No, its different than the 2013 course. In 2013 we rode that long out and back on 9 from Jay to Ausable Forks. That is completely cut out.

The second out and back we did in 2013 was a super short stint on Hazelton Rd. The original course had a much longer out and back there and its back for 2018. I guess they sorted out the issues with the neighboring county. There is also a short 1ish mile out and back added at the Olympic Sport Complex to make up for the shorter out and back on Haselton.

Its been a long time since the course was changed, 2010 I think, but i seem to recall a consensus that the old course was slightly faster.

Is this posted on the IM page? I don't see any mention of changing the course there.

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They sent out an email to the athletes this morning.

The course map is updated on the web site, but you are correct that there is no real public announcement.