Possum Town Triathlon

Swim:

• Starts at 7 am
• The transition area and swim will be at the boat ramp area off Wilkins-Wise Road
• 600 yard swim will start in a time trial fashion with each athlete entering the water every 3-5 seconds
• Athletes will start in the order of registration, with the exception of the top 10-15
• Swim will start and exit at boat ramps
• There will be safety personnel in the water
• After exiting the water, each athlete will run a short distance to the transition area, serving as the bike and run transition

Bike:

• The 17 mile bike is mostly flat and fast
• Volunteers and police are on the bike course at each turn
• There are orange arrows on the roads at each turn
• Each athlete will bike out and back to the same transition area
• There are some small speed bumps in the park area at the end of Wilkins Wise Rd, so be careful!!
• Although we strive to make the course as safe and controlled as possible, the roads are still open to traffic, so be aware and careful

Run:

• The 3.3 mile run will be out and back to the finish line
• Run is mostly flat, but will be HOT, so hydrate at the aid stations, where there will be water and sports drink
• Although we strive to make the course as safe and controlled as possible, the roads are still open to traffic, so be aware and careful!!