Event Description

This year our MadMan Tri will be taking place at the beautiful Lake Herman State Park. We will begin with an open swim at Lake Herman followed with the bike course that will take participants around and through the scenic State Park. Athletes will finish with the run portion of their race that will take participants deep into our unique trails through the State Park. Water stations will be set up along the run course. The State Park is spectator friendly so family and friends can cheer on their athlete through out the race. Maps will be available at the check-in area for athletes and spectators.

The MadMan Tri is a sprint triathlon with a variety of courses (distances) for participants of all ages, experience levels, and families. Individuals can choose to participate in the Long Course – 500 yard swim, 15 mile bike, and 3.1 mile run. Traditional Course – 300 yard swim, 9 mile bike, and 2.5 mile run. Average Joe Course – 200 yard swim, 5 mile bike, and 1 mile run. Team division is also available for the Traditional Course. Returning for the second year is our Corporate Cup. The Corporate Cup involves Lake County businesses only where a 2-3 person team is able to run the Traditional Course. In addition to the Adult Triathlon, the MadMan Kids Tri will offer a course for kids ages 6-10 years of age and 11-14 years of age – 50 yard swim, 1 mile bike run, and .5 mile run.*Life jackets are allowed for the kids course.*

The MadMan Tri is part of the SDTriNews point series. Additional information is available at http://sdtrinews.com/sdtrinews-points-series.html

Swimming – This is an open water swim that will take place at Lake Herman this year. The swim portion of the Tri will take place at the south beach. Swim buoys will be placed out in the water marking swimmers path. The swim will consist of a swim out to a buoy and return.

Biking – The bike leg will take participants through and around the State Park. The bike course will take place on paved roads but there are a few challenging hills. There are different turn around points for each course, so please be aware of the bike turn around for your course.

Running – The run course will take participants through the State Park on the walking trails. There are turn around signs placed on the course.

Transition areas -The transition area is located near the south beach.

Finish Line – Located in front of the South Beach near the start line. This is a great area for spectators to cheer and congratulate the athletes of the MadMan Tri.

Parking – available near the entrance of park and throughout the park.

Registration closes on 6/4/21 @ 5pm

• You must be at least 15 years of age by the date of event to participate in the Adult Triathlon.
• For safety purposes all participants must wear a helmet during the bike route. Head phones with musical devices shall not be worn at any time during the triathlon.
• Weather contingency plan is in place if necessary. Madison Community Center reserves the right to make course modifications or cancel the event in case of inclement weather.
• No Refunds