Jailbreak Triathlon
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Jailbreak Triathlon - Columbia, TN
Jailbreak Triathlon is a partner race that combines canoeing on the Duck River, mountain biking on park trails, and a short trail run through Chickasaw Trace Park. The event is contested by pairs who may enter as a full team with combined finish times or as a relay with separate scoring.
Course distances
- 3.5 miles canoe on the Duck River
- 7.5 miles mountain bike on mostly single track
- 2.65 miles trail run on the easier portion of the bike trail
Two person canoes are provided as part of the entry and personal canoes are not allowed. Paddles and life jackets are included by the canoe vendors; personally owned single blade paddles and life jackets are permitted. Canoes may vary in material and weight; teams must carry their canoe to the river. Life jackets must be worn during the canoe section. Shoes are expected to get wet.
The bike loop is almost all single track with technical sections and several climbs after the first two miles; helmets are required. The run follows the flattest trail sections but includes some terrain challenges and two hills. A portion called the Death Ditch is used as an alternate in wet or muddy conditions.
Transitions use a grassy area where bikes are laid on their side. Participants are shuttled from the transition area to the river in multiple trips. Check in occurs at the Hanson Shelter at Chickasaw Trace Park. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
