AUBURN TRIATHLON
 
  HOME
  2011 REGISTRATION!
  QUICK SUMMARY OF ALL!
 
 EVENTS
 
 
 COURSES
 
 
 ATHLETE INFO
 
  Aid and Support
  Auburn Lodging, Food&Etc.
  Common Questions
  Contact Info
  Course Map
  Driving Directions
  Driving Map Download
  Event Schedule&Info
  Participant Info
  Running School Charity
  Spectator Tips
  Sponsors
  Top Athletes '03-'08
  Training Program
  Training&Racing Tips
  Two Transition Logistics
 
  PAST EVENTS
 
  2010 Auburn Triathlon
  2009 Auburn Triathlon
  2008 Auburn Triathlon
  2007 Auburn Triathlon
  2006 Auburn Triathlon
  2005 World's Toughest Half
  2004 World's Toughest Half
  2003 World's Toughest Half
 
  BRAD KEARNS
 
  Biography
  EnergyFirst Nutrition
  Personal Coaching
  Triathlon Training Book
 

Bike Course Turn-By-Turn Guide with Mileage and Predicted Timelines


Mileage 56 mile Route Turn-by-Turn First Rider Last Rider
0.0
Rattlesnake Bar Boat Launch 7:07am 7:35am
0.5
R to exit Rattlesnake Bar State Park    
0.7
Park Kiosk (Exit)    
1.7
R at Y to remain on Rattlesnake Bar    
3.3
R Shirland Tract Rd, Scotty's Corner (hard right)    
6.0
L Maidu Dr     
R Auburn-Folsom Rd  7:27am 8:20am
R Sacramento St    
6.9
R Pacific Ave - pass Finish Line    
Bridge over Run course    
R Gum Lane (thru lot to paved bike trail - follow 'Auburn Bike Trail' signs)    
L Belmont St    
R Gold St    
L Virginia St    
L Brook St (top of hill dead end)    
Stay L at island descent    
Stay L - name change to Marvin Way    
R on Borland St (4 way)    
8.8
Straight at Hwy 49 signal CONTROL 1 7:37am 8:36am
10.3
Straight Thru Lincoln Way Light CONTROL 2    
L Bowman Undercrossing, cross under I-80    
R Bowman Rd    
Straight (56) at Bell Rd Light CONTROL 3    
12.7
Top of Climb - AID#1 7:51am 9:05am
12.7
30k Turnaround 7:51am 9:05am
Road changes to Lake Arthur    
Lake Arthur on right    
R Placer Hills Rd over I-80    
L Applegate Rd    
Applegate City Limit sign    
R Geisendorfer Rd (after I-80 Bridge)    
L West Paoli Ln    
20.5
R West Paoli Ln (I-80 Bridge) - AID #2 8:13am 9:40am
L Paoli Ln (steep descent)    
RR Crossing    
L Ponderosa Rd    
Straight Weimar Cross Rd (changes to Canyon Way)    
L Placer Hills Rd (I-80 Bridge)    
L Placer Hills Rd (begin windy climb)    
R Placer Hills Rd/Tokoyana Rd (roller coaster section)      
26.7
L Milk Ranch Rd (steep descent)    
Bottom of hill, changes to Campground Rd    
Bathroom at Bear River campground    
Leave river area, changes to Plumtree Rd (climb)    
30.2
L Placer Hills Rd    
R Placer Hills Rd, under train tunnel    
R over I-80 Bridge (Placer Hills Rd)    
R Canyon Way    
Straight Weimar Cross Rd (changes to Ponderosa Rd)    
R Paoli Ln    
RR Crossing (steep climb)    
R West Paoli Ln (I-80 Bridge)    
36.1
L West Paoli Ln - AID #3 8:56am 11:00am
R Geisendorfer Rd (at I-80 onramp)    
L Applegate Rd (hard left at bottom of hill)    
Heather Glen sign    
RR Tunnel    
RR Tunnel at Boole Rd    
RR Tunnel    
R Placer Hills Rd (I-80 bridge)    
41.8
R Lake Arthur Rd (signal light) Out&Back section    
44.6
Turnaround near Log Cabin Building    
47.2
Straight thru Placer Hills Rd CONTROL 4 9:17am 11:45am
Lake Arthur     
Road changes to Dry Creek Rd @Neils Rd    
L on Bowman Rd, climb .4 mile@12%    
49.2
Top of LeMondwalked Climb - AID#4 9:25am 11:50am
49.6
Straight - Bell Rd CONTROL 5    
L on Bowman Undercrossing SS, cross under I-80    
R on Lincoln Way SS    
51.4
Straight on Lincoln Way thru Foresthill Rd CONTROL 6    
Straight on Lincoln Way - Enter barricade point at Russell Rd    
53.0
Straight - Hwy 49 CONTROL 7    
Left (Hard) at Lubeck St SS    
Right (soft) onto Marvin Way, changes into Brook St    
Stay right at Island    
R on Virginia top of short hill    
R on Gold St SS    
L on Belmont St SS    
R on Gum Lane (follow bike trail signs, continue thru Maki parking lot)    
L Pleasant Ave SS (changes to Pacific)    
55.0
R Railhead Park Lot 9:41am 12:15pm

Top rider at 2:35, Steve Larsen 2008 split. Slowest rider at 4:40

 



Mileage 30k Route Turn by Turn First Rider Last Rider
0.0
Rattlesnake Bar Boat Launch 7:17am 7:40am
0.5
R to exit Rattlesnake Bar State Park    
0.7
Park Kiosk (Exit)    
1.7
R at Y to remain on Rattlesnake Bar    
3.3
R Shirland Tract Rd, Scotty's Corner (hard right)    
6.1
L Maidu Dr  7:38am 8:40am
6.3
R Auburn-Folsom Rd    
6.5
R Sacramento St    
6.9
R Pacific Ave - pass finish line    
Bridge crossing over run course    
R Gum Lane (thru lot to paved bike trail - follow 'Auburn Bike Trail' signs)    
L Belmont St    
R Gold St    
L Virginia St    
L Brook St (top of hill dead end)    
Stay L at island descent    
Stay L - name change to Marvin Way    
R on Borland St (4 way)    
8.8
Straight at Hwy 49 signal CONTROL 1 7:46am 8:56am
10.3
Straight Lincoln Way Light CONTROL 2    
L Bowman Undercrossing, cross under I-80    
R Bowman Rd    
Straight at Bell Rd CONTROL 3    
12.6
Turnaround at top of hill/long course aid stationl    
L on Bowman Undercrossing SS, cross under I-80    
R on Lincoln Way SS    
Straight on Lincoln Way thru Foresthill Rd CONTROL 6    
Straight on Lincoln Way - Enter barricade point at Russell Rd    
Straight - Hwy 49 CONTROL 7    
Left (Hard) at Lubeck St SS    
Right (soft) onto Marvin Way, changes into Brook St    
Stay right at Island    
R on Virginia top of short hill    
R on Gold St SS    
L on Belmont St SS    
R on Gum Lane, begin dirt section 200meters    
L Pleasant Ave SS (changes to Pacific)    
18.5
L Railhead Park Lot 8:15am 10:00am

Top rider for 27k route in 2010 was 54 min

 

 


BECOME A FACEBOOK FAN!


 TWITTER

 RACER COMMENTS

 

International film star and Triathlete Magazine swimsuit cover model Maxine Bahns prepares for the start in 2008.


Gina Kehr, 4th place Hawaii Ironman finisher in 2006, tuned for for '07 with a victory in the Int'l distance event.


Sweden's Clas Bjorling - 2006 men's champ and 13.1-mi run course record holder (1:21). 3rd in 2004, 2nd in 2005 and finally victory in 2006!


Angie Weinberger (above), along with Andrea Ivan, completed their seventh consecutive World's Toughest Half events in 2009!


A first in triathlon history: a 6'4" Gorilla known as "Holly" served as the lead (stand-up) paddler for the 2009 swim!


2004 and 2005 Champion Nicole DeBoom cruises to victory on the running trails of the Auburn State Park.


2000 Triathlon Olympic Gold Medalist and 2008 Silver Medalist Simon Whitfield made his professional long course debut at the 2005 World's Toughest Half.


Want to Volunteer?

Experience the passion and excitement of triathlon first hand by supporting these athletes on race day! Email or call 530-888-9911 for details, or complete and return this Signup Form.


"Surfing's not a sport, it's a way of life. It's a matter of looking at that wave and saying, 'Hey bud, let's party!" - Jeff Spicoli


"Gambling is illegal at Bushwood. And besides, I never slice!" - Judge Smails


 

 

Home | About Brad Kearns | Contact | Nutrition Store

Phone&Fax: 530-888-9911

Copyright © 2010 Bradventures LLC. All rights reserved.
Please visit Bradventures Healthy Sports Nutrition

Graphics by Caroline DeVita Designs