Lone Star Olympic Triathlon
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Date: April 24, 2010
Race Type: Triathlon
Course: 0.9 mile swim, 24.8 mile bike, 6.2 mile run
Start: 8:30 AM
Location: Galveston, Texas
Address: Moody Gardens
Contact: 813-868-5940 | lonestar70.3@ironman.com
Individual Price: $125
Team Price:
Course Info: Swim:
.9 mile saltwater swim, in protected Offat’s Bayou. No big surf here! The swim will begin at Moody Gardens’ beautiful white sand Palm Beach, and finish next to the majestic Colonel Paddlewheel boat, with approximately 100 participants per wave. There will be lifeguard and boat support provided by Galveston Beach Patrol. Average water temperature is 72 degrees F.
Bike:
24.8 mile spectacular and scenic 1-loop course along the Gulf Coast of Texas. Head out of Moody Gardens and hammer along the Seawall and hug the Texas coastline. The course is flat and fast! Nary a speedbump to be found. Watch out for the wind! There will be professional lead and sag vehicles provided. MAVIC and BIKE BARN will be onsite and on course for mechanical support. They will also be on hand to help you with any problems that occur race morning. There will be 2 aid stations with bottle hand ups. Gatorade Endurance Formula, water, Clif Shot energy gels, and bananas will be available. Athletes should begin the bike with 2 full bottles. This is a draft-free event!
Run:
6.2 mile Run is a FLAT course meandering through Moody Gardens, it’s tropical gardens and towering glass pyramids, along Offat’s Bayou and Palm Beach, and by the Lone Star Flight Museum. There will aid stations every mile stocked with Gatorade Endurance, Water, Clif Bars, Clif Shot Energy Gels, fruit, defizzed cola, Salt and Vinegar potato chips, pretzels, and just about anything else you could dream of. Live entertainment featuring bands, cheerleaders, and more will be keeping your endorphins kicking in! Once you cross the finish line, head over to the Lone Star Stage rock out with THE LINE UP.
More: not applicable
Directions: From Houston:
1: Merge onto I-45 S via the ramp on the LEFT toward GALVESTON. 47.0 mi
2: Take EXIT 1A toward 61ST ST/WEST BEACH/TX-342-SPUR/MUNICIPAL AIRPORT. 0.1 mi
3: Turn SLIGHT LEFT onto AVENUE J/BROADWAY ST. 0.4 mi
4: Turn RIGHT onto 61ST ST/TX-342 SPUR S. 1.0 mi
5: Turn RIGHT onto STEWART RD. 0.5 mi
6: Stay STRAIGHT to go onto JONES DR. 0.7 mi
7: Turn RIGHT onto HOPE BLVD. 0.4 mi Map
8: Turn RIGHT. 0.1 mi Map
9: End at Galveston, TX
Register: Click here
Website: Lone Star Olympic Triathlon
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Race Type: Triathlon
Course: 0.9 mile swim, 24.8 mile bike, 6.2 mile run
Start: 8:30 AM
Location: Galveston, Texas
Address: Moody Gardens
Individual Price: $125
Team Price:
Course Info: Swim:
.9 mile saltwater swim, in protected Offat’s Bayou. No big surf here! The swim will begin at Moody Gardens’ beautiful white sand Palm Beach, and finish next to the majestic Colonel Paddlewheel boat, with approximately 100 participants per wave. There will be lifeguard and boat support provided by Galveston Beach Patrol. Average water temperature is 72 degrees F.
Bike:
24.8 mile spectacular and scenic 1-loop course along the Gulf Coast of Texas. Head out of Moody Gardens and hammer along the Seawall and hug the Texas coastline. The course is flat and fast! Nary a speedbump to be found. Watch out for the wind! There will be professional lead and sag vehicles provided. MAVIC and BIKE BARN will be onsite and on course for mechanical support. They will also be on hand to help you with any problems that occur race morning. There will be 2 aid stations with bottle hand ups. Gatorade Endurance Formula, water, Clif Shot energy gels, and bananas will be available. Athletes should begin the bike with 2 full bottles. This is a draft-free event!
Run:
6.2 mile Run is a FLAT course meandering through Moody Gardens, it’s tropical gardens and towering glass pyramids, along Offat’s Bayou and Palm Beach, and by the Lone Star Flight Museum. There will aid stations every mile stocked with Gatorade Endurance, Water, Clif Bars, Clif Shot Energy Gels, fruit, defizzed cola, Salt and Vinegar potato chips, pretzels, and just about anything else you could dream of. Live entertainment featuring bands, cheerleaders, and more will be keeping your endorphins kicking in! Once you cross the finish line, head over to the Lone Star Stage rock out with THE LINE UP.
More: not applicable
Directions: From Houston:
1: Merge onto I-45 S via the ramp on the LEFT toward GALVESTON. 47.0 mi
2: Take EXIT 1A toward 61ST ST/WEST BEACH/TX-342-SPUR/MUNICIPAL AIRPORT. 0.1 mi
3: Turn SLIGHT LEFT onto AVENUE J/BROADWAY ST. 0.4 mi
4: Turn RIGHT onto 61ST ST/TX-342 SPUR S. 1.0 mi
5: Turn RIGHT onto STEWART RD. 0.5 mi
6: Stay STRAIGHT to go onto JONES DR. 0.7 mi
7: Turn RIGHT onto HOPE BLVD. 0.4 mi Map
8: Turn RIGHT. 0.1 mi Map
9: End at Galveston, TX
Register: Click here
Website: Lone Star Olympic Triathlon
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