Swim
The MAC Dash begins at the Madras Aquatic Center, a premier swimming facility.  The swim requires completion of 20 lengths of the 25-yard lap pool.  Your estimated 500-yard swim time is required to determine your race heat.  You will be circle-swimming in a lane with competitors who report similar swim times.  Significantly inaccurate times may result in disqualification.

Bike
The 12-mile bike course begins and ends at the Madras Aquatic Center parking lot.  The course leads bikers through agricultural and quiet, residential areas of Madras.  The roads are wide and well paved.  An ANSI/Snell approved helmet is required.  Ride on the right side of the road and pass to the left.  Drafting, defined as being within 3 bike lengths of the rider in front of you, is not allowed.  Flaggers and volunteers will be at intersections along the race course, but be alert to traffic.  This course is not closed to vehicles.  Pacing is not allowed in this event. 

Run
Upon beginning the 3-mile run, competitors will head east past the Madras Aquatic Center and Jefferson County Middle School on another wide, well paved road.  The runners will then enter Juniper Hills Park and complete one lap of the paved running trail.  Runners will finish the race on the track of the Jefferson County Middle School.  Pacing is not allowed in this event.  

From the south:  Take Highway 97N into Madras. Upon entering Madras, turn right at the second traffic light onto B Street.  Follow B Street approximately 1 mile and turn right onto City View.  Make your first left onto Kemper Way.  The Madras Aquatic Center will be on your right.

From the north:  Take Highway 97S into Madras.  Upon entering Madras, turn left at the second traffic light onto B Street.  Follow B Street approximately 1 mile and turn right onto City View.  Make your first left onto Kemper Way.  The Madras Aquatic Center will be on your right.

2011 Results

Triathlon Individual Winners
Overall Male - Grant Hayball - 55:38 - Grants Pass (course record)
Overall Female/Jefferson County Female - Sara Hertel - 1:09:03 Madras
Jefferson County Male - Scott Delamarter - 1:02:47 - Madras

Triathlon Team Winners
Coed Team Team 47 - 1:03:20 - Madras
Male Team Killer Bs - 1:07:18 - Madras
Female Team - Sisters of Champions - 1:10:28 - Corvallis
Family Team Birthday Dash - 1:10:45 - Bend

Duathlon Individual Winners
Overall Female Laura Lindsey 1:16:59 Camas, WA
Overall Male Trevor Groves 1:21:41 - Bend           
Jefferson County Female Melanie Widmer 2:00:38 - Madras

2010 Results

Triathlon Individual Winners
Overall Male - Grant Hayball - 56:58 - Grants Pass
Overall Female  - Jodi Line-Bailey - 1:09:11 - Bend
Jefferson County Male - Scott Delamarter - 1:00:38 - Madras
Jefferson County Female - Sara Hertel - 1:11:15 - Madras

Triathlon Team Winners
Male Team - Team Kah-Nee-Ta - 1:05:48 - Warm Springs
Coed Team - Sonic Dismembrator - 1:06:49 - Bend
Female Team - Phat Mamas - 1:10:53 - Madras
Family Team - Wheres Kris - 1:24:29 - Madras

Duathlon Individual Winners
Overall Male - Garret Caster - 1:16:01 - Sisters
Overall Female/Jefferson County Female - Jill Plant - 1:38:47 - Madras
Jefferson County Male - Mike Gauvin - 1:50:50 - Madras

2009 Results

Triathlon Individual Winners
Overall Male - Chad Baker - 1:01:44 - Bend
Overall Female - Kristin Wigle - 1:07:39 - Bend
Jefferson County Male - Scott Delamarter - 1:05:04 - Madras
Jefferson County Female - Nancy Richards - 1:24:45 - Madras

Triathlon Team Winners
Male Team - Great Earth Guys - 1:03:26 - Madras
Coed Team - Team Rebound - 1:06:36 - Redmond
Female Team - Tri-Try-Tries - 1:19:44 - Madras
Family Team - Wheres Kris - 1:28:26 - Madras

2008 Results

Triathlon Individual Winners
Overall Male - Chad Baker - 1:03:56 - Bend
Overall Female/Jefferson County Female  - Sara Hertel - 1:14:12 - Madras
Jefferson County Male - Hiroji McKinstry - 1:14:16 - Warm Springs

Triathlon Team Winners
Male Team - Teenage Triple Threat - 1:08:18 - Madras
Coed Team - Tri-Try-Tries - 1:11:33 - Madras
Family Team - A Fun Bunch - 1:14:32 - Redmond
Female Team - Dashing Gals - 1:23:24 - Prineville

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