Course Info: Paddle, bike, run, and scooter or rollerblade through downtown Columbus, historic and quaint German Village, the Ohio State University campus and the new Arena District and Short North
Long Course: Run 6.2 miles, Bike 37.3 miles, Run 3.1 miles
Short Course: Run 5 miles, Bike 24.9 miles, Run 2.5 miles
Sprint Course: Run 1.9 miles, Bike 13.7 miles, Run 1.9 miles
Start Time: 7:00 am.
Location: Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course www.midohio.com
Course Info: The Mid-Ohio Grand Prix Duathlon takes place on the sports car course of the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course (MOSCC) and the surrounding well-paved and maintained roads on North Central Ohio’s naturally rolling terrain. All runs will take place on the Mid-Ohio’s 2.4 mile sports car course. The bike course includes both the sports car course and the roads surrounding Mid-Ohio. The progression of each duathlon is as follows: After you complete the 1st run of your event, you will enter the transition (T1). You will then re-enter the track on your bikes and complete one 2.4-mile lap on the sports car course before heading out onto the portion of the bike route outside the track. You will complete a 9.1-mile route on the surrounding roads, the route of which will bring you back to the track where you will complete another 2.4-mile lap on the sports car course. Total distance one bike route lap is approximately 22K. If you are a sprint distance participant, you will then enter into the transition (T2). If you are a short course participant, you will again exit the sports course to complete another 9.1-mile route returning to the sports car course to complete another 2.4-mile lap before entering T2. If you are a long course participant, you will again exit the sports course to complete another 9.1-mile route returning to the sports car course to complete another 2.4-mile lap before entering T2. The 9.1-mile bike course outside the sports car course will take you along the scenic woodland surrounding the Clear Fork Reservoir. Both the transition area and Finish line area will be in front of MidOhio’s main grandstand along Championship Row allowing spectators, family and friends a premier place to watch the exciting runs, transistion, and finish. The families, friends, and spectators will be able to watch a good portion of the race take place in front of them.
(The Mid-Ohio Grand Prix – Long Course has been selected to host one of three 2004 USAT Duathlon National Championship events. A participant can qualify to earn one of the four slots to represent Team USA at the 2004 ITU Duathlon Long Course World Championship. The four slots will roll down to 10th place. Any unused slots from the previous two qualifiers may roll into the Mid-Ohio Grand Prix. Check out USAT's Website for additional details on the championship series.)
Course Info: The Scioto Duathlon is centered at the Prospect Park in Prospect, Ohio.
All runs will take you through the heart of the village, over the Scioto River, and then along side the river before turning around and heading back the same route to the park. Along the way, you will see a variety of scenery – from the homes and antique shops that line the village streets to the Scioto River and the rural countryside where you will travel along the river and pass the Prospect Quarry.
The bike course will take out of the village of Prospect into northwest Delaware County where you ride the well-paved surface of S.R 203, travel through the village of Radnor before heading back along the winding River Road along side the Scioto River back into Prospect.
The transition area and the finish line is located in Prospect Park. The last ј mile of the run is great stretch for family, friends, and villagers to line the streets to cheer you to the Finish.
There is a 10K concurrent with the Duathlon. Immediately after the event, there will be a FREE .5 mile fun run for all children under 12 and their parents.)
Saturday, May 29, 2004 ::: Portsmouth, Ohio: American Triple-T - Day #2
Course Info: A point to point, 1/4 mile swim on a smooth water lake, 12 mile bike on a rolling smooth road course and a 3 mile run with one hill.
Directions: From SR 16 in Granville, take SR61 east towarded Granville. Before crossing the river turn right on Old River Rd, (Follow the signs to Hudson Lake).
Course Info: The Columbus International Aquathlon takes place at the beautiful Antrim Park in Columbus, Ohio. All runs will be around Antrim Lake and the scenic Olentangy River Bike Path
The water portion of each event begins on the south side of the deck on the west side of Antrim Lake. All events will start in a time trial format with competitors entering the water one or two at a time. Participants will work their way around the buoys to complete the
required distance for their event. The water temperature in July in this spring-fed Lake will likely be over 78 degrees and competitors should be advised that they might not be able to use a wetsuit. This will be determined at the start of each race when the water temperature will be recorded. Each competition will end on the north side of the deck. From the deck the triathletes will proceed under S.R. 315 to the Transition Area (T1) in the Antrim Park parking lot.
The Duathlon (time trial start) and 5K run will be held on the Olentangy Bike Path heading south from the deck on the west side of Antrim Lake.
The Youth Run will be held on the running path that circles Antrim Lake. It will start at the south end and finish at the north end of the deck. All of the runs (Aquathlon included) will finish through the finish chute on the north side of the deck. Duathletes will proceed to enter the Transition Area (T1) merging with the triathlon participants.
As participants exit the Transition Area for the two-loop bike portion of their event. they will head out of Antrim Park and begin what will be a series of right hand turns that will take them on loops of the bike
course through Columbus, Worthington, Sharon Township and Perry Township. The excitement begins about 1 mile into the ride as the bikers turn off of northbound Olentangy River Road, onto eastbound S.R. 161, to
southbound S.R. 315 and fly down the highway where they can view the other portions of the event in Antrim Park and Lake. Cyclists get off the highway and proceed westbound Bethel Road for 3 miles of climbing to
Pickford & Resler Drives. Water bottle exchanges, if needed, will be made at this point of the ride. Next, a quick right onto northbound Sawmill Road and past The Ohio State University Don Scott Airfield and
Farms to Tuller Parkway and Reflections Drive. Then 'down' eastbound S.R. 161 past the Ohio National Guard Armory and over the level railroad tracks to S.R. 315 to begin the 2nd bike loop. After the second loop
riders will again cruise down S.R. 315 to Bethel Road - but will this time head north on Olentangy River Road and go pack into the Transition Area (T2) in Antrim Park. The ride should be very fast, on well-maintained smooth roads, and challenging if there is wind.
The Olentangy Bike Path will be used for the run portion for the 5K Run, Aquathlon, Triathlon and Duathlon. Out of T2 the runners will head south past Antrim Lake on the asphalt bike path through the woods and along the tranquil and scenic Olentangy River. This will be a very flat and fast run with water stations along the route. Portions of the run will have views of bikers finishing their rides on S.R. 315. The runners turn
around at Henderson Road and head back along the path where they can check out their competition. Upon returning to Antrim Lake it is onto the running path that circles the lake for the last mile of the run. Competitors will be able to see the finish line the entire last mile as they complete the First Annual Columbus International Triathlon & Duathlon!
The triathlon and duathlon events will use a unique 'time trial' start that is rarely used for these types of competitions. What makes it interesting is that one never knows how one places (either overall or in
an age group) until the last competitor crosses the line. The first person to finish is not necessarily the winner. and the last person to cross the finish line is not necessarily in last place in the event. In addition, the swim portion is very comfortable and controlled for all competitors regardless of their swimming ability. and safety is maintained, as the field will be spread out throughout the course.
Distances are geared toward each specific age group.
Start Time: 9:00 for youngest age group and others to directly follow
Location: Youngstown YMCA
Phone: (330) 744-8411
Price: Adult $25, Children $22, Second child $18, Third $16
Course Info: Course starts in the YMCA indoor pool and proceeds outdoors around the YMCA area for the bike and run. Youth distances are geared toward each specific age group. Adult course is a 500yd swim, 9mi bike and 3mi run.
Directions To Race: Youngstown YMCA is located at 17 N. Champion St.
Price: Individual-Sprint $25($35 after July 10th) International $32($42 after July 10th) Team-Sprint $35($45 after July 10th) International $42($52 after July 10th)
Course Info: Stadium finsh on all weather track • Out and back run and a loop bike course • Sprint-2 mile run/13 mile bike/2 mile run • International-6 mile run/25 mile bike/4 mile run • 2 person relay teams
More: Awards for overall and age groups • USAT Sanction applied for • Benefits the Lakeview Academic Boosters • Very unique shirt
Course Info: Great park atmophere with plenty of close parking. Swim is in restricted quarry, 5K runs are slightly rolling and 30K bike is fast and rolling. Awards are given to the top male and female and top three in each age group
Price: USAT Ind $33, Team $75, Non USAT Ind $40, Team $90
Course Info: Race starts W/swim at the West Branch State Park Beach,then bike approx 25 miles into Alliance High School over lightly traveled local county and state roads. Transition at AHS to 10K run through winding residential areas of the community ending at Glamoragn Castle (School District Admin Bldg).
Directions To Race: West Branch State Park • 210 E Main St. Alliance, Ohio
From Alliance: 225 N TO 224. AT 224 continue N on Alliance RD directly to West Branch State Park.
From Akron: I76 E to 14, exit S to Edinburg, L (angle) at LT onto Tallmadge RD to Alliance RD. L on Alliance RD into park.
From Cleveland: I480 TO 14 S then same as above.
From South: I77 TO I76 TO 14S same as above. At park follow signs to beach.
More: RACE GOES RAIN OR SHINE. HELMETS REQUIRED. Transportation Provided back to W Branch from AHS at end of race.
The Great Lake Escape Triathlon begins with 8:00 am plunge from the Jet ExpressR ferry into the cold waters of East Harbor Bay in Lake Erie -one of the largest fresh water bodies in the world. The ferry ride will
be thrilling as there will be several hundred wetsuit-clad participants excitedly waiting to disembark on the journey we call, The Great Lake Escape! Your exact starting point will not be known until the morning of the event as the weather, currents, ebbs, and the season make it
difficult to know the starting point in advance. Once the best way to have you swim with the tide has been determined, you will be poised to begin your morning exiting the boats feet first into Lake Erie. The start is a major adrenaline rush as you take that first leap to begin your 1.5K swim journey to the beach of East Harbor State Park. This is a wetsuit-mandatory swim.
The Great Lake Escape duathlon is a 5K run/40Kbike/10K run. The duathlon starts promptly at 8:00 am and will experience the first half (5K) of the run course before heading out on the same bike course as triathletes.
The Inline Skate starts promptly at 7:00 am on the same course used for the bike portion of the triathlon.
The Great Lake Sand Escape is a 5K run on Saturday, September 11 on the same course that triathletes and duathletes will experience on Sunday.
The Scenic Peninsula Ride & Skate: Upon exiting the waters at East Harbor beach, you will proceed to the transition area where you will begin your 40K bike journey around the historical Marblehead Peninsula.
The 40K loop course is entirely on well-paved public streets and state highways. You will be treated to a fast escape from the transition as the first 10 miles out of East Harbor State Park are flat to slightly downhill and features a short out-and-back section along a fishing
causeway. This section provides the only opportunity on the bike course to catch a glimpse of the competition. The course then weaves throughout the countryside, where athletes will ride through beautiful
open fields, fruit farms and quarry lakes. The facade of fun begins in the back half of the bike course when you head into Marblehead and Lakeside where you will climb a slight uphill grade for 8-10 miles while
enjoying views of Lake Erie and other attractions such as Cedar Point Amusement Park, golf courses and the downtown area of Marblehead. In addition, athletes will be able to see some sites of historical interest
such as Johnson's Island (which was home to Confederate prisoners in the Civil War) and the Marblehead Lighthouse (the oldest working lighthouse in the Great Lakes). Finally, the course descends upon heading back
into East Harbor State Park to the transition, where athletes will prepare to take on a daring 10K run.
The East Harbor Beach & Trail Run: The 10K (6.2 miles) run exits out from the front of the North Bathhouse. This challenging run begins at the North Swimming Beach House of East Harbor State Park where you enter
the infamous Quicksand Crawl. A saving grace is the scenic views of the inner harbors (and all the fantastic wildlife) as well as South Bass Island (with Perry's Monument). Your journey will then take you into
the winding wooded trails of Sidewinder Strand. Sidewinder Strand continues for a little more than a mile before you will turn around and head back towards the beach. At this point, you will be able to get a
quick view of the competition. After hitting the beach for a second time, with views of Kelly's Island, you will head past the transition area through gravel and grass into the dense vegetation and rolling sand
trails of Jungle Alley. Exiting Jungle Alley with a quick left turn, it's off to the beach yet again (sans bucket and shovel) ... for a tour of the south end of the East Harbor State Park Beach. Finally, you will
head towards the finish on a fast, flat, fire road, across some more grass and gravel to the spectator-lined finish chute. The finish will be next to the sports expo and registration where each finisher can
declare. "I have met the Great Lake Escape finish. and it is mine!" (With deep apologies to Admiral Perry.)
The Freedom challenge consists of a raft race across the Ohio River from James Taylor Park to the public landing. Your team will then begin a 3-mile run up to Mt. Adams around the Playhouse in the Park and back down to Sawyer Point Park. In the park your team will be challenged by a United States Marine type obstacle course. After completing the obstacle, your team will race your raft back to James Taylor Park for the finish.