East Canyon Triathlon
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East Canyon Triathlon
The East Canyon Triathlon is a point-to-point multisport event using East Canyon State Park Marina (swim/T1) and Riverside Park in Morgan City (T2 and finish). Two distance options are offered:
- Sprint: 750 meter swim, 14 mile bike, 3.1 mile run
- Intermediate (Olympic): 1500 meter swim, 25 mile bike, 6.2 mile run
The swim is an open-water, rectangular clockwise course with a rolling start and seeded swim paces; swim caps are provided and must be worn. Expected water temperature in August is about 64–72º. The bike course includes steep, technical turns and significant downhill sections; there are no aid stations on the bike so athletes are advised to carry fluids (at least two bottles). Both run courses are out-and-back routes around Riverside Park with aid stations at approximately every mile offering water and electrolyte replacement.
This is a two-transition race. Each athlete receives a gear bag and must mark it with their race number; all swim gear should be placed in the bag before leaving T1. Timing chip pickup and optional body marking occur near the swim/bike transition area on race morning. Shuttles transport participants from Riverside Park to the swim start; bikes are not allowed on shuttles and shuttle service is for participants only.
Awards include top three overall male and female finishers and age-group awards for multiple divisions; Clydesdale and Athena categories are offered for pre-registered athletes. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
