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Description:
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2012 Mountain Madness Triathlon:
Zone 5 Events is hosting the Mountain Madness Triathlon on May 6th 2012. The race will consist of 1.2 mile swim, 56 mile bike and a 13.1 mile run. The event will take place at Carters Lake, located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Georgia very close to Ellijay, GA.
The swim will be held in the clear calm waters of Carters Lake. The bike portion is an out and back course that winds around the lake and heads north to Ft. Mountain State Park and returns back to Carter's Lake, allowing athletes to experience the beautiful scenery and challenging hills this area has to offer. The run course offers a continuation of the challenging terrain at one of North Georgia's best kept secrets.
Spectators will have an excellent view of the race overlooking both the swim course and transition area from atop the beach area. In addition, the 2-loop run course allows you to cheer your favorite athletes and teammates across the finish line.
This race offers some of the more unique terrain you will find in the southeast region. It is designed for triathletes looking for the next challenge. Push yourself and come experience what makes this half distance triathlon the best in the region.
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Course Info:
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The swim portion will be a deep water start and will commence in waves. The swim start/finish is located adjacent to the transition area and consists of a one loop counter clockwise course. Spectators will be able to view the entire swim course from the top of Harris Branch beach. The water temperature this time of year will allow for wetsuits.
The bike portion is an out and back course that winds around Carters Lake then heads north to Ft. Mountain State Park. This course offers all types of terrain from flats and rolling hills to climbs, allowing athletes to experience the beautiful scenery this area has to offer. All turns will be clearly marked and manned for safety by police and volunteers. All roads are open to general traffic, please be aware of your surroundings and obey the officers and volunteers during the bike ride. There will be three aid stations located along the course. The will be a King of Mountain (KOM) award for best male and female ascent of Ft. Mountain.
The run course will consist of two loops along Harris Branch Rd and Camp Branch Rd within Harris Branch Park, including a short trail section at the beginning and end of the run. Aid stations will be located every mile of the run.
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Directions:
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Going I-75 North: Take exit 293, go right on Hwy 411. Go north for 25 miles, turn right on Hwy 136, go 5.75 miles, turn left on Hwy 382, go 1/2 mile, turn left on Harris Branch Rd. and continue straight to Harris Branch Park.
Going I-75 South: Take exit 293, go left on Hwy 411. Go north for 25 miles, turn right on Hwy 136, go 5.75 miles, turn left on Hwy 382 go 1/2 mile, turn left on Harris Branch Rd. and continue straight to Harris Branch Park.
Going I-575 North: 5 miles north of Jasper, take Hwy 136 west, go 2.5 miles, take right fork, go 6.5 miles turn right on Hwy 382, go 1/2 mile, turn left on Harris Branch Rd. and continue straight to Harris Branch Park.
From Ellijay: Take Old Hwy 5 south, turn right on Hwy 382, go 9.5 miles, turn right on Harris Branch Rd. and continue straight to Harris Branch Park.
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Other Info:
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Pricing
6/1/11 - 9/1/11 - $130
9/2/11 – 12/1/11 - $145
12/2/11 – 2/29/12 - $170
3/1/12 – 5/1/12 - $185 AWARDS
Overall (M & F)
Masters Age Group (M & F)
Age Groups (M & F)
Clydesdale
Athena
KOM (M & F)
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