Course
The olympic distance course is a 1500 meter swim, 40 Km bike, and a 10 Km run. The sprint course is a 700 meter swim, 27 Km bike, and 5 Km run. Both events will use the same course. The Olympic distance will complete 3 laps on the bike course, and 2 laps on the run course. The sprint distance will complete 2 laps on the bike course, and 1 lap on the run course. Click on the links below to view the course maps for the event:
Site and Transition Map
Swim Map
LadyBird Lake (formerly Town Lake) is controlled and regulated by the City of Austin. Water quality information may be obtained by email from Roger Glick.
Bike Map
Run Map
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The unofficial water temp. on Aug. 17th was 77 degress.
Weather Contingency Plan
In the event of foul weather, the start time of this event may be delayed by up to 1 hour. Should the weather conditions be unsafe for the swim, this event will be changed to a duathlon with distances of a 5 Km run, 40 Km bike, and a 5 Km mile run. The sprint distance will change to a duathlon with distances of a 5 Km run, 27 Km Bike, and a 5 Km run. The duathlon will use the same wave starts as the triathlon. If the weather makes it too dangerous for cycling, the event will become a 5 Km run for all participants
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Pure Sport - The official drink of The Austin Triathlon
Pure Sport Workout and Recovery Drink will be served on course and at the finish line. Pure Sport is a new class of sports drink. Great-tasting premium performance drinks featuring Whey protein, antioxidants, electrolytes and natural sugars. Read more here. |
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