El Dorado Lake Triathlon - El Dorado, KS
USA TRIATHLON SANCTIONED COURSE
2 DISTANCES
JUNE 24, 2012
EL DORADO LAKE SPRINT DISTANCE
SWIM 750M, BIKE 20K, RUN 5K
START TIME - 7:30 A.M.
ELDORADO LAKE OLYMPIC DISTANCE
SWIM 1500M, BIKE 40K, RUN 10K
START TIME - 7:00 A.M.
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Race Day Information:
El Dorado Lake, El Dorado, KS. El Dorado State Park is located 3 miles east of El Dorado, Kansas on Hwy 54 and 1 mile north. It is just 25 minutes east of Wichita, KS. The races will start in the Walnut River area of the park, just below the dam. The swim course will consist of 1 loop for the sprint distance and 2 loops for the Olympic distance. Plenty of parking and camping will be available in the race area.
Transition map:
Swim course map: HERE
Bike course map: HERE
Run course map: HERE
- On-line registration: HERE
- Download registration brochure:HERE
- Unique race medals awarded to all finishers.
- Technical t-shirt for all participants.
- You must pick up your race packet with photo i.d. and USAT card (or purchase the 1 day membership for $12) at the designated locations.
- There is no required bike check for this event.
- Bring your valid USA Triathlon card and picture ID to packet pick-up. If you do not have your valid USA Triathlon card with you, you will be required to sign up for a one-day license ($12) at the event. Temporary cards can be printed at http://www.usatriathlon.org
- All race entries are final. This is an outdoor race. There is always a chance that weather may force the race director to limit, adjust or cancel a event. State park officials are the ultimate decision makers. No refunds or transfers.
- It is the responsibility of each athlete to know the race course and any potential hazards which may exist on it.
- Aid Stations: Located approx. every 1.5 miles on the run course furnish water, ice and electrolyte beverage.
- Wetsuits may be allowed, but don't count on it. The water temp will be posted!
- Make sure that you properly wear your race numbers (for all races) and timing chip (for all races). You will receive two numbers at packet pick-up. The bicycle frame number goes on your bicycle's top tube, just behind the handlebars. The bib number must be worn on the front of your body during the entire run portion of the event. You will be body marked on race morning before the swim.
- The roads are open to traffic. Ride on the right hand side of the road unless instructed otherwise by a police officer or a race official. Please discourage your friends and family members from driving on the race course while the race is in progress.
- Spectators will not be allowed into the transition areas. If you would like to hand your gear to a friend over the transition area fence before you begin the bike portion of the event you are welcome to do so.
- Park only in designated parking places.
- Award ceremony will be following the race.
- The race results will be posted on this web site as soon are they are available after the race.
Race Volunteers Needed:
Some of the volunteer jobs include: medical staff, timing, aid stations, course monitors, registration, event set-up, kayaks, and lifeguarding. If you are interested in helping, contact Patrick Todd at 316-516-5145 or patrick@ozendurance.net