The top 15 estimated spots for both male and female participants will be determined by the Race Director based on information from other races and previous HOD triathlon results. The top 15 seeded men and women (which equals a total of 30 participants) will begin in an elite wave start at 6:30 a.m. -  all others will start in a staggered start format with one participant starting every 3 seconds (the way we have always done it). The staggered start format will flow  based on the order of registration.  These formats are put in place to ensure the race operates as smooth and safe as possible, for ALL participants. 

You will keep the buoys to your RIGHT during the entire swim.

The swim is 1/2 mile.

The new swim start is still located at Lake Tiak O' Khata! The new swim start location is put in place to avoid injury from stepping on sticks, concrete, etc... the bottom of the lake where the new swim start is located only contains sand. It is located right behind the restaurant building. 

Swim caps are not required but are encouraged and recommended for your safety.  Swim caps increase your visibility so that our water safety team can spot you in the effect that you need assistance...... and your friends and family can easily spot you in the water! 

New Swim Start

Old Swim Start

New Swim Course