2011 Austin, TX
1/2mi Swim | 12mi Bike | 3.1mi Run
Highland Lakes Camp
Pace Bend Park
October 2nd
NEW Race Start Time
9:00am
Updated 8/9/11, subject to change
Course Routes and Diagrams
SWIM
- 1/2 mile (distance is approximate)
Swim Route
- Swim to your right, parallel to shore keeping buoys on your left
- Go around the large turn buoy and swim toward the middle of the lake
- Turn left at the next turn buoy and swim toward the finish
Note:
- You will exit the water on a long paved boat ramp (depending on water levels ramp may be partially or fully exposed).
- The water levels may be lower than past years but there is still plenty of water in which to swim
TRANSITION
- Run/Walk from Swim Exit to Transition
- The swim start and finish is approximately .25 mile from the lake
- A "mini transition" will be set up in which you may leave a pair of running/walking shoes to make your trip up to transition easier
- These spots will be numbered, so please put your shoes in place prior to starting your Race
- Use of mini-transition is optional
BIKE
- 12 miles (distance is approximate)
Bike Route
- Exit transition to camp entrance
- Exit Highland Lakes Camp and turn RIGHT
- Travel approximately 2.75 miles, then turn left on Grisham Trail (main park road).
- Continue back to Pace Bend Park Road and turn left at the stop sign
- The entrance to Highland Lakes Camp is ~300 yards ahead on your right
- The bike course is two loops
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After completing the first loop, do not re-enter the Highland Lakes Camp
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Continue on and complete a second loop
- Then after two loops you may re-enter the Highland Lakes Camp and proceed straight towards transition area
- 3.1 miles (distance is approximate)
Route
- Exit transition and follow cones and direction arrows
- Run through Highland Lakes Camp property, through the parking and rv areas
- Exit onto Kate's Johnson Road and run out to the camping area
- Loop around the peninsula and return on same road
- Continue to the lower portion of the property and veer right to complete run
Updated 8/9/11, subject to change
Packet Pick Up & Expo
Saturday, October 1st
Highland Lakes Camp
Miles Auditorium
10:00a.m. - 3:00p.m.
ATTENDANCE IS REQUIRED BY ALL REGISTERED PARTICIPANTS
VALID PHOTO I.D. MUST BE PRESENTED
OPEN PICK UP SESSION
- All participants may pick up their Race Materials between 10:00am – 3:00pm on Saturday
- All Relay Team members must be together to pick up Race Materials between 10:00am-3:00pm on Saturday
COURSE OVERVIEW SCHEDULE
10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. - Stage
- A member from the local race management team will review Swim, Bike and Run course routes in a Q & A forum
- Attendance is highly recommended
RACE DAY PREVIEW - MEET SALLY EDWARDS
11:30 a.m. and 1:15 p.m. - Stage
- Final finisher and Series spokeswomen, Sally Edwards, will be high fiving participants offering encouraging tips & tidbits for a successful Race!
- Guaranteed to help first-timers anticipate & overcome jitters
- Seasoned athletes will enjoy these perennial favorite talks
EXPO
Sponsor Booths
National Exhibitor Booths
Free product samples
Giveaways
Special Sales
updated 8/9/11
ACCOMMODATIONS
Highland Lakes Camp and Conference Center
Click Here for details
Hotel Options:
La Quinta Inn & Suites Austin Southwest at Mopac
4424 South Mopac Expwy
Austin, TX 78735
(512) 899-3000
lq.com
Call for rates or book online
Mountain Star Lodge
3573 Ranch Road 620 South
Austin, TX 78738-6802
(512) 263-2010
mountainstarlodge.com
Call for rates or book online
updated 8/30/11, subject to change
