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Course Summary
The Anthracite Triathlon will begin and end at Mauch Chunk Lake Park
in Jim Thorpe, PA. The
1.5K swim will be in Mauch Chunk Lake. The challenging 40K bike loop will begin
at the lake, pass through the small anthracite coal towns of Summit Hill, Lansford, Nesquehoning, Jim Thorpe and
finish back at the lake. The bike course is entirely on paved roads. The 10K run will
be on the Switchback Trail, a nicely graded rail bed, and paved roads. There is
one secure transition area in the park which is near the awards pavilion.
Swim Course and Transition Map
Bike Course and Run Course Map
Bike Course Directions
Bike Course Profile
Run Course Profile
Detailed Course Description
| Race Segment |
Description |
| Swim
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 | Average water temperature for July: 72° F |
| Average air temperature at start of race: 66°
F |
| Wet suits are allowed |
| Wave start from beach, exiting on a concrete
handicap ramp; wave assignments will be given during race check-in |
| Carpeted pathway from swim exit to transition
area |
| Water is very calm, some light fog may be
possible before race |
| Buoys in water to mark distance and direction |
| Kayakers and boaters will provide support along
the swim course |
| Swim will be 1 lap of a triangle course and will
be counter clock-wise; keep buoys to your left the entire swim (please
see course map above) |
| Swim cut off is 1 hour from last wave start |
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| Bike |
| The bike will begin and end at the transition area
in Mauch Chunk Lake Park |
| Course passes through the small anthracite coal towns of Summit Hill,
Lansford, Nesquehoning, and Jim Thorpe |
| Course will
primarily follow Lentz Trail Road, Route 902, 209, and Lentz Trail Road to
finish back at the park |
| There are no aid stations on the bike; please
plan accordingly |
| Course is marked with thick white arrows
on the ground |
| Bike course will close at 10:30AM |
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| Run |
| The shaded trail run gradually descends through dense
woodlands, rhododendron & laurel thickets to the turn around point and
then ascends back on Lentz Trail Road to the finish line in Mauch Chunk
Lake Park |
| There will be mile markers
every 1 mile and 5 aid stations along the way providing water
(approximately every 1.5 miles) |
| The trail portion will be closed to cars but other walkers, runners,
or bikers may be on the trail |
| Course will be marked with signs for both mileage and direction |
| Average air temperature at finish of race: 82° F |
| Race course will close at 12:00PM |
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