Course Cutoff Times
You will need to complete each leg of the course within the designated cutoff time listed below, or you will be disqualified from the race.
If for any reason you are unable to complete the event, you must report to the timing tent (located at the finish line) and turn in your ChampionChip. This is mandatory for your safety and for the peace of mind for your friends and family.
Course Hydration
Aid stations on the RUN course are located at miles 1, and 2. Each station will serve water and Gatorade Endurance Formula (ORANGE flavor).
Based on years of extensive research with elite and endurance athletes, Gatorade Endurance Formula contains a unique five-electrolyte blend including nearly twice the sodium (200mg) and three times the potassium (90mg) of Gatorade Thirst Quencher as well as calcium, magnesium, and chloride to help you better replace what you lose in sweat during longer and more intense active occasions. For more information about the Gatorade Endurance Formula, please visit them at www.gatorade.com/endurance.
1/4 Mile Swim Course
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¼ mile swim course - The swim course will be a rectangle swim in Lake Michigan. The start and finish will be on the beach at Jean Klock Park. Athletes will swim with the current. The water temperature will be between 62 and 72 degrees. Expect 1-3 foot waves and athletes will swim outside the buoys and inside the line of lifeguards, rescue boats and kayaks.
Transition Area
The transition area is staged in a large grassy area located just north of the Jean Klock Park Beach Parking lot. The transition area will be fenced with plenty of bike racks and secured by event staff and a team of volunteers. The swim-finish and race-finish are within 300-yards of the transition area.
12.5 Mile Bike Course
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The 12.5-mile, one loop bike course will take triathletes through the scenic northern Berrien County in southwest Michigan. This area is part of the Michigan "fruit belt" and includes numerous blueberry, strawberry and raspberry farms as well as vineyards and orchards. The course roadways are mostly asphalt, in good condition with some rolling hills throughout.
3 Mile Run Course
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3.1 Mile Run Course will take athletes on an out and back course with a finish along the beach road in Jean Klock Park.