MTA Lake James Triathlon & Duathlon
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| MTA Lake James Triathlon & Duathlon : |
| Triathlon : Triathlon 750 meter swim 22 mile bike 5K trail run |
| MTA Lake James Duathlon : |
| Duathlon : Duathlon 3.1 mile run 22 mile ride 5K run |
- Race Date: Saturday, May 16, 2015
- Start Time: 8:00 AM
- Location:Lake James State Park,
- Address: Paddys Creek Section
- City/State/Zip:Nebo, North Carolina 28761
- Country: USA
- Registration Website: http://www.imathlete.com/event...
- Race Website http://mtatriathlon.com/
- Telephone: 828-400-5868
- Email: [email protected]
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6th Annual MTA Triathlon will take place at Lake James on Saturday, May 16, 2015 at the
Paddy's Creek Section of Lake James State Park. Lake James was just named the North Carolina state Park of the Year for 2014! The triathlon consists of a 750 meter swim, 22 mile road bike and 5K trail run, while the duathlon has a 5k mile trail run, 22 mile road bike and 5K trail run. The venue is breathtaking, with views of Lake James visible from almost everywhere on the course. Whether you're a seasoned veteran or new to the multisport experience, this is a must-do event. The race will be sanctioned by USA Triathlon and professionally managed by Glory Hound Events. |
Course Information:
- The triathlon swim (750 meters) features a wave start and follows an open water course on Lake James.
- The first duathlon run (3.1 miles), concurrent with the triathlon swim, follows a non-technical trail on state park property with minimal pavement.
- The ride (22 miles) is a well-marked, on-road course consisting of 4 miles on state park property and an 18 mile loop with views of the lake all along the way.
- The run (5K) is mostly on non-technical dirt trail with approximately 1/4 to 1/2 mile of pavement. The triathlon and duathlon share the same final run course.
Course Maps:http://mtatriathlon.com/MTA_map.pdf
Directions:
Direction to Paddy�s Creek Section of Lake James State Park
I 40-Exit 90 Nebo
Take exit 90.
Turn right on Fairview Rd about 2.8 miles to Hwy 70.
Turn right onto Hwy 70 for .7 miles.
Turn left onto Hwy 126. Follow 126 about 5.5 miles to Paddy�s Creek Section on right.
I40 Exit 94 � Dysartsville
If coming from the west, turn left and cross over I 40, go .5 miles to Hwy 70.
If coming from the east, turn right, and go about .5 miles to Hwy 70
Turn left on Hwy 70 go about 2 miles turn right onto Bridgewater. Go 1.2 miles on Bridgewater and turn left onto Benfield Landing . Go about 2 miles. Turn right on Hwy 126, go .7 miles to park entrance on the right.
Other Info:
The 6th Annual MTA Triathlon will take place at Lake James on Saturday, May 16, 2015 at the Paddy's Creek Section of Lake James State Park.
Lake James was just named the North Carolina state Park of the Year for 2014!
The triathlon consists of a 750 meter swim, 22 mile road bike and 5K trail run, while the duathlon has a 5k mile trail run, 22 mile road bike and 5K trail run. The venue is breathtaking, with views of Lake James visible from almost everywhere on the course. Whether you're a seasoned veteran or new to the multisport experience, this is a must-do event.
The race will be sanctioned by USA Triathlon and professionally managed by Glory Hound Events.
Course Information:
- ll participants must finish the event in under 3 hours, 30 minutes. Race officials reserve the right to remove any participant from the course who it deems unlikely to finish the event within the stated time limit.
- The triathlon swim (750 meters) features a wave start and follows an open water course on Lake James.
- The first duathlon run (3.1 miles), concurrent with the triathlon swim, follows a non-technical trail on state park property with minimal pavement.
- The ride (22 miles) is a well-marked, on-road course consisting of 4 miles on state park property and an 18 mile loop with views of the lake all along the way.
- The run (5K) is mostly on non-technical dirt trail with approximately 1/4 to 1/2 mile of pavement. The triathlon and duathlon share the same final run course.
Course Maps:http://mtatriathlon.com/MTA_map.pdf
Directions:
Direction to Paddy�s Creek Section of Lake James State Park
I 40-Exit 90 Nebo
Take exit 90.
Turn right on Fairview Rd about 2.8 miles to Hwy 70.
Turn right onto Hwy 70 for .7 miles.
Turn left onto Hwy 126. Follow 126 about 5.5 miles to Paddy�s Creek Section on right.
I40 Exit 94 � Dysartsville
If coming from the west, turn left and cross over I 40, go .5 miles to Hwy 70.
If coming from the east, turn right, and go about .5 miles to Hwy 70
Turn left on Hwy 70 go about 2 miles turn right onto Bridgewater. Go 1.2 miles on Bridgewater and turn left onto Benfield Landing . Go about 2 miles. Turn right on Hwy 126, go .7 miles to park entrance on the right.
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