Improvements for the 2011 Lakes Country Triathlon

The Baxter Kiwanis is making a load of improvements for 2011. More water stations, more volunteers, more restroom facilities, and Gatorade at the end. We expect that the rough patches of the bike race will be resurfaced before the day of the event. We will also be giving high quality sportwear wicking t-shirts to all of the participants.

About the Race

The course consists of a 1/2-mile swim, a 17-mile bike ride, and a 3.9 mile run. All cyclists must observe Minnesota traffic laws. Bike certified hard-shelled helmets are required. Drafting is prohibited. No listening devices are allowed on the bike course and are strongly discouraged on the run course.

The race begins and ends at Whipple Beach on Whipple Lake at the intersection of North Clearwater Road and Oakwood Drive.

Bikers will leave Whipple Beach transition area at the East end on Clearwater Rd. Turn right on Memorywood Drive (1/2 mile from start). Turn right on Hwy 210 (2.2 miles from start), Turn right on Hwy 18 (5.8 miles from start), Turn right on Hwy 77 (9 miles from start), Turn right on Inglewood Rd (13.8 miles from start). Turn right on Clearwater Road (15.5 miles from start).

Participants entering the run phase should leave their bikes at the transition area and run out the west end of the transition area and turn left on Clearwater Road. Turn right on Memorywood Drive. Turn right at Oak Street. Turn Right on Meredith Drive. Turn Left at Michelle Circle. Turn left at Oakwood. Turn left into the Park toward the inflatable Finish Line marker.