Course & Venue
The full course is now available! View the entire course on this Interactive Google map. You can zoom in and out, pan in any direction, and choose street or satellite mode (be sure to try the satellite mode!). You can also click on the bubbles for additional information. For detailed, printable maps of each event, refer to the sections below.
» Full Course Interactive Google Map.
Course
The Swim
500 yards starting and finishing from the sandy south beach of Lake Independence. Wetsuits will be allowed (and encouraged) per USAT rules and regulations. The average water temperature in mid-August is 72-78 depending on the weather. All swimmers will be given a swim cap they must wear during the swim leg of the triathlon. Learn more about our Buddy Waves, Novice Swim Caps and Noodle Swimmers in the Beginners section.
The Bike
15 miles on the scenic roads around Baker Park and Medina. All cyclists must observe all Minnesota Traffic Laws and wear a helmet that meets CPSC standards (labeled with CPSC, Snell or ANSI) while on your bike at all times. Bikers without helmets will not be allowed on to the course.
The Run
5K mostly on the paved trails of Baker Park. The trail goes up a hill and then parallels the camp road until the water station just before mile 1. There it turns right and drops downhill through the tunnel under Highway 19 and takes a right onto the main trail. The turnaround is almost halfway and runners hit mile 2 just before they turn back into the tunnel. They turn left at the water station and follow the same route back to the Nature Trail (wood chips) which goes downhill to the lake. The final portion of the run is along the lake trail to the finish!
Transition Area
The transition area is where your bike and other race gear is kept during the race. Please note that only competitors and race officials are allowed in the transition area. In addition, after finishing the race, NO competitors will be allowed back in the transition area until the final competitor has exited the transition area for the run portion of their race. This is to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all participants. If you are waiting, avail yourself of the food and beverages, free massage, the view, the camaraderie of other finishers, and CHEER on those that are still in action!
Venue
Baker Park Reserve
2301 County Rd 19
Maple Plain, MN 55359
See Google Map
Our venue is beautiful Baker Park of Three Rivers Park District located just 20 miles west of Minneapolis in Maple Plain. Consider spending the weekend with family or friends camping at one of Baker Parks campgrounds (walk to the race in minutes) or enjoy fishing, boating, hiking, biking, paddle boating, canoeing, golfing, and more. There is even a play area for kids if the whole family comes to cheer you on.
To learn more about Baker Park, please visit the Three Rivers Park District website at threeriversparkdistrict.org.
Directions
Baker Park Reserve is located 20 miles west of downtown Minneapolis
on County Road 19 near Maple Plain, Minnesota.
- From the south: From Highway 12, take County Road 29 north to County Road 19, and follow Country Road 19 north to the main park entrance.
From the north: From Highway 55, turn south on County Road 19, and follow County Road 19 to the main entrance.
Parking: Turn west into the park entrance (from Hwy 19) and park staff will direct you where to park. Parking is limited so please try to be green and carpool with other participants. Encourage your friends and family to carpool together as well. Be sure to sign up for our Friends and Neighbors Connection program to help meet other participants in your neighborhood!