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Possum Town Triathlon :
Triathlon : Swim 600 Yards, Bike 17 Miles, Run 3.3 Mile
  • Race Date: Saturday, August 17, 2013
  • Start Time: 7:00 AM
  • Entry Fee:Individual $65 through 7/21
    $75 after 7/21

    Relay $120 through 7/22
    $130 after 7/22
  • Location:Columbus Lake at the Lock and Dam
  • Address: Wilkins Wise Road
  • City/State/Zip:Columbus, Mississippi 39702
  • Country: USA

 

2013 Possum Town Triathlon:

 

  • The Possum Town Triathlon will be August 17, 2013 at the Columbus Lock and Dam.
  • The transition area and swim will be at the boat ramp area.
     

Course Information:

 

 


600 yard swim, 17 mile bike, and 5k run

Swim:

 

 

  • The 600 yard swim will start in a time trial fashion at the boat ramps, with each athlete entering the water every 3-5 seconds.
  • The swim will go straight out from the boat ramps, turn east, then back to the ramps.
  • There will be safety personnel in the water.
  • After exiting the water, each athlete will enter the transition area, which will serve as the bike and run transition.

    Bike:
  • The 17 mile bike is mostly flat and very fast.
  • Get down into your aero bars and get ready for one of your fastest bike splits ever.
  • There will be volunteers and police on the bike course at all of the turns.
  • Each athlete will bike out and back to the same transition area.

    Run:
  • The 5 K run will be out and back to the finish line.
  • The run is mostly flat, but will be HOT, so hydrate at the aid station, where there will be water and sports drink.
  • The finish line area will be next to the transition area, where there will be food and refreshments.
     
  • Possum Town Triathlon Course Map

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