The Swim Course...

The 1500 Meter Swim takes place in the gorgeous Mirror Lake. The swim consists of two 750 meter rectangular loops. The swim begins with a mass start next to the swim dock. Racers will swim to the right of all bouys. Upon completing the first loop of the swim there is a short 100 foot run on the beach to re-enter the water and complete the same loop. Upon finishing the swim athletes will have to run 1/4 mile to the transition area in the Olympic Oval. There will be Lifeguard Support on Kayaks and Jet Skis as well as boats.

Run to Transition

It's a 1/4 mile run from the swim exit to the Transition Area in the Olympic Oval. You can choose to run barefoot or have sneakers at the swim exit.

The Bike Course

Mt.Bike is 1 loop with (900 ft of vertical ascent) 19k of trail made up of open trail and single track. This course is 99.9% rideable.

 

The Run Course

Run course is 2 loops (3.3 miles each loop)460 ft of ascent per loop= 920 ft of ascent total. This is a rolling course with some steep,short uphills and long up & down hills of low grade. It's made up of beautiful pine forest,single track hardwoods,short sections of pavement and a short swamp(50 meters)

Click here for an interactive Run Map.

 

The Run Course

The XTERRA Lake Placid Trail Run course takes place on the same run course as the triathlon. The run course consists of a 3.3 mile loop with the start and finish line located in the Oval. 10k runners will run into the Oval after the first loop for a spectator lap around the Oval and then head back out to do the same 5k run loop. 5k runners will enter the oval and do a lap around the oval and proceed into the finish line chute.

Click here for an interactive Run Map.