MightyMite Triathlon
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MightyMite Triathlon - Forrest City, AR
The MightyMite Triathlon is a point-to-point-to-point triathlon held in Forrest City, Arkansas. The course combines a swim that begins at Village Creek State Park, a 13 mile bike segment, and a 3 mile run that finishes in downtown Forrest City at the Forrest City Area Chamber of Commerce.
Distances:
- 1/3 mile swim
- 13 mile bike
- 3 mile run
Transition Area 1 is located at Village Creek State Park and Transition Area 2 is at East Arkansas Community College. All participants must check in at Transition Area 2 before proceeding to Transition Area 1. Bike racks are numbered and assigned; participants may leave limited items at their T2 bike rack and use a race-provided drop bag to transfer items from T1 to T2. Only items placed in the official drop bag are transported between transitions.
The bike course is described as gently rolling with approximately 550 ft of elevation gain and only a few turns. Water is available via self-service coolers at T1, T2, and one stop on the run course; participants are encouraged to carry water bottles for bike and run segments. Shuttle service is provided from the finish area to Village Creek State Park and continues to East Arkansas Community College with buses running regularly.
Post-race food and an awards presentation take place at the Forrest City Area Chamber of Commerce. The event is managed by Start 2 Finish Event Management and lists Forrest City A and P and Bluff City Sports as sponsors. Registration policies note that there are no refunds and that participants must present USAT membership or purchase a one-day USAT license; race management may cancel or modify the event and registration fees are not refundable in the event of cancellation due to Acts of God. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
