Events
Description
The 406 Duathlon & Triathlon races just got elevated!
The 406 Race Series is thrilled to partner with Big Sky Games by adding a triathlon event in conjunction with the 406 Adventure Race.
NEW for 2023... Run, Paddle, Run event. If you're not a super swimmer or a cyclist this event is for you! The RPR event offers a kayak or paddleboard division.
Amazing Swag... Brooks Running Tech Shirt | M/F Age Group Awards | M/F Overall Awards
All transitions will be held within Lake Elmo State Park Parking/Boat Ramp area.
Transition area open to Racers: 6:00am - closes 7:00 am
- TRIATHLON EVENTS: START TIME 7:00AM (wetsuits allowed)
Triathlon Long Course: 800M Swim | 26.2K Bike | 10K Run
Triathlon Sprint Course: 400M Swim | 26.2K Bike | 5K Run
Triathlon Long Course Team (2 -3 members) - DUATHLON EVENTS: START TIME 7:30AM
Duathlon Long Course: 1.2K Run | 26.2K Bike | 10K Run
Duathlon Sprint Course: 1.2K Run | 26.K Bike | 5K Run
Duathlon Long Course Team (2-3 members) - NEW!! RUN | PADDLE | RUN EVENTS: START TIME 7:30am
RPR Sprint Course: 1.2K Run | 800M Paddle | 5K Run
RPR Sprint Course Team (2-3 members) - 406 AR 5K RUN ONLY EVENT - 7:30am
TEAMS: Teams can consist of 2 or 3 members.
1st person (captain) signs up and pays for the team. The other 1 or 2 team members must sign up AFTER the captain, using the team password created by the captain. The 2nd and 3rd member will NOT be charged.
Packet Pick Up:
When: Saturday, June 24
Where: Scheels, Billings, MT (follow the signs upstairs in the conference room)
Time: 10:00a - 12:30p - Please... pick up on this day!
Race Day Pick-up- location: 6:00a-7:00a - no race day event changes.
Lake Elmo Swim | Paddle Course
Sprint 400M Swim Course - 200M Out and Back
Long 800M Swim Course - 400M Out and Back Long Course Buoys
Long 800M Paddle Course - 400M Out and Back Long Course Buoys
Lake Elmo 5K & 10K Run
5K Sprint Course Run Leg is 1 Loop of the 5K Course | Triathlon | Duathlon | Run/Paddle/Run
10K Long Course Run Leg is 2 Loops of the 5K Course | Triathlon | Duathlon
5K Only Course is 1 Loop of the 5K Course
The 3.1 mile run is on dirt trails and paved roads. Participants will run on out and back on the west shoulder of Lake Elmo Dr. down to Stillwater Lane, and around Lake Elmo Park before finishing near the transition area.
Bike Course 16.2 Miles
Bikers exit the transition area and take a left proceeding past the Park entrance booth
- Course continues straight on to Pemberton at the corner of Pemberton and Rolling Hills
- Bikers will be moved over to the left-hand side of road about a block from Main St.
- Bikers will turn left on Main St. and remain on the left-hand side following the coned off lane
- The Bikers will take another left at the corner of Roundup Rd. and Main (1 law enforcement officer in uniform with vehicle and flashing lights at intersection of HWY 312 and Roundup Rd). In addition, there will be signage posted on HWY 312 – slowing traffic into one lane onto main.
- Bikers will watch traffic to cross and ride the direction of traffic.
- Riders will ride on the very wide shoulder of the road.
(1 -2 security officers with vehicle and flashing lights posted further up on Roundup Rd.) - Bikers continue 4.5 miles North on Hwy. 87 (Volunteer at Lorraine Rd.)
- At the Shepherd Acton Rd. participants turn right proceed to turn around.
- Bikers turn around and return to Billings on Hwy. 87 following the course in reverse. Bikers ride with traffic the entire way back to Lake Elmo.
Duathlon | Run/Paddle/Run 1st Run Loop
Duathlon and Run/Paddle/Run participants will start their first run leg 1.2 at the top parking lot by the restroom. The course is all on dirt path and will follow the path around Lake Elmo. Transition to the bike is on pavement. After the bike course is completed transition to final 5K Run (Sprint Course) or 10K Run (Long Course 5Kx2)
Run/Paddle/Run. Transition to Water. After paddle course is completed transition to final 5K Run (Sprint Course).
Place
Race Website
Additional race information can be found at https://www.406raceseries.com/.
Race Contact Info
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Directions
All transition legs will be held within Lake Elmo State Park - Billings, MT
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