East Canyon Triathlon
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East Canyon Triathlon
The East Canyon Triathlon is a point-to-point multisport event that uses East Canyon State Park for the swim and Transition 1 and Riverside Park in Morgan City for Transition 2 and the finish. There are two distance options:
- Sprint: 750 meter swim, 14 mile bike, 3.1 mile run
- Intermediate (Olympic): 1500 meter swim, 25 mile bike, 6.2 mile run
Swimmers begin from the boat dock with a rolling start and will jump feet first into the water. The swim is an open water rectangular clockwise course with one lap for the sprint and two laps for the intermediate. Expected water temperature in August is between 64 and 72 degrees Fahrenheit. A swim cap is provided and must be worn.
The bike course includes technical climbs and descents with several steep, tight turns near the marina. There are no aid stations on the bike, so riders are advised to carry at least two bottles of water. The run is an out and back that leaves Riverside Park, climbs for the first half, then returns on a gradual downhill; aid stations are placed at every mile offering water and electrolytes.
This is a two transition event with shuttle service from Riverside Park to the swim start for participants only; bikes are not allowed on the shuttle. Packet pickup is available on specified days before race morning and there is no race day packet pickup. Gear bags are provided and must be marked and packed with all swim items before leaving T1. Awards include overall and age-group prizes and Clydesdale and Athena categories with pre-registration and weight minimums. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
