Name: 16th Annual Galena Triathlon & Duathlon
Start: 2011-05-21
Location: Nixon Beach, Apple Canyon Lake

16th Annual Galena Triathlon & Duathlon

Events

Galena Triathlon & Duathlon :
Triathlon : Swim 660 yards, Bike 16.8 miles, Run 4.3 miles
Galena Duathlon :
Duathlon : Run 2 Miles, Bike 16.8 Miles, Run 4.3 Miles

Race Date: Saturday, May 21, 2011
Start Time: 9:00 AM
Entry Fee:$73 early bird/ $79 after Jan. 15th
Location:Nixon Beach, Apple Canyon Lake
Address: Eisenhower and S. Apple Canyon Rd.
City/State/Zip:Apple River, Illinois 61001
Country: USA

Registration Website:
Race Website http://www.galena.org/triathlo...
Telephone: (815) 777-3557
Email: [email protected]

2011 Galena Triathlon & Duathlon:

The Galena Triathlon & Duathlon is a challenging point-to-point sprint distance race held in picturesque Jo Daviess County.

This popular event has been named one of the "top 10" sprint triathlons in the U.S. by USA Triathlon (USAT).

Course Information:

For triathletes, the event begins with a swim in the clear, cool waters of Apple Canyon Lake with a beach start and finish.

The swim-to-bike transition is adjacent to the beach.

Duathletes begin with a 2-mile run.

The second leg of the race is a breathtakingly beautiful 16.8-mile bike on the hilly and winding country roads of Jo Daviess County.

The second transition area is located in the heart of Galena Territory at Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa Special Event field.

The final leg is a 4.3-mile run, which winds up and down the picturesque lanes and roadways.

The finish line is located at Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa's Special Event Field, the site of the post race party.

Directions:

To Nixon Beach, Apple Canyon Lake from Galena:

From the intersection of N. Main St. and Meeker St. in Galena turn right onto Stagecoach Trail.

Drive east for approximately 12 miles.

Turn right onto Pea Ridge Road.

Pea Ridge Road will turn into W. Apple Canyon Road. T

urn left onto S. Apple Canyon Road.

Turn left onto Eisenhower Drive.

Nixon Beach is at the end of Eisenhower Drive. - - - To Nixon Beach, Apple Canyon Lake from Chicago:

Take I-90/94 west to Rockford.

Take US Rte. 20 west from Rockford to the village of Woodbine.

In Woodbine, turn right onto Scout Camp Road.

Turn left onto East Lake Road No. 3.

Turn left onto S. Apple Canyon Road.

Turn right onto Eisenhower Drive.

Nixon Beach is at the end of Eisenhower Drive. - - - To Galena from Nixon Beach, Apple Canyon Lake:

From Eisenhower Drive, turn right onto S. Apple Canyon Road.

Turn right onto W. Apple Canyon Road.

At the Y in the road stay to the left, which will be Pea Ridge Road.

Stay on Pea Ridge Road until it intersects with Stagecoach Trail.

Turn left onto Stagecoach Trail. Travel approximately 12 miles and Stagecoach Trail will pass Recreation Park (site of finish line). - - -

Previous Results:

2010 Results at: active.com

1999-2010 Results at: galena.org

2011 Galena Triathlon & Duathlon:
The Galena Triathlon & Duathlon is a challenging point-to-point sprint distance race held in picturesque Jo Daviess County.
This popular event has been named one of the "top 10" sprint triathlons in the U.S. by USA Triathlon (USAT).

Course Information:

For triathletes, the event begins with a swim in the clear, cool waters of Apple Canyon Lake with a beach start and finish.
The swim-to-bike transition is adjacent to the beach.
Duathletes begin with a 2-mile run.
The second leg of the race is a breathtakingly beautiful 16.8-mile bike on the hilly and winding country roads of Jo Daviess County.
The second transition area is located in the heart of Galena Territory at Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa Special Event field.
The final leg is a 4.3-mile run, which winds up and down the picturesque lanes and roadways.
The finish line is located at Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa's Special Event Field, the site of the post race party.

Directions:

To Nixon Beach, Apple Canyon Lake from Galena:
From the intersection of N. Main St. and Meeker St. in Galena turn right onto Stagecoach Trail.
Drive east for approximately 12 miles.
Turn right onto Pea Ridge Road.
Pea Ridge Road will turn into W. Apple Canyon Road. T
urn left onto S. Apple Canyon Road.
Turn left onto Eisenhower Drive.
Nixon Beach is at the end of Eisenhower Drive. - - - To Nixon Beach, Apple Canyon Lake from Chicago:
Take I-90/94 west to Rockford.
Take US Rte. 20 west from Rockford to the village of Woodbine.
In Woodbine, turn right onto Scout Camp Road.
Turn left onto East Lake Road No. 3.
Turn left onto S. Apple Canyon Road.
Turn right onto Eisenhower Drive.
Nixon Beach is at the end of Eisenhower Drive. - - - To Galena from Nixon Beach, Apple Canyon Lake:
From Eisenhower Drive, turn right onto S. Apple Canyon Road.
Turn right onto W. Apple Canyon Road.
At the Y in the road stay to the left, which will be Pea Ridge Road.
Stay on Pea Ridge Road until it intersects with Stagecoach Trail.
Turn left onto Stagecoach Trail. Travel approximately 12 miles and Stagecoach Trail will pass Recreation Park (site of finish line). - - -

Previous Results:

2010 Results at: active.com
1999-2010 Results at: galena.org
-

Previous Results:

2010 Results at: active.com
1999-2010 Results at: galena.org
-

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