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August 16, 2008
South Park, Waupaca, Wisconsin
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August 16, 2008 |
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A printable map of the course can be downloaded in Adobe format by clicking here: Long Course Short Course Notes about 2008 Course/Route Updates:
A printable map of the long course can be downloaded in Adobe format by clicking here. SHORT
TRIATHLON COURSE The SWIM will start following the last heat of the full Triathlon, again in heats of 50. The swim turn around will be moved back to 1/8 mile for a total of 1/4 mile. The BIKE course will turn right at Crystal Road from the long course and join back in at Shadow Road. This will leave only one long hill and short steep hill. The RUN will turn left off of the long route at 7th and Park Ave., left again at Demarest Ave. and right on Berlin to return to South Park. A printable map of the short course can be downloaded in Adobe format by clicking here.
The swim will be in Shadow Lake. It will be a ¼ mile swim out and ¼ mile back.
When you come out of the water, there is a steep climb in the sand to a walkway. The walkway leads up to the bike corral. There are also numerous areas’ to wash the sand off. The bike corral is positioned in the top parking lot at South Park. It is black top.
The bike heads out of
South Park on Main Street. Approximately three blocks it turns right on
Lake Street. Four blocks, turn right on Berlin Street, which turns into
County E. Turn right on Crystal Lake Road approximately 7.5 miles mark.
Crystal Lake Road has a coarse gravel imbedded in the pavement for the
first quarter mile, but it is in good shape. There are 2 hills, the
second one is very long, multistage hill. Turn right at the stop sign on
County Hwy K. We have a Reserve Deputy Sheriff and a squad car to slow
the through traffic from the left, be cautious. Hwy K has been
resurfaced since we used it last. Turn right on Danielson Road cut off
to Crystal Road. A Volunteer at Crystal Road and Shadow Road will help
you cross traffic. Turn left on Shadow Road, which will bring you back
towards town. The bad part of Shadow Road has been repaved, but sections
are very course aggregate. At the stop sign, turn right (this is also
Shadow Road and Highway 22). We have a Deputy Sheriff and Squad car on
hwy 22 to warn and slow auto traffic, a coned bicycle lane and 2
volunteers to help you make the corner safely. Please do your part to
negotiate this corner safely. We have signs and volunteers to caution
the traffic coming off of Hwy 10 to Hwy 22. Follow Hwy 22 into town and
this will bring you to the upper level of South Park and into the
transition area. The area along Shadow Lake is coned to create a bike
lane. Any known course changes will be posted on the Website and as
always at the pre-race course talks.
Riders will dismount their bikes and walk to their transition spot. Then go out the other end of the transition to begin their run.
The run is flat and fast through the streets of Waupaca. You begin down Main Street and turn right on Lake Street. Right on Berlin Street and left down Park Avenue. right on 9th Street and left on to riverside Drive. Left on 10th Street and left on Royalton. Left to 7th street and right on Demerest street. Right on Berlin Street and left on Lake Street. Left on Main Street and look for the big balloon arch.
The finish is in the grass area with a large balloon arch. Time to relax and enjoy, you’ve finished!
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