**Please..Do Not pre-ride or run any of the course before July 30th. Private landowners have been gracious enough to allow this event. Do not jeopardize the future of this event, DO NOT pre ride.
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Swim Course
The 1000M swim course will take place in Peterson Lake just east of the Eldora Resort. The swim start will be a time trial start with swimmers starting every 5-7 seconds. The order of swimmers will be based upon their estimated swim time and mountain biking ability. The water temperature on race day will be between 58-62 degrees, and wetsuits will be REQUIRED. Hoodies are recommended. The swim will be a counter-clockwise loop, with the swim finish just north of the swim start. There will be watercraft, lifeguards and divers to insure your safety during the swim segment.
Run to Transition
Before the race you will place a pair of shoes in a designated area at the swim exit. You will then run 650 meters west on a trail to the Eldora Resort parking lot. The transition area is located on the east end of the parking lot next to the Eldora Nordic Center lodge.
Bike Course
The bike course will wind around the trails of the Eldora Nordic Center network. The 18km course will be on dirt roads, double track, and single track. About 3 miles into the course there is a very steep uphill section of about 800 meters that will require most cyclists to dismount and hike-a-bike. The remainder of the course includes some great single track with some tricky descents and lung-buster climbs. The bike course will finish back at the Eldora parking lot. This is a short but tough course, and is probably not ideally suited for someone with little or no mountain biking experience.
Run Course
The run course will run around the trails on the east side of the Eldora Nordic trail system. It is a somewhat hilly course that is on dirt roads, double track and single track. There will be three aid stations offering Gatorade, Eldorado Artesian Water and Gu. About 1/2 way through the run there is 3/4 mile out and back. The last 1.3 miles is along the very beautiful Lakes Loop Trail. The race will finish with you running west on Dixie Cup to the finish line next to the Nordic Center parking lot.
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