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Course & Venue  Our race venue is Lake Nokomis which is a terrific central location with proven course options. We are thrilled to bring the race home to Minneapolis. Join us on Minneapolis' beautiful lakes, parkways and river road! Course Information (also see Course Maps below) The swim is a 500 yard, clockwise triangle beginning to the left of the public swim area. The swim start will be in waves of approx 50-75 participants, three minutes apart. Beach start (start by standing on the sand). You must pass the large corner buoys on the left (keep the buoys to the right) except for the final buoy on the beach. We will have several kiddie pools after the beach en route to the TA where you can rinse sand off your feet. Wetsuits will be allowed (and encouraged) per USAT rules and regulations. 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. In the transition area, racks are assigned with a number range. You may be anywhere on the rack that includes your number in its number range, i.e. if you are number 14, you will be on the rack with the 13-24 number range. The racks will generally be arranged by age groups except that the buddy waves will have their racks together (number ranges still apply). Elite and Relays will also have a separate area. Hang your bike by the brake levers or seat. The wheel down side is your side of the rack. You may bring balloons or other items to mark your spot but they must not interfere with other participants or block athletes' flow through the TA. The bike course shows off much of what makes the Twin Cities special, passing around Lake Nokomis, following Minnehaha Pkwy and circling both sides of the Mississippi River. Please see the map/description on the bike course map for further description. The run course crosses Cedar Bridge and takes participants counter-clockwise around Lake Nokomis. Check out some amazing views across the lake toward the beach and downtown Minneapolis! There will be water stations just outside the TA at the beginning of the run, mile 1, mile 2, at the finish and near the food and massage tents. More info in the course map/description. Course Maps
» Swim and Transition Area (PDF File) Athlete Quote: I can't believe how well run and energizing the event was. Everything flowed as though you'd done it 10 times in the past. I loved the way the swimmers started, how the transition area was organized, the great orange finish line - everything was so inspirational and exciting. So next year I plan on being one of the first to sign up and I've already recruited at least 6 other women who are now looking forward to their first triathlon. Again, great job on putting together an event I'll remember all my life. I feel more energized and fit than I have in 15 years. I'm wearing my necklace with pride! |