Millerton Lake Triathlon, 5k & 10k

Place

Millerton Lake Boat Ramp-Madera Side
Meadow Campground
Friant, CA 93626

Description

Course Changes:

The forcast has been back and forth about light rain before and/or during the race. We are modifying the run to avoid mud on the trail and modifying the bike to avoid the hill between the park entrance and Rd 145/Rd 211.

New Run: all on the road so people will not slip on the trail, one lap for sprint, two laps for Olympic.
Alternate Bike Course: Turnaround at the Toll Booth, two loops for the sprint, and four loops for the olympic

What will you find at the "Crows Nest" Triathlon?

+ Finisher's Medal
+ Prizes and Giveaways
+ Free Race Photos
+ Get an Event T-Shirt included in the price of the triathlon

The Millerton Lake Sprint Triathlon has long been known as a great "first lake swim" triathlon, and a warm up for the upcoming season. But don't let the bike and run distances fool you, there are a few steep hills on the ride, and the trail portion of run is a challenge.

More of a good thing... The Olympic Distance has a more challenging swim, two loops of the bike course, and two loops of the run course with a trail run heading out, a paved road coming back and beautiful Millerton Lake as the backdrop.

Note:

A USAT membership is required for the Triathlon, (but not the 5k/10k) If you do not have one, you can purchase one during the registration process. Per USAT rules, multisport participants must present ID and USAT membership card at packet pickup.

Total participation at this event is capped at 200. Register before it is sold out.

There is a $10 vehicle entrance fee.

Course Conditions

Swim

Water temperature was recorded at 64 degrees on April 14th, 2024. Wetsuits are allowed, but not required.

2024 Millerton level is HIGH

We recommend water shoes or sandals for the climb from the boat ramp to transition

Bike

Sprint & Olympic Distances: The road was freshly paved a few years ago and is in pretty good shape from the boat ramp to the top of the hill (Approximately 2.6 Miles) at the Aid Station. From the top of the hill to the stop sign at (Hwy 145/Rd 211) there are some pot holes that have developed after the rain, especially on the return from the stop sign. Watch the road. Olympic does two loops of the sprint course.

Super Sprint: The road is good shape from the boat ramp to the turnaround at the Toll Booth.

Run

Sprint & Olympic Distances: Welcome to the famous Buzzards Roost Trail!

A fun trail to hike, but there are some steep ups and downs, and a few weeds after the rain. Watch your footing as you go. You will have 1 mile on the trail and 2 miles on a mix of pavement and dirt roads. Lots of wild flowers and a beautiful view.

Super Sprint: Fast and (mostly) Flat, pavement only, with an 88 foot rise from the boat ramp to the turnaround, all downhill from there!

Distances

Super Sprint

Triathlon- 400yd swim, 5.4mi bike, 2.2mi run

Sprint

Triathlon- 800yd swim, 10.5mi bike, 3.1mi run
Aquabike- 800yd swim, 10.5mi bike
Duathlon- 3.1mi run, 10.5mi bike, 3.1mi run

Olympic

Triathlon- 1600yd swim, 21mi bike, 6.2mi run
Aquabike- 1600yd swim, 21mi bike
Aquathon- 1600yd swim, 6.2mi run

Run/Walk Only

5K Run/Walk
10K Run/Walk

Millerton Lake Triathlon Video

Safety

Your safety is our highest concern at the race.

6+ Kayaks/Paddleboards/Lifeguards in the water.
CHP Providing traffic control and awareness at entrance to park.
Pistoresi Ambulance On Site

Schedule

6:00am - 8:00am Race day Packet pickup
6:00am - 6:45am Transition Open for Olympic
6:00am - 7:15am Transition Open for Sprint
6:50am Olympic Athlete Meeting at the Dock
7:00am Olympic Triathlon Start
7:35am Sprint, Super Sprint, Aquabike, and
Aquathlon Meeting at the Dock
7:35am Duathlon & 5k/10k Meeting at Finish Line
7:40am Duathlon Begins (Starts at Finish Line)
7:45am Sprint, Super Spring Tri, Aquabike, and
Aquathlon Start
8:05am 5k/10k Run Begins (Starts at Finish Line)

Approximate Awards Schedule
9:30am 5k/10k Awards
9:45am Sprint Awards
9:55am Duathlon Awards
10:00am Olympic Awards

Packet Pickup

Friday, April 12, 4:30pm-6:30pm
The Bike Shop @ Woodward
9433 N Fort Washington Rd
Fresno, CA 93730

Sunday (Race Day) @ 6:00am-7:30am
Millerton Lake Boat Ramp-Madera Side
Meadow Camp Ground
Friant, Ca 93626
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Volunteers

Volunteers get a meal, t-shirt, and choice of

100% off a 5k or 10k run hosted by Activitynut
50% off of a multisport event hosted by Activitynut
$30 off of next year's season pass

Non-Profit 501(c)3

This event is hosted by the Activitynut Foundation, Inc.; a non-profit 501(c)3 who's mission is to connect athletes with local events, clubs, coaching and local stores. We maintain a race calendar listing local events at http://activitynut.org/localevents/

Join Activitynut Club (free membership), and get 15% off of this and other events hosted by Activitynut.

Parking

Each vehicle must pay for parking,

Annual Pass
Pay with a credit card at the entrance

Volunteer Parking: Volunteers that do not have a parking pass, we will pay for your parking on Sunday morning. Carpool if you can, there is no free parking. We will have to pay for each volunteer vehicle that parks.

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