Tri the Parks - Don Carter State Park Sprint
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Tri the Parks - Don Carter State Park Sprint
This multi-discipline event at Don Carter State Park in Gainesville, GA includes sprint triathlon, duathlon, aquabike and relay options with a capped field of 300 athletes. Registration may close on race day if the field limit is reached. T shirt availability is not guaranteed for entries after August 8.
Distances:
- Sprint Triathlon: Swim 600 m, bike 10.9 miles, run 5 km
- Sprint Duathlon: Run 5 km, bike 11 miles, run 5 km
- Sprint Aquabike: Swim 600 m, bike 11 miles
- Relay options available for triathlon, duathlon and aquabike
The swim is a 600 m course from the dock to the boat ramp, laid out as three 200 m legs with buoys and marked START and FINISH signs. The swim uses a time trial start with athletes seeded by race number and starting every five seconds. Wetsuit legality is determined by the race day water temperature and wetsuits are allowed when the water temperature is below 78 degrees. Swim caps are provided in race packets and cap color indicates swim start position.
The bike course is approximately 10.9 miles on public roads with directional signs and mile markers every two miles. Significant turns will be staffed by event personnel and uniformed sheriff officers, but the course remains open to traffic and riders are responsible for knowing the route. The run is a two-lap 5 km on a paved walking path with sections of two-way runner traffic; runners are asked to keep to the right. Transition area bike racking follows assigned race numbers and all athletes will be body marked with race number and age. Parking is first come first served with volunteer attendants directing vehicles to designated areas. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
