Lake Nighthorse Paddle Bike Run - -

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Paddle, Bike, Run :
Triathlon : Paddle 2 Miles, Bike 12.5 Miles, Run 2.5 Miles
  • Race Date: Saturday, September 8, 2018
  • Start Time: 9:00am
  • Entry Fee:Early Registration - $60.00 Individual/ $90/Team. After August 25 - Individual $75/Team $120
  • Location:Lake Nighthorse
  • Address: 1795 County Road 210
  • City/State/Zip:Durango, Colorado 81301
  • Country: USA

Register for the 1st Annual Lake Nighthorse Triathlon on Saturday, September 8, 2018 featuring paddle (2 miles), bike (12.5 miles) and run (2.5 miles).  Take on a new summer challenge, this is not your traditional triathlon!  This fun event is open to all ability levels.  Race starts at 9 am.

Registration and Entry Fees:

  • Register at the Durango Community Recreation Center.
  • Early Bird Individual Registration: $60
  • Registration August 26 - September 6: $75
  • Early Bird Team Registration: $90
  • Registration August 26 - September 6: $120
  • NO REGISTRATION WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER SEPTEMBER 6th.

Course Information:

Transition Area:  Staff will be on hand to monitor the transition area and assist participants.  All equipment and personal items must be kept in the Transition Area behind the barricades. No spectators are allowed in the Transition Area. Assistance to the racer is not allowed at any time. Racers must walk bikes in transition area.

Paddle:  Participants will carry their craft and start the paddle portion of the race at an old construction road just north of the secondary boat launch. Participants will paddle out and around the buoy and back to the secondary boat launch near the overflow parking lot. The paddle course is 2 miles. Paddlers should paddle out towards the pump station. The exit area will be well parked and volunteers will be present. A PFD is required to be worn and fastened.

Bike:  Follow course markings.  Follow the exits signs out of Lake Nighthorse, turn left on CR 210 and left Wildcat Canyon Road (CR 141), stay on Wildcat Canyon Road and turn around at CR 211. The turnaround point is at CR 211. Bikers will follow the same route back to Lake Nighthorse. Bikers will enter Lake Nighthorse in the exit lane. The bike course is 12.6 miles. Closed toe shoes and helmets are required. Helmets must be securely fastened before mounting the bike. All bikers must mount and dismount in the designated marked area. Bikers need to reduce speed when exiting and entering transition area and Lake Nighthorse. Obey all traffic laws. The road will be open to traffic throughout the race. It is the bikers’ responsibility to make sure it is safe and traffic is clear before crossing lanes.  Course Marshals and law enforcement will be available to assist. Bikers are expected to self-support on the course and fix mechanical issues. Drafting is not allowed. Headphones are not allowed. Your bib must be located on your bike or on the front of your shirt. If your bib is not visible you will be stopped by Lake Nighthorse staff at the gate entrance.

Run:  Follow course markings. Runners will start on the path at the over flow parking lot, run through the main parking lot and get back on the walking path. Runners will run to the gate and turnaround at the gate. Runners will follow the same route back to the finish line. Be aware of the public using the walking path and vehicles in the parking lot.  Closed toe shoes are required. The run is 2.5 miles.

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