Swim – Easy 300 yard out-and-back swim in Byram Lake.  The water temperature will be between 75 and 80 degrees F.  WARM, COMFORTABLE, SAFE.  Athletes who feel uncomfortable swimming may request the services from any of the number of kayaks that will be lining the course. 

Bike – 9.1 mile loop starting from the transition area located at the beach parking lot at Linden County Park.  The bike course will head north on Linden Rd (Bridge St), go though town, and turn right on Rolston Rd toward Jennings Rd.  You will then turn left (North) on Jennings Rd and head to Lahring Rd.  At Lahring Rd you will turn left (West) and continue on Lahring Rd to Linden Rd.  You'll make a final left turn (South) Linden Rd, go past Rolson Rd, through town, and back to Linden County Park to the transition area.

Run – 2 miles out and back from the transition area onto the bike path, toward the turn around at soccer fields.

Awards: All finishers of FirstTry and FastTry will receive an Official Triathlon Medallion at the finish line.  Age group awards will be given to FastTry winners only.

Ages: All ages are welcome and we will have age groups for the kids too. 

What to wear: Most athletes wear a swimsuit then just throw on either their bike shorts or running shorts for each portion of the event. Bring a large towel if you wish to change. No public nudity, please!

Bike Inspections: Bikes will be checked to see that wheel levers are secure when you arrive in the morning.

Bike Racks in Transition Zone: We have specially designed bike racks that hold your bike and leave room for you to have your running and swimming gear along side. 

Mountain or Road Bike: It does not matter, road bikes are faster but mountain bikes let you check out the scenery a bit better. It is also fun passing a road bike while on your mountain bike. 

Helmets: Mandatory gear - no exceptions!

Entry includes: Wicking tech-materical race t-shirt, race results, post-race refreshments, and Official Finishers Medal.  Also, NEW FOR 2015, every participant will also receive free photos!