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Description:
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2009 Lake Como Triathlon: Montana’s Biggest Event Secret
The Lake Como Triathlon will challenge and inspire you in one of the most beautiful mountain lake locations for a triathlon to be held.
An open-water swim with the mountain view as you turn for air, a mountain bike route with scenic vistas, and a trail run around the lake with views, creeks, falls, and terrain that makes you forget you are running.
A Nature-Inspired Adrenalin Rush to Please Your Athletic Soul
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Course Info:
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The course is a triangular swim 1500 yds., mountain bike 12.6 mi. on Forest Service Road and some single track, trail run is 7.7 miles on a well-used single-track trail along perimeter of lake.
The bike has an elevation ascent of 2,279 and a descent of 2,305.
Bike is rocky and sandy at points with pine cones and moose droppings.
Cross bikes possible at your own risk.
Run of 7.7 miles is loose rock and pact soil; beautiful sights around lake crossing Rock Creek Falls.
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Directions:
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One hour 20 minutes south of Missoula.
Please visit website for more info.
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Other Info:
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Located in the Bitterroot National Forest:
The Lake Como Triathlon is a first ever event at this venue. The beautiful terrain and Lake, named after Lake Como of Italy, have attracted athletes and mountain bikers, climbers, skiers, campers, and more. Experience Como and you’ll want to come back for more.
Presented by Antara Sports in Hamilton, this is a not-for-profit event to raise funds for the Lost Trail Ski Patrol, the Ravalli Co. Search & Rescue, and Trapper Peak Job Corp Student Council.
Sign up now, as space is limited to 75 slots including teams.
This event is authorized by a Special Use Permit to take place in the Bitterroot National Forest.
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