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THE 2006 SOUTH DAKOTA TRIATHLON CALENDAR
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Saturday April 15, 2006 ::: Madison, South Dakota: The Community Center Triathlon - (f.k.a. Get ready for the season Sprint Triathlon)

Swim 500 yards, Bike 9 miles, Run 2.25 miles

Start Time: 8:00 AM

Location: The Community Center 500 NE 11th Street

Phone: (605)-256-5837

email: Carol.Shaver@dsu.edu

Printable Entry Form At: communitycenter.dsu.edu

Course Info: Swim: 500yd swim (pool), Bike: 9-mile Run: 2.25 mile

Swim 10 laps in a 25 yd indoor pool

Ride bike on paved rode

Run on gravel

The start and finish will be at The Community Center as well as both transistion areas. Makes it great for spectators and personal property security.

Directions To Race: The Community Center 500 NE 11th Street

Highway 34 into Madison from the east follow Washington Ave (hyway 34) North past the 4 way stop. You will go by Washington Elem School - Dakota State Campus - Madison Hospital. There will be another 4 way stop - continue north for one long block we are on the northeast corner and you will see the glass windows of our pool area.

From the West turn north at the 4 way stop (Pizza Ranch is on the corner)travel north until you reach 9th street. (last street before you go leave town) turn east(right) on 9th go until you reach Washington Ave (4 way stop by hospital) turn north (left) go one long block we are on the north east corner.

From the north -turn east (left) on 9th street go to the 4 way stop by the hospital turn north (left) drive one long block -we are on the northeast corner.

2006 Results At TriFind.com: Overall / Male / Female / Team

Sunday, April 30, 2006 ::: Brookings, South Dakota: I'm Ready for Summer Mini-Triathlon

Swim 500 meters, Bike 12 miles, Run 3.1 miles

Start Time: Noon

Location: SDSU Wellness Center

email: shari_landmark@sdstate.edu

Course Info: (6th Annual Triathlon) - 500 yard indoor swim, 12 mile out & back bike, & 5K loop run. Individual & Team competition of 2 or 3 persons.

Directions To Race: SDSU Wellness Center, 11th Street & 16th Ave, Brookings, SD - (50 north of Sioux Falls, on I-29)

2006 Results At: TriFind.com

2005 Results At: prairiestriders.net

2004 Results At: prairiestriders.net

2003 Results At: prairiestriders.net (Event is always the last Sunday in April.)

Saturday, June 10, 2006 ::: Lake Poinsett, South Dakota: Living Waters International Distance Triathlon

Swim ľ mile, Bike 19 miles, Run 5 miles

Start Time Registration: 7:00 am Race Starts at 8:00 am

Location: Living Waters Retreat Center, Lake Poinsett, SD

Phone: (605) 882-6250

email: jodihemiller@watertownsd.us

Price: $35.00 per person, $45.00 per team

Course Info: Enjoy a challenging course at Lake Poinsett, by Estelline, SD. The course will start and finish at the Living Waters Methodist Retreat Center. Ham Radio operators are stationed around the course for support.

3/4 mile swim: Stay on outside of buoys down, inside of buoys back.

19 mile bike: Bike racks will be available. Please remember to bring a bucket and towel to wipe off your feet. Ham radio operators will be stationed at all major intersectins. All competitors must wear a helmet. No water stops on the bike course - take a bottle with you!

4 mile run: CHALLENGING and HILLY! Follow cones and road markings. Water stations will be available throughout the run.

2006 Results At: Click Here Lake Poinsett is in eastern South Dakota, south of Watertown, west of Estelline, and northwest of Brookings

Saturday, June 17, 2006 ::: Lake Alvin, South Dakota: DakotaMan Triathlon

Swim 600 yards, Bike 16 miles, Run 3.5 miles

Start Time: 8:30 a.m. (Registration 7:00 a.m.)

Location: North shore of Lake Alvin, 4 miles east of Harrisburg, SD

Course Info: Swim is out and back in Lake Alvin, tranisition area is in lower parking lot, bike is south (out and back) on blacktop road with rolling hills, the run is north on blacktop road-mostly flat

More: A $3 per person pass or $5 per car will be needed to enter the Lake Alvin Park area or a SD parks pass will let you in free. The upper parking lot will be for parking.

AWARDS 1st, 2nd and 3rd place medals for male and female for each decade. 1st, 2nd and 3rd place for relay teams co-ed, all male and all female. 1st place plaques for overall male and female winners.

This race is South Dakota's qualifying race for the "BEST OF THE US" First place South Dakota male and female finishers will qualify for the National race to be held in Minnetonka, Minnesota in August

Directions To Race: 4 miles east of Harrisburg on Lincoln county road 110 or 9 miles southeast of Sioux Falls on highway 11 until you see the sign for Lake Alvin that says 2 miles east

2006 Results At: TriFind.com Lake Alvin is located south of Sioux Falls, South Dakota and east of Harrisburg

Saturday, June 24, 2006 ::: Eureka, South Dakota: Eureka Gold Classic Triathlon

Long Course: Swim ˝ mile, Bike 24 miles, Run 6 miles

Short Course: Swim Ľ mile, Bike 12 miles, Run 3 miles

Location: Starts at Lake Eureka Beach Area

Course Info:

Long course for individuals and teams: lake swim 1/2 mile, bike on blacktop road surface 24 miles, and run asphalt 6 miles.

Short course for individuals and teams: swim 1/4 mile, bike 12 miles, and run 3 miles.

More: Shower and restroom facilities available

2006 Results At TriFind.com: PDF File (32 KB) / Text File (2 KB)

Sunday June 25, 2006 ::: Rapid City, South Dakota: Rapid City Triathlon

Swim 800 meters, Bike 13.7 miles, Run 3.1 miles

Location: Horace Mann Pool

email: Aquatics@rcgov.org

Course Info: 800 meter pool swim, 22K road bike and 5K run

Swim 800 meters in a 50 meter long pool with a great view of the Black Hills.

Transition to a 22K bike that heads north out of Rapid City along a rolling country road.

Back to the pool to run down to Rapid City's bike path which follows along Rapid Creek to finish at the band shell for awards and picnic.

2006 Results At: allsportcentral.com

Saturday, July 08, 2006 ::: Watertown, South Dakota: 22nd Annual Lake Kampeska Mini-Triathlon

Swim Ľ mile, Bike 14 miles, Run 3.1 miles

Start Time: Registration: 7:00 am Race starts 8:00 am

Location: Stokes Thomas Park, Lake Kampeska, Watertown, SD

email: Jodihemiller@watertownsd.us

Course Info: Swim: .25 miles, Bike: 14 miles, Run: 3.1 miles

1/4 mi. Swim will be parallel to shore line.

Bikers will enjoy the scenery around beautiful Lake Kampeska.

Run is 3.1 miles out to the golf course and back. A water station will be positioned at the turn around for the run. Lake Area Radio Club will be positioned around the lake for support.

Directions To Race: (605)882-6250, ask for Jodi

2006 Results At: Click Here (Watertown is in north-eastern South Dakota, 30 miles north of Brookings)

Saturday, July 15, 2006 ::: Spearfish, South Dakota: Ironcreek Off-Road Triathlon - A Nissan Xterra Points Race

Swim 1000 meters, Bike 13.7 miles, Run 5 miles

Location: Ironcreek Lake - Spearfish, SD

Phone: (605) 641-3534

email: info@icort.com

Register On-Line At: icort.com

Course Info: The course features a 1000m swim, 22k mountain bike and an 8k run. The swim is a spectator-friendly, two-lap course, with a short exit between laps, at scenic Ironcreek Lake. The ride climbs from Ironcreek Lake up to the Old Baldy trail system in the Black Hills National Forest. The ride is entirely within forested areas, so bring your technical skills and expect lots of single-track. After descending back to Ironcreek Lake, the race goes to a challenging two-lap run around the lake, where spectators cheer on the racers as they tackle difficult hike sections on each lap of the run

Directions: Thirteen miles from Spearfish, SD, Ironcreek Lake is nestled in the northern end of the beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota

2006 Results At: xterraplanet.com

2005 Results At: icort.com or xterraplanet.com or allsportcentral.com

2004 Results At: xterraplanet.com or icort.com (.pdf file)

Saturday, August 05, 2006 ::: Pierre, South Dakota: The RiverMan/RiverWoman Sprint Triathlon

Swim 0.4 miles, Bike 18 miles, Run 3.5 miles

Location: Farm Island Recreation Area - 1301 Farm Island Rd. Pierre, SD 57501-5829

Course Info: Swim .4 mile swim/ Bike 18/Run 3.5

2006 Results At: TriFind.com (Pierre is in central South Dakota, 226 miles west / northwest of Sioux Falls)

Saturday, August 19, 2006 ::: Chamberlain, South Dakota: 3rd Annual Lewis & Clark Sprint Triathlon

Swim Ľ mile (open water), Bike 12 miles, Run 3.1 miles

Location: American Creek Campground – Swimming Beach

Phone: (605) 234-0362

email: sbwahl@midstatesd.net

Register On Line At: allsportcentral.com

Course Info: The course will give you River views in the water, on the bluffs, and directly over the river. It's been a great course for 1st time triathletes and spectators!

1/4 mile swim with beach start

12 mile bike - one larger hill then rolling country

5K run - fast, flat over Old 16 Bridge

More: Male and Female individual age divisions as well as 3 person Team divisions (combined >100 and <100). Many other events and attractions in the Chamberlain-Oacoma area including Old West Trading Post Flea Market, boat/jet ski rentals at Cedar Shore, Akta Lakota Museum, I-90 Interpretive Center, Roam Free Park, SD Hall of Fame and of course great fishing, hiking, shopping, and dining.

Directions To Race: American Creek Campground is at the North end of Main Street (west side of the road) directly on the river in Chamberlain, SD.

2006 Results At allsportcentral.com: Results / Race Photos / Finisher Certificates

2005 Results At: TriFind.com

2004 Results At: TriFind.com

Saturday August 19, 2006 ::: Mobridge, South Dakota: Sitting Bull Monument Foundation 1st Annual Triathlon

Swim 1 mile, Bike 3 miles, Run 2 miles

Location: Sitting Bull Monument on old HWY 12

Printable Entry Form At: sittingbullmonument.org

2006 Results At: Click Here

Saturday August 26, 2006 ::: Redfield, South Dakota: Redfield Triathlon

Team Sporting Event

Course Info: 4-person teams compete.

Begin with the sporting clay pigeon shoot

Move on to Fisher Grove for a round of 9 hole golf

End with bowling

2006 Results At: Click Here

2005 Results At: Click Here

Saturday, September 02, 2006 ::: Hot Springs, South Dakota: Southern Hills Triathlon and Duathlon

Olympic Triathlon ::: Swim 1500 meters, Bike 25 miles, Run 6.2 miles

Sprint Triathlon ::: Swim 1000 meters, Bike 12.5 miles, Run 3.1 miles

Duathlon :: Run 3.1 miles, Bike 12.5 miles, Run 3.1 miles

Location: Angostura Reservoir

2006 Results At: allsportcentral.com

2005 Results At: Click Here

2002 Results At: allsportrunning.com

2007 TRIATHLON EVENTS

Saturday April 21, 2007 ::: Madison, South Dakota: The Community Center Triathlon - (f.k.a. Get ready for the season Sprint Triathlon)

Swim 500 yards, Bike 9 miles, Run 2.25 miles

Location: The Community Center 500 NE 11th Street

Phone: (605)-256-5837

email: Carol.Shaver@dsu.edu

Register On-Line At: allsportrunning.com

Course Info: Swim: 500yd swim (pool), Bike: 9-mile Run: 2.25 mile

Swim 10 laps in a 25 yd indoor pool

Ride bike on paved rode

Run on gravel

The start and finish will be at The Community Center as well as both transistion areas. Makes it great for spectators and personal property security.

Directions To Race: The Community Center 500 NE 11th Street

From the north -turn east (left) on 9th street go to the 4 way stop by the hospital turn north (left) drive one long block -we are on the northeast corner.

2006 Results At TriFind.com: Overall / Male / Female / Team

Saturday, June 30, 2007 ::: Eureka, South Dakota: Eureka Gold Classic Triathlon

Long Course: Swim ˝ mile, Bike 24 miles, Run 6 miles

Short Course: Swim Ľ mile, Bike 12 miles, Run 3 miles

Start Time: 8:30 am central time

Location: Eureka Lake Beach Area

Phone: (605) 284-2055

email: roggy@valleytel.net

Course Info: Starts at Lake Eureka Beach Area

Long course for individuals and teams: lake swim 1/2 mile, bike on blacktop road surface 24 miles, and run asphalt 6 miles.

Short course for individuals and teams: swim 1/4 mile, bike 12 miles, and run 3 miles.

More: Shower and restroom facilities available

2006 Results At TriFind.com: PDF File (32 KB) / Text File (2 KB)

Saturday, August 04, 2007 ::: Pierre, South Dakota: The RiverMan/RiverWoman Sprint Triathlon

Swim 0.4 miles, Bike 18 miles, Run 3.5 miles

Location: Farm Island Recreation Area - 1301 Farm Island Rd. Pierre, SD 57501-5829

Phone: (605) 773-2885

email: Pat.Thompson@state.sd.us

Course Info: Swim .4 mile swim/ Bike 18/Run 3.5

2006 Results At: TriFind.com (Pierre is in central South Dakota, 226 miles west / northwest of Sioux Falls)

Saturday, August 18, 2007 ::: Chamberlain, South Dakota: 4th Annual Lewis & Clark Sprint Triathlon

Swim Ľ mile (open water), Bike 12 miles, Run 3.1 miles

Location: American Creek Campground – Swimming Beach

Phone: (605) 234-0362

email: sbwahl@midstatesd.net

Register On Line At: allsportcentral.com

Course Info: The course will give you River views in the water, on the bluffs, and directly over the river. It's been a great course for 1st time triathletes and spectators!

1/4 mile swim with beach start

12 mile bike - one larger hill then rolling country

5K run - fast, flat over Old 16 Bridge

Directions To Race: American Creek Campground is at the North end of Main Street (west side of the road) directly on the river in Chamberlain, SD.

2006 Results At: allsportcentral.com

2006 Event Photos At: allsportcentral.com

2005 Results At: TriFind.com

2004 Results At: TriFind.com

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