SWIM:
The 0.75 mile swim segment is in Applegate Lake and starts and ends at the Hart-Tish park beach. Hart-Tish is one of the few Forest Service parks with several acres of beautifully groomed lawn down to the waters edge. Swimmers will start in one or two waves depending upon the number of participants. Wetsuits are recommended as water temperatures are expected to be in the mid 60s.

BIKE:
The 13 mile mountain bike section starts at Hart-Tish Park and goes clockwise around the lake to Seattle Bar. At Seattle bar, participants will rack their bikes and complete the course with a 5 mile run back to Hart-Tish Park.

RUN:
On the bike and run, participants will utilize 12 miles of single-track, 3.5 miles of pavement and 2.5 miles of forest roads that follow the fingered shoreline. It includes many short, moderately difficult climbs and a lot of very fun undulating terrain. There are two steeper climbs encountered which are about 0.25 mile long each. The trail is never too technical but it is definitely challenging. The single-track trail surface is mainly decomposed granite and you can expect some rocks and possibly windfall. There are numerous side streams youll cross on wooden bridges. All course intersections will be well marked.

Applegate Lake:

If youre using mapquest, google or GPS, the following address will get you close:

• Star Ranger Station
• 6941 Upper Applegate Rd
• Jacksonville, OR 97530.

From Interstate 5, take exit #27 for Medford and Jacksonville. After exiting the highway, go west on Barnett Rd (follow the signs toward Jacksonville). Turn right onto OR 99 North/Riverside Avenue. Follow OR 99 for 1 mile and turn left onto Main Street. Bear right in 0.4 miles and follow Jacksonville Hwy. You will enter Jacksonville in 4 miles. About 0.7 miles into Jacksonville, bear right on OR 238. This will take you through the Old Town section of Jacksonville. Note your mileage as you exit Jacksonville on OR 238. In 7.4 miles, turn left in the small town of Ruch onto Upper Applegate Rd. Follow signs for the Star Ranger Station and Applegate Dam. Follow Upper Applegate Rd for about 15 miles to Hart-Tish park.

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General Event Information

COURSE SUPPORT
Participants are required to carry their own nutrition and hydration supplies. There will be a very limited number of aid stations on the course. Aid station locations are shown on the course maps which may be downloaded below. Aid stations will have water and sports drink. The finish area will have additional refreshments. As with any outdoor activity, individuals who are allergic to bee stings are advised to carry their emergency kits.

MASSAGE
Relax with a post-race massage to rejuvenate you. You can pre-order your massage or they will be available on a first come first served basis.

AWARDS
Awards will be presented to the top overall finishers in each division and age group. ALL participants will receive a Granite Man T-shirt. Shirts are only guaranteed if you register by June 25th, 2010.

REGISTRATION
Registration is limited so sign up as early as you can. Online registration closes July 16th at 5:00PM PST. Mail-in registration must be received by July 2nd, 2010. RACE DAY REGISTRATION WILL BE AVAILABLE IF SPACE IS REMAINING AND CLOSES 30 MINUTES PRIOR TO THE START TIME FOR THE RACE YOU ARE ENTERING. IT IS BEST TO PRE-REGISTER!

You can also register in person for the Saturday Granite Man Triathlon, Duathlon or Mountain Run events on Friday, July 23rd at Boulevard Coffee at 555 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, OR  12:00AM 4:00PM. For directions call 541-482-0456. Please DO NOT call with event questions.

PACKET PICK-UP IN ASHLAND
Packet pick-up for Saturday trail running events will be on Friday, July 23rd at Boulevard Coffee at 555 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, OR  12:00AM 4:00PM. For directions call 541-482-0456. Please DO NOT call with event questions.

PACKET PICK-UP AT APPLEGATE LAKE
Packet pick-up for Saturday events will be on Saturday July 24th from 6:30AM until 7:45 AM at Hart-Tish Park.

TRANSITION AREAS
Duathlon and triathlon transition areas will open at 6:45AM on Saturday for racers to place their equipment. Security will be provided until 2:45PM.

PARKING & PARK ENTRY FEES
Hart-Tish Park employees will assist you with parking. There is a $5 per vehicle day-use fee required that is good for Hart-Tish Park and Seattle Bar.

LODGING & CAMPING
Lodging options may be found at www.visitmedford.org and www.jacksonvilleoregon.org. Applegate Lake camping arrangements at Hart-Tish Park, Watkins Campground and Carberry Campground are made through the on-site concession operator at Hart-Tish Park 541-899-9220.

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