Location
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Clermont, Florida
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Race
website
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Time
of year held
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October
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Approx
Athlete Numbers
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250
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Does
it typically sell out?
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No
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One
word description for the event
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elevation
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Good
for first iron distance race?
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Only if up for a
challenge.
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Tips for overseas athletes getting to
the venue:
- One of the best airports in Florida, Orlando International Airport, is only 45 minutes from the race.
SWIM
One
word description for the swim
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Flat
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Single
or multi-lap course?
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3 laps
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Typically
wetsuit-legal?
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Yes
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Swim
course description
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Lake, wave starts.
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Swim tips
- Wear tinted goggles unless you can swim bilaterally. The sun comes up on the right on the way out and it's blinding.
BIKE
One
word description for the bike
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Elevation
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GPS
map link for the bike course
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Video
link for the bike course
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Single
or multi-lap course?
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3 laps
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Bike Course description
- Almost 6000ft of elevation. For Florida this is unique.
- Road surface is bumpy.
Bike Course tips
- Go with a climbing setup.
- Need to check out sugarloaf mountain and notice the different varying grades.
RUN
One
word description for the run
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Hot
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GPS
map link for the run course
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Video
link for the run course
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Single
or multi-lap course?
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3 laps
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Run course description
- Closed course, mostly flat on a blacktop surface trail. No vehicle traffic.
Run course tips
- Carry some nutrition. The aid stations aren't exactly at each mile.
SUPPORTERS
Tips for supporters get the most out
of watching the event?
- This is spectator-friendly since the swim is 2 laps, run and bike are 3 laps. Plenty of opportunities to see athletes..
Great places to eat:
- Bring your own food.
Best bike or tri shop in town:
Best pick for accommodation:
- Holiday Inn. They are used to catering to triathletes.
Best things for the kids to do:
- There is a splash park and big playground at transition area.
Cool things to do after the race:
- Not much to do in Clermont, but all of Florida's theme parks are only 35 minutes away.
Any warnings that people should know
about before entering:
- It's a small event, not very well attended.
- Staff are super friendly but since it's a really tough course, most people don't enter.
OVERALL
General tips:
Best thing about this
race:
- Spectator-friendly.
Anything negative about
this race:
- Aid stations are short and you have to almost stop on the bike.
RACE REPORTS AND OTHER VIDEO LINKS SUPPLIED
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