Jailbreak Triathlon
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Jailbreak Triathlon - Columbia, TN
The Jailbreak Triathlon is a partner-based race combining canoe, mountain bike, and trail run sections that take place on the Duck River and in Chickasaw Trace Park near 1419 New Hwy 7, Columbia, TN. Entrants must register and compete with a partner as either a TEAM or a RELAY; team finish times are combined while relay results are scored separately.
Distances:
- 3.5 miles canoe on the Duck River
- 7.5 miles mountain bike on single-track trails
- 2.65 miles trail run on a mostly flat trail section
Canoe details: two-person canoes are supplied by local rental companies as part of the entry fee; personal canoes are not allowed. Paddles and life jackets are included, though personally owned single-blade paddles and life jackets are permitted. Canoes may vary in material and weight; participants must carry the canoe, with a partner, down a hill to the river. Life jackets must be worn. The canoe trip is expected to take 40 minutes or more.
Bike details: the mountain bike loop is almost entirely single-track with technical sections and several tough climbs after the initial two miles. Helmets are required. Riders should have prior trail experience; inexperienced riders may be removed from the race.
Run and transitions: runners follow an easier portion of the bike trail with some terrain challenges and two hills. Transitions occur near the boat ramp and a grass transition area where bikes are laid on their side; bicyclists will return there to tag relay partners. An alternate run line called the Death Ditch is used in wet conditions. Participants should expect to get wet on the canoe portion and plan clothing accordingly. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
