When: Sunday, May 6th, 2012 @ 7:00am
Location: Carters Lake – Harris Branch Beach
The Details:
The swim portion will be a deep water start and will commence in waves. The swim start/finish is located adjacent to the transition area and consists of a one loop counter-clockwise course. Spectators will be able to view the entire swim course from the top of Harris Branch beach. The water temperature this time of the year is 68-72 degrees. Wetsuits will be permitted.
The bike portion is an out and back course that winds around Carters Lake then heads north to Ft. Mountain State Park. This course offers all types of terrain from flats and rolling hills to climbs, allowing athletes to experience the beautiful scenery this area has to offer. All turns will be clearly marked and manned for safety by police and volunteers. All roads are open to general traffic, please be aware of your surroundings and obey the officers and volunteers during the bike ride. There will be three aid stations located along the course.
The run course will consist of two loops along Harris Branch Rd and Camp Branch Rd within Harris Branch Park, including a short trail section at the beginning and end of the run. Aid stations will be located every mile of the run.
For more information, registration, maps, etc. see: http://zone5events.com/mountain_madness_triathlon.php
This is a USAT sanctioned event.
