3k Run
The initial 3k takes place at Rattlesnake Bar Park, the site of the triathlon swim venue. The course will proceed along the lake shore on a mix of paved road, dirt road, single track and double track trail. The course is mainly flat with some rolling sections and gentle climb or descent.
Take your time and enjoy a good warmup for the next two events. If the winner of the initial 3k fails to finish in the top-10 overall, he will receive the special award of temporary forehead tatoo that says, "Poser". Note: This is a two-transition race - you will need two pairs of shoes!
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56-Mile Bike Ride
You will follow the World's Toughest Half route from Rattlesnake Bar to T2 at Auburn Railhead Park in Auburn. From Rattlesnake Bar at elev. 466', you will top out at elev. 2,435' by mile 31, then losing elevation for the final 25 miles to reach Railhead Park at elev. 1,300'. This is an incredibly scenic and challenging course that will test all aspects of your cycling ability. Total climbing is ~6,000'.
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13.1
Mile (21K) RUN
The
13.1-mile run is a scenic
and challenging two-loop route throught the Auburn State Park and Auburn canyon-edge neighborhoods. Enjoy the tranquility
of a course almost entirely closed to auto traffic
(just 1 mi of open roads) and affording stunning canyon views at seemingly
every turn. You complete two 10k loops with an additional detour on Lap 2 of .9-mile to attain a 13.1-mile course.
The course consists of flat shaded single track and canal trail (mile 0-1.25), .3 of significant climb (1.25-1.75), 1 mile of mild elevation change on Skyridge neighborhood roads and school fitness trail, 1.2 miles of steep&moderate descent on Maidu Dr and Dam construction road, 1 mile of moderate elevation change, 1 mile of moderate climb and .2 mile of flat to finish line.
Lap Two proceeds on the identical route from T2, but includes a .9-mile detour to attain the final distance of 13.1 miles. The detour begins near mile 9 and features a short stretch of the historic Pony Express Trail (runs from Reno to Sacramento!) and another relaxing, cool stretch of the water canal. You return to the 10k course at the Maidu Dr mile 10 aid station.
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here for complete run course
details
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