friday at the racer meeting.
Article 4.4: Each age group participant shall be permitted to wear a wet suit without penalty in any event sanctioned by USA Triathlon up to and including a water temperature of 78 degrees Fahrenheit.
When the water temperature is greater than 78 degrees, but less than 84 degrees Fahrenheit, age group participants may wear a wet suit at their own discretion, provided however that participants who wear a wet suit within this temperature range shall not be eligible for prizes or awards.
Olympic 32.4mi | Sprint 16.2mi
The bike course is a 16.2 mile loop with a mix of residential and rural roads, with fun flat sections and a few small rollers. This course has only right hand turns, so do not turn unless it is marked, there is a sign, or a volunteer clearly tells you to turn. THE OLYMPIC DISTANCE COMPLETES TWO LOOPS OF THE SPRINT COURSE.
Olympic 6mi | Sprint 3mi
The run course is a 3-mile out-and-back on a paved running trail that winds along Lake Guntersville. This is one flat and fast-run course! Please stay to your left on the running trail throughout the course to reduce congestion.
The Olympic distance is two loops of the sprint course, for a total of 6 miles.
On Friday night, there will be a Splash & Dash event.
