Priest Lake Triathlon: Off-Road
Course Description
The Priest Lake Sprint Off-Road triathlon offers scenic excitement for experienced and beginner triathletes alike! Athletes may participate as individuals or a 2- or 3-person relay team. Relay teammates may do any combination of legs.
The swim course is ideal for athletes new to open water swimming, as it’s close to the marina—a nice feeling your for first time out!
It is the responsibility of all participants to read all emails and/or watch all videos posted with race updates and final race day instructions (check. your. spam. folder.). We send final instructions about two weeks before race day.
These races will be held rain or shine.
Course Map
Swim: 395m
Mountain bike: 11 miles
Run: 5km (3.1 miles)
Aid Stations
Mile 1.25 of the run course
Cutoff Times
Cutoff times are firm. Do not argue with any volunteer or race personnel. You must LEAVE on the next leg by the cutoff times listed.
9:10 am - All swimmers departed on bikes (25 minutes to swim 395 meters)
11:30 am - All cyclists departed on run course
12:15 pm - Course closed. You must be finished by this time to have an official finish.
Course description, long version
The off-road triathlon swim starts at Hill’s Resort on the north side of the beach. Athletes will swim a single lap counter-clockwise around the marina. Swim starts are self-seeded and chip timed; your time starts when you cross the mat.
The road bike course is on forest road with mixed surface of dirt, loose gravel, rocks, ruts and potholes. Mountain bikes with front suspension advised. If riding a cyclocross or gravel bike, we recommend pre-riding the course to survey the course for suitability and safety.
The run leg is an out-and-back on packed dirt road, with views of Priest Lake as you approach the finish line.
The transition area is near the start/finish area and is well-marked.
Relay teams will hand off in a marked area inside the transition zone.
Courses will be heavily marked with obvious directional signs and flagging tape. Be sure to read and watch this year’s final instructions, so you know which color flagging to follow.