MayBlog_All_Event_Lake_James

The 6th Annual Lake James Triathlon and Duathlon is the Blue Ridge Mountains’ first multi-sports event of the season. North Carolina’s 2014 Park of the Year, Lake James State Park, is the venue for this USAT sanctioned event.

The triathlon consists of a 750-meter lake swim, 22 miles on your bike ending with a 5k run to the finish line. Duathlon participants run 3.1 miles, bike 22 miles and end with a 5k run.

Train for hills and courses taking you on and off pavement. Along the 22-mile bike ride, there is an 18-mile loop with spectacular views of Lake James. Bike course elevation begins at 1,290 feet topping at 1,396 feet.

Find campsites, hotel/inn/motel or cabin/cottage rentals online or call toll free to request a visitor guide. 888-233-6111  http://www.visitlakejames.info

Registration is open at http://www.mtatriathlon.com