Pine Barrens Olympic Triathlon, Duathlon, Aquabike & Aquathlon
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Multisport Event in Shamong
The Pine Barrens multisport event takes place at the Atsion Lake Recreation Area in Shamong, New Jersey. Participants compete across a variety of disciplines including swimming, cycling, and running. The swimming portion occurs in the fresh water of Atsion Lake, while the cycling segment is conducted on flat country roads surrounding the lake. The running portion is held primarily off-road on trails through the woods.
Available event categories include:
- Olympic Triathlon: 1500 meter swim, 24.6 mile bike, and 10k run.
- Olympic Duathlon: 5k run, 24.6 mile bike, and 5k run.
- Olympic Aquabike: 1500 meter swim and 24.6 mile bike.
- Sprint Triathlon: 1/2 mile swim, 24.6 mile bike, and 5k run.
- Sprint Aquathlon: 1/2 mile swim and 5k run.
- Olympic Triathlon Relay: Team event with 1500 meter swim, 24.6 mile bike, and 10k run.
- Olympic Duathlon Relay: Team event with 5k run, 24.6 mile bike, and 5k run.
All participants receive a T-shirt and a finishers medal. Post-race refreshments are provided at the end of the competition. The event is sanctioned by USAT, and all participants must maintain an active membership and adhere to USAT rules, such as the prohibition of headphones and the requirement of fastened helmets while in possession of a bicycle.
Registration is conducted exclusively online, and participants must present a photo ID to collect their own race packets. Awards are presented in several categories, including overall top finishers, age groups, Clydesdale, Athena, Adaptive Open, and Non-Binary divisions. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
