COURSE DESCRIPTION

In the 1980's there was only one triathlon in the state on Montana, The Sweet Pea Triathlon. It was an odd distance race that started in Three Forks, Mt and ended in Bozeman. In 1992, the directors gave up the race to anyone who wanted to take it over, nobody stepped up and the race dissolved. In 2009 we resurrected the Sweet Pea Triathlon, now called Headwaters 1/2 Iron! With the steady growth to the Gallatin Valley over the last couple decades it is impossible to bring the race into Bozeman, so the entire race will take place in Three Forks. (Elevation of Three Forks is 4,130 feet) The majority of the course will take place in and around the community of Three Forks.

Swim 1.2 miles
Two loop counter clockwise swim at the Three Forks Fishing Access at the Headwaters Gold Course. Wetsuits will be optional but recommended. Swim caps will be provided. We will post water temps as we get closer to race date.

Bike 56 Mile
The bike segment will be an out and back course. Hills near the turn around will test your climbing abilities. Helmets are mandatory. The bike portion will take participants into the surrounding communities of Manhattan (4,200 feet) and Churchill. The course will be open to traffic and cyclist are required to obey all traffic laws. USAT rules will apply. No Drafting! There will be one aid station at the turn around where athletes can take water bottles.

Run 13.1 miles
The run course will consist of two loops on paved and dirt roads. Some of the more rural roads will be gravel so racing flats are not recommended. The run course is flat with great views of the surrounding mountains. Spectators will have opportunities to see their runners at many points along the course.

COURSE MAP

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REGISTRATION : Online Preferred at Active.com

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Entry Fees
Individual $125 prior to July 12th, after- $150
Teams: $175 prior to July 12th, after- $200

AID STATIONS

There will be 1 aid station on the Bike Course at the turn around and 4 aid stations per loop on the run course. We encourage you to start the bike with 1 full water bottle. If you use gels or fuel bars please do not litter the packaging on the course. Pack them out or use flasks for the gel.

Water & Heed (electrolyte replacement- Hammer Nutrition products) will be available at Aid Stations. During the run there will be Hammer Gel.

TRANSITION AREAS
The start, finish and transition area will all be located at the main parking area inside the Recreation Area.

PACKET PICK UP
Will be at the Pre-Race Meeting only.

Pre-Race Mandatory Meeting

Saturday July 24th at 5:30 pm at Sacajewea Inn, Three Forks Mt.

A pre-race meeting will take place at the Sacajawea Inn at 5:30 pm in Three Forks. The Sacajawea Inn is also the host hotel for the race only about 1mile away from the race start / finish. Bozeman is 25 minutes from Three Forks on I-90, keep that in mind if you are commuting between the two.

RULES

Swim
All swimmers must wear cap provided by race. Seed yourself according to ability. You may hang onto rescue boats but make no forward progress with assistance. Keep buoys on your right.

No nudity in transition area, use changing tent if needed.

Bike
Helmets are required to be worn. Race number must be affixed to bike frame as to be visible. Stay to the right except for passing. The roads are open to traffic although traffic will be light. Obey all course marshals, if they see you impeding traffic they will pull athletes from course. No Drafting! No littering on any part of the race course, please respect our beautiful Montana.

Run
Wear race numbers on the front as to be seen at all times. Run on the right, pass on the left. Pay attention while crossing the roads and directions from volunteers.

AWARDS

Top 3 overall Men and Women. Top 3 in each age group. 1^st place in each team category.

AGE GROUPS

19 & Under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+

TEAMS
All Female, All Male, Coed Team

Host Hotel in Three Forks:
sacajaweahotel.com

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
If you would like to volunteer or have family or friends attending and would like to help, please e-mail us at . Volunteers make a race happen!

Volunteers make a race happen!

Phone: 406.587.1135 :: E-Mail: :: Website: www.Tri-Mt.com
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