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5430 Long Course Triathlon :
Triathlon : Swim 1.2 Miles, Bike 56 Miles, Run 13.1 Miles
5430 Long Course Aquabike :
Aquabike : Swim 1.2 Miles, Bike 56 Miles
5430 Long Course Duathlon :
Duathlon : Run 3.1 Miles, Bike 56 Miles, Run 13.1 Miles
  • Race Date: Sunday, September 17, 2017
  • Start Time: 7:30am
  • Entry Fee:Individual - $180, Relay - $205, Aquabike - $145, Duathlon - $145, Duathlon/Aquabike Relay - $155
  • Location:Boulder Reservoir
  • Address: 5565 N 51st St
  • City/State/Zip:Boulder, Colorado 80301
  • Country: USA

Formerly known as the Harvest Moon Triathlon the 18th edition of this event takes place at the beautiful Boulder Reservoir. on September 17th, 2017.  Est. in 2000 this Colorado classic  provides the veterans to beginners a challenging, affordable, and competitive race with a local flavor.  Whether this is your final event of the season, or a tune-up for a fall long course triathlon, don't miss the 5430 original!  The Aquabike portion is one of the fastest growing Aquabikes in the nation, while the duathlon is Colorado's only long-course duathlon.

One of the biggest expos, stocked goodie bags, and event long sleeve tech pullovers are just some of the highlights that make the 5430 Triathlon the experience you've been waiting for.  When you cross that line make sure to sprint because there's no better way to cool off that the Without Limits Slip n' Slide!  Once that finisher medal is in hand it's time to hit the Wahoos Fish Taco's buffet line for the best post race food around! 

Course Information:

5430 SWIM COURSE

The 1.2 mile swim at Boulder Reservoir will feature a clock-wise directional swim around a rectangle shaped course.  Orange buoys will mark the straight line, with lime green buoys marking the corner turns at the far end of the reservoir.  The start will be in waves which will be posted at packet pick-up locations and on our website 1 week before the event.    Water temperature in the reservoir in September is typically in the high sixties, so wetsuits are encouraged. 

5430 BIKE COURSE

Riders will complete a 2-lap course on the roads of Boulder County around Boulder Reservoir.  Overall this scenic rural course features rolling terrain with some flat sections to cruise along in your aerobars.  Nice wide shoulders and limited car traffic make for ample passing opportunities, making this a great long course for the 1st time triathlete!

BIKE AID STATIONS

There will be 4 total water bottle hand-ups on the bike course stocked with chilled water and Gatorade drink. Please discard all empty bottles at these zones only.  These locations are equally spaced by the time it will take to ride between them, based on terrain and normal wind direction

5430 TRIATHLON RUN COURSE

This is the run course you've all been waiting for!  It's a 2-lap, loop course on 100% packed dirt roads around Boulder Reservoir.  The terrain for the first half is rolling, with some slight elevation gain and loss, but overall this is the course to set your new long course PR on!  Spectators, family, and friends will be able to cheer you on at the half way point as you head back out to lap #2.  Compare your lap splits to see how much tiime you dropped on the back half of the course!

AID STATIONS

Will be located at each mile of the run. Each aid station will be stocked with: Ice Cold Water, Gatorade drink, CLIF Gel, flat coke, pretzels, cookies, and CLIF Bars. Each aid station will have a Beljum Budder squeeze pump along with Sunblock! It's get's hot out there and sometimes the chamois cream and sun block you put on at 7:00am just isn't enough.

DUATHLON 5K RUN TO START

The 1st Duathlon run (5k) will be a out and back course.  Athletes will meet our timer outside of transition at 7:20am and walk to the official starting line which is 300m down the side-walk path past the finish line.  For those athletes familar with the Dash n' Dine 5k or Stroke & Stride Series, this run course is identical to those two events.  It's a flat and fast, out and back course, which takes place on 70% dirt and 30% pavement!

Directions:

DIRECTIONS TO BOULDER RESERVOIR

BOULDER:  Take 119 towards Longmont.  Take a left on Jay rd and then you're first right on 51st.  Proceed down 51st and then take a right into the reservoir.   If you're in need of handicapped parking please just let the parking crew know and they'll direct you accordingly.

LONGMONT: Take 119 towards Boulder.  Take a right on Jay rd and then you're first right on 51st.  Proceed down 51st and then take a right into the reservoir.  We'll have a professional parking crew to guide you in.  If you're in need of handicapped parking please just let the parking crew know and they'll direct you accordingly.

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