Jailbreak Triathlon
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Jailbreak Triathlon : Columbia, TN
Jailbreak Triathlon is a partner-based race combining canoeing, mountain biking, and trail running. The course launches from the Duck River below the Maury County Jail and proceeds through Chickasaw Trace County Park. Entry includes two-person canoes supplied by local rental companies; personally owned canoes are not allowed.
The event offers these race segments:
- 3.5 miles canoe on the Duck River
- 7.5 miles mountain bike on mostly single-track trails
- 2.65 miles trail run with two hills and some terrain challenges
Participants compete as a TEAM, with both partners completing the full triathlon and combined finish times, or as a RELAY, with partners canoeing together, one partner biking, and the other running after a tag. Transitions are on grass; bikes are placed on their side. Bicyclists will run roughly 100 yards from the boat ramp to transition. Personal single-blade paddles and life jackets are allowed, but rental canoes, paddles, and jackets are provided. Entrants must carry canoes to the river and accept variation in canoe types and equipment.
The bike loop omits some very difficult sections but retains technical terrain and climbs. Helmets are mandatory. The run uses the flattest portion of the bike trail for most of its length and includes an alternate route called Death Ditch when conditions require it. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
