Olympic Distances
- Olympic Triathlon (individual or teams): 1,500 meter swim, 40K bike, 10K run
- Aqua Bike: 1,500 meter swim, 40K bike
- Open Water Swim: 1,500 meters
- USA Triathlon License Information (Olympic distances):
- All competitors are REQUIRED to have a Current USA Triathlon license or purchase a USAT license in order to compete.
- Adults are one-day ($21) or annual ($64)
- Youth ages 17 and under are required to have an annual license. $10 a year, athletes aged 13-17 can enjoy unlimited racing. Or, for $25, youth athletes can ensure membership through their 18th birthday.
- TEAMS - $9 per relay leg.
- Racing age is calculated as of Dec 31 of the current year. Please CONFIRM RACING AGE with Registration Staff.
- Event will be held Rain or Shine.
- Courses are marked, but it's the racer's responsiblity to know the courses.
- Aid stations will include water and electrolytes. Hydration and fruit will be available as each racer finishes.
- Neutral Bike Service will be provided before the race and at Mandatory Bike Check-in at Transition.
- Courses are measured with GPS and are not certified.
- Each participant will be issued an ankle timing chip on race day at the transition area. Bring your race bib with you when retrieving your timing chip.
- All USA Triathlon rules are in effect. See below.
USA Triathlon Rules - a full list is below, plus the 8 most commonly violated.
- USAT Event Rules and Regulations
- 8 most commonly Violated Rules.
- Wetsuit Legal - See FAQ's - https://www.degraylaketriathlon.com/Race/DegrayLakeTriathlon/Page-18
COURSE INFORMATION:
Olympic / Open Water / Aqua Bike: Swim Course (1,500 meters) - 2 Loop course
The swim will take place in Lake DeGray and is an in water start. The course is a counterclockwise and 2 laps. The start and finish area is on a large concrete boat ramp. The swim course will close 60 minutes after the final swimmer enters the water.
Olympic / Aqua Bike: Bike Course (40K)
This is an out and back course. There are no aid stations on this course.
Olympic Run Course (10K)
The run course is a two lap course. There will be aid stations approximately every mile.
Transition: A single transition area will be available.
- Only athletes with bib numbers, race officials and race management will be allowed in transition. NO others will be allowed in the transition area at any time during the event
- NO riding in transition area
- Participants will be allowed to remove their bikes (post race) from the transition area after all participants have returned from the bike portion of the race.
- Please be courteous and aware when removing your items.
- Anyone removing their bike prior to the authorized time or without permission from the Race Director will be disqualified.
- If you have special circumstances, such as work obligations or an emergency, please ask us and we will do our best to assist you.
MAPS - Olympic Distances
COURSE TIME LIMITS: Swim – 1 hour, 15 min; Bike: 2 hours ,15 min; Run – 1 hour, 30 min
DIRECTIONS & PARKING
- Use - 400 Skyline Dr, Arkadelphia, AR 71923 for directions and watch for event signage. Google Map - https://goo.gl/maps/Uz7c5ZuonT9pucF18 for specific location.
- Parking will be adjacent to the Transition area and is a first come, first serve basis on race day.
- There is no fee for parking.
- Volunteers will direct you where to park
101 WORKSHOP
Saturday at the Spillway Dam Recreation Area from 5 - 6 pm. Experienced triathletes will discuss race-day preparation, nutrition, key do's and don'ts. A USA Triathlon official will also be on hand to address USAT rules and regulations. Bring your questions!
MINIMUM AGE: 15 years by 12/31. NO exceptions
AWARDS AND CATEGORIES:
Award Regulations for Triathlons
Door Prizes, Race Goodies
- Custom finisher medals
- Door prizes will include gift certificates and SWAG.
- Post race food and well stocked aid stations. There are options at the park for friends and family to purchase food.
- Sponsors’ products and services will be in the goody bag for each participant.
- Free socks with each entry or reduced fees to upgrade to a ringspun or technical fabric shirt
