Additional Information
The Swim
1/4 mile around the perimeter of Robin Lake in 4 to 5 feet of water, even less, closer to the shore.
The Bike
9 miles of gentle rolling terrain including Robin Lake Circle and Scenic Dr. An easy, but spectacularly scenic course.
The Run
2 miles around Robin Lake - totally flat.
First-timers:
This event is designed for those who have always wanted to do a triathlon but...
A. Don't swim well or not at all
B. Don't bike much or not at all
C. Don't like to run hilly courses
D. Do want to experience "the triathlon"
E. Want to escort their children in a triathlon
Categories:
This event will have a large number of kid's. Their age groups include 7-8 - 9-10
11-12 and 13-14 - male and female. This category will also allow an escort (optional) to compete with them throughout the entire race. other categories include
15-19 in five year increments up to 70+ - male and female.
Awards:
Plaques to the top three in each age group - male and female.
Hotel accommodations:
800-282-8181
The Mountain Creek Inn @ Callaway Gardens (ask for the Fitness Series rate)
The Lodge @ Callaway Gardens (This is a brand new spa hotel at Callaway)
The Cottages @ Callaway Gardens
The Villas @ Callaway Gardens
Pre-Race check-in:
Saturday 11AM to 6PM at the Mountain Creek Inn - Menaboni Center
First-Timer clinics @ 2/4PM Menaboni Conference Ctr.
Sunday 6-7:45AM at the Pavilion - inside Callaway Gardens .
Directions:
From Atlanta take I-85 south to I-185. Take I-185 to exit 42 (Hwy 27). Go left on Hwy 27, 11 miles to Pine Mountain. In Pine Mountain, go through 3 stop lights (1 mile) to Callaway Gardens on your right. Go 1 mile past Callaway Gardens to the Mountain Creek Inn on your left.
