Event Description
THE BLACK HILLS
SPRINT TRIATHLON & DUATHLON
Lacey, Washington
Long lake Park
June 17th, 2018
The Black Hills Sprint Triathlon is the premiere sprint distance triathlon from Seattle to Portland. Test your sprint speed on this fast course. The venue is Long Lake Park adjacent to the Thurston County Fairgrounds. This legacy triathlon dates back nearly 30 years and has been long touted as the best triathlon in the area. The swim is in the placid waters of Long Lake, followed by a mostly right hand turn 12-mile bike course. The run is a flat 5K with beautiful lake views. The race staff has re-engineered the course to allow maximum spectator viewing in the unique design which allows, up-close and clear views of the Athletes. We’ll have your favorite rock music, participant t-shirts and an one-of-a-kind finishers medal. Great swag, refreshments, rock music and a top notch USAT Sanction Race course - enjoyment for the entire family. Sign up before the race sells out!
This event is part of the Triple Threat Triathlon Series held in conjunction the City of Lakewood and Joint Base Lewis-McChord. The triathlon will consist of a swim, bike, and run with approximately 300 - 400 participants. The duathlon will consist of a run bike run.
Both the Triathlon and the Duathlon will be USAT Sanctioned courses. All athletes must be USAT members or can purchase a 1 day membership for $15.00. Athletes can purchase this at packet pick up. (Location TBD). ID must be presented at Packet pick up.
Date: June 17th, 2018 (Bike drop the day before is not necessary)
Venue opens at: 5:00 AM and closes at 3:00 PM
Swim distance: 800 meters. Bike distance: 12 miles. Run distance: 3.1 Miles
