French Creek Triathlon ~ Results

Events

French Creek Sprint Triathlon :
Triathlon : Swim 750 Meters, Bike 12.4 Miles, Run 3.1 Miles
French Creek Olympic Triathlon :
Triathlon : Swim 1500 Meters, Bike 24.9 Miles, Run 6.2 Miles
  • Race Date: Sunday, May 17, 2015
  • Start Time: 7AM
  • Entry Fee:$80-$145
  • Location:French Creek State Park, Hopewell Lake
  • Address: 843 Park Road
  • City/State/Zip:Elverson, Pennsylvania 19520
  • Country: USA


2015 French Creek Triathlon:



• The French Creek Sprint and Olympic distance triathlons are being held in conjunction with the ToughKids Philly Youth Triathlon.

• Consider competing in our CLUB CHALLENGE event.
• Each competitor will score points for their club, and the club with the most points shall be crowned supreme!

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Course Information:


Full course maps for each distance can be viewed at the Race Website ::

Swim:
• The swim portion will take place on Hopewell Lake. 
• The swim will be clean fresh water with highly visible swim markers.

Bike:
• The bike course will be a challenging out and back course on PA-345 and Shed Road. 
• This course generally has a lot of climbing, but you will not encounter steep grades in excess of 8%.

Run:
• The run course (5K) will be a lollipop loop with parts along Scott's Run Lake. 
• The 10K course will have an additional out and back leg past the park campgrounds.


Course Maps:
Transition Area Map
Swim Course Map - (Sprint = 1 lap / Olympic = 2 laps)
Bike Course Map - (Sprint = 1 lap / Olympic = 2 laps)
Run Course Map - (Sprint)
Run Course Map - (Olympic)


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Directions:



Parking/Directions -
• ***Cell phone reception is very hit or miss at the park, so please don't count on it.
• The address of the park office is 843 Park Road, Elverson, PA 19520.
• You can also google Hopewell Lake - the (southwest) boat ramp is very close to our transition area.

Directions from the Philadelphia / King of Prussia area (to avoid a detour for the closed bridge your GPS will want you to cross) -
• Take 422 West to Pottstown exit, take Rt 100 South for 0.4 miles and turn right on PA-724 West.
• Follow 724 West for 6.3 miles, then turn left on Shed Road. At the first intersection, stay left to stay on Shed Road.
• After 3 miles, the road will come to a T. Turn left on PA-345 South, then a quick right on Park Rd into the actual Park.
• Continue on Park Road for 2 miles and you'll see Hopewell Lake on your left.
• Continue to the next left after the park office.
• You'll pass our transition area on the left.
• Continue to the next left and park in that lot just above the transition area.

Directions from PA Turnpike (points south and west) –
• Take the Morgantown exit (298) of the PA Turnpike.
• Take I-176 North for 0.1 miles to exit 1A.
• Turn right on PA-10 North and follow for 0.5 miles.
• Turn right on Joanna Road. After 0.9 miles, turn right on Elverson Road. After 0.6 miles, make a slight left onto Hopewell Road.
• Hopewell Road turns to Park Road. Pass South Entrance Road.
• After 3.8 miles on Hopewell / Park, turn right before the park office.
• (If you pass Hopewell Lake, you went too far.)
• You'll pass our transition area on the left.
• Continue to the next left and park in that lot just above the transition area.


French Creek State Park - Hopewell Lake:
• 843 Park Rd
• Elverson, PA
• 19520

Map & Directions

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Other Info:

2015 Results:


2015 Results at: athlinks.com

Previous Results:


2014 Results at: athlinks.com
2013 Results at johnkennytri.com: Olympic / Sprint / Searchable 


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