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The Course
September weather in Pacific Grove is beautiful. Most mornings start off cool and misty with sun breaking through by mid-morning. Expect an average temperature of mid 70's. The course is a looped course designed for the Olympic Distance Triathletes. The responsibility for counting your laps is the participants, so bring your own system to help you. However, split times will show any errors in lap counting.
Swim
Olympic Distance | 1.5 Kilometers (.93 miles)
Two (2) loops with an exit and re-entry after the first loop. Water temperature is a chilly 58 degrees - wetsuits and hoods are approved by USAT, we recommend that you use them.
The Sprint Distance | .25 miles (1) small loop. All swimmers must do the Kelp Krawl. (Assistance from Sea Otters or Sea Lions is strictly prohibited).
Bike
Olympic Distance | 40 Kilometers (24.8 miles)
Four (4) 10k loops along the breathtaking Pacific Grove coastline overlooking Pebble Beach's famous Inn at Spanish Bay. A sharp 180 degree turn around and you are headed back to the Lovers Point area and cheering spectators.
Sprint Distance | 12.4 miles (2 loops)
Run
Olympic Distance | 10 Kilometers (6.2 miles) consisting of (3) loops from Lovers Point along the recreation trail to the front of the world famous Monterey Bay Aquarium on historic Cannery Row. You will return on Ocean View Boulevard with the beautiful Monterey Bay on your right and Victorian Bed and Breakfast Inns on your left.
The Sprint Course | 2 miles (2) Loops
The route beginning at Lovers Point and proceeding along recreation trail to a turn around point at Berwick Park. Triathletes return to Lovers Point on the ocean side of Ocean View Boulevard.
Course Closures
Olympic Distance Race:
- Swim 11:15 a.m. -1.5 hours after the last wave
- Bike12:45 p.m. - 3 hours after the last wave.
- Run-2:15 p.m., 4.5 hours after the last wave.
Sprint Distance Race:
- Swim 8:20am - 30 minutes after the last wave.
- Bike-9:20am -1.5 hours after the last wave.
- Run-10:50am - 3 hours after the last wave.
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