Castle Creek Triathlon
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Castle Creek Triathlon
The Castle Creek Triathlon is a multi-discipline event held at Lake Pleasant Lake Pleasant Regional Park, Castle Creek Boat Ramp in Morristown/Peoria AZ. The event includes triathlon, duathlon, aquabike and kayak/SUP divisions and is sanctioned by USA Triathlon. A park entry fee applies.
Packet pickup is available in advance at Exhale Bikes, and participants receive a race envelope with bike frame and run numbers, a hoodie unless they opt out, a swim cap, and a timing chip at pickup. Timing is done with triathlon chips that must be worn on the left ankle from start to finish, returned at the finish line, and not cut; lost or unreturned chips will be charged.
Distances and formats include:
- Olympic Triathlon Swim 1500m Bike 40km Run 10km
- Sprint Triathlon Swim 750m Bike 22km Run 5km
- Sprint Duathlon Run 5km Bike 22km Run 5km
- Sprint Kayak SUP 1500m Bike 22km Run 5km
- Olympic Aquabike Swim 1500m Bike 40km
- Sprint Aquabike Swim 750m Bike 22km
Kayak and SUP competitors must provide their own boat and personal flotation device. Swim waves use rolling starts except for the Mountain Collegiate Conference and kayak/SUP waves. The swim exit and transition area are on the east end, bike out and run out are on the west end, and the ramp and transition ground are rough. The bike course is self supported with no water stations and is restricted to local traffic. Run courses have water stations at turnaround points.
Race amenities include a long sleeve hoodie, post race refreshments, finisher medals for all participants, and awards for top finishers by category and age group. Wetsuit use follows USAT temperature guidelines. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
