SWIM ROUTE
Starts at the east end of the main beach area. Swimmers will proceed clockwise along a 750m modified triangular course. Swimmers will pass the anchored sail boats as they exit the bay into the open water of the lake. Life guards in boats as well as kayakers monitor the swimmers as they make their way around the course. Cheers from the enthusiastic crowd lining the beach carries across the water and encourages the athletes along the way.
The Olympic distance athletes complete a two lap route while the Sprint distance athletes go around the buoys once.
Upon completion of the swim athletes exit the water and run up the stone stairs past the cheering crowd and swim split timers, into the scenic transition zone.
BIKE ROUTE
Exiting the transition zone riders mount their bikes in front of the landmark Trading Post. A short cycle along Columbine street takes them to the No. 10 highway where a left hand turn, marshaled by volunteers and the local RCMP, directs the athletes north on an out an back course. Considered one of the most scenic rides on the prairies it cuts through the RMNP’s boreal forest. Riders are in awe of the mosaic of mountain and prairie landscape which is enhanced with the frequent sightings of deer, moose, bears and the occasional lynx or wolf.
Both the Olympic and Sprint participants pass the famous Clear Lake Golf Course and embark on the first climb of the day. 10k out the Sprint athletes make their turn around and head back to the town site. The Olympic athletes continue on and are treated to a beautiful ride caped by a panoramic view of Clear Lake just before they embark on a gentle 5k climb to the turnaround.
Upon return to the town site riders prepare for their second transition as they glide past the enthusiastic spectators along Columbine street.
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RUN ROUTE
Runners exit the transition zone along the lake shore walk. With the lake to the left and cottages on the right participants forget the pain in their legs, left by the preceding bike, as they are absorbed into the atmosphere of historic Wasagaming cottage country. One kilometer into the run, the trail drops down to the lake shore and a vast view of Clear Lake and its north shore greets them.
As the runners proceed along this path the Loons can be seen swimming along the shore line and their distinctive call can be heard. As the runners approach the end of this lake shore path they are turned up to Wasagaming Drive where they head west to the Deep Bay parking lot.
The Sprint Distance runners make the turnaround at Deep Bay and head back to the finish line. Olympic distance runners continue along the closed road for another 2 kilometers to the golf course road. Along the way they are treated to the inspiring scenic beauty of this national park. The last 2 kilometers follow Ta-wa-pit Drive through the heart of cottage country. Along the way the seasonal residence are seen cheering the runners on to the finish line.
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