Jailbreak Triathlon
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Jailbreak Triathlon : Columbia, TN
Jailbreak Triathlon is a partner-format event combining canoeing on the Duck River with a mountain bike loop and a trail run through Chickasaw Trace County Park. The event begins near the Maury County Jail and uses Chickasaw Trace Park for transitions and the trail sections.
Participants compete as a two person team or as a relay. For two person teams where both partners complete every leg, finish times are combined for results. Relay teams canoe together, then one partner bikes while the other waits to be tagged for the run; team and relay scoring are separate.
Key course details:
- Canoe on the Duck River: 3.5 miles
- Mountain bike on single-track: 7.5 miles
- Trail run: 2.65 miles
Canoes and basic equipment are provided as part of entry; personally owned canoes are not allowed. Rental paddles and life jackets are included, though personal single-blade paddles and personal life jackets are permitted. Canoes may vary in material and weight; teams will carry canoes down to the river.
The bike loop is mostly single-track with technical sections and several climbs; helmets are required and prior trail riding experience is recommended. The run follows the flatter portions of the bike trail but includes some terrain challenges and two hills; an alternate route called the Death Ditch is used in muddy conditions.
Transition notes: leave company life jackets in the canoe, carry personal jackets and paddles to the transition area, and place bikes on their side in the grass transition area. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
