Columbus International Triathlon & Duathlon
Triathlon: Swim 1500 meters Bike 24.9
miles, Run 6.2 miles
Duathlon: Run 2.5 miles, Bike 24.9 miles, Run
6.2 miles
Start Time: 8am
Location: Antrim Park
Phone: (614) 424-7990
email: craigthompson@fatrabbitracing.com
Register On-Line At: fatrabbitracing.com
Printable Entry Form At: fatrabbitracing.com
Price: Early Registration through April 1, 2004
Course Info:
The water portion of each event begins on the south side of the deck
on the west side of Antrim Lake. All events will start in a time trial
format with competitors entering the water one or two at a time.
Participants will work their way around the buoys to complete the
required distance for their event. The water temperature in July in this
spring-fed Lake will likely be over 78 degrees and competitors should be
advised that they might not be able to use a wetsuit. This will be
determined at the start of each race when the water temperature will be
recorded. Each competition will end on the north side of the deck. From
the deck the triathletes will proceed under S.R. 315 to the Transition
Area (T1) in the Antrim Park parking lot.
The Duathlon (time trial start) and 5K run will be held on the
Olentangy Bike Path heading south from the deck on the west side of
Antrim Lake. The Youth Run will be held on the running path that circles
Antrim Lake. It will start at the south end and finish at the north end
of the deck. All of the runs (Aquathlon included) will finish through
the finish chute on the north side of the deck. Duathletes will proceed
to enter the Transition Area (T1) merging with the triathlon
participants.
As participants exit the Transition Area for the two-loop bike
portion of their event. they will head out of Antrim Park and begin what
will be a series of right hand turns that will take them on loops of the
bike course through Columbus, Worthington, Sharon Township and Perry
Township. The excitement begins about 1 mile into the ride as the bikers
turn off of northbound Olentangy River Road, onto eastbound S.R. 161, to
southbound S.R. 315 and fly down the highway where they can view the
other portions of the event in Antrim Park and Lake. Cyclists get off
the highway and proceed westbound Bethel Road for 3 miles of climbing to
Pickford & Resler Drives. Water bottle exchanges, if needed, will be
made at this point of the ride. Next, a quick right onto northbound
Sawmill Road and past The Ohio State University Don Scott Airfield and
Farms to Tuller Parkway and Reflections Drive. Then 'down' eastbound
S.R. 161 past the Ohio National Guard Armory and over the level railroad
tracks to S.R. 315 to begin the 2nd bike loop. After the second loop
riders will again cruise down S.R. 315 to Bethel Road - but will this
time head north on Olentangy River Road and go pack into the Transition
Area (T2) in Antrim Park. The ride should be very fast, on
well-maintained smooth roads, and challenging if there is wind.
The Olentangy Bike Path will be used for the run portion for the 5K
Run, Aquathlon, Triathlon and Duathlon. Out of T2 the runners will head
south past Antrim Lake on the asphalt bike path through the woods and
along the tranquil and scenic Olentangy River. This will be a very flat
and fast run with water stations along the route. Portions of the run
will have views of bikers finishing their rides on S.R. 315. The runners
turn aroun
d at Henderson Road and head back along t
he path where they
can check out their competition. Upon returning to Antrim Lake it is
onto the running path that circles the lake for the last mile of the
run. Competitors will be able to see the finish line the entire last
mile as they complete the First Annual Columbus International Triathlon
& Duathlon!
The triathlon and duathlon events will use a unique 'time trial'
start that is rarely used for these types of competitions. What makes it
interesting is that one never knows how one places (either overall or in
an age group) until the last competitor crosses the line. The first
person to finish is not necessarily the winner. and the last person to
cross the finish line is not necessarily in last place in the event. In
addition, the swim portion is very comfortable and controlled for all
competitors regardless of their swimming ability. and safety is
maintained, as the field will be spread out throughout the course.
2004 Results At: Go to fatrabbitracing.com
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