SWIM - 1.2 mi
Participants will make two diamond shaped clockwise loops (buoys on swimmers' right side) in crystal clear Deep Lake located within Nolte State Park. Water temperature is expected to be between 64 - 68 degrees (full wetsuits are recommended).

MARKING: Large orange swim buoys (40" diameter) will designate the swim course. Kayakers, resident penguins and medics and will be positioned on the water to support the swimmers. Medical support will be present on the beach.

WATER TEMPERATURE: Water temperature is expected to be around 65 degrees. The temperature will be taken on Friday and the morning of the race. A full wetsuit is recommended.

BIKE - 56 mi
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The Half Iron Bike Course has taken on a dramatic change from past years and is now comprised of two loops of the Olympic Bike Course along with a short loop to the south of Nolte State Park. Total course length is 56 miles. Begin by heading north on the Veazie-Cumberland Rd to the junction of Retreat Kanaskat & Kanaskat-Kangley Roads (5.7 miles). Bear right onto the Kanaskat-Kangley Rd to the junction of the Kent-Kangley Rd (8.6 miles). Turn right and head west on the Kent Kangley towards the town of Kent. You will pass the Retreat-Kanaskat road and turn right onto 292nd Ave SE (14.65 miles). The next 1.4 miles is an out & back on 292nd, then continue west on the Kent-Kangley for 0.6 miles to TA Point #2 (15.25 miles). Head back east and bear right onto the Retreat Kanaskat Rd (16.05 miles) and the junction of Veazie-Cumberland & Kanaskat-Kangley Roads (19.15 miles). Bear right onto the Veazie-Cumberland Rd and head south back to Nolte State Park (24.75 miles). Continue south past the park for 3.2 miles to SE 416th St where you will turn left (27.95 miles). Travel east for a short distance before 416th turns left (north) and becomes 292nd Way SE. You will merge back onto the Veazie-Cumberland Rd at about the 29.7 mile mark and continue north back past Nolte State Park (31.20 miles) to begin the second loop to the north. This second loop is identical to the first loop to the north and you will finish the ride by turning into Nolte State Park and the transition Rd (56 miles). Note! You will NOT ride south past the park a second time.

The bike course is on nicely paved country roads over some rolling hills. The first 1.4 mile out & back on 292nd Ave SE is a gentle grade up to the TA Point, then downhill back to the Kent-Kangley Rd. All major turns are monitored by the King County Sheriff (11 total officers) who will provide you with the right-of-way at all times.

RUN - 13.1 mi
Flat to gentle rolling hills, this looped course is on quiet county roads, with a finish on a wide dirt trail that circles the lake. Do expect to see light vehicle traffic (local residents).

SPECIAL NOTE: There is a 1/4-mile section of the run course that is rough (pot-holes and gravel). We have spent many hours with the county and local authorities to try to come up with a solution (fix it, or different course). We have had no luck in acheving a solution, as the residence do not want the road fixed (it keeps the traffic slowed down), and there is no safe, logistical option for a new run course. We have talked with athletes that do the event, and the feed back is that they do not mind the small inconvenience in lew of cancelling the event. Additionally, we had some people in the Olympic Du miss a turn on the course in 2007. We will have better signage, and a race manager located that that location.

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AID STATIONS: Aid stations will be located approximately every other mile, as well as at the transition zone and the finish line. Porta Potties will be located approximately every three miles.

MARKING: The run course will be marked with white lime & large pink directional signs, and monitored by volunteers. Each mile will be marked with mileage sign. The Run course will be marked on Thursday afternoon (including mile markers).

THE START
All participants must have their equipment situated in the transition zone by 8:30 a.m. on race day morning and be positioned at the race start down by the water by 8:45 a.m. for last minute instructions. The first swim wave will leave at 9:00 a.m. Start times will be available at packet pickup on Friday.

DUATHLETES: will have a time trial start with two riders starting approximately every 15 seconds. Cyclists will form two parallel lines beginning six feet prior to the bike start timing mats. Order is first in line, first to depart.

EQUIPMENT/ITEMS AT TRANSITION AREAS & FINISH LINE
All participants should bring a large towel to designate your space at your assigned bike rack within the transition zone. Loose items found within the transition zone will be placed with lost & found. All personal items must be picked up at the transition zone no later than 6:00 p.m.

IMPORTANT: All personal items must be marked with your race bib number to assure getting them returned to you. The transition area will have security present until all personal items are picked up (please plan to pick your items up by 6:00 p.m.). For the safety of your equipment, only participants will be allowed to pick up their equipment by displaying their race number.

SWIM to BIKE TRANSITION
Swimmers will exit the water and cross the timing mats on their way into the transition area. TEAMS must make a conversion by touching fingertips at the designated "team tag" location. The finishing team swimmer must turn in their Timing Chip at this time. Participants must walk or run their bike out of the transition area and cross the timing mats before beginning their ride. Also, helmets must be worn and fastened prior to mounting your bike.

BIKE to RUN TRANSITION
An aid station with water and electrolyte (TBD), will be available prior to the start of the run. Porta Potties will be available as well. After making the transition, runners will exit the transition area running over a second set of timing mats and follow the markings taking them directly to the half-marathon run course.

TEAMS: The cyclist must rack their bike and make the conversion by touching the fingertips of their teammate at the designated "team tag" location. The finishing team cyclists must turn in their Timing Chip at this time.

THE FINISH
Runners will finish the race by running the final 1.4 miles clockwise around the lake within Nolte State Park and finish in the midst of the enthusiastic crowd enjoying the finish line festivities. A post race chicken BBQ dinner, along with music is scheduled at the finish line beginning at 12:30 p.m. The awards ceremony will begin at 3:30 p.m. Family and friends are welcome. Guest meal tickets can be purchased at packet pickup or at the door.