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Bikes will be racked in transition on Saturday, June 27, 2008 from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. There is no race-day packet pick-up or bringing your bike into transition. Plan accordingly, as you must pick up your race packet on Saturday and rack your bike. Our host hotel is offering special rates, so make a weekend getaway mini vacation for race weekend. Look under the Travel & Lodging tab for more hotel information.
Course Information
Click here for the course map.
Distance: 1/3 mile swim/ 18 mile bike/ 3 mile run
SWIM:
A beautiful lake swim on the grounds of the Lake Lanier Islands Resort Beach and Waterpark.
BIKE:
Athletes will exit through the Gates of Lanier Islands on a one-loop scenic bike course. Experienced triathletes will welcome the rolling hills of Georgia, while the newbie triathlete will enjoy her cycling experience amidst the beautiful terrain of this course!
RUN: Athletes will finish their triathlon experience on a rolling and picturesque run throughout Lake Lanier Islands Resort.
The following cut-off times will be enforced:
Swim – 25 minutes after the final wave start.
Bike – 2 hours after the final wave start.
Athletes will start in waves. Each wave will be separated by 5 minutes.
Event Day Information
Early arrival is recommended to allow time for you to park, walk to transition and get ready for a terrific race day. Transition will open at 5:00 a.m. with a prompt race start at 7:00 a.m.
Athlete wristbands will allow you in and out of transition. Course Talks at Expo
We will have two course talks on Saturday, June 27 to attend to get the latest event information, directions and more. The course talk is not mandatory, but will help make a difference in sorting out race day.
11:00 a.m.
3:00 p.m.
Venue
& Race Day Parking
The race begins and
ends at the Lake Lanier Islands Resort Beach and Waterpark. Race day
parking is available at the Beachview Pavilion, just across from the Beach and
Waterpark upper lot where transition and finish line are located. Enter
through the front gate of the resort and drive a short distance to the entrance
of the Beachview Pavilion parking area on the right. Please note, all vehicles
parked in the Beachview Pavilion Parking Lot will not be allowed to exit this
parking lot until the final cyclist has returned to transition, approximately
9:40 a.m. Once Beachview Pavilion lot is full, additional parking
is located at the Holiday Pavilion Parking Lot where expo will be held. Please
keep in mind this lot is ½ mile/10 minute walk to transition area
Please be aware that the Beach and Waterpark will open at 10:00 a.m. and traffic will be congested as you are leaving.
Event FAQ Page
Click here to find answers to common questions.
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