Donner Lake Triathlon
Sat, Jul 18, 2020
Truckee, Truckee
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With a range of distances and formats available, this weekend is a true multi-sport festival. Set in the stunning surroundings of Truckee, athletes benefit from a lake swim, a scenic bike course, and a flat and fast run. Anyone who finishes will have earned the post-race festivities.
Sprint Triathlon, Kids Triathlon 11-12, Kids Triathlon 9-10, and 8 more
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Sat, Jul 18, 2020 - Sun, Jul 19, 2020
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Truckee, United States
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Where and when
Location
Truckee, CA 96161, USA
Start times
Sprint Triathlon: 7:00 AMKids Triathlon 11-12: 9:15 AMKids Triathlon 9-10: 9:30 AMKids Triathlon 7-8: 9:45 AMKids Triathlon Age 6 & Under: 10:00 AM
Half Iron 70.3 Triathlon: 7:00 AMOlympic Triathlon: 7:10 AMHalf Aquabike: 7:00 AMOlympic Aquabike: 7:10 AMOlympic Aquathlon: 7:10 AMOlympic Duathlon: 7:20 AM
Event summary
Here are the distances available for Donner Lake Triathlon
Half Iron 70.3 Triathlon
1.2 mi
56 mi
13.36 mi
$199.10 - $325.60
Olympic Triathlon
0.9 mi
24.8 mi
6.67 mi
$69.30 - $232.10
Sprint Triathlon
0.25 mi
6 mi
2 mi
$56.10 - $171.60
Half Aquabike
1.2 mi
56 mi
$139.70 - $193.60
Half Iron 70.3 Triathlon
1.2 mi
56 mi
13.36 mi
$199.10 - $325.60
Olympic Triathlon
0.9 mi
24.8 mi
6.67 mi
$69.30 - $232.10
Sprint Triathlon
0.25 mi
6 mi
2 mi
$56.10 - $171.60
Half Aquabike
1.2 mi
56 mi
$139.70 - $193.60
Route information
Half/70.3 Triathlon:
- Swim: 1.2 mile counter-clockwise lap of Donner Lake. Average water temperature = 64-69 degrees. Wetsuits are optional.
- Bike: 56-mile paved course on Old Highway 40. Includes a climb up Donner Pass, where you'll get great views over Donner Lake and the Truckee Valley. There is an additional 12-mile out and back section beyond the Olympic course. There is then a flat section towards Cisco Grove, where you can see the South Yuba River. To finish, the route has a speedy descent down Old Highway 40. There will be 2 supply stations on the course.
- Transition: you must follow the foot down bike stop protocol, where you rest one of your feet on the ground on a designated spot for 3 seconds. If you to not obey this, you will be disqualified.
- Run: 13.36 miles, doing 2 laps of the Olympic course. There will be 10 supply stations on the course.
- Aquabike: Follows the same course as the swim and bike section.
Olympic:
- Swim: 1500m counter-clockwise lap of Donner Lake. Average water temperature = 64-69 degrees. Wetsuits are optional.
- Bike: 40 kilometre/24.8 mile paved course on Old Highway 40. Includes a climb up Donner Pass, where you'll get great views over Donner Lake and the Truckee Valley. There is then a flat section towards Cisco Grove, where you can see the South Yuba River. To finish, the route has a speedy descent down Old Highway 40. There will be 1 supply station on the course.
- Transition: you must follow the foot down bike stop protocol, where you rest one of your feet on the ground on a designated spot for 3 seconds. If you to not obey this, you will be disqualified.
- Run: 6.5 mile, 1 lap course. The route is relatively flat, heading through Donner Memorial State Park and finishing at West End Beach. There will be 5 supply stations on the course.
- Aquabike: Follows the same course as the swim and bike section.
- Duathlon: The first run is a 2-mile out and back course from the central venue. The bike and second run section follow the same course as the triathlon bike and run.
- Aquathlon: Follows the same course as the swim and run section.
Sprint:
- Swim: 0.25 mile counter-clockwise lap of Donner Lake. Average water temperature = 64-69 degrees. Wetsuits are optional.
- Bike: 6 mile route, out-and-back course on paved Old Highway 40. You head out 3 miles up Donner Summit until you turn at rainbow Bridge and head back. Total elevation gain 975ft. There is no supply station on the course, so athletes should bring their own full water bottle.
- Transition: you must follow the foot down bike stop protocol, where you rest one of your feet on the ground on a designated spot for 3 seconds. If you to not obey this, you will be disqualified.
- Run: 2 mile, out-and-back course on South Shore Drive. There will be 2 supply stations on the course.
Kids:
- Swim: The swim courses are all near-shore. Average water temperature = 64-69 degrees. Wetsuits are optional.
- Bike: Taking place on South Shore Drive, there are designated turning points for each age group.
- Transition: there is a designated space to get on and off your bikes in the transition area.
- Run: out-and-back course on South Shore Drive.
What's included
Included with your race fee will be...
- BBQ Lunch with beverages
- Official T-shirts or hat from the events
- Beer for participants aged 21+
- Professional timing equipment
- Access to onsite medical staff if necessary
- A finisher's medal
- Awards for the top three men and women in each 5-year adult age group
Bike Aid Stations:
- Water and electrolyte drinks
- Sunscreen
- Vaseline
Run Aid Stations:
- Water, electrolyte drinks, cola
- Energy gels
- Salty snacks (crisps and pretzels)
- Fruit
- Sunscreen
- Vaseline
Race Recovery Aid Station:
- Water, recovery drink, cola
- Salty snacks (crisps and pretzels)
- Fruit
How to get there
Truckee, CA 96161, USA
Get full directionsRoad Closures:
Donner Pass Road/Old Highway 40/Lincoln Highway will be closed from 7am-8:30am on Saturday July 18th and 7am-1pm on Sunday July 19th.
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Please note that all athletes must register with photo ID. You must collect your own race packet. If you are an annual USAT member you must bring your membership card, otherwise you can pay $12 for a one-day membership.
Friday 17th July:
- 17:00 - Packet pick-up and registration for Sprint and Kids Triathlon opens
- 17:30 - Swimming clinic
- 19:00 - Packet pick-up and registration for Sprint and Kids Triathlon closes
Saturday 18th July:
- 05:45 - Sprint Transition Area opens
- 06:50 - Sprint Transition Area opens
- 07:00 - Sprint triathlon starts
- 07:45 - Sprint race first finishers
- 08:00 - Expo Opens
- 08:30 - Packet pick-up and registration for Kids Races opens
- 08:30 - Kids Transition Area opens
- 09:15 - Kids 11-12yo race starts
- 09:30 - Kids 9-10yo race starts
- 09:45 - Kids 7-8yo race starts
- 10:00 - Kids 6 & Under race starts
- 10:00 - Packet pick-up and registration for Kids Races closes
- 10:45 - Kids Races finish
- 10:45 - Prize-giving for Sprint and Kids Races
- 14:00 - Check-in and registration for Sunday races opens
- 16:00 - Pre-race briefing and athlete meeting for Sunday races
- 16:00 - Expo Closes
- 17:00 - Check-in and registration for Sunday races closes
Sunday 19th July:
- 05:45 - Transition area opens
- 06:50 - Transition area closes
- 07:00 - Half Tri/Aquabike/Aquathlon starts
- 07:10 - Olympic Tri/Aquabike/Aquathlon starts
- 07:20 - Duathlon starts
- 08:00 - Alpine fresh water swim starts
- 08:00 - Expo Opens
- 08:15 - Cut-off time for swim section (1hrs10mins after final Half-distance wave)
- 09:25 - First Olympic-distance finishers predicted
- 10:30 - Prize-giving for Alpine fresh water swim
- 11:00 - Prize-giving for Olympic-distance events
- 11:30 - First Half-distance finishers predicted
- 12:00 - Live music starts
- 12:50 - Cut-off time for bike section (5hrs30mins)
- 13:50 - Cut-off for first lap of run (6hrs30mins)
- 14:00 - Live music finishes
- 14:30 - Prize-giving for Half-distance events
- 15:50 - Cut-off time for finishing run section (8hrs30mins) Race finishes
- 16:00 - Expo Closes
FAQs
Can I wear headphones at the Donner Lake Olympic and Half Triathlon, Aquabike and Duathlon?
It is not encouraged to wear headphones, both for your own personal enjoyment of the race and for the safety of your fellow runners. Running without headphones will allow you to appreciate the race environment, build camaraderie with other runners, and hear instructions and encouragement from volunteers.
Are dogs allowed at the Donner Lake Olympic and Half Triathlon, Aquabike and Duathlon?
No dogs are allowed on the course. In the venue area, dogs are permitted but should be kept on a leash at all times.
Can I purchase tickets on the day of the Donner Lake Olympic and Half Triathlon, Aquabike and Duathlon?
If the event has not already sold out, tickets can be purchased on the day.
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