ÖTILLÖ Austin USA
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ÖTILLÖ Austin USA
ÖTILLÖ Austin USA is a swimrun event held at Pace Bend Park near Lake Travis in central Texas. The course uses single track forest trails, shoreline rock formations, high limestone cliffs and includes cliff jumps into the Colorado River. The park interior is a wildlife preserve accessed by foot, bicycle, or horseback.
Three race distances are offered:
- Austin Experience, total 9 895 m, swim 1 765 m, run 8 130 m
- Austin Sprint, total 15 445 m, swim 3 215 m, run 12 230 m
- Austin World Series, total 25 095 m, swim 4 820 m, run 20 275 m
Race headquarters and packet pickup take place at Camp Texlake. Onsite lodging is available at Camp Texlake with a $60 reservation per bed that includes park entry, parking, and breakfast on race days, along with communal showers and a shared common area. Park entry is normally $10 per vehicle.
Mandatory race gear includes event swim caps, bib numbers, timing chips, and for solo racers a Restube. Athletes must provide shoes, a wetsuit, a whistle, a compression bandage, and a tether. Packet pickup is required the day before the race at Camp Texlake. Water stops feature separate coolers for plain water and electrolyte drink and most stops carry gels. Littering on course can lead to disqualification. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
