Young Life invites you to take part in this exciting event. With a top-notch staff and an extraordinary location, you can be sure this is one triathlon you won't want to miss!

About the Race

The Long Course is Olypmpic length, and consists of a 1½ kilometer swim in Detroit Lake, a 40-kilometer bike ride through the beautiful (and hilly!) Minnesota Lakes Country, and a 10-kilometer run out to Dunton Locks Park and back via the scenic Pelican River trail.

The Sprint Course will include a 1/3-mile swim, a 10-mile bike ride and a 3-mile run on parts of the same course as the Olympic course. This is a great introductory course for those new to the sport or not ready for the more challenging race.

After the race, stick around for family activities, the city beach, and downtown fun. A Saturday noon lunch is free to all racers and can be purchased by non-racers.

Schedule of Events

Friday, August 14
4:00 pm – 8:00 pm	Packet Pickup at the Community Center.
Saturday, August 15
6:30	Check-in, packet pickup and body marking at the Band Shell.
7:40	Mandatory pre-race meeting and announcements.
8:00	Race begins at beach.
11:30	Lunch — free to all racers; all others $7 per person.
12:00 pm	Awards ceremony.

Divisions and Awards

The awards ceremony will take place at 12:00 pm.

Awards for the first three places for males and females in each of the following age groups for each race:

• 19 and Under
• 20-29
• 30-39
• 40-49
• 50-59
• 60 and Over

Other awards will be given to the overall male and female winners.

The Relay catagory will consist of Male, Female and Mixed divisions. Awards will be given to the top team in each relay division for each race.

Results

2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004

Additional Information

The Olympic course is part of the Tri Minnesota Series and is also a bonus points race in the Series. The complete schedule is listed below.

Race	Date	City	More Information
Chain of Lakes Triathlon	May 2	Alexandria	Website
*Land Between the Lakes Triathlon	May 17	Albert Lea	Website
Buffalo Triathlon (Olympic)	June 7	Buffalo	Website
Liberty Triathlon (Long course)	June 13	Maple Plain	Website
Lake Minnetonka Triathlon	June 20	Excelsior	Website
North Mankato Triathlon	June 28	Mankato	Website
Graniteman Triathlon	July 12	St. Cloud	Website
Northwoods Triathlon	August 8	Nevis	Website
*Young Life Triathlon (Olympic)	August 15	Detroit Lakes	Website
Lakes Country Triathlon	August 23	Baxter	Website
* 2009 Tri Minnesota Series bonus races

Packet Pickup

Packet pickup will be held on Friday from 4:00 – 8:00 pm at the community center and on race day at 6:30 am at the Pavilion.

Registration and Fees

Proceeds raised from this event will benefit the youth ministry of the Lakes Area Young Life.

• Register online, or;
• Register by mail (PDF)

Individual

$50 prior to April 1

$60 after April 1

Relay

$75 prior to April 1

$85 after April 1

Please note that there will be no day-of-race registration. Mailed registrations must be postmarked by August 10. Entry fees are nonrefundable.

Rules

Wetsuits are allowed. All cyclists must observe Minnesota traffic laws. An ANSI or SNELL-approved hard-shelled helmets are required. Drafting is prohibited.

Please be familiar with the event rules before arriving.

Location

The race begins and ends at the city of Detroit Lakes pavilion, on the shores of Detroit Lake.

Lodging

There are many fine facilities in and around the Detroit Lakes area. Visit the Detroit Lakes Regional Chamber of Commerce or call (800) 542-3992 for more information.

Sponsors

Contact Information

Event Management

LuAnn Milner

Castaway Club
51709 County Hwy 31
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501

(218) 532-2662

Race Consultant

Pickle Events
(320) 529-0884