RUN
The run courses at the Genesis Triathlon offer diverse challenges tailored to each distance, ensuring an engaging and rewarding experience for all participants.
For Super Sprint athletes, the 1-mile run course provides a quick and exhilarating sprint to the finish line. After exiting under the Run Out inflatable, athletes will follow the chute past the finish line and out onto the course, guided by cones to the 8-foot-wide park blacktop path. Half a mile out, a prominent Super sign marks the turnaround point, leading athletes back to the finish line.
Sprint athletes embark on a 5k journey, following a similar path as Super Sprint competitors but continuing past the Super sign to their designated Sprint turnaround sign. Along the course, athletes will find aid stations strategically placed at the 1-mile mark, offering hydration and support.
For Olympic distance athletes, the course layout may vary based on field size. In the event of a larger field, athletes will exit under the Run Out inflatable and head left towards a chute leading to cones, which guide them out of the parking lot and onto the park path. Here, they'll complete one loop around Stony Creek Lake, with aid stations stationed every mile.
In the case of a smaller field, athletes will follow the same exit route past the finish line to reach the Olympic distance turnaround sign, marking the halfway point of their 10k run. Like their shorter-distance counterparts, Olympic athletes will find aid stations stocked with water and Gatorade Endurance at every mile.
Throughout the run courses, support crews and the 3 Disciplines run course coordinator, operating from a mule, will monitor the route to ensure athlete safety. Athletes experiencing difficulties are encouraged to seek assistance from the course coordinator or aid stations, equipped with first aid and communication to facilitate any necessary support or transportation back to transition.
As you lace up your shoes and prepare to tackle the run leg of the Genesis Triathlon, embrace the challenge, draw strength from the support around you, and let the beauty of Stony Creek Metropark propel you towards the finish line. Let's make every step count on this unforgettable journey of endurance and triumph.
