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Swim: 0.5-miles
The swim will take place in the cool, clear waters of Lake
Leatherwood. The route will be in the shape of a large triangle.
Swimmers will start and finish on the beach near the swimming
area, swimming in a counter-clockwise direction.
The water temperature in early June is typically above the
72 degree wetsuit cut-off.
Transition 1
The transition from swim to bike will consist of a flat 200-yard run
on grass to the central transition area.
Mountain Bike: 13-miles
The mountain bike section will take place on the trails within the
boundaries of the park. The trails which are a mixture of single and
double track are semi-technical and include challenging rocky
terrain, steep climbs and several fun and fast descents
*see map and detailed route description below
Transition 2
The transition from bike to run will take place at the central
transition area where the swim to bike transition takes place.
Trail Run: 5 miles
The trail run portion of the race will take place on the trails within
the boundaries of the park. The course will primarily follow the
Miner's Rock Trail which contours around the mountains on the
west side of the park. There are two tough climbs on this route.
*see map and detailed route description below
The swim will take place in the cool, clear waters of Lake
Leatherwood. The route will be in the shape of a large triangle.
Swimmers will start and finish on the beach near the swimming
area, swimming in a counter-clockwise direction.
The water temperature in early June is typically above the
72 degree wetsuit cut-off.
Transition 1
The transition from swim to bike will consist of a flat 200-yard run
on grass to the central transition area.
Mountain Bike: 13-miles
The mountain bike section will take place on the trails within the
boundaries of the park. The trails which are a mixture of single and
double track are semi-technical and include challenging rocky
terrain, steep climbs and several fun and fast descents
*see map and detailed route description below
Transition 2
The transition from bike to run will take place at the central
transition area where the swim to bike transition takes place.
Trail Run: 5 miles
The trail run portion of the race will take place on the trails within
the boundaries of the park. The course will primarily follow the
Miner's Rock Trail which contours around the mountains on the
west side of the park. There are two tough climbs on this route.
*see map and detailed route description below
| Divisions |
| USAT License |
Race Rules and Guidelines 2007 USAT Rules XTERRA Competition Rules XTERRA Points Series Rules See Fine Print for required gear and wetsuit guidelines |
| Bike Course |
| Run Course |
Juniors: (male & female) 15-19
Adults: (male & female) 5-year
increments per USAT rules
Teams: (relay) men's, women's
and mixed (teams may consist of
two or three individuals)
Challenged Athlete: (male &
female) overall
*age group is determined by
your age on the last day of the
year, 12-31-08.
Adults: (male & female) 5-year
increments per USAT rules
Teams: (relay) men's, women's
and mixed (teams may consist of
two or three individuals)
Challenged Athlete: (male &
female) overall
*age group is determined by
your age on the last day of the
year, 12-31-08.
| All competitors including Trail Run participants are required to have a current USA Triathlon (USAT) license or purchase a one-day ($10) or annual ($30) license in order to compete. Only one-day licenses can be purchased at packet pick-up. |
Triathlon Course Information - Individual and Team Relay Divisions
| Triathlon Course Maps provided by Jacob Brickman |
| Transition Area |
| Trail System |
Photo by Wes Putt
Photo by Wes Putt
Photo by Wes Putt
| Swim - 1 hour Bike - 3 hours Run - 2 hours The event will be held rain or shine. |
| Cut-off Times: |
| Triathlon Course - Detailed Route Descriptions |
Trail Run: was 3.5 miles, now 4.1 miles
The Trail Run is a seperate event from the triathlon and provides an off-road option that is less
committing than the full triathlon. The 4.1-mile course will trace most of the first lap of the
mountain bike course, marked on the bike course map below. We expect all racers to finish before
the start of the triathlon.
* Trail Run participants must be a USAT member
The Trail Run is a seperate event from the triathlon and provides an off-road option that is less
committing than the full triathlon. The 4.1-mile course will trace most of the first lap of the
mountain bike course, marked on the bike course map below. We expect all racers to finish before
the start of the triathlon.
* Trail Run participants must be a USAT member
| 3rd Annual |
| Saturday June 7, 2008 |
| XTERRA Eureka Springs Off-Road Triathlon and Trail Run |
| Click on maps to enlarge |
| Trail Run |
| Aid-Stations |
| There will be 10 aid-stations located along the triathlon race course and 1 aid-station along the Trail Run course. Each aid-station will be stocked with GU energy gel, Gatorade Endurance Formula and Ice Water. Medical assistance will be available at each aid-station. |
| Triathlon Course Detailed Route Description Click on icon to read, download or print |
| Triathlon Course Mileage Step-log Click on icon to read, download or print |
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**New Distance: It has come to our attention that the measuring wheel used to measure the
distance of the Trail Run was not calibrated correctly. Recent measurements of the course using
GPS put the distance at 4.1 - miles. We believe this to be the more accurate measurement. We
apologize for any confusion or inconvenience.
distance of the Trail Run was not calibrated correctly. Recent measurements of the course using
GPS put the distance at 4.1 - miles. We believe this to be the more accurate measurement. We
apologize for any confusion or inconvenience.