Jailbreak Triathlon
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About the race
The Jailbreak Triathlon is a two person partner event in Columbia, TN that combines canoeing on the Duck River, mountain biking in Chickasaw Trace Park, and a short trail run. The course launches from the river below the Maury County Jail and routes participants through Chickasaw Trace Park.
Participants compete as a TEAM or as a RELAY. In TEAM entries both partners complete all three legs and finish times are added together. In RELAY entries partners canoe together, then one partner bikes and returns to tag the running partner; team and relay results are scored separately.
Distances:
- 3.5 miles canoe on the Duck River
- About 7.5 miles mountain bike loop on single track
- 2.65 miles trail run on the easier portion of the bike trail
Canoes and safety equipment are provided as part of the entry. No personal canoes are allowed; personally owned single blade paddles and life jackets are permitted. Life jackets must be worn. Canoes vary in weight and material and typically must be carried to the river by both partners.
The bike course is almost entirely single track with technical sections and several climbs; helmets are required and mountain bike trail experience is recommended. At transitions, bicyclists run roughly 100 yards from the boat ramp to a grass transition area where bikes are laid on their side and relay tagging takes place. Relay runners should expect to wait while their partner completes the bike leg. The run course includes an alternate route called the Death Ditch for wet conditions. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
