Splashland Triathlon
Greetings Triathletes. Are you ready for a great sprint triathlon? We are doing all we can to make this a smooth, fun-filled quality event. Bear with us as we make adjustments when needed/last minute. Your Safety is our number one priority. It begins with YOU.
Race packet/bib# pickup starting Friday evening from 3-7 pm and then again on race day morning from 7-8:15 am at SPLASHLAND Pool complex, 5975 Hwy 17, Alamosa CO 81101. Pre-race positioning of equipment, bike, helmet, towel/robe/bag in transition & swim finish areas may be placed in bike racks and carpet area near swim finish. Allow extra time to place equipment before the race begins. Below is the order of events and course specifics for each leg of the triathlon. Pay special attention to Caution Statements.
Run Leg All runners will be given ankle timing chips prior to Run Leg Start. We begin with wave start on the North side of the pool road(pavement), following the Maddox Loop after leaving the pool complex, heading west to State Street making a left turn proceeding South to the Rio Grande River crossing over the bridge, then make a left turn onto the South Dike (dirt path.) Following the dike until you reach a footbridge across the Rio Grande (left turn) River. Turn left again then follow the dirt road through Rio Grande Farm (heading East) to the bike/run path (pavement) off Hwy 17. Make another left turn then follow the run/bike path North back to the pool complex. Cross thru the parking lot to the Run Finish Line then proceed into the Transition Area. Caution Statement You will be running into oncoming traffic /Running Path Stay to the left and be aware of traffic ~ crossing roads. You will make two road crossings with event staff manning those areas to halt traffic. Some runners may have to yield to bikers crossing runners/road course.
Splashland Sprint Triathlon
Annual Benefit
Alamosa, Colorado 81101
7th September 2024
9 am Start
Held in the San Luis Valley, at the area’s largest outdoor geothermal pool
Run 3.4 miles, Bike 10 miles, Swim 400 yards, and Finish at Splashland
Catch a glimpse of the Great Sand Dunes National Park with six 14’nrs in the background
Mt. Blanca, Colorado’s 3rd highest peak overlooks the valley floor
This annual event helps to purchase ADA equipment for the pool
Compete as an Individual or in Teams of 2 or 3
Registration before July 19th is $70 per Individual or $140 per Team
After July 19th registration goes up to $75 per Individual or $150 per Team
Fast, accurate chip timing with live online results
Registration includes a quality triathlon shirt
Overall male, female and team awards 12 age groups
Race Fee: $75-$150
