Palouse Sprint Triathlon and Duathlon
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Palouse Sprint Triathlon and Duathlon
The event is held at the Hamilton Lowe Aquatic Center in Moscow, Idaho. The triathlon includes a 500 yard pool swim, a 9.3 mile (15K) out and back bike on paved roads, and a 3.1 mile (5K) run. The duathlon starts with a 1.5 mile (2.5K) run, follows with the same 9.3 mile bike, and finishes with the 3.1 mile run.
- Triathlon distances: Swim 500 yards; Bike 9.3 miles (15K); Run 3.1 miles (5K)
- Duathlon distances: Run 1.5 miles (2.5K); Bike 9.3 miles (15K); Run 3.1 miles (5K)
The swim is twenty lengths of a 25 yard outdoor pool heated to 78-80 degrees; wetsuits are not allowed. Lane circle swim may include up to four athletes per lane and volunteer lap counters are provided. Changing rooms and restrooms are available at the pool.
The bike course is an out and back on Mountain View, West Twin and Idlers Rest Roads with gentle hills. Riders must wear a Snell or ANSI helmet with the chin strap fastened before mounting and until dismounting. Roads are not closed to traffic; police and volunteers will manage intersections. Drafting and cutting corners are prohibited and there are no aid stations on the bike route.
Transition areas provide bike racking and chairs for changing shoes. An aid station is located at the exit of T2. The run is a paved 5K loop through residential streets and pedestrian and bike paths with one notable hill; water and restroom stations are available near mile 1, mile 2 and the finish. Race officials monitor rules and may assess time penalties for infractions. Swimmers are seeded by reported 500 yard times and seeding information is provided before the race. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
