Jailbreak Triathlon
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Jailbreak Triathlon, Columbia, Tennessee
The event is a partner based triathlon that combines canoeing on the Duck River, a mountain bike loop through Chickasaw Trace Park, and a trail run. The course launches from the river below the Maury County Jail and uses park trails at Chickasaw Trace Park. Check in is at the Hanson Shelter at Chickasaw Trace Park, 1419 New Hwy 7, Columbia, then participants move to the river takeout and the transition area.
Participants must compete with a partner in one of two formats. In the TEAM format both partners complete the full triathlon and their finish times are added for results. In the RELAY format partners canoe together, one partner bikes while the other waits, and the bicyclist tags the runner to begin the run. Team and relay entries race at the same time but are scored separately.
Distances:
- 3.5 miles canoe on the Duck River
- 7.5 miles mountain bike single track loop
- 2.65 miles trail run
Canoes and basic equipment are provided as part of entry; personally owned canoes are not allowed. Paddles and life jackets are included, though single blade paddles and personal life jackets are permitted. Canoes may vary in material and must be carried down to the river with a partner. Expect wet shoes on the canoe section. Helmets are required for the bike section. The bike course is mostly single track with technical sections and climbs, and the run follows the easier sections of the trail with some terrain challenges and two hills. A contingency route called the "Death Ditch" is used for the run in wet conditions. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
