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SWIM
- 1,500 meters
Participants will make one clockwise, diamond shaped
loop in crystal clear Wickiup Reservoir, surrounded
by the tranquil beauty of green forests and majestic
mountains. Each leg of the diamond is approximately
0.23 miles and there are 3 total turns.
MARKING: Three large triangular
buoys will mark the turn points. There will also be
one 60" diameter orange buoy at the midpoint of each
leg. Kayakers, resident penguins, medics and the Deschutes
County Sheriff 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 between 62 - 66 degrees.
The temperature will be taken on Friday and the morning
of the race. Wetsuits are recommended. r.
BIKE
- 28mi
A scenic point-to-point course that travels over gently
rolling hills. There is only one climb of significance
after turning from FS Road 4270 (access road passing
Crane Prairie Reservoir) onto FS Hwy 40 (about the 12
mile mark), then its downhill and flat to T-2 (Sunriver
Business Park).
ELEVATIONS: The course
is relatively flat for the first 12 miles or so. Shortly
after turning onto FS Hwy 40 and turning right you
will begin a sustained climb of about 3/4 mile. The
elevation gain is approximately 400 ft.
HYDRATION TABLES: There are no aid tables
on the Olympic bike course. Cyclists are encouraged
to have two water bottles on their bikes during the
ride. Participants are responsible for carrying their
own food supplements on the bike course. DO NOT litter
the roadway with food supplement wrappers. Littering
is an automatic disqualification as it affects our
ability to maintain a permit with the USFS.
MARKING: The bike course will be marked with
large pink directional signs at all turns. Volunteers
and/or Police will also be present.
RUN
- 10K
A mostly flat loop course on widely paved bike paths
that traverse through and around this beautiful and
scenic destination resort (one hill total with a minimal
elevation gain).
MP3 PLAYERS / IPODS / PORTABLE MUSIC DEVICES:
Music devices will be allowed for use on the
run course portions of all of the Pacific Crest events.
This applies only to Pacific Crest, but not to the
other multisport events owned by AA Sports, Ltd.
HYDRATION STATIONS:
Hydration stations with water and electrolyte
will be located approximately every mile, as well
as at the bike/run transition and the finish line.
Fluids will be kept in cooling containers with ice
prior to dispensing. There will be four Porta Potties
on the course as well as at T2.
MARKING: The run course
will be marked with white lime & pink directional
signs (8 1/2" x 11") mounted on 48" wooden stakes.
There will also be course marshals and/or Police at
all necessary intersections where vehicle traffic
may be found. Each mile will be marked with a mileage
sign. The Run course will be marked on Thursday (including
mile markers). Locations where the 10K course diverges
from the Half marathon course (one turn) will not
be marked until the conclusion of Saturdays' races
to prevent confusion to those running the Saturday
races.
COMMUNICATIONS: Every
hydration station on the run course will have radio
communication with the finish line and the Run Course
Managers. If you cannot finish the race for any reason,
please notify the closest aid station, or report it
to the finish line. If you do not finish, please make
sure that you return your Timing Chip to the finish
line.
THE
START
All participants (triathletes & duathletes) must check
in at the north boat ramp at Gull Point (T1) by 8:40
a.m. on race day at the Participant Check-in Tent. Participants
should be positioned at the race start by 8:45 a.m.
for last minute instructions. The first swim wave will
leave at 9:00 a.m. Start times are available on the
WAVE CHART - CLICK
HERE.
DUATHLETES: will have
a time trial start with two riders starting approximately
every 15 seconds. Cyclists will form two parallel
lines beginning 10 ft prior to the Bike-Start Timing
Mats. Order is: first in line, first to depart. All
duathletes should be gone prior to the first triathletes
exiting the water. If this is not the case, duathletes
will allways allow the triathlete to cross the bike
start mats first since the clock is already running
for them. The clock for the duathlete does not start
until they cross the bike start mats to begin their
race.
EQUIPMENT/ITEMS
AT TRANSITION AREAS & FINISH LINE
All participants are encouraged bring two large towels
(one for each transition area) to designate your space
at your assigned bike rack within the transition zone.
You will receive one large plastic bag at packet pickup
with your race number on it. This bag must be used at
the swim/bike transition for placing all of your personal
items (including wetsuit) for transport back to the
bike/run transition. Each participant MUST
place all their personal items in their bag by themselves,
and then tie the bag. Loose items will be returned to
the finish line (not T2) and placed with lost & found.
Participants are to bring their run items to the bike/run
transition starting at 6:00 a.m. on race day.
All personal items must be picked up at the bike-run
transition within two hours of your completing the race
or no later than 3:00 p.m.
IMPORTANT:
All personal items must be marked with your race
bib number to assure getting them returned to you.
Both transition areas will have security present until
all personal items are picked up (please plan to pick
your items up within two hours of your finishing the
race or by 3:00 p.m.). For the safety of your equipment,
only participants will be allowed to pick up their
equipment by displaying their race number and
wristband.
SWIM/BIKE TRANSITION (T1)
A hydration station with water and electrolyte will
be positioned within the transition zone. Swimmers will
exit the water and cross the timing mats on their way
up the concrete boat ramp to the transition area. Participants
must place all of their belongings into the plastic
bag marked with their race number and tie it prior to
exiting the transition area to begin the bike ride.
Race Officials will not be responsible for any unmarked,
non-bagged items left at the transition zone. Your bag
containing your personal items will be transported back
to the Athlete Village for pick up after completing
the race. Participants must walk or run their bike out
of the transition area and across the Timing Mats to
the "Bike Mount" sign before beginning their
ride. Also, helmets must be worn and securely fastened
prior to mounting your bike.
TEAMS: Must make a conversion by touching
fingertips at the designated "team tag"
location within the transition area. The finishing
team swimmer (provided they are doing the swim only)
must turn in their Timing Chip at this same "team
tag" location.
BUSES:
PLEASE READ
- You MUST pre-purchase your bus pass when pre-registering
for the race. Cost of the pass is $10.00 each (participant
or guest).You will also need to provide your choice
of departure time which begins at 6:30 am and ends at
8:00 am. Busses depart every 15 minutes. Due to the
number of busses available, time assignments will be
on a first come first serve basis using the departure
time you provided.
BIKE/RUN TRANSITION (T2)
Located at: Three Rivers Elementary School (on the soccer
field) at the Sunriver Business Park. A hydration station
with water & electrolyte will be available. Porta
Potties will be available as well. Participants should
have pre-positioned their run equipment at the transition
area prior to leaving for the lake and the start of
the race. Cyclists must dismount their bike on the road
at the "Bike Dismount" sign which is located
just prior to Timing Mats. You will then run your bike
into the transition zone. Participants must place all
of their belongings on their towel at their designated
bike rack location. This will help insure that the athletes
on either side of you do not mistakenly pick up your
belongings with theirs. After making the transition,
runners will exit the transition area running over another
set of Timing Mats and follow the markings taking them
directly to the Sunriver bike path for the 10K run.
TEAMS: The cyclist must make the conversion
by touching the fingertips of their teammate at the
designated "team tag" location within the
transition area, then rack their bike. The finishing
team cyclist (provided they are not going to be doing
the run) must turn in their Timing Chip at this same
"team tag" location. Team runners must check
in at the designated tent at the bike/run transition
prior to starting their leg of the race. All personal
equipment from the lake will be available for pickup
at the conclusion of your race in a designated secured
area in the Athlete Village. You must show your wrist
band and bib # to the race official in order to pick
up your bag.
THE FINISH
Athletes
will finish the race at the Sunriver Village Mall within
the midst of the enthusiastic crowd enjoying the finish
line festivities which includes live entertainment from
9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Post race food will be provided
in the Athlete Pavillion. and the Awards Ceremony will
begin at at 1:00pm
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